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01 - Online Learning at University Level amid COVID-19 Outbreak: A Survey of UMT Stud

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).01
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).01      Published : Sep 2020

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    This research inquires impact of COVID-19 outbreak on education. It measured the effectiveness and productivity of online learning during pandemic. Online mode of education. Knowing the role of information and communication technologies in assisting and facilitating online learning was also one of the main objectives. Online Survey was conducted for data collection. Sample was selected from Univer... Details

    COVID-19, online leaning, ICTs

    (1) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shanawer Rafique
    MPhil. Scholar, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Basit
    Lecturer, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Exploring Transformational Leadership Practices and Teachers' Job Performance in

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).02
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).02      Published : Sep 2020

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    The primary purpose of this particular research was to explore the transformational leadership practices and level of the job performance of physical education teachers in the higher education department, Punjab, Pakistan. Two hypotheses were formulated to explore study objectives. Descriptive research design with the survey approach and quantitative method was adopted. The study population consis... Details

    Transformational Leadership, Practices, Association, Job Performance.

    (1) Afshan Jabeen
    Phd Scholar, Department of SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Zia-Ul- Islam
    Chairman, Department of SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Asghar Khan
    Phd Scholar, Department of SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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03 - Relationship between Internal and External Determinants and Sports Participation

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).03
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).03      Published : Sep 2020

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    The present research was aimed to determine the relationships of internal (personal interest and motivation level) and external (parent support, mobile and internet, and academic pressure) determinants with sports participation (promotion of health and social interaction) of players. Samples of 450 numbers were randomly selected from the population. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized t... Details

    Internal and External Determinant, College Players, Sports Participation

    (1) Saeed Javed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abida Naseer
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qamar Javed
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Children Abilities to Regulate their Selves of On-Job Women and Housewives

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).04
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).04      Published : Sep 2020

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    The study aimed to find out the difference between self-regulation and social adjustment in the children of on-job women and housewives. The study was quantitative in nature and was delimited to higher secondary students of Rawalpindi division of Punjab. The sample of the study comprised of six hundred students of on-job women and housewives each of private and public colleges of Rawalpindi divisi... Details

    On-job Women, Self-Regulation, Housewives, Chi-Square, Pillai's Trace Test, Social Adjustment

    (1) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Khadija Awan
    PhD Scholar, Mohi-ud-Islamic University Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Mahmood
    PhD Scholar, Mohi-ud-Islamic University Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan.
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05 - Motives Behind Participation in Sport Among the People from Different Segments o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).05
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).05      Published : Sep 2020

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    Psychologically speaking, motives to participate in sport differ from person to person, gender to gender, age to age and so on. Each person enters the sport with different types of motivating factor. Every individual has a different type of mentality, mood, choice, taste and area of interest. The prime objective of the study was to determine the motivating factors of the players representing diffe... Details

    Fitness, Health, Motivation, Recreation, Sociability, Sport

    (1) Mohibullah Khan Marwat
    Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab,Pakistan.
    (2) Rehan Yousaf
    Manager Sports, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shah
    Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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06 - Self-Directed Learning of Prospective Teachers through Active Learning Strategie

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).06
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).06      Published : Sep 2020

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    This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of active learning strategies for developing Self Directed learning of prospective teachers. It was a one-shot experimental study. The prospective teachers were selected through purposive sampling technique. The active learning strategies were used as an independent variable, whereas self-directed learning was used as dependent variable of the st... Details

    Active Learning Strategies, Prospective Teachers, Self-Directed Learning, Pakistan

    (1) Fouzia Ajmal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Zarina Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Saira
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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07 - The Impact of Rewards & Supervisor Support on Turnover Intentions with the Media

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).07
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).07      Published : Sep 2020

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    The purpose of this study has focused on what kind of impact rewards and supervisor support has on turnover intentions that had been developed by university lecturers and how affective commitment plays a mediating role in the reduction of turnover intentions by university lecturers in universities of Islamabad. The quantitative technique was used to collect data from a sample of 278 university lec... Details

    Turnover Intentions, Rewards, University Lecturers, Affective Commitment, Supervisor Support.

    (1) Ozair Ijaz Kiani
    MS Scholar, Department of Management Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aftab Haider
    Assistant Professor, Department of Business Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Salma Zahir
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, Women University, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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08 - The Effect of Teachers' and Learners' Gender Variation on the Responses about L1

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).08
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).08      Published : Sep 2020

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    The focus of the present study was to find out the impact of teachers' and learners' gender variation on the responses about L1 use in L2 pedagogy at degree level. To explore a clear comprehension of the current topic, the study aimed at 577 learners and 156 teachers. The data collection was done through student-teacher questionnaires. The data were examined using SPSS (statistical package for soc... Details

    Gender, Pedagogy, EFL, Classroom, L1, L2

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Noshaba Younus
    Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Naeem
    Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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09 - Effects of Demographic Variables on Career Choice of University Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).09
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).09      Published : Sep 2020

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    The choice of right career is a defining stage in the life of all students. A right decision regarding career choice leads towards a productive life. Students have to consider several factors before deciding about their career. This study explored the demographic variables affecting the career choice of university students. It determined the effects of parents' education, their profession, backgro... Details

    Career Choice, Demographic Variables, Career Selection, Future Employability

    (1) Nosheen Malik
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Irshad Hussain
    Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 - Alignment of English Language Course Contents with NPSTP Standards at B.Ed (Hons

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).10
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).10      Published : Sep 2020

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    Globally, education pursues to improve quality in teaching through professional development and pedagogical competencies of teachers which leads to enhanced learning outcomes. National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan (2019) were developed to achieve standardization of teacher education and accreditation of teacher programme. This research study explores the level of alignment of En... Details

    Professional Development, Pedagogical Competency, Quality, Standards, Course Contents

    (1) Sehrish Mushtaq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajid Ali Yousuf Zai
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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11 - Higher Education in Pakistan and Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis of their Educa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).11
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).11      Published : Sep 2020

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    The Government of Pakistan through the Ministry of Education (Now Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training) has formulated various Education Policies since 1970, all could not have achieved the target objectives due to poor governance, lack of budget, and a dearth of implementation of formulated policies. While Malaysia through the Ministry of Higher Education has successfully intro... Details

    Comparative Analysis; Technology; Education Policy; Higher Education; Pakistan and Malaysia.

    (1) Kamal Haider
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Ali Kerio
    Assistant Professor, Department of TeachersÂ’ Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Anjum Bano Kazimi
    Professor, Department of Education, IQRA University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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12 - Study Habits of Students and Academic Achievement: A Correlational Study

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).12
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).12      Published : Sep 2020

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    The study analyzed the relationship between students' study habits and academic achievement. The population was students of SSC level Rawalpindi. Sixty 9th graders were taken as a sample through purposive sampling technique. Study habits scale was a research tool developed by Ansari and Choudhary (1990), which comprised 30 items. Academic achievement was students' 8th class annual examination resu... Details

    Academic Achievement, Study Habits, Gender

    (1) Aisma Bibi
    Phd Scholar, AIOU, Islamabad/Lecuter, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP,Pakistan.
    (2) Naila Naseer
    Lecturer Distance, Non-formal and Continuing Education Department, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahida Habib
    Associate Professor, University of Education, Township Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Relationship of Democratic Coaching Style with Character Building of Student-Pla

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).13
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).13      Published : Sep 2020

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    This examination study was conducted on the character building of students who are also players through democratic coaching style. The primary goal of the examination was to explore the connection of democratic conduct of coaching with the character building of the players. The study was carried out on Badminton players at the Sukkur region, Sindh. The student-players of 20 associated colleges (N=... Details

    Character Building, Democratic Coaching, Relationship Assessment.

    (1) Nisar Ahmed Khaskheli
    Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Sukkur IBA University, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Hashim Darya
    Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Sukkur IBA University, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Akhlaque Memon
    Center for Physical Education Health & Sports Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Sindh, Sindh, Pakistan.
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14 - Effectiveness of Parenting Styles on Personality Traits of Children at Secondary

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).14
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).14      Published : Sep 2020

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    Parenting style is basically a psychological term that leads us to the approaches that were used by the parents to bring up their childrens in their childhood. The main focus of the study was to explore the effectiveness of parenting styles on the personality of children at the secondary level. Objectives of the study were to explore the effectiveness of parenting styles on the personality of chil... Details

    Effectiveness, Parenting Style, Personality Traits & Secondary Level

    (1) Aqsa Saleem
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Imran Latif Saifi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sadia Noreen
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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15 - An Evaluative Study of Chemistry Curriculum at Higher Secondary School Level in

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).15
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).15      Published : Sep 2020

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    The research was conducted to evaluate the National Curriculum of Chemistry for Higher Secondary level in Pakistan. This was a Descriptive and Evaluative study with a special focus on the achievement of objectives set at the National Level. The researcher prepared two questionnaires and served to the sample of curriculum experts and teachers of chemistry. The sample comprising of 50 experts and 40... Details

    Curriculum, Evaluation, Chemistry

    (1) Abdur Rashid
    Pakistani Islamic Private School, Al Ain, UAE.
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16 - Challenges Faced by Teachers in Teaching through Storytelling and Play-Way Metho

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).16
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).16      Published : Sep 2020

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    Teachers use several methods to teach children in Early childhood Education classes. Storytelling and play-way methods are employed to teach initial concepts in a conducive and stimulating learning environment. The purpose of this study was to identify the mindfulness, utilization, and challenges faced by ECE teachers while teaching through these methods. The phenomenological design was employed b... Details

    Teaching methods, storytelling, play-way, ECE

    (1) Misbah Malik
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fasiha Altaf
    Ph.D. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mehwish Gull
    Ph.D. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - National Educational Policies of Pakistan with reference to Social Justice: A Cr

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).17
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).17      Published : Sep 2020

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    Education in society is the only way to excel in a global context, so education should be updated and relevant to the needs of society. Social justice requires ongoing struggle and cannot be separated from the educational policies, theories & practices of professionals, schools, academic disciplines, and governmental. This review study was done to critically analyze the educational policies of... Details

    Policy, Practice, Discrimination, Accessibility, Discipline, Rights & Responsibilities, and Justice

    (1) Abdul Karim Suhag
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Najmonnisa Khan
    Associate Professor/Chairperson, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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18 - Online Oriented Classes: Merits and Demerits of the Point of View of Ghazians at

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).18
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).18      Published : Sep 2020

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    The purpose of this paper is to point out the Merits and Demerits of Ghazians at Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan. Over the past two years, online oriented classes have become an inseparable part of educations. Providing online learning opportunities at the university level is the compulsion of the day. The quality education of online-oriented classes at the University Level is one of the inordina... Details

    Online Classes, Quality Education, Quality Development

    (1) Hafeez Ullah
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, D.G Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hashim Pear Bakhsh
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, D.G Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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19 - A Case Study on Pakistani Religious Institutions and their Policies Regarding So

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).19
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).19      Published : Sep 2020

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    The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of madrassa education in building up a religiously cohesive society. The question which this research study addressed was: Do the Madrassa have any ideology/policies regarding social cohesion (open and hidden)? The study was qualitative in nature, an ethnographic case study was conducted to investigate the research problem in order to support a... Details

    Social Cohesion, Madrassa Policies

    (1) Samreen Mehmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, PK, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Ghaffar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, PK, Pakistan.
    (3) Madeeha Murad
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Chitral, KP, Pakistan.
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20 - Effect of Mentoring on Career Success, Career Satisfaction and Career Commitment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).20
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).20      Published : Sep 2020

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    Mentoring is an important aspect of any organization which engage employee performance. The main purpose of the study is to examine the effect of mentoring on career success, career satisfaction and career commitment. The Data has been collected in one shot through a questionnaire. Participants included 250 members from various Primary Schools in District Swabi.KP-Pakistan. The result of the study... Details

    Mentoring, Career Success, Career Satisfaction and Career Commitment

    (1) Faisal Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Salman Khan
    Department of Management Sciences, University of Swabi, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Faizan Malik
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
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21 - Effects of Class Size on Classroom Management: A Study on Elementary Schools

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).21
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).21      Published : Sep 2020

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    The main aim of this study was to see the relationship between class size and classroom management), Classroom management (CRM) for comparing teaching in overcrowded classes versus small sized classrooms. Primary data were collected from same teachers who had the experience of teaching both overcrowded classes and small sized classes. For overcrowded classes, it was hypothesized that teachers can ... Details

    Classroom Management, Class Size, Elementary Schools, Education

    (1) Saira Shireen
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, City University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Samreen Mehmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mehwish Habib
    Demonstrator, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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22 - Analysis of University Students' Generalized Trust on Public Institutions

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).22
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).22      Published : Sep 2020

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    Generalized trust is the most common and natural concept. It plays an important role in society. It depends on the performance of public institutions. Generalized trust in public institutions creates a positive environment in society. The major purpose of the current study was to analyze the generalized trust of university students in public institutions. 600 students were randomly selected as a s... Details

    Generalized Trust, Public Institutions, Universities, Transparency, Merit

    (1) Shahnaz Perveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Hina Kaynat
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rabia Latief
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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23 - Analysis of ESL Students' Activities during Summer Holidays in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).23
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).23      Published : Sep 2020

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    Education is a continuous process, and students need to focus on their academic activities uninterruptedly throughout the academic calendar to achieve their targets. The current study aims to analyze ESL students' activities during the summer holidays in Pakistan. The target population for the current study was secondary school ESL students from the private sector. Sixteen participants were select... Details

    ESL Students, Summer Holidays, Activities

    (1) Muhammad Ibrahim
    Associate Professor/Director Colleges Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Masood Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Latif Javed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan.
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24 - Barriers of Effective Knowledge Transfer: A Case of Quetta District

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).24
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).24      Published : Sep 2020

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    In all probability, the paramount importance of knowledge transfer for higher learning institutions (HLIs) is incontestable. That said, the workforce serving these institutions draws one's attention to a range of glitches vis-a-vis knowledge transfer activities. This study looks upon social interactions, training and ICT as the possible barriers responsible for impeding the KT activities. The stud... Details

    Knowledge Transfer, Social Interaction, Training and Development, Information and Communication Technology

    (1) Reham Anjum
    MS Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Saubia Ramzan
    Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Business and IT, University of Balochistan Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Nagina Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakist
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25 - Cultural Limitations Inhibiting Female Athletes in Sports Participation at Coll

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).25
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).25      Published : Sep 2020

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    The aim of the study was to investigate the Cultural limitations inhibiting female athletes in sports participation at the college level in district Sialkot, Pakistan. For this very purpose, the population of the present study consisted of 867 female athletes who were FA, FSc students. A simple random sampling technique was used, and 20% of the total population was taken as a sample. A close-ended... Details

    Cultural Limitations, Female Athletes, Sports Participation

    (1) Mehwish Manzoor
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Irfan Ullah
    Assisstant Professor, Department of Higher Education Commission Peshawer, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Asghar Khan
    Instructor Physical Education, Department of Physicial Education, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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26 - Job demands, Emotional Exhaustion and Ill Health among Academicians

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).26
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).26      Published : Sep 2020

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    Job demands in the working environment contain motivation that requires energy and reduced health problems. The purpose of the current study has to examine the effect between demands, emotional exhaustion and ill health among academicians. The adapted questionnaires have been distributed among 215 public sector universities academicians. For the investigation, the Job Demand Resources (JD-R) model... Details

    Job Demands, Emotional Exhaustion, Ill Health, OLDI Inventory, Academicians

    (1) Faisal Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Swabi, Anbar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sufyan
    Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, University of Swabi, Anbar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Faizan Malik
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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27 - Study Habits of Allama Iqbal Open University Learners during COVID-19: Advantage

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).27
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).27      Published : Sep 2020

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    Due to COVID-19, the shutdown of learning organizations, the main experiment with the teachers and universities and students was engaged in virtual learning. This study will deliberate to analyze the study habits of postgraduate learners of Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan. Learners who are enrolled in Allama Iqbal Open University (both genders) from rural and urban areas were the study popu... Details

    Study Habits, Learners, Covid-19, Advantages, Dis-Advantages

    (1) Aqsa Saleem
    PhD Scholar (Education), University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafaq Arif
    Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shahid Tufail
    Assistant Professor, Lyallpur Business School, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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28 - Reasons for being Out of School: Implications for Education Policy

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).28
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).28      Published : Sep 2020

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    Out of school children (output) spring from the experiences, beliefs, interests, and attitudes towards events and processes leading to out of school (process) that develop from different reasons (Input). Focus group discussions were conducted with eight children and their seven parents. Secondly, views from social media (Face book) were collected to strengthen their voices. The thematic analysis o... Details

    Out of School, Implications, Education Policy, Thematic Analysis, Focus Group, Social Media (FaceBook)

    (1) Farzana Yousaf
    Lecturer, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Kiran Shehzadi
    Lecturer, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahida Parveen
    Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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29 - Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29      Published : Sep 2020

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    This paper reports on a study carried out to explore challenges faced by primary level Language Learning Disabilities (LDs) students in learning English as a Second Language (ESL) in Pakistan. The data was collected through a quantitative (close-ended) questionnaire filled in by 100 and a qualitative (open-ended) questionnaire filled by 10 Primary English language teachers in Pakistan. The finding... Details

    Language Learning Disabilities, ESL Learning, Primary School Students, Receptive Language, Productive Language, Pakistan

    (1) Fareeha Javed
    Head of TESOL Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yameena Batool
    MS Student, Department of TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sana Baig
    Lecturer, Department of TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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30 - Prevalence of Reproductive Disorders in Sportswomen

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).30
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).30      Published : Sep 2020

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    Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain or improve physical ability. In women, the reproductive system is used to produce eggs (ova) to be fertilized and to provide the space along with conditions to allow a baby to develop. The present study aimed to examine the prevalence of reproductive disorders in sportswomen. One hundred sportswomen with... Details

    Eumenorrhea, Ovulation, Gonadal Sex Steroid Hormones, Menarche

    (1) Iqra Khadim
    MSc, Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yasmeen Tabassum
    Lecturer, Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt
    Chairman, Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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31 - Global Citizenship Education in Pakistan: Awareness, Attitude and Challenges

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).31
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).31      Published : Sep 2020

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    This study was attempted to analyze teacher's awareness, attitude and challenges in implementing Global Citizenship Education in Pakistan. A questionnaire was constructed and filled by teachers of ten public sector universities of Punjab. Perceptions of two hundred and thirty-five teachers were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings were highlighting that teachers showed a low level o... Details

    Global Citizenship Education, Teacher Educators, Awareness Attitude, Challenges

    (1) Tahira Saddiqa
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nadeem Anwar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asma Khizar
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of the Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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32 - Neoliberal Approach in a Developing Country: Blow in a Silent Trumpet

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).32
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).32      Published : Sep 2020

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    Academic capitalism invading higher education is considered alarming in literature. This research aims to bring about the factual picture of the neoliberal approach adopted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) within its delimitations. The research was deductive in nature and followed a Phenomenology research design. The sample comprised thirty-two (32) participants. Data were collected throug... Details

    Neoliberalism, Quality Education, Higher Education, Quality Initiatives, Quality Agencies

    (1) Mamoona Riasat
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Farooq
    Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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33 - Factors Influencing the Successful Curriculum Implementation in Secondary School

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).33
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).33      Published : Sep 2020

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    The role of the principal has been explored through using Goleman's leadership styles and leadership strategies in curriculum implementation. However, there are certainly other factors as well which influence successful curriculum implementation, such as teaching characteristics and provision of facilities. The data was collected from 600 teachers and 36 headteachers across Punjab using multistage... Details

    Leadership Styles, Resonant & Dissonant Leadership Styles, Strategies Traditional Teaching, and Progressive Teaching

    (1) Sajida Mukhtar
    PhD Scholar, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Hameed
    Adjunct Professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (Department of Education), University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Seema Arif
    Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (Department of Education), University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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34 - E-Learning Resources for Effective Teaching Learning Practices at University Lev

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).34
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).34      Published : Sep 2020

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    The frequent use of E-learning resources in academia has dramatically altered the role of pedagogical practices and their effectiveness. The below are the aims: 1) to find out E-learning resources at the university level 2) To explore teachers' perceptions about E-learning resources for effective teaching-learning practices. The study population consisted of teachers from universities in the distr... Details

    Effective Teaching, ICT, University Level

    (1) Rashid Minas Wattoo
    Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Navid Jamil Malik
    Head, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Asif Shahzad
    Department of Education, Visiting Faculty, University of Education, Vehari Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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35 - Impact of Fasting on Students' Exam Preparation at University Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).35
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).35      Published : Sep 2020

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    Fasting is included in the five pillars of Islam and obligatory when a child becomes an adult (have approximately 15 years of age). Examination preparation is the process or acts to prepare oneself for taking part in an examination. The study explored students' beliefs regarding Fasting in Ramadan towards exam preparation at the university level. This study was designed to explore students' belief... Details

    Impact, Fasting & Exam Preparation

    (1) Imran Latif Saifi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Saleem
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rubab Batool
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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36 - Analyzing Factors Affecting Social-Emotional Competence at Secondary Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).36
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).36      Published : Sep 2020

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    The study analyzed the factors affecting social-emotional competence (SEC) at the secondary level. A stratified random sampling technique was used. 382 students were taken as a sample after using desired sample size table. Two research tools were used, the Factors affecting social, emotional competence questionnaire and the Social-Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ). Data were analyzed by us... Details

    Social-Emotional Competence, Secondary Level

    (1) Sumera Kulsoom
    PhD Scholar, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Irshad Hussain
    Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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37 - Impact of Cyberbullying Behavior on the Self-Esteem among Secondary and Higher S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).37
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).37      Published : Sep 2020

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    The internet users are more than four billion globally. The fast advancement in electronic technology caused an unpredictable variation in the development of students. The use of the internet has become the backbone of education and communication. The current study sets out to measure the impact of cyberbullying on the selfesteem among secondary and higher secondary school students in nine distric... Details

    Cyberbullying, Cyber Victimization, Cyberbully Typologies, Self-Esteem, Students

    (1) Fouzia Perveen
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asghar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ramzan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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38 - Child Sexual Abuse In and Out of Schools in Pakistan. How the Government must Re

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).38
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).38      Published : Sep 2020

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    This paper is about the issue of child sexual abuse in Pakistan in and out of schools and how a schoolbased preventive program can help contain this problem in the longer run. As the issue has taken a more serious turn in recent years, with the number of victims rising sharply every year, the government is advised to adopt a preemptive approach and devise comprehensive school-based programs. For t... Details

    Child Sexual Abuse, School-Based Programs, Teachers, Students, Parents

    (1) Ayaz Ali Shah
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shaista Gauhar
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Adnan Khan
    Lecturer, Government Degree College, Khair Abad, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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39 - E-Bullying: A Threat for University Students' Social Life

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).39
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).39      Published : Sep 2020

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    Students are vital to the growth of society and nations. Universities prepare students for the real world. The study examines the threat of e-bullying to university students' social lives. The study's goal was to discover how college students perceive and use e-bullying in their daily lives. It was a descriptive study. In this survey, students from two public universities in Southern Punjab were i... Details

    E-bullying, University Students and Social Life

    (1) Najam ul Kashif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Qasim Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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40 - Impact of Jigsaw Method of Cooperative Learning in the Subject of Science at Ele

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).40
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).40      Published : Sep 2020

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    The study was experimental, with a pre-test and post-test control group design, to determine the impact of the jigsaw technique on cooperative learning for science subjects at the elementary level. The population consisted of students from class 8 at Musa Kalan Government High School in the district of M B Din. Those who participated in the performance became members of both the traditional and ex... Details

    Jigsaw Technique, Cooperative Learning, Intervention, Regression Analysis

    (1) Zafar Iqbal
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Rashid
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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41 - Analyzing Grammatical Errors: A Case Study of Virtual University of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).41
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).41      Published : Sep 2020

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    The current study investigated an overview of the grammatical errors committed by the students of Virtual University of Pakistan (VoU) particularly in the English courses. These students were mainly from the computer science and management sciences programs. However, the learners fail to concentrate on the grammatical errors, which are the important part of their writing skills. The researchers se... Details

    Grammatical Errors, Virtual University, Graded Discussion Board (GDB), L1, L2

    (1) Rana Imran Ali
    Faculty of English, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Imran
    School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai University, China.
    (3) Muhammad Waris Shahzad
    Faculty of English, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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42 - Quality of Life among Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients: Educational Qualificat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).42
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).42      Published : Sep 2020

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    Families of psychiatric patients experience challenges to maintain personal well-being. The present study aimed to compare the quality of life among caregivers of psychiatric patients against the general public. A cross-sectional study was carried out on sub-samples of caregivers (n = 123) and the general public (n = 146) belonging to middle socioeconomic status in districts Haripur and Abbottabad... Details

    Caregivers, Gender, Psychiatric Illness, Qualification, Quality of Life

    (1) Najia Zulfiqar
    PhD, Department of Psychology, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Somayia Hafeez
    Department of Psychology, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Alveera Habib
    Undergraduate Student, Department of Psychology, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
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