ISSN (Print): 2664-0422 | ISSN (Online): 2664-0430 | ISSN-L: 2664-0422

About This Issue

July to December, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2019.

Articles

Research Article # 1

Social Media and Political Awareness in Pakistan: A Case Study of Youth

This study was designed to investigate the role of social media in promoting political awareness among the youth of Pakistan, recognizing the fact that new interactive technologies have powerful impacts on youth in augmenting their political knowledge. This study is descriptiv...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)01
Research Article # 2

Impact of Monetary Policy on Stock Exchange in Pakistan: Maturity Wise Data Analysis

This study examines the role of discount rate in monetary policy through different deposit rates in Pakistan. The discount rate is the key to monetary policy of a country. The monetary structure of it is not much strong as compared to developed countries. Time series data is u...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)02
Research Article # 4

Investigating the Impact of Simplified Statutory laws to Expedite Justice in Pakistan

This study endeavors to simplify the statutory laws to make the speedy court trials in Pakistan. In this regard, the linguistic adequacy of lawyers and law teachers regarding intelligibility and time spent on reading laws is examined. So the issue of convoluted nature of lega...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)04
Research Article # 6

Success vs Failure Prediction Model for SMEs: A Study of South Punjab and Baluchistan

This paper examines the factors that lead to success or failure of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in South Punjab and Baluchistan. There is lack of studies that have conducted in this setting particularly in Pakistan.. Using quantitative approach the data was collec...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)06
Research Article # 7

Pakistan Nuclear Doctrine from Minimum Deterrence to Full Spectrum Credible Minimum Deterrence (FSCMD)

In this study, attempt is made to briefly highlight theories and correlates them with Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine. Theoretical foundation of this study is based on realist philosophy and the off-shoots of realism. Nuclear doctrines are developed to deter aggression or deal wit...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)07
Research Article # 8

Security Dynamics in Saudi-Iran Relations: An Analysis (1997-2013)

This qualitative study aimed to discuss and analyze the complex regional security dynamics that have influenced and shaped the foreign policy of two Iranian presidents, President Muhammad Khatami (1997- 2005) and President Mahmud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013) towards Saudi Arabia. S...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)08
Research Article # 9

Critical Analysis of Rohingyan Crisis in Myanmar and its Impact on Neighbouring Countries

This article argues that Rohingya as “illegal citizens” in Myanmar and as refugees in other states of South East Asia are a marginalized community of the world and also increase challenges for receiving states. Myanmar has been deliberately declared them illegal citizens and d...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)09
Research Article # 10

Enigma of Political Parties in Political Socialization of Pakistan: A Case Study of Muslim League

Political Parties play a vital role in shaping the future political attitude of an individual. This study was designed to determine the role of political parties generally and Muslim League particularly in socializing the people of Pakistan politically. Mix Method was used gen...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)10
Research Article # 11

Comparison of English Language Learning Strategies Used by Punjabi and Pashto Undergraduates

For the last three decades, there has been an emphasis on autonomy in language learning. An important feature of this phenomenon is research into language learning strategies (LLS). Several studies have been conducted to find out relationship between LLS and several other vari...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)11
Research Article # 12

A Sociological Study of Contributing Factors of Educational Exclusion of Children in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

There are many factors such as (low economic status of the parents, children involvement in domestic and earning activities, language (English) barrier, long distance from home to school, attachment with traditions/ patriarchal thinking, disability of the children, retention o...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)12
Research Article # 13

Modal Auxiliaries in Pakistani English Newspapers: Social and Pedagogical Perspectives

This study aims at analyzing the nativisation of certain modal verbs in Pakistani English newspapers. The modal verbs convey social meanings apart from their grammatical functions. In many cases the choice between will/would and can/could is not in accordance with the norms of...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)13
Research Article # 14

The Dilemma of Democracy and Democratization: A Case Study of Pakistan’s Political System

In the recent decade, it is judgment by many spectator and member that the most momentous trend in world politics is the appearance of democratization. So far, Pakistan has not much acquaintance about democratization. Pakistan contains the reappearance of several multi-parties...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)14
Research Article # 15

Physical Activity and Sports to Prevent Suicidality among School-going Adolescents

The qualitative systematic review aims to present critical analysis regarding association of involvement in sports and physical activities with suicidal behaviors among school-going adolescents. Twelve major research databases were considered for search and following systemati...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)15
Research Article # 16

Peace Building through Religious Tourism in Pakistan: A Case Study of Kartarpur Corridor

This qualitative study examines the process of Peace Building through Religious Tourism in Pakistan. Pakistan has many religious sites of shrines and temples. Gurnanak Sahib stayed his last eighteen years of his life at Kartarpur, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan. The Government of P...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)16
Research Article # 17

Application of Agenda-setting, Framing and Propaganda during News Production Process

The present research is a meta-analysis of agenda-setting, framing and propaganda literature to highlight the application of these three approaches of media effects during news production process. An extensive literature review of these three theories was conducted. It is prop...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)17
Research Article # 18

Mediating Intimacy through Phatic Tokens in Social Media Communication: A Pragmatic Inquiry

People nowadays have most of their conversations on social media apps. They use many phatic tokens while having online conversations. The present study aims to analyze the types of phatic tokens youngsters use in their conversations on social networking sites. Laver’s theory o...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)18
Research Article # 19

Democratic Political Development: A Case Study of Pakistan 2008-2013

Political development modernizes the country by improving institutional functions, national integrity, democratization and political participation. But, this concept could not be sustained in Pakistan due to the domineering behavior of the executive, poor performance of the pa...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)20
Research Article # 20

Contextualizing Self (Re)Invention in Modern World: An Urban Sociological Perspective of Exit West

The current study questions the impacts of differentiating characteristics of incongruous social locales of modern urban cities and traditional chaotic city in transforming the lives and characters of two individuals in the selected novel. It chooses Exit West by Mohsin Hamid ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)21
Research Article # 21

Pakistan-China Military and Security Ties: A Qualitative Analysis

After China’s emergence as a global power, military modernization, strengthening military ties with other states in different regions of the world, and enhancement in arms exports are some of China’s objectives to achieve.This research paper focuses on analyzing China and Paki...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)22
Research Article # 22

Legislative Measures on Violence Against Women: A Critical Study of The Editorial Caricatures of Mainstream Pakistani English Dailies

The study intends to examine, how opinion page illustrations of main stream English dailies depict females’ issues as well as women and men, who characterize in the cartoons are incarnated both individualistically and in association to each other as well as how present the “Wo...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)23
Research Article # 23

Nationalism and Muslim Women During Pakistan Freedom Movement in From Purdah to Parliament

Colonial discourse generally depicts domination of colonizers as a threatening force to culture, ideology and civilization of colonized land and it highlights their struggle to liberate them from external tyranny. Building upon this notion, this essay uses Shaista Suhrawardy I...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)24
Research Article # 24

Consilience: An Integrative Approach for Holistic, Overarching and Deterministic Knowledge

This research seeks for a major change of direction in the management research field. As proposed by Kuhn in 1970, the academia and research needs unification of knowledge. The article opens up a critical debate by challenging and questioning the status quo (normal science) (...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)25
Research Article # 25

The Effect of Gender, Professional Qualification, and Experience on Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding their Role as a Curriculum Leader

This study aimed to explore the role of teachers as Curriculum leaders in educational settings at secondary level. Through this study, researcher tried to evaluate the leadership responsibilities of teachers. After the pilot study, a final questionnaire was developed and admin...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)26
Research Article # 26

School Crisis Preparedness/ Prevention and Management: A Survey of School Stakeholders

The main purpose of this study to explore the perception of school stakeholder responsible for the school crisis management in the primary schools of the Punjab, Pakistan and to address the answer of the question “what are the most crucial factors responsible for the managemen...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)27
Research Article # 27

The Urban Informal Economy and Earning Facilitations: Evidence from District Multan

Urban informal sector is a vital source of employment to wide array of labor in urban territories. This study surveys urban informal sector with specific objective to assess the monthly earning dynamics of the individuals. For this purpose, primary data was collected by field ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)28
Research Article # 28

Orientalism and its Relevance to Colonial Sources of South Asia: An Analysis

This paper focuses on the discourse of Orientalism that was started with the book of Edward Said Orientalism. According to Orientalism the Europeans had no right to write a history of East because they observe East as others and they do not understand the true nature of Easter...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)29
Research Article # 29

TQM and EMO Relation and Effects on Export Performance of Furniture Firms in Pakistan

The export of furniture industry is observed low in last few years. However, the manager / owner of furniture firms is looking for suitable strategies to increase the exports of the industry. However, the main objective of the study is to investigate the mediating role of expo...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)30
Research Article # 30

Effect of Collaborative Learning Strategies on Student’s Science Achievement at the Elementary Level

The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of collaborative learning strategies on student science achievement. The study was experimental in nature. The Nonequivalent Control Group Design was applied to conduct the study. All the students of grade eight of district Sh...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)31
Research Article # 31

Sanctity of Property Rights and Title Enforcement: Philosophy versus Realty perspective on Pakistan

This paper intends to analyze De Soto's idea of the mystery of capital in the context of Pakistan. History witnesses the fact that nations that respect property rights, “fought for property rights” thrived with economic growth, inclusive institutions and democratic regimes, ju...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)32
Research Article # 32

Corporate Governance, Firm Attributes and Financial Performance: Evidence from Pakistan

This study aims to investigate the well-established governance-performance relationship for a sample of 201Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) listed firms over the period of 2010-2018 in the context of an important firm characteristics i.e. firm size. Sample firms categorized into ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)33
Research Article # 34

Relationship between Physical Activity and Learning Ability: Perception of Physically diminished Adolescents

Physical activity is integral part of a healthy way of life and specially in the process of learning activities, the degree to which youth participate in physical activity is therefore of great interest to students and public health. The present study aimed to underline the re...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)35
Research Article # 36

Gendered-based Analysis of Politeness Strategies employed in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House

Gender differences in using language have been examined for hundreds of years. The study of politeness strategies has much significance in this regard since it clearly reveals the interdependence of gender and language. This paper attempts to examine discrepancies between men ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)37
Research Article # 37

Consumer Protection and Role of Consumer Courts in Punjab

Currently, only seventeen out of thirty six districts of Punjab have consumer courts. The main role of these consumer courts is to protect the interests and rights of customer. The purpose of this research is to find out whether these courts are performing this role well and f...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)38
Research Article # 38

Assessing the Moral Development Level of Juvenile Delinquents Imprisoned in District Jail Okara: A Case Study

The main purpose of the current study was to assess the moral development level of the juvenile delinquents. An adopted tool “Moral Development Interview Inventory (MDII)” was used for the assessment of moral development level. The study was conducted at District Jail Okara, s...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)39
Research Article # 40

Exploring the Underpinnings of Ethnicity, Gender and Body Image as Determinants of the Eating Habits of Malaysian Youth

This study investigated relationship between gender, ethnicity, and body image with eating habits of Malaysian youth aged 17-35 years (Malays 148, Chinese 103, Indians 53, Others 5). Of 309 respondents, 195 were female and 114 were male. Questionnaire was adapted from the Eati...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-II)41
Research Article # 41

Needs of Continuing Professional Development of College Faculty in Lahore

The present research is designed to explore the needs of continuing professional development of college faculty (CPD) in Lahore. Limited education budgets in developing countries may not allow implementation continuous professional development system and, therefore, researcher...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)42
Research Article # 42

Socio-Economic and Technological Constraints for Implementation of 5G Technology

The Fifth Generation wireless technology 5G development capabilities depend on 4G technology.5G is struggling to achieve its target of performance. In this paper we will throw light on the different existing generations (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G) and the upcoming one (5G). This paper th...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)43
Research Article # 44

Impact of Organizational Justice on Performance of Employees at University Level

The current study explored the intention to identify the impact of organizational justice on university employees’ performance. This research was drawn on the Positivist paradigm under Quantitative approach for the attainment of objectivity in the results. The data was collect...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)45
Research Article # 46

Social Media Reliance: News Channels as Source of Information in Pakistan

Social Media is now becoming a vast source of getting information relating to almost every aspect of social, political, religious and physiological perspectives in a democratizing country like Pakistan. This paper attempts to explore the reliance to news channels of Pakistani ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)47
Research Article # 47

Role of School Based Factors in Improving Secondary School Students Performance in Mathematics

The current study was carried out to identify the role of school-based factors to influence the students’ achievement in mathematics. Cross-sectional survey research under the umbrella of descriptive research of quantitative approach was carried out. With the help of a two-sta...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)48
Research Article # 48

Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Effectiveness of Secondary School Teachers

This study was designed to measure the relationship between emotional intelligence and teacher effectiveness. Emotional intelligence is an ability to monitor personal and others’ emotions before taking some action or showing some behavior. Teacher effectiveness is a construct ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)49
Research Article # 50

Political Satire and ‘Brazen Censorship’: Cartooning, Pakistan-US-India Political Ties and Government Backlash

Popular discourses assume that in the world of political cartooning, nothing is too sensitive and too outrageous; they can intimidate and instigate the powerful stakeholder of a country. Political cartoonists have capacity to criticize and comment on serious political matters ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)51
Research Article # 52

Prospective Teachers’ Critical Thinking Disposition, Problem Solving Skills and Self-Efficacy: A Relationship Study in Pakistan

The researcher undertook this study to find out the relationship between prospective teachers’ critical thinking disposition, problem solving skills and self-efficacy. 712 participants from two public universities of Lahore were selected as a sample. Data was gathered through ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)53
Research Article # 53

Role of Women Legislators in Decision Making Process: An Assessment of Punjab Assembly(2008-2013)

With the commencement of the 21st century, substantial initiatives have been taken by Member States of the United Nations regarding women’s rights and concerns. United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) directed all states to formulate and implement strategies to dev...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)54
Research Article # 54

In-Service Training at Federal Government Educational Institutions (Cantts/ Garrisons): Investigating Trainees’ Perspectives about Trainers’ Practices

This study aimed to investigate the “trainees’ perspectives about the teacher trainers’ practices at Federal Government Educational Institutions (Cantts/ Garrisons)”. The survey was conducted for this study. The sample consisted of 94 Elementary School Teachers from 23 schools...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)55
Research Article # 55

Role of Behavioral Intervention in Developing Non-Verbal Communication Skills in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

The current study focused to investigate the efficacy of discrete trial training program under multiple contexts for developing social communication skills in a boy with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistani society. Single subject experimental design was employed to investiga...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)56
Research Article # 56

Perception of Cryptocurrency: Adoption Challenge Among Crypto-Investors

This study aims to explore cryptocurrency investment experiences from an emerging market context. This study investigates the lived experiences of cryptocurrency investors, the potential risks and benefits of the cryptocurrency investment, and the potential prospects from cryp...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)57
Research Article # 57

Issues and Management of Transgender Community in Pakistan: A Case Study of Lahore

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the issues of transgender community of Lahore. The exploratory cum analytical method of research is applied to the study. The literature was reviewed as part of an extensive study on transgender community in Pakistan. The interviews we...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)58
Research Article # 58

Representation of Political Issues in Electronic Media: A Case Study of Peace and Conflict

Political issues are most discussed matters of any country and media also plays vital role in establishing political sphere of any country. The research aimed to examine what kind of role TV plays while highlighting political issues of Pakistan. The study also aimed to see the...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)59
Research Article # 59

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology (PATT) Scales: A case of Pakistan

The study seeks to investigate the psychometric properties of the Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology (PATT) Scales in technical education institutes of Punjab, Pakistan. The philosophical paradigm of the study was positivism while descriptive research design of quantitative ...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)60
Research Article # 61

Pedagogy for Sustainable Educational Development of Students with Special Needs: Teacher’s Perspective

Training, learning, and practical experiences are included in sustainable education in formal and informal settings, increasing the community involvement and personal development of students with special needs. The fourth goal of sustainable development clearly described the s...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)62
Research Article # 62

The Impact of Aerobic Training on Psychological fluctuating of Degree College Students in District Sialkot

Aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular conditioning. The term aerobic actually means “with oxygen,” which means that breathing controls the amount of oxygen that can make it to the muscles to help them burn fuel and move. Aerobic exercise (also known as cardio) is physical e...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)63
Research Article # 64

A Comparative Study of Personality Dynamics between Boarders and Day Scholars at Higher Level

Personality is a vibrant organization, inside the individual, of psychophysical structures that produce a person’s distinguishing patterns of behavior, judgments, and feelings. The major objective of the present study was to determine the personality dynamics of boarder studen...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)65
Research Article # 65

Cyberbullying the Meek: Conceptualization of University Undergraduate Students

Cyberbullying happens through the data information technology through cell phones, instant messages, email, social networks, pictures, web journals, chat room, videos are a few cases of Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is one of the darker and all the more upsetting perspectives t...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)66
Research Article # 66

Changing Characteristics of Legal Education in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges

This paper focuses on changing characteristics of legal education in Pakistan. After independence, several institutions were established in Pakistan for imparting legal education. is well established that the supremacy of rule of law and justice is pre-requisite for developmen...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2019(3-2)67