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01 - Analysis of Contemporary Islamic School System in the Light of Quran and Sunnah

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).01
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).01      Published : Jun 2024

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    The study aimed to investigate the curricula of the contemporary Islamic school system in the light of the Quran and Sunnah. The research was designed in a qualitative paradigm so that an in-depth vision of the study concepts can be obtained. This was a triangulation study which included document analysis, observations, and interviews. A comprehensive exploration of the integration of religious an... Details

    Islamic Education, Quranic Teachings, Sunnah, Imam Ghazali, Qualitative Research, Ethical Education, Holistic Education, Pakistan

    (1) Rabia Tabassum
    Lecturer, Department of STEM Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Javeria Saad
    MPhil Scholar, Department of STEM Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saira Taj
    Assistant Professor, Department of STEM Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Influence of Teachers' Professional Development in Integrated STEAM Pedagogy on

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).02
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).02      Published : Jun 2024

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    The study explored the influence of teachers' professional development (PD) on teachers' practices. The professional development training focused on integrated STEAM pedagogy,design thinking, and inquiry-based learning spanning three cycles of four weeks. Seven teachers from two schools for the underprivileged were a part of this qualitative action research study. A semi-structured interview proto... Details

    Professional Development, Design Thinking, STEAM Pedagogy, Action Research, Integrated STEAM, Teacher Agency

    (1) Feza Mehddi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Elementary & Teacher Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asma Shahid Kazi
    Associate Professor, Department of Elementary & Teacher Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abira Ismat Butt
    Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary & Teacher Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - Navigating Educational Leadership: Insights into the Effective Practices in Paki

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).03
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).03      Published : Jun 2024

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    Today, educational leadership is extensively investigated, with an focus on the most common styles. The scale of effective educational leadership behavior depicts a visionary, proactive, knowledgeable, and change-agent leader in an academic setting. The current studyn investigates school teachers' perspectives on the effectiveness of their principal's leadership behavior in the school Education de... Details

    Effectiveness, Educational Leadership, Behavior, School Heads, Teachers’ Perspective

    (1) Rabia Ghaffar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Govt Graduate College for Women Wahdat Colony, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nargis Sultana
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Govt Associate College for Women Sukheki Mandi, Hafiz Abad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shafqat Ali
    Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - A Comparative Study of Legal Framework in Educational Counselling in Finland and

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).04
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).04      Published : Jun 2024

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    Examining the efficacious educational counseling regulations in Pakistan and Finland for appropriate secondary student assistance was the primary goal of the study. The adoption of appropriate counseling activities as the primary academic curriculum in our schools and colleges is necessary due to the expansion of technology- skilled-based practices. To create rules and policies for educational ins... Details

    Pakistan, Finland, Education, Standard, Counselling

    (1) Shabnam
    Advocate, High Court, Pakistan.
    (2) Mirza Shahid Rizwan Baig
    Assistant professor, Department of Law, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Effects of Social Education on Students Performance at Stage of Secondary Standa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).05
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).05      Published : Jun 2024

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    Education gives the opportunity to develop their social skills and improve their socio-economic status. (Hendrik, 2019). The research study's goals were to: (1) determine how social education affected pupils; (2) ascertain teachers' attitudes toward social education; and (3) pinpoint the elements that contribute to the social development of students. Moreover, it was descriptive in nature. The tar... Details

    Social Education (SE), Students Performance (SP), Secondary School Level (SSL), District Mianwali (DM)

    (1) Shazia Bibi
    Lecturer, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Syeda Zunaira Fatima
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abida Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Influence of Six-Week Plyometric and Strength Training on the Performance of Fem

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).06
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).06      Published : Jun 2024

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    This is a comparative analysis of the female sprinter of the plyometric and strength training groups. Thirty participants (21.17±1.94 years) were selected from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and divided into two groups. The selected variables were height and weight, skinfolds, girths, lengths, breadths, 30-meter dash, flexibility, agility, 600-meter running, sit-ups, standing long jum... Details

    Body Composition, Female Sprinters, Strength Training, Plyometric Training, Physical Fitness

    (1) Iqra Quyyoom
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sara Ijaz
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zia Ul Haq
    Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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07 - Leadership Styles and School Performance: A Comparative Analysis of PEELI-Traine

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).07
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).07      Published : Jun 2024

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    This study explores the impact of PEELI training on head teachers in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, focusing on their pivotal role in school performance. A sample of 416 participants, equally divided between trained and untrained head teachers, was selected through random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and checklists and analyzed using SPSS-11 software. This descriptive study found t... Details

    PEELI ( Punjab Education and English Language Initiative), Leadership, Education, Management System

    (1) Muhammad Arshad
    Assistant Professor, National College of Business Administration and Economics Sub-Campus Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Munawar Hussain
    Campus Coordinator, National College of Business Administration and Economics Sub- Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zafar Iqbal
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Sub-Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - Evaluating the Implementation and Challenges of the Single National Curriculum a

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).08
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).08      Published : Jun 2024

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    A salient policy move in Pakistan emerged with the conception and foundation of the Single National Curriculum (SNC), to standardize the educational content and ensure educational equity in the country. This study aims to look at the implementation of the SNC at the primary level in District Jhelum, focusing on problems that have occurred during this time and the validity of the policy. It adopted... Details

    Single National Curriculum, Pakistan, Primary Education, Curriculum Implementation, Educational Policy, District Jhelum

    (1) Muhammad Moin
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University – (PMAS AAUR), Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor/Chairman, Department of Anthropology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University – (PMAS AAUR), Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - An In-Depth Exploration of the Empowerment Experiences and Their Impact on Perso

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).09      Published : Jun 2024

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    Women in Pakistan face numerous challenges because of the rigid patriarchal structure. However, their economic self sufficiency gives them autonomy in different aspects of their life. This study aimed to investigate the empowerment experiences among female lecturers in colleges in the district of Bhakkar, Punjab. Twelve participants were sampled using a purposive sampling technique and were interv... Details

    Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Empowerment Experiences, Personal Growth, SDGs

    (1) Beenish Fatima
    MPhil Scholar, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamaila Athar
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Athar Azeem
    Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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10 - Development and Validation of an Instrument on Self-Regulation Skills (SRS) at t

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).10
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).10      Published : Jun 2024

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    This research aimed to develop, validate, and test a questionnaire that university undergraduate students can use to gauge their self-regulation skills (SRS). The researchers developed the questionnaire's items through a review of related literature and then validated them with a panel of specialists, i.e., PhDs. The questionnaire's validity was checked using EFA and quantitative methods. One hund... Details

    Development and Validation, Instrument, Self- Regulation Skills, University Level

    (1) Muhammad Qasim Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Qudsia Jabeen
    MS Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khadija Rafeeq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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11 - A Critical Analysis of the Regulations and Process of Appointment of Vice-Chance

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).11
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).11      Published : Jun 2024

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    In post Eighteenth Amendment era higher education became a provincial subject, limiting the Federal HEC's role to maintaining standards. However, only two provinces have established their Higher Education Commissions with limited power. Various university acts have loopholes regarding appointments of vice- chancellors, leading to some appointments being nullified by higher courts due to procedural... Details

    Regulations, Appointments, Vice-chancellors, Higher Education Institutions, Legislative Framework, Eighteenth Amendment

    (1) Hafiz Quaisar Mahmood Farukh
    PhD Scholar, Department of Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiz Aziz-ur-Rehman
    Professor & Director, School of Law, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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12 - Investigating the Effect of Physical Training on Heart Rate Variability in Unive

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).12
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).12      Published : Jun 2024

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    This study aimed to assess the impact of physical training on heart rate variability (HRV) in male university ergo rowing athletes and middle- and long-distance track and field athletes. Ninety athletes, aged 19 to 25, underwent an intensive 8-week training program. HRV measurements were taken at baseline, after 4 weeks, and at the end of the 8 weeks using a Polar H10 strap. Results showed signifi... Details

    Heart Rate Variability, Ergo Rowing, Players, Physical Training

    (1) Hurria Hussein
    PhD Scholar, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt
    Professor & Chairman, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasmeen Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Online Education and its Relevance for Pakistan: A Case Study of Professional De

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).13
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).13      Published : Jun 2024

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    This article debates the need and importance of alternative education by comparing online and on-campus modes of learning. Focusing on the (PDRI) in Pakistan, which was shifted to online education during the pandemic, this research aims to determine the benefits and drawbacks of both methods. This research will further identify the role of AI in modern online education and the problems posed by th... Details

    Alternative Education, PDRI (Professional Development and Research Institute), Online Education, Hybrid Learning

    (1) Zahir Shah
    Professor & Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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14 - Impact of Leadership Communication on Employee Commitment: A Case Study of Kohat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).14
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).14      Published : Jun 2024

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    This Study investigates the impact of leadership communication on employee commitment within the organization. The basic objective of this case study was (a) to grasp the impact of leadership communication and its long-term effects, (b) To identify the role of different communication channels,(c) To investigate the moderating effects of contextual factors (e.g., organizational culture, industry dy... Details

    Leadership Communication, Employee Commitment, Organizational Success

    (1) Abdul Wahab
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdullah
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Kanwal Jabeen
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research (IER), Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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15 - Model Curriculum for Life Skills Based Education (LSBE) for Children with Intell

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).15
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).15      Published : Jun 2024

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    This article presents a comprehensive model curriculum for Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE)  for children with intellectual challenges in Pakistan. The curriculum is developed through a mixed-method approach, including literature reviews, surveys, expert consultations, and focus group discussions. This proposed LSBE curriculum addresses essential life skills such as self-awareness, empathy,... Details

    Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), Intellectual Challenges, Inclusive Education, Curriculum Development

    (1) Maidaa Saboor Elahi
    MPhil Scholar (Special Education) & Research Associate, Inclusive Education Development Centre (IDC), Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Hameed
    PhD, Inclusive Education Development Center · Center for Inclusive Education and Research (IDC), Ohio State, USA.
    (3) Syeda Seerat Hassan
    MPhil Scholar (Special Education), Department of Education, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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16 - Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution and Self Efficacy among Children of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).16
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).16      Published : Jun 2024

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    Adolescents of working and non-working mothers are assessed for emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and self-efficacy. Developmental features examined a sample of 200. The group was emotionally intelligent, 72–148, M 117.9, SD 15.4. Conflict resolution scores 36 to 54 averaged 45.0 (SD = 3.0), indicating moderate efficacy and low skewness. Average self-efficacy declined from 12 to 6... Details

    Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Self-Efficacy, Working, Non-Working, Mothers, Adolescents

    (1) Noor ul Huda
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Luqman Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samreen Afzal
    PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - Exploring the Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of University Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).17
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).17      Published : Jun 2024

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    The number of students using sites for interaction with one another has significantly increased. The massive use of social media among university students is an alarming situation that is causing harm to mental health. This research aims to find out that social media addiction causes some major factors that damage students' irregular sleeping patterns, attitudes, and behaviors. Social media users ... Details

    Social Media Use, Mental health, Depression, Satisfaction with Life, Social Comparison, Sleeping patterns

    (1) Aqsa Iram Shahzadi
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media & Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Farooq
    Mphil Scholar , Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Amna Fazail
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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18 - Learning by Doing: Hands-on Activities for Learning Mathematical Concepts at ECE

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).18
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-II).18      Published : Jun 2024

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    This study was designed to examine the effects of hands-on activities on mathematical concepts at ECE level. The main objective of this study was to increase students’ understanding about early mathematical concepts through hands-on activities. Nursery class of Government Primary School Kotkay Puran Shangla KPK was selected for the study as a sample. The nature of the study demanded an exper... Details

    Hands-on Activities, Basic Mathematical Concepts, Early Childhood Education, National Curriculum for ECE

    (1) Bahram Khan
    Elementary and Secondary Education Department, (District Shangla), Government of KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Nasir Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of ECE & ETE, Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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