Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025): DSSR (August )

Published: 2025-08-02

Articles

Decoding the Knowledge Sharing Culture and Practices among Librarians in Research Institutions: A Phenomenological Study

Zakir Khan, Dr. Rahim Jan, Izhar Muhammad, Nasir Farid, Muhammad Shahab

347-363
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The Impacts of Militancy and Counterterrorism on Social Structures in Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Study from 2001 to 2025

Sahib Ur Rehman, Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Waleed, Harram Shahnawaz, Dr. Muhammad Rizwan*

580-590
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Contractual Obligations of Transnational Corporations under Human Rights Law: A Critical Analysis

Saeeda Mirbaz*, Dr. Faiz Bakhsh

334-346
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The Relationship Between Teacher Motivation And Students Academic Achievement

Dr. Um E Rubab, Sadia Shafi, Iqra Kanwal, Misbah Arshad

591-598
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Social Sciences

The Influence of Brand Authenticity on Consumer Buying Behavior in Social Media Marketing

Maham Rao, Waqar Younas*, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Hassaan, Shan Zulfiqar

230-241
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Traditional Television Advertising Versus Digital Advertising: A Comparative Study on Audience Attention, Engagement, and Persuasiveness in the Modern Era https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16965295

Muhammad Rashid Akbar, Tazeen Huma, Syed Mohsin Rizvee

599-618
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Female Suicide in Ghizer: Policy Gaps and Prevention Strategies — Way Forward

Dr. Zakir Hussain, Sofia Tasnim, Rabia Sultana

532-545
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FRAMING THEORY : MEDIA DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PAKISTANI DRAMA “MAYI RI”

Hina Arif, Yumna Hassan Latki, Umna Tasleem, Hafsa Komal, Hiba, Aleeba Munawar

209-223
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The Therapeutic Power of Reading: A Qualitative Analysis of Bibliotherapy in Islamabad

Syeda Fatima Hasan Gilani, Sofia Shahid

334-347
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Gender Preferences and Job Performance in University Teachers: A Case Study of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Sidra Jamil, Nazish Jamil, Saira Maroof, Sadia Sadeeq, Dr. Muhammad Shabbir*

458-468
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Russia-Africa Relations Post-Ukraine Invasion: Neo-Colonialism or Strategic Partnership?

Dr. Assad Mehmood Khan

397-414
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Developing Countries and the Convention on Biological Diversity: Navigating Obligations and Opportunities

Dr. Usman Hameed, Dr. Rao Qasim Idrees, Ali Shahid*

502-513
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TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN FACULTY DURING INFORMATION SEEKING: A CASE OF UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR

Javeria Riaz, Sami Ullah, Dr. Sajjad Ahmad*, Muhammad Sohail

658-674
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The Relationship Between Sport Locus of Control and Perceived Stress Levels in Young Student-Athletes

Muhammad Kashif, Dr. Abida Naseer, Madiha Batool, Sana Akbar, Asad Ali, Asim Akbar*

447-457
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Psychological Distress, Resilience and Job Satisfaction among Female Household Labors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Maria Maqsood, Namra Shahzadi, Misbah Arshad

564-573
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Children's and Parents' Perception of Parenting: A Qualitative Study

Aiman Farooq, Tooba Azam, ‎Saman Farooq, Rabia Arshad, Zanib Waqar

385-396
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The Impact of Parental Involvement on Academic Achievement in Public Sector Schools of Keamari, Karachi

Zaman Naik, NB Nehal

502-505
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From Pedagogical Spaces to Societal Transformation: Advancing Sustainability Education through the Integration of Life Skills and Critical Thinking Competencies https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16980701

Samina Mustafa, Muhammad Nawaz, Saiyida Masooma Jafari

640-657
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Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Social Media Posts for Sports Festivals in Private Sector Colleges

Aqsa Areej , Muhammad Zahid, Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Anwar

436-446
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The Future of Justice Delivery: A Critical Appraisal of the Paradigm Shift from Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

Dr. Khurram Baig, Jawad khalil Pitafi, Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rehman Saleem*

555-563
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Relationship of Motivational Techniques used by Secondary School Teachers with Academic Performance of Students in District Bagh AJ&K

Ms. Sanam Saleem, Dr. Fouzia Tabassum, Dr. Muhammad Asghar Ali

242-251
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Analyzing the Role of Multinational Corporations in Shaping Global Economic Policies

Rasheed Ahmed, Dr. Syed Shuja Uddin

348-377
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The New Cold War in the Middle East: Iran–Russia Strategic Alignment and U.S. Policy Challenges

Hasnain Abbas*, Zahid Hussain

490-501
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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF PRINCIPALS’ DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP ON TEACHERS’ EFFICACY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Latafat BiBi, Dr. Shabnam Razzaq Khan, Dr. Malik Amer Atta

619-626
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Climate Change and Economic Policy in Pakistan: A Roadmap for Sustainable Development

Rameez Haider, Afaq Ahmad Chughtai, Rabail Ali Kahan

297-307
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Multidimensional Analysis of Domestic and Gender-based Violence Against Women in Pakistan

Dr. Humera Malik

428-435
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A Federation Divided: Political Polarization and the Challenge to National Integration in Post-Election Pakistan

Dr. Waqar Un Nisa, Dr. Sumaira Bibi

546-554
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The Religious Festivals of District Mansehra: A Comparative Analysis

Dr. Maseeh Ullah, Dr. Junaid Bashir

224-229
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Impact of Gaslighting on Depression, Stress and Anxiety Among Married Individuals in Pakistan

Rehmat Nayab, Asad Nauman, Mahnoor Khalid, Nashila Mukhtar

317-332
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An Analysis of Teachers’ Perceptions Concerning Issues and Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence at University of Gujrat

Dr. Nishat Zafar, Dr. Saira*

476-489
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Mercy to the Worlds: A Universal Message and Its Contemporary Meaning (A Scholarly Study) https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16842203

Nazia D/O Mohmand, Dr. Naseem Akhter

286-296
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Relationship of Sleep Quality and Academic Burden with Premenstrual Syndrome in University-Level Female Athletes

Sana Akbar, Madiha Batool, Fouzia Parveen, Amina Tahir, Khawaja Muhammad Moosa Naik, Asim Akbar*

415-427
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Startups in the Shadows: Compliance, Licensing, and Capital Challenges for Fintech in KP

Zaryab Kalim, Professor Dr. Shabana Gul

514-531
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Effects of a Structured Physical Education Program on Students’ Social Skills

Saira Jabeen, Dr. Syed Asif Abbas, Naseem Ullah, Arshad Khan

658-674
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Analysis of United State’s Role in the Downfall of European Empires.

Abdul Qadir, Prof Qayum Mangi

574-579
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The Role Of Interactive Applications As Pedagogical Tool In Public Sector Universities Of Sindh, Pakistan

Hafsa, Kalsoom, Zain ul Abdin Rind

275-285
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Istishab (Presumption of Continuity) in Islamic Law: A Comparative Study with Western Legal Principles

Dr. Syed Ameer Hassan

331-333
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Abbasid Caliphate: Essential Features and Town Planning

Maria Ansari, Shumaila Qureshi, Farjad Faiz

266-274
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A Review of Undergraduate Nursing Students “Reluctance to Engage with Islamic Literature in Islamiat course”

Dr Ahmed Hassan, Muhammad Asif

378-384
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Energy Diplomacy in Federal Systems: A Comparative Study of Russia, Canada, and Germany

Muhammad Waqas, Huraira Nawaz Cheema, Adeel Ahmed

627-639
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Academic Procrastination and Its Influence on Mathematics Achievement among Secondary School Students in Pakistan: A Sociocultural Perspective

Sajid Rasheed, Fatima Rasheed, Muhammad Zaman

308-316
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The Impact of Work and Family Responsibilities on the Academic Performance of Part-Time Postgraduate Students in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Jamil Akhter, Sajjad Ahmed, 3.Muhammad Yasir Hayat, 4.Shaiqa Kiran, 5.Dr. Muhammad Anwar Ul Haq

197-208
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election and the Fate of the People: A Case Study of District Skardu – Challenges and Opportunities for Local Communities

Asif Abbas, Shoaib Malik, Muhammad Aamir Hussain, Mushahid Hussain, Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Junaid, Saqlain Mehdi

183-196
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Influence of Self-Regulated Learning on Prospective Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Study Habits, and Lifelong Learning Skills

Ms. Maryam Fatima, Ms. Iram Naz, Dr. Misbah Malik, Ms.Asma Akhtar

166-182
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Climate Change and Rural Crisis in Pakistan: Impacts, Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation Needs.

Sada Hussain Soomro, Alam Sher

160-165
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Parental Upward and Downward Mobility and Its Influence on Girls' Secondary Education and Women Empowerment: An Intergenerational Analysis in Muzaffarabad, AJ&K

Nafeesa Mir Zaman, Dr. Amjad Reba, Zubaida, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Muhammad Waseem

135-159
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Discourse and Evaluation in Modern English Poetry: A CDA-Based Exploration of Attitudinal Resources within the Appraisal Framework https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16760886

Muhammad Zaman, Rafi Ullah, Haris Saeed

126-134
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To Investigate Why Disasters Occur in Tourism Destinations Despite Known Risk Factors and Identify Overlooked Factors by Tourists and Authorities. A Study of KPK Tourist Spots

Maryam Bibi, Farah Nadir, Imran Khan, Dr. Azhar Khan.

103-125
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Exploring the Educational Memes in Recent Indo-Pak War

Zunaira Arshad, Muhammad Shoaib Mehmood, Azhar Ahmad

87-102
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Effectiveness of Teacher Education: Trainee Teachers’ Perspective from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Dr. Alam Zeb, Dr. Musharaf Khan, Dr. Abdur Rahman

78-86
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Terrorism And Its Socio-Economic Impact On Pakistan: A Critical Analysis

Muhammad Shehzad Khan Niazi, Abrar Ahmad, Syed Tajammul Abbas

59-77
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Developing Interest of Learning English Between Elementary Students using Inquiry-Based Approach

Sanam Memon, Sabah Zaib

54-58
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Relationship Between Study Habits and Academic Performance of Intermediate Students: Evidence from Pakistan

Muhammad Furqan, Muhammad Irfan, Uzair Khan

51-53
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Effectiveness of Sketch Engine for Language Learning as an Educational Tool for Improvement of Paraphrasing Skills of ESL/EFL Undergraduate Students https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16730128

Summaira Sarfraz, Nokhaiz Zahra

11-31
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Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture and Livelihoods in the Potohar Plateau, Pakistan

Muhammad Waqas, Dr Aneela Afzal

1-10
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Applied Sciences

Collective Immune Defense Achieved Through Widespread Exposure and Immunization in Populations

Shafqat Rasool, Muhammad Imran, Fahad Said Khan, Nosheen Naseem, Rabia Anum*, Imtiaz Mahmood Tahir*, Muhammad Akhlaq, Aasma Ahsan, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Muhammad Shakeel, Rimsha Zainab, Shah Mulk, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gaweł Sołowski, Muhammad Khalilullah, Muhammad Akram

157-170
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Smart Specifications to Interface: Using Multimodal AI for Automated Software UI Generation

Syed Mohsin Ali Rizvi , Maria Ghayas, Abdul Wali, Ammad ul Islam, Malik Zohaib Hussain, Misbah Maqbool, Rabia Abbas, Bilawal Fiaz

63-73
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Homomorphisms between Pythagorean Multi Anti-Fuzzy Rings

Sadaqat Hussain, Zaheer Abbas, Muhammmad Yonus, Shamshad Ali, Yahya Khan, Iftikhar Hussain

209-216
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Media Ownership and Monopoly: Legal Oversight and Public Interest Concerns in Pakistan

Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rehman Saleem, Nazia Bano, Jawad khalil Pitafi

49-62
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Impact of COVID-19 on Livelihood Activities of the People in District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16794568

Ishaq Ahmad, Sohail Ahmad

33-48
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Prevalence of human brucellosis in district Dera Ismail khan

Nisar Ahmad, Arshad Iqbal, Ruqiya Pervaiz

74-84
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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Malaria in District Malakand: A Statistical Analysis Using Logistic Regression and K-Means Clustering

Fazal Shakoor, Muhammad Ismail, Kifayat Ullah, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmad

85-102
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The Role of GenBank in Sustainable Utilization of Algal Genetic Resources

Mustansar Abbas, Shafqat Rasool, Mudassar Khan, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Rimsha Zainab, Iqra Naeem, Shah Mulk, Arsalan Abid, Saira Ghaffar, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gaweł Sołowski, Muhammad Akram

119-136
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Diarrhea: Transmission, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Global Impact on Public Health Systems

Abdullah Khan, Imtiaz Mahmood Tahir, Amjad Hussain, Muhammad Wajid, Shamaila Kausar, Muhammad Bilal Afzal, Aniq Ur Rehman, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Mudassar Khan, Jawad Zahir, Hamza Tahir, Tehmina Rabbani, Dur-e-Shahwar, Sana Sarwar, Idrees Khan, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gaweł Sołowski, Muhammad Khalilullah, Muhammad Akram

137-156
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Crisis, Economic Consequences, and Social Transformation Worldwide

Zakir Hussain, Imtiaz Mahmood Tahir, Shafqat Rasool, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Sabira Sultana, Muhammad Mudassar, Rimsha Zainab, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gawel Solowski, Jawad Zahir, Akif Saeed Ch, Idrees Khan, Muhammad Akram

199-208
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A Comparative Evaluation of Poisson, Negative Binomial, and Zero-Inflated Models for Count Data

Muhammad Ahmad, Khadeeja Amin, Asfandiar ali, Rana Waseem Ahmad, Roidar khan*

188-198
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Self-Awareness and Higher Cognitive Functions: Exploring the Foundations of Human Consciousness

Muhammad Amir, Laiba shaiq, Muhammad Umer, Farooq Hasan, Imtiaz Mahmood Tahir, Ghulam Aysha Bibi, Muhammad Shakeel, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Shafqat Rasool, Areeba Iqbal, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gaweł Sołowski, Muhammad Khalilullah, Rimsha Zainab, Shah Mulk, Fahad Said Khan, Nosheen Naseem, Rabia Anum, Muhammad Akram

178-187
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AI AT THE INTERSECTION OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW: OPPORTUNITIES AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES

Dr. Yannick Stéphane Désiré Atthos, Bharat Kumar Essarani

103-118
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Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Sources and Weedicide Application with Foliar Urea/CAN on Root Development and Grain Yield of Maize

Muhammad Azim Bezanjo, Ammar Ali Khan*, Muhammad umer fayyaz, Balach Shakeel, Hafsa Liaquat, Muhammad suleman, Mirza Abdul Raheem, Tariq Ahmed Keerio

217-229
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Heavy Metal (Cu, Co, Mn, Pb) Uptake and Health Risk Associated with Medicinal Plants from different Contrasting Locations

Arfa Raza, Sajida Shabbir, Bushra Huma, Mahrukh Mumtaz, Niaz Hussain, Mian Jahan Zaib Rasheed

12-32
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Investigation of PAX8 Gene Associated Biomarkers of Cervical Cancer through In-Silico Analysis

Saboor Muarij Bunny , Asma Bashir, Wardah Shahid, Noor-E-Emaan, Zainab Bashir, Fatima Muccee

1-11
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Management Sciences

Plant-Based Therapies for Psoriasis Management

Rabia Anum*, Muhammad Akram, Imtiaz Mahmood Tahir*, Muhammad Wajid, Shamaila Kausar, Muhammad Bilal Afzal, Aniq Ur Rehman, Iftikhar Younis Mallhi, Shafqat Rasool, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Gaweł Sołowski, Muhammad Khalilullah

1-13
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Startups in the Shadows: Compliance, Licensing, and Capital Challenges for Fintech in KP

Shabana Gul, Zaryab