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Contents Volume IV Issue I (Winter 2019)

Challenges to Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in the Post-Cold War Era: 1991-2001
Abstract:	Pakistans geo-strategic position determined her foreign policy choices and directions during the global cold war conflict. The dawn of the new global system brought new phase of challenges and constraints for Pakistan. This new unipolar power structure obliged Pakistan to think in terms of reorientation of her foreign policy because it had lost her importance and opportunities after the Afghan ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ahmad Ali PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Khurshaid Ahmad Lecturer,Department of International Relations,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Zahir Shah Assistant Professor,Department of Political Sciences,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cold War, Foreign Policy, US Strategy, Taliban, Nuclear Tests, Globalization
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).01	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).01
Page Nos:	1-7	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Drawing the Foreign Rivalry: Depiction of Indo-Pak Relations in Political Cartoons of Mainstream Pakistani and Indian English Newspapers (2014-2017)
Abstract:	Political cartoons play a significant role in the image construction of nations on the basis of foreign policies and relationships. Therefore, this paper is an attempt to examine the treatment of English newspapers of Pakistan and India to portray the Indo-Pak relationship in their political cartoons. This paper also analyzes the signs and symbols used to construct images during conflicts. Poli ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ayesha Ashfaq Assistant Professor,Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Saba Ijaz Lecturer,Department of Mass Communication, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Savera Shami Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistan-India Rivalry, Image Representation, Political Cartoons, Foreign Relations, Newspapers
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).02	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).02
Page Nos:	8-20	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Continuous Development for Good Governance and Rule of Law: Obligations on International Institutions and Pakistan
Abstract:	Good Governance and rule of law, the prerequisites of sustainable development are recognized and developed by international organizations to promote democracy. But the situation of both mentioned doctrines has not been so satisfactory in Pakistan, one of the democratic countries where new laws have had been established incompatibility with previous ones. Whereas, objectives of lawmaking and sus ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ghulam Zikria Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Yasmin Roofi Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Rule of Law, Good Governance, Development, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).03	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).03
Page Nos:	21-28	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Candidates Personality and Voting Preferences in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	This study tries to find out whether personality of a candidate affects the voters preferences in elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or not? It is believed that like other socio-political and economic preferences, candidates personality is also an important determinant of voting behaviour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This paper is an attempt to identify different indicators (Personal Influence, Socio-ec ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Hassan Shah Lecturer, Department of Political Science,University of Buner, Buner, KP, Pakistan. 2-Zahir Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Wajid Mehmood Khattak Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, FATA University, Darra Adam Khel, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Personality, Candidate, Vote, Voting Behaviour, Election, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).04	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).04
Page Nos:	29-42	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Managing Agenda Setting in Pakistani Political TalkShows: A Functional Analysis of Interruptions
Abstract:	This study aims to investigate the functional performance of interruptions in political news interviews. The selected sample for this study consists of approximately 200 minutes of recordings of political news interviews from the public state owned channel PTV World. The methodological framework for this study comes from Conversation Analysis. The analytical framework for the analysis has been ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Saira Asghar Khan Lecturer,Department of English,Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Samina Amin Qadir Vice Chancellor,Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Rizwan Aftab Lecturer,Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Political News Interviews, Conversation Analysis, Interruptions, Cooperative and Disruptive Interruptions, Agenda Setting
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).05	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).05
Page Nos:	43-54	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Propagation of Ideologies through Textbooks: A Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa English Textbooks
Abstract:	The main purpose of the study is to highlight the ideological representation of an Islamic state, Pakistan along with leadership mindset in the textbook. It is a discourse study of the prescribed English textbook used as a core teaching material at intermediate level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. The researcher has analyzed various extracts and taken different lessons from the textbook ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Akbar Ali Assistant Professor, Department of English,FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Salma Hassan Lecturer, Department of English, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan. 3-Fazal Hanan Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Ideology, Textbooks, Critical Discourse
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).06	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).06
Page Nos:	55-61	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Causes and Manifestations of the Perceived Behavioral Issues of Adolescents A Case Study of Learners in Secondary Schools Islamabad
Abstract:	The study aims to comprehend the adolescents’ behavioral issues and their impact on their physical and emotional life. The theory of socialized anxiety and adolescents has been applied to this study which conceptually analyzes the anxiety and behavioral issues of the students. The qualitative and quantitative approach was utilized in the study and adolescent students wee the targeted sample. ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Syed Imran Haider Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Social Work and Population Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Azhar Waqar M.Phil, International Development Studies, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Samreen Mehmood Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Adolescents, Anxiety, Parents, Teachers, FGDs
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).07	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).07
Page Nos:	62-68	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Regional Discrepancies: Transformation of the Subsistence Livelihoods in the Cholistan Desert Region
Abstract:	The Cholistan dessert is hot and dry region with two distinguished regions of Lesser and Greater Cholistan. The Lesser Cholistan is rapidly developed due to development in agriculture, infrastructure, mechanization, transfer of technology and land allotment policy. The Greater Cholistan region is least developed due to subsistence agriculture system, frequent natural hazards and epidemics outb ... Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Sher Muhammad Malik Assistant Professor,Department of Geography, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Amjad Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM),University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Fazal Rahman Professor,Geography,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP ,Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cholistan Desert Region; Greater & Lesser Cholistan Regions; Regional Discrepancies; Subsistence Livelihoods; Transformation
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).08	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).08
Page Nos:	69-76	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Proposed Strategies for the Effective Implementation of Early Childhood Education Programme in Punjab
Abstract:	The present study aimed to propose strategies for the effective implementation of Early Childhood Education Programme in government schools in Punjab. A sample of 300 heads of educational institutions was taken from the 36 districts of Punjab to evaluate this programme. A questionnaire was used to collect the opinion of the heads of educational institutions. The findings of the study show that ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Masroor Ahmad Student,Department Educational Planning & Management,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Pakistan. 2-Haroona Jatoi Director General (R),Academy of Educational Planning & Management (AEPAM),Academy of Educational Planning & Management, Islamabad Pakistan. 3-Saqib Riaz Associate ProfessorDepartment of Mass Communications, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Early Childhood Education, Physical Facilities, Head’s Training, Teacher’s Training, School Council Members/Parents
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).09	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).09
Page Nos:	77-86	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Anticipated Tuberculosis Stigmatized Identities and Deviant Workplace Behavior: A Moderated Mediated Model in Pakistan
Abstract:	In a competitive world there is a need of countries to maintain the productivity of firms. In the last few decades organizations highlighted the issue that most of the employees engage in negative workplace behavior. The current study highlights the serious causes of deviance behavior of employees. Employees diagnosed with Tuberculosis become stigmatized; they exhibit negative behaviors instea ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Adeeba Khan PhD Scholar,Department of Management & Social Sciences, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Syed Muhammad Mehdi Raza Naqvi Associate Professor,Department of Management & Social Sciences,Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Anticipated TB stigma, Centrality TB Stigmatized Identities, SelfEsteem, Deviant Workplace Behavior
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).10	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).10
Page Nos:	87-95	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Economies of Scale and Efficiency of Mutual Funds in Pakistan
Abstract:	Mutual funds have a significant role as an institutional investor to allocate funds in an efficient way. Therefore, this study examines efficiency of mutual funds due to their substantial role in the growth of economy. Technical Efficiency (TE), Pure Technical Efficiency (PTE), and Scale Efficiency (SE) of mutual funds are examined over the period of 2011 to 2016 by following Data Envelopment A ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali Asghar Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences,University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Zahid Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Technology Management, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Hafiz Ghufran Ali Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Efficiency, Data Envelopment Analysis, Mutual Funds, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).11	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).11
Page Nos:	96-103	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Re-reading Silko’s Ceremonies and American History
Abstract:	This article retrieves the history of Native American ceremonies to highlight the aboriginal ways of being. Using Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony to retrieve the reality of the ceremonies, I argue how the myths inscribed in Native American contemporary writings are the social and cultural embedment of the ceremonies in which they were written and thus the knowledge of prehistoric times. I focu ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Qasim Shafiq Student,Department of English,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shaheena Ayub Bhatti Professor,Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. 3-Ghulam Murtaza Associate Professor,Department of English, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Ceremony, History, Native Americans, Silko
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).12	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).12
Page Nos:	104-111	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Error Analysis: A Study of Prepositional Errors at Advanced and Intermediate Level in Pakistan
Abstract:	The main purpose of this study was to contribute to a better understanding of the temporal preposition errors in order to have a positive impact on the teaching and learning process. The study investigated temporal preposition in the form of a test and questionnaire for the purpose of knowing the frequency and causes of these errors. The population consisted of intermediate and advanced level s ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Liaqat Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of English,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Irfan Ullah Assistant Professor,Department of English,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan 3-Ayaz Ahmad Lecturer, Department of English,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Error, mistake, error analysis, contrastive analysis, EFL
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).13	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).13
Page Nos:	112-119	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Empirically Investigating the Impact of Employee Engagement on Counterproductive Work Behavior of Academic Staff
Abstract:	This study aims to assess the impact of Employee Engagement (EE) on counterproductive work behavior. An adopted survey instrument comprised of EE and CWB was used. Data was composed from academic staff through self-administered questionnaire. The sample entailed 199 respondents randomly drawn from academic staff of the universities owned by private sector. The instruments were found reliable an ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Hazrat Bilal Assistant Professor, Center for Management & Commerce,University of Swat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Naveed Farooq Assistant Professor, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Kauser Hayat Lecturer, Government College of Management Sciences, Wana South Waziristan, Tribal District, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Employee Engagement, Counterproductive Work Behavior, Academic Staff
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).14	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).14
Page Nos:	120-127	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Testing of Volatility Spillovers Dynamics and Network Connectedness between Islamic Indices of Regional Stock Markets
Abstract:	Volatility spillovers and market network connectedness is the most recent phenomena which prevails among the financial markets. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the volatility spillovers and connectedness among Islamic Stock indices of global (MSCI) and Islamic indices of the regional stock markets i.e., DJMI, FTSE, JKI and KMI during the period 01/07/ 2013 to 30/06/2018. We used EGA ... Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Kashif Hamid Lecturer, Institute of Business Management sciences,University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Rana Shahid Imdad Akash Assistant Professor,Commerce,University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Mudassar Ghafoor Assistant Professor, University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Islamic Indices, EGARCH, DCC-GARCH, Volatility Spillover and Rolling Window Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).15	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).15
Page Nos:	128-137	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Social Media and Youth: Uses, Problems, and Prospects in Southern Punjab (Pakistan)
Abstract:	The current study aimed to explore and investigate the social media uses and gratifications among the youth of Southern Punjab with regard to problems and prospects. The researcher aimed to investigate the social media usage behavior, preferences, gratification,and motives of the youth aged between 17-25 years to measure the prospects and problems of social media usage patterns. It was also mea ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Bilal Nawaz PhD Scholar,Media Studies, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Wajid Khan Assistant Professor,Media Studies,Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Social Media, Uses, Problems, Youth, Southern Punjab
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).16	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).16
Page Nos:	138-146	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Politics or No Politics on Social Media: Twitter and Pakistani Legislators
Abstract:	Social media is becoming an important forum for political activism and interaction; it is changing the entire landscape for political communication and is moving it to an all-new level (Kathurwar, 2017). The greatest advantage of Social Media is that the politicians themselves, are the producers of their own message. If, social media used strategically can greatly help the politicians to dissem ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Savera Shami Assistant Professor,Institute of Communication Studies,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Social Media, Politicians, MNAs of Pakistan Twitter, Political Communication
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).17	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).17
Page Nos:	147-153	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Challenges of Confidentiality and Security in Mobile Cloud Computing and Protective Measures
Abstract:	Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) has a significant potential to provide scalability, reliability, extra battery life, and additional storage capacity. Due to the flexible infrastructure and simplicity of access, cloud computing has become widespread. Energy consumption and execution time have also considerably enhanced by shifting the execution of resources consuming tasks that bring the benefit to ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Dost Muhammad Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Computer Sciences and I.T,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tariq Aziz Rao Visiting Lecturer,Department of Computer Sciences and I.T,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Faisal Shahzad Lecturer, Department of Computer Sciences and I.T,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Mobile Cloud Computing, Privacy, Security, Protective Measures
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).18	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).18
Page Nos:	154-163	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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A Phenomenological Exploration of Efficacious Teachers' Experience with Instructional Challenges
Abstract:	This psychological phenomenological study explored the challenges experienced by five efficacious teachers during instruction at a suburban government higher secondary school in Pakistan. The data collected through semi structured interviews was analyzed through Moustakas phenomenological data analysis plan. It was determined that the participants could not utilize their efficacy skills because ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Syed Muhammad Aamir PhD Scholar,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Saqib Shahzad Associate Professor,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Psychological Phenomenological Study; Efficacious Teachers; Challenges; Triple Impact; Habitual Non-Professional Attitude
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).19	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).19
Page Nos:	164-174	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Expressing Attitudinal Stance in Pakistani Academic Writing: A Corpus Based Study
Abstract:	The present research aims to investigate the use of attitudinal stance devices proposed by Biber (2006) in Pakistani academic writing with respect to variation among disciplines. A special purpose corpus of Pakistani Academic Writing is built up with 235 research dissertations of M.Phil and PhD graduates representing three important disciplines (Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences) and is ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Musarrat Azher Lecturer,Department of English,University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Humaira Jehanagir PhD scholar, Department of English, Lancaster University, Lancashire, England. 3-Rabia Faiz Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Attitudinal Stance Devices, Disciplinary Variation, Pakistani Academic Writing
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).20	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).20
Page Nos:	175-185	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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International Students’ Social Adjustment and Self-Esteem: Are they Interrelated?
Abstract:	kistan. The ultimate goal of this research is to explore the correlation between social adjustment of international students and their self-esteem (SE). Sample of the study comprised international students (N=204) who studied there in different institutes of Pakistan. For measuring social adjustment, Student Adjustment to Collage Questionnaire (SACQ) developed by R. W. Baker and B. Siryk in 198 ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Shamaiela Mehboob PhD Scholar, Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Shumaila Shahzad Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	International students, self-esteem, Social adjustment
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).21	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).21
Page Nos:	186-193	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Effectiveness of the Teacher Appraisal System in Public Higher Secondary Schools of Punjab (Pakistan)
Abstract:	Quantitative research was conducted to find out the effectiveness of the existing performance appraisal system (PAS). A survey research design was planned to determine the level of awareness of the teachers with the existing teacher appraisal system; moreover, the effectiveness was determined by the level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction of teachers with PAS and its probable effect on teachin ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Nadeem PhD Scholar,Department of Education,University of Management & Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Seema Arif Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Management & Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Zaheer Asghar Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Effectiveness, Performance Appraisal System, Public Higher Secondary School Teachers, School Principals
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).22	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).22
Page Nos:	194-208	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Spiritual Rituals at Sufi Shrines in Punjab: A Study of Khawaja Shams-Ud-Din Sialvi, Sial Sharif and Meher Ali Shah of Golra Sharif
Abstract:	This research narrates Sufi institution's influence on the religious, political and cultural system. The masses frequently visit Sufi shrines and perform different rituals. The shrines of Khawaja Shams-Ud-Din Sialvi of Sial Sharif and Meher Ali Shah of Golra Sharif have been taken as case study due to their religious importance. It is a common perception that people practice religion according to ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Abdul Qadir Mushtaq Assistant Professor,Department of History and Pakistan Studies,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Shabbir Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Zil-e-Huma Rafique Lecturer,Department of History and Pakistan Studies, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Khanqah, Dargah, SajjadaNashin, Culture, Esoteric, Exoteric, Barakah
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).23	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).23
Page Nos:	209-214	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Connecting Language, Gender, Literacy and Facebook: A Case Study with Multilingual Teenagers in Pakistan
Abstract:	The aim of this research is to examine the interrelationship among language, gender, and literacy practices of multiling ual y outh on F acebook in P akis tan. T he data, c ollec ted primarily thr ough obs er vations , c ompris ed the participants literacy practices on Facebook which was observed for three months. A convenience sampling technique was used for drawing the sample. Ten participants ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Fakhira Riaz Assistant Professor,Department of English,Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Samia Mudassar Assistant Professor, Department of English,Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Language, Gender, Literacy, Social Media
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).24	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).24
Page Nos:	216-224	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Impact of Joint Forest Management on Rural Livelihoods in the Kalam and Siran Forest Divisions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Abstract:	Forest management policies in Pakistan have been generally following conventional approaches without considering the role of local community’s participation. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan, Joint Forest Management (JFM) was introduced in 1996 with the active involvement of local communities for both sustainable forest management and community livelihoods. This study analyzes the impacts of JFM ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Yahya Sheikh PhD Scholar, Department of Social Work,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ibrar Assistant Professor,Department of Social Work,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Javed Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of Economics,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Joint Forest Management, Rural Livelihoods, Forest Resources
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).25	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).25
Page Nos:	225-237	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Assessment of Physical School Environment of Public Sector High Schools in Pakistan and World Health Organization’s Guidelines
Abstract:	The physical school environment influences the health and educational performance of students and staff. World Health Organization (WHO) has developed guidelines for developing countries to evaluate the Physical school environment. Hence this study analyzed the physical school environment of high schools to ascertain the extent of implementation of these guidelines in Multan. T en core indicator ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Matin Gul PhD scholar,Department of Educational Planning,Policy Studies and Leadership (EPPSL), Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Ahmad Farooq Shah Professor,Department of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physical School Environment, High Schools, Multan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).26	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).26
Page Nos:	238-249	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Fifth Generations Warfare (5GW)-The New Dimensions of Enemies Launched Warfare and Security Concern of Pakistan
Abstract:	The advent of internet, its confluence with Communication and Information Technology (C&IT) has given an exponential rise to generate waves of hyper information thus providing an opportunity to the enemies to launch transitional level of Fifth Generation Warfare (5GW) from various platforms. The present internet dominated age coupled with Mediasine qua non usage of deceitful information, baffle ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Irfan Ahmad Tahir PhD Scholar,Department of Politics and IR Faculty of Social Sciences,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Manzoor Khan Afridi Head of Department of Politics and IR Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Politics and IR Faculty of Social Sciences,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Media Imposters, Media Memes. Fabricated themes, Baffled news and Commercial clientele.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).27	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).27
Page Nos:	250-259	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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How and What They Share? A Qualitative Study about Knowledge Sharing Practices of University Teachers
Abstract:	The current study is concerned with the knowledge sharing practices of university teachers in Pakistan. The prime purpose of this study was exploring the different types of knowledge, different channels used by teachers, and identification of different factors in knowledge sharing process. The semi structured interviews with 15 heads of different department were conducted. The researcher person ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Samina Kausar PhD Scholar,Department of Education, GC University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Naeem Mohsin Associate Professor,Department of Education,GC University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Qadir Mushtaq Assistant Professor,Department of History and Pakistan Studies, GC University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Knowledge Sharing, Higher education, Practices, University
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).28	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).28
Page Nos:	260-270	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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ELT Teachers Attitude towards Language Learning Strategies Used in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	The present study throws light on language learning strategies, their effect on learning and instructors attitude in this respect .It defines that a learning strategy is a learners approach of understanding and employing particular skills in order to accomplish learning task efficiently. It also stresses that todays learner is smart enough to devise ways and methods to accelerate learning proce ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Abdul Khaliq Assistant Professor,Department of Social & Allied Sciences,CUVAS Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Akbar Ali Assistant Professor, English, FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Fazal Hanan Assistant Professor,Sociology,FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	ELT, Attitudes, Language Learning Strategies
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).29	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).29
Page Nos:	271-280	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Interactive Teaching to EFL Learners in Saudi Arabia and ESL Learners in Pakistan: Issues and Implications
Abstract:	The study aims to explore how far interactive teaching can produce desirable learning outcomes in educational institutions in Saudi Arabia with EFL paradigm and no scope of social interlocutions in English language in most of the areas. This is in sharp contrast to ESL paradigm as is observed in Pakistan. It points out possible implications of interactive teaching with the contrastive analysis ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Sabboor Hussain Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Aisha Farid Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Shahbaz Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Interactive Teaching; EFL vs. ESL; Adult learners; mixed method
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).30	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).30
Page Nos:	281-291	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Money, Politics and Gender Equality: An Analysis of Assets of Women Legislators in Pakistan (2002-13)
Abstract:	This paper studies the economic status of Women legislators through data from their assets submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan from 2002-2013. The findings indicate that strong financial status is an important pre-requisite for successful entry into the politics. This study found that the majority of elected women belong to an elite class. It is also evident that the common Pakista ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Sher Muhammad PhD Scholar,Politics & International Relations, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Nawaz Bhatti Associate Professor, `Politics & International Relations,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Waris Awan Assistant Professor,History and Pakistan Studies,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan.
Keywords:	Political institutions, financial resources, gender equality, economic status
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).31	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).31
Page Nos:	292-302	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Mother fixation in Sons and Lovers: An Educational Implication
Abstract:	The present study aims at exploring the effective teaching approach of the theme of Mother Fixation in Sons and Lovers to Pakistani students. It has adopted phenomenology as a research paradigm. The study examined some of the impediments that teachers face in literature class, while dealing with this theme as well as how they tend to overcome these hurdles. There is some evidence from the data ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Shumaila Mazhar Assistant Professor, Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 2-Fouzia Rehman Khan Assistant Professor, Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 3-Sumaira Shafeeq Assistant Professor, Institute of Kashmir Studies, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Mother Fixation, Phenomenology, Psychology
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).32	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).32
Page Nos:	303-311	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Effect of Combined Teaching Strategies on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of Biology Students
Abstract:	In this age of globalization, learning priorities of the learners have been under dramatic changes and teachers have to develop combination of such strategies which can engage the learners of the 21st century. The objectives of this study were to examine the effect of combined teaching strategies on low and high achievers higher order thinking skills in biology at secondary level, conducted in ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Nasir Mehmood PhD Scholar, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Anwer Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Ahmed Tatlah Assistant Professor, University of Education,Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teaching Strategies, Multimedia, higher order Thinking Skills, KWLH Charts
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).33	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).33
Page Nos:	312-319	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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A Historical Review of Governance in Pakistan (1947-2012)
Abstract:	The present study attempts to make an understanding of the concept of governance and evaluation of its micromacro level of application on governance in Pakistan by using the model of McCawley theory 2005. In this article overall performance of governance regimes in the history of the country with the major focus on the administrative-economic results of their policies and decisions have been hig ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Sajjad Ahmad PhD Scholar,Department of Political Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muqarrab Akbar Professor,Department of Political Sciences,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Political, Governance, weakness, Military, Dominancy, Accountability
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).34	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).34
Page Nos:	320-325	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Teachers and Education Managers Perceptions and Practices Regarding National Professional Standards for Teachers: A Multiple Case Study
Abstract:	Quality education is the birthright of every individual and this can only be possible when our teachers are adequately aware of and equipped with the National Professional Standards for Teachers. The current qualitative multiple case study explores this phenomenon by using purposive sampling technique with four cases (from rural and urban districts) alongwith eight teachers from each compulsory ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Fasiha Altaf PhD Scholar,Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Saeed Associate Professor,Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	NPST, Teachers, Head Teachers, Secondary level, Multiple Case-Study
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).35	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).35
Page Nos:	326-334	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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The Impact of Merger and Acquisition Firms on Stock Market Bubble
Abstract:	In this research, we have endeavored to ascertain how the Merger & Acquisition firms effect the Pakistani stock market (PSX) during all stages of bubble periods. The regression results of “transaction multiples” and “inverse transaction multiples” show that the trading of the securities of Merger & Acquisition firms has increased in all stages of bubble periods less crash period where t ... Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Waleed Khalid PhD Scholar, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Kashif Ur Rehman Professor (Vice Chancellor), City University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Kashif Head of Department,School of Business and Management,Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	History of Bubble; Stock Market Bubble, Firms Valuation, Earnings Management; Merger & Acquisition.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).36	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).36
Page Nos:	335-342	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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An Empirical Study of Impediments of Entrepreneurship Failure. A Case Study of District Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. (Thematic Analysis)
Abstract:	This study documents the social impediments to the success of entrepreneurship or self-employment. The failure cases of District Faisalabad, Punjab were the population of research. Exploratory case study method Yin, (2014) was used to furnish whole process. The experiences of failure entrepreneurs were acquired by putting open ended questions via personal interviews and field notes were taken f ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Furqan Ashraf PhD Scholar,Department of Sociology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Babak Mahmood Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mudassar Mushtaq PhD Scholar,National College of Business Administration and Economics (NCBA&E),Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurship, Impediments of Failure, Exploratory Case Study, Thematic Analysis.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).37	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).37
Page Nos:	343-350	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Post-Structuralism in Korean Drama 'Two Week'
Abstract:	This research aims at the explication of Korean drama “Two Weeks” by applying poststructuralism. The structuralists contend to have characters as patterns, which can be incurred as apt as universal identities. The poststructuralist mode of analysis, deconstruction, dismantles it as unstable, and its meanings as not self-sufficient. The focus is on discrete analysis than on a judgemental cri ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Zahir Jang Khattak Professor, Department of English,Qurtaba University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Hira Ali Lecturer,Department of English,University of Sarghodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Shehrzad Ameena Khattak PhD Scholar, Department of English,Qurtaba University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Post-Structuralism, Deconstruction, Unstable Meanings, Two Weeks, Jacques Derrida.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).38	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).38
Page Nos:	351-358	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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An Interpretive Structural Model of Barriers in Implementing Corporate Governance (CG) in Pakistan
Abstract:	The purpose of this study is to structure a model of relationships among barriers in the implementation of CG in Pakistan. It also points out a key barrier in embarking on the regime of CG. The design of research consists of a literature review, data collection and analyses. Modeling methodology entails ISM coupled with MICMAC. Findings revealed that “lack of investigation about the rights of ... Read More - Download PDF
Author/s:	1-Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi Assistant Professor,Institute of Business and Management,University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tehmina Fiaz Qazi Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Management,University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Abdul Basit Academics Head,``Lahore Institute of Science and Technology,Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Barriers, Corporate Governance, ISM, MICMAC, Pakistan, Shareholders
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).39	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).39
Page Nos:	359-375	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Entrepreneurships Role in Enhancing the Productivity and Sustainability of Pakistan
Abstract:	This paper explores the emerging trend of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship globally as well as in Pakistan. It discusses, how entrepreneurship playsa central role in economic progression for developed countries like the United States and how it has the potential to play a pivotal role in the case of a developing country like Pakistan. According to various studies, Pakistan with the ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Fahmeed Idrees Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management,National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (Lahore Campus), Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Hamid Hassan Professor,FAST School of Management,National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (Lahore Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurship Development in Pakistan, Conceptual Model, Emerging Trends, Workforce, Internationalization, International Entrepreneurship
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).40	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).40
Page Nos:	376-383	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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A Systematic Review of Role and Responsibilities of Head Teachers at Primary Level in District Shaheed Benazirabad
Abstract:	The purpose of this research study was to review the expected role and responsibilities to be played by headteachers and done in reality at the primary school level in District Shaheed Benazirabad. It has been observed that headteachers in public schools at the primary level are not performing as per the need of the time. For the purpose, a tailor-made questionnaire was distributed among random ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Ali Shaikh Professor,Department of Media and Communication Studies, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Mahboob Ali Deraj Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Zahid Hussain Sahito Assistant Professor,Department of Teacher Education,Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Role & Responsibilities, Headteachers, and Primary Schools
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).41	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).41
Page Nos:	384-388	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Examining the Effect of Institutional Culture in Developing Emotional Intelligence amongst Students of HEIs: An Evidence from Developing Regions
Abstract:	Emotional intelligence and institutional culture are considered as crucial factors of effectiveness for any organization. Researchers are keenly and constantly studying these factors for the last three decades. The study of institutional culture continues to gain increasing eminence. Emotional Intelligence helps Institutional leaders to cultivate such an institutional culture that produces orga ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Saima Naz PhD Research Scholar,Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Marium Din Assistant Professor,Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Allah Bakhsh Malik Former Head of Department,Department of Education,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Institutional Culture, Emotional Intelligence, University Students
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).42	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).42
Page Nos:	389-401	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Exploring the Influence of Unemployment on Criminal Behavior in Punjab, Pakistan.
Abstract:	The main objective of this research was to investigate the effect of unemployment on criminal behavior. A multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of a sample of 400 respondents who have ever committed a crime. A well-designed and the pre-tested interviewing schedule was used to collect information from the respondents in randomly selected district jails of Punjab, Pakistan. Des ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Nouman Khaliq Phd Scholar, Department of Sociology, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Shabbir Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Zahira Batool Professor,Department of Sociology,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Unemployment, Criminal Behavior, Socio-Economic, Crime, Illiterate
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).43	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).43
Page Nos:	402-409	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Teachers Education Programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan and Prospects of Collaboration between the two Countries
Abstract:	This study was focused on the Teachers Education Programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan and Prospects of Collaboration between the Two Countries. It examined the impact of teachers education programs on the efficiency of teachers in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Heads, Teachers and students were taken as study sample through convenient sampling techniques. The study sample was including 600 train ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Mohammed Dost Safi Ph.D Scholar, Institute of Education and Research,University of Peshawar, Peshawer, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teacher Education, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Collaboration
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).44	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).44
Page Nos:	410-419	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Effect of Rumination and Worry, Test Anxiety, and Academic Procrastination on Academic Achievement of Pakistani University Students
Abstract:	This study was performed to discover the influence of rumination and worry, test anxiety and procrastination on the educational attainment of the students of the university. The descriptive survey research method was used for conducting the research. The technique of stratified random sampling was used to select 400 students from the 7th and 8th semesters of fall, 2018 from four public sector u ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Sarfaraz Syed Khan MPhil Scholar,Department of Education,The University of Haripur, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Syed Afzal Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Habib Elahi Assistant Professor,Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Academic Procrastination, Rumination and Worry, Test Anxiety, University Students
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).45	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).45
Page Nos:	420-426	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Assessing the Improvement in Descriptive Writing Skills with Communicative Teaching in Pakistan
Abstract:	The key objective of the research was to find the effect of communicative language teaching (CLT) on descriptive writing skills among 9th graders. Relevant literature revealed that descriptive writing skills can be enhanced with the help of communicative teaching. The Quasi experimental design was used. To conduct the experiment, six classes from two schools were selected conveniently. for gath ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Samiullah Assistant Professor, Department of ECE&ETE,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Farid Ullah Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Education & Psychology,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Aftab Ahmad Lecturer, Department of Science Education,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Grammar Translation Method (GTM), English Language Teaching (ELT), Communicative Language Teaching, Descriptive Writing.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).46	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).46
Page Nos:	427-434	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Social Marketing: A Pathway to Reduce the Economic Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Pakistan
Abstract:	In developing countries like Pakistan, social issues have kept the developmental activities back and persistently aggravated the hardships of common people. This, in turn, undermines to take new initiative and is one of the major impediments to developing an enterprising workforce. This article discusses the importance of marketing to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) from a social marketi ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Farooq Ahmad Visiting Faculty,Department of Management Science, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Paksitan. 2-Syed Ali Raza Hamid Assistant Professor,Department of Hamdard Institute of Management Sciences,Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Nawaz Qaisar Independent Scholar
Keywords:	Social Marketing, Group-Centered Approaches, Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), SDGs
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).47	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).47
Page Nos:	435-440	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Impact of Organizational Culture Attributes on the Employees Performance in Educational Context
Abstract:	The strong culture is vital in shaping the psychological and social environment based on the assumptions, principles, and values that contributes to “norms and values of the organization”. The organizational culture is the combination of some dynamic attributes that work together in determining the overall culture. This study aims at exploring the effect of organizational culture attributes ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Irfan Ullah Khan PhD Scholar, Department of Public Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Lubna Shoukat Assistant Professors, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Waheed Assistant Professors, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Organizational Culture Attributes, Employees’ Performance & Higher Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).48	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).48
Page Nos:	441-450	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Determination of Competence, Discipline, and Culture of Work on Employee Work Achievements Work Satisfaction in District Employees City of Tanjungpinang
Abstract:	Subdistrict is a district/city regional apparatus as well as general government administrators to streamline the implementation of regional government and optimize public services as regional apparatuses that deal directly with the community. To carry out the Main Tasks and Functions of the Districts, competent human resources are needed in carrying out the tasks of achieving organizational work p ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Nugraha Fitrah Harnugama Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Economics, Batam University, Riau Islands, Indonesia. 2-Chablullah Wibisono Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Economics, Batam University, Riau Islands, Indonesia. 3-Indrayani Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Economics, Batam University, Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Keywords:	District, Competence, Discipline, Work Culture, Job Satisfaction, Job Performance.
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).49	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).49
Page Nos:	451-461	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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The Position of Afghan Refugees under Various Agreements and Constitution of Pakistan: An Analysis
Abstract:	This article explores the legal position of Afghan refugees in Pakistan (as it has no refugee related legislation at national level nor a signatory to refugee related instruments at international level) in the light of . various agreements which it has concluded with the UNHCR and the Afghan government along with the various protections available under the 1973 Constitution. A total of eight ag ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Zubair Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Suhail Shahzad Professor, Law College, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Aqeel Khan Associate Professor, Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Protection, Registration, Repatriation, Legislation, Safeguards, Screening
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).50	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).50
Page Nos:	462-472	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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Impact of Corporal Punishment on the Students Drop Out at Primary Level
Abstract:	The research is focused on students, covering aspects of social, cultural, educational, psychological, political and legal, and medical effects of corporal punishment implications. The research main goal was to find out the impact of corporal punishment on the primary dropout point of the students. The research population included all of the primary schools of Gilgit Baltistan. The average samp ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. 2-Obaid Ullah Lecturer, Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Nisar Principal, Model High School, Shakardarra, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Corporal Punishment, Drop Out, Primary Level
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).51	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).51
Page Nos:	473-479	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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The Use of Advertising Appeals and Women Delineation in Breast Cancer Related Web Advertisements: A Semiotic Analysis of Western and Eastern Advertising
Abstract:	This study explores the use of various advertisements and representation of women role in web-based Breast Cancer related advertisements that appeared online, were observed on Google images for three months on weekly basis. Systematic sampling technique was used to gather the sample for the analysis. Signs and symbols are involved in creating the meanings and advertising creates to use of these si ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Moneeba Iftikhar Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tahir Mahmood Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Afya Asad MS Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Web Based Advertisements, Breast Cancer, Advertising Appeals, Semiotic Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).52	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).52
Page Nos:	480-497	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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The Comparative Study of Politeness in Pashto and English Languages
Abstract:	This research study aims at finding out the expressions of politeness in the Pashto Language. The data were collected from the respondents of the Pashto Language through a questionnaire of the open role-play situations of requesting and apologizing. The questionnaire was adopted from Reiter`s Study (2000), and it was also translated into the Pashto language. House and Kasper`s (1989) Analytical fr ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Mian Shah Bacha Head, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, KP, Pakistan. 2-Rabia Rustum Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Politeness, Negative Politeness, Positive Politeness, Pashto Language, Role Plays
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).53	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).53
Page Nos:	498-505	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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The Impact of Dividend Policy on Stock Price Volatility in Pakistan
Abstract:	The objective of this study is to inspect dividend policy influence on volatility of share prices. For investigation seven Non-financial segment/sectors have been selected. A sample of 137 firms who paid four dividend payments listed at PSX is analysed for the period of 2007-2017.Proxy for policy of dividend are earning per share, Payout ratio, dividend yield, while assets growth and firm size are ... Read More - Download PDF - View Fulltext
Author/s:	1-Ziaullah Shah MS Management Sciences, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Shehzad Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Faizan Malik Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Dividend Policy, Stock Price, Volatility, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).54	DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-I).54
Page Nos:	506-515	Volume & Issue:	IV-I
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