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01 - Study of the Impact of the Principals' Emotional Intelligence and Self- efficacy

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).01
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).01      Published : Jun 2022

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    This study was undertaken in an education setup. Secondary school principals were the population of the study including public and private schools. A total of 351 principals were selected from public schools and 467 principals were selected from private sector schools.The sample size was calculated through Krejice and Morgan's sample selection table. Data was collected through a questionnaire. Thr... Details

    Emotional Intelligence, Self-efficacy, Conflict Management Styles, School Principals

    (1) Farhad Ali
    PhD Scholor, Department of Teacher Education, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Zafar Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
    (3) Javed Mustafa
    Assistant Professor, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, KP, Pakistan
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02 - The Impact of Foreign Debt on the Economy of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).02
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).02      Published : Jun 2022

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    From the Nineteen Eighties to the present, Pakistan's mounting debts have been the subject of debate and consideration by policy makers and economists. Unfortunately, foreign debt is one of the biggest significant issues which downsize Pakistan's Economy. This study aimed to investigate the effects of external debt restructuring on the country's economic system. The objective was to study the vari... Details

    Economy, Factors, Debt, Foreign

    (1) Syed Waqas Ali Kausar
    National University of Modern languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Rizwan Ali
    National University of Modern languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Ahmed Khan
    PhD scholar, Department of Sociology PMAS, Aired University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism in Macroeconomic Activities in Pakistan (

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).03
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).03      Published : Jun 2022

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    This paper empirically analyzed the monetary policy transmission mechanism for wealth channels by applying Vector Auto Regressive (VAR) technique to time series data for the period of 1991 Q1 to 2018 Q4. Results are found significant. Variables included in the model follow the same direction as the theory suggests. Standard deviation shocks to each variable in variance decomposition results are bi... Details

    Wealth, Monetary Policy, Transmission Mechanism, Channels

    (1) Haroon Khan
    Higher Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
    (2) Amjad Amin
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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04 - Does Blockchain Technology Facilitate the Tax System in the Era of Industry 4.0?

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).04
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).04      Published : Jun 2022

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    The use of blockchain technology in the tax system is quite new and has not been studied so far in the context of developing nations. The study explores how blockchain technology can be applied to the indirect tax system of a developing country, specifically for electronic invoices. A sample of seven employees who were from different fields such as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Institute of ... Details

    Blockchain, Tax System, Developing Countries, Industry 4.0, Pakistan etc

    (1) Khurram Ashfaq
    Assistant Professor, College of Commerce, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Adil Riaz
    Lecturer Government College University Faisalabad (Sub-Campus Hafizabad), Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhan Iftikhar
    M. Phil Scholar, College of Commerce, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Information Asymmetry and Analyst Forecast in Market-Wide Investor Sentiment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).05
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).05      Published : Jun 2022

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    This study investigates the role of market-wide investor sentiment on the level of information asymmetry and analyst forecast error. The role of market-wide investor sentiments in the valuation and forecasts by analysts is still uncertain. In addition to this, the role of market-wide investor sentiment in influencing information asymmetry between the market participants is a pertinent question. Th... Details

    Analyst Forecast, Information Asymmetry, Investor Sentiment

    (1) Safyan Majid
    PhD Scholar, School of Accountancy and Finance, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Awais
    Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Javed Iqbal
    National Bank of Pakistan
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06 - Impact of CPEC Project on Socio-Economy of Fishery Community in Gwadar: A Case S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).06
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).06      Published : Jun 2022

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    The research topic highlights the CPEC Impact on the socio-economy of the fishery community in Gwadar. This study explains the local perceptions regarding its socio-economic conditions through mega projects in the native fishery community. In this research, it is explored explicitly in detail of socio-economic reasons for how local fishermenperceive the development projects and analyzed the socio-... Details

    CPEC Project, Socio-economy, Fishery Community In Gwadar

    (1) Muhammad Anwar
    M.Sc. Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Abdul Raheem
    MPhil. Scholar at The Department of Anthropology Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Hussain Ali Hashmi
    Phil. Scholar at The Department of Anthropology Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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07 - Determinants of Continuum of Care: Evidence from the Conditional Cash Transfer P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).07
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).07      Published : Jun 2022

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    n the province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K.P.), maternal and neonatal mortality is alarmingly high. To cope with MNCH challenges,cost-effective and low technology intervention like Continuum of Care(CoC) is required. This study examines ANC visits, delivery assisted by SBA, and PNC to determine CoC for maternal health care (MHC) services in K.P. In doing so, the study analysed primary data from 8... Details

    Continuum of Care, ANC, PNC, Skilled Birth Attendant, Conditional Cash Transfer

    (1) Rabia Majeed
    PhD Scholar/Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute (PEPRI), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
    (2) Javed Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute (PEPRI), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahoor ul Haq
    Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute (PEPRI), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
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08 - Trade Development in Pakistan: An Evidence by Gravity Model Approach

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).08
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).08      Published : Jun 2022

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    This study estimated the trade potential of Pakistan by using the gravity model of trade. In this research, the panel data is used for the time period 1995-2018 for 42 counties under analysis. The country's potential trade is predicted with some specific trading partners as well as globally in the context of coefficients results obtained from the model. The outcomes indicated that Pakistan's poten... Details

    Trade Potential, Augmented Gravity Model, Pakistan

    (1) Allah Bux Lakhan
    Lecturer, Government Degree College Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Zulfiqar Ali Keeryo
    Ex. Economic Growth Advisor, Research and Training Wing, Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Faiz Muhammad Khuwaja
    Associate Professor, Sukkur Institute of Business Administration University, Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
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09 - Real Private Aggregate Consumption Determinants in Bangladesh

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).09
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).09      Published : Jun 2022

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    The study analyses the factors affecting Bangladesh's real private aggregate consumption (RPAC). The Auto regressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) model has been used to achieve the study's objective by considering the time series data from 1980 to 2021. The study's findings show that, in the case of Bangladesh, wealth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP effects on RPAC are quite similar. Nevertheless,... Details

    Unemployment Rate, Autoregressive Distributed lag Model (ARDL) and Real Private Aggregate Consumption

    (1) Imran Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan
    (2) Sara Rafiq
    Chairperson/ Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Buner, Buner, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Khalid Khan
    Department of Economics, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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10 - Relationship between Risk Determinants and Banks' Profitability: Empirical Evide

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).10
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).10      Published : Jun 2022

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    This paper investigates the response of banks towards their performance in terms of their internal and external risk appetite. The statistics of Government Banks, Commercial banks, Islamic banks, and Islamic-Commercial Banks in Pakistan from 2010-2020 are measured. This study measures the risk-taking of Banks in Pakistan. There are many factors to be considered for the profitability of any busines... Details

    Bank, Loan Loss Provision (LLP), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation (INF), Lending Interest Rates (LIR) and Return on Average Equity (ROAE)

    (1) Syed Aziz Rasool
    Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science And Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ali Khan
    Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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11 - Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Mode Choice of Employees in Karachi City

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).11
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).11      Published : Jun 2022

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    Karachi is the world's fastest expanding metropolis, and it ranks among the world's largest cities. The disparity between public and private transportation utilization in Karachi is growing by the day. To address this imbalance, private automobile users must change to more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. A travel behavior study is required to shift people's mode of transportation... Details

    Mode Choice, Socio-Economic, Travel Behavior, Karachi

    (1) Hina Marvi
    Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Mehnaz Soomro
    Department of Architecture and Planning, Shaheed Allah Buksh University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Irfan Ahmed Memon
    Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
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12 - Total Factor Productivity and its Contribution to Economic Growth of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).12
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).12      Published : Jun 2022

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    This research work deliberates the significance of total factor productivity TFP in enhancing product performance in the case of Pakistan.There are several dynamics elaborated in this procedure. The features comprise energy consumption, stock of capital and employed labor force that take part a vital role in appreciating productivity development for Pakistan's expensive. In order to pattern the lo... Details

    Total economic productivity, Economic Growth, labour Productivity, Capital, Energy Consumption

    (1) Qurat ul Ain
    Master in International Business, Dundee University, Dundee, Scotland
    (2) Muhammad Idrees
    Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Umar Hayat
    Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Swat, Swat, KP, Pakistan
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13 - Nexus between Human Development and Trade Liberalization: Comparative Analyses o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).13
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).13      Published : Jun 2022

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    The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of trade liberalization on human development among developing and developed countries. The study collected data from seven developing and seven developed countries for the period 2005 to 2019. The human development index (HDI) is used as a measure of human development (social development),and trade openness (trade percentage of GDP) is used as a p... Details

    Human Development, Trade Liberalization, Economic Growth

    (1) Nigar Zehra
    Assistant Professor, Research Economist, Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
    (2) Sanam Wagma Khattak
    Department of Economics, University Of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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14 - Working Capital Management: Study of the Cement Industry of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).14
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).14      Published : Jun 2022

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    This article investigates how working capital influences firm profitability. Pakistan's cement industry. Further, the research analyses the Average Collection Period, Average Payment Period, Inventory Turnover in Days, and Cash Conversion Cycle's impact on profitability.This analysis utilizes annual reports from PSE cement businesses (PSX).It included firm info. Quantitative research uses two appr... Details

    Working Capital Management (WCM), Average Collection Period, Average Inventory Period, Average Payment Period, Cash Conversion Cycle

    (1) Muhammad Mahmood Shah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Banking and Finance, Dr. Hasan Murad School of Management, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sana Mansoor
    Manager, Costing and Budgeting Shakham Industries Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sheikh Khurram Abid
    Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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15 - Excessive Sales Promotions Impact on Clothing Brand Equity

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).15
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).15      Published : Jun 2022

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    This study identifies how consumer wants and needs are always shifting, which has a significant effect on businesses' sales and public perception. Study It is clear from a brand or product image analysis that businesses make an effort to create a distinctive perception of their brands. Different facets and characteristics of a brand can draw people in and aid them in forming opinions about the pro... Details

    Sales Promotions, Clothing Brand Equity, Business

    (1) Sanam Bhutto
    Department of Textile Design, Shaheed Allah Buksh University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Hina Marvi
    Department of Architecture and Planning, Shaheed Allah Buksh University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Raj Kumar
    Department of Textile Design, Shaheed Allah Buksh University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro, Sindh Pakistan.
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16 - Eco-Marxist Study of Kamala Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve (1954)

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).16
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).16      Published : Jun 2022

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    The study aims to expose the capitalist components behind the metabolic rift and economic issues that Kamala Markandaya's novel Nectar in a Sieve (1954) creates. Additionally, this study sheds light on the commodification, objectification, and commodity fetishism of commodities, as well as alienation, degradation due to differences in exchange value and use value, and the alienation of land and la... Details

    Metabolic rift, Commodification, Commodity Fetishism, Appropriation, Alienation, Monetary Logic, Treadmill of Production

    (1) Tasneem Koser
    PhD Scholar, Department of Englsih, University of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saadia Ameer
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, University of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hira Yaqoob
    MPhil, Department of English, Government College for Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - SAARC: An Evaluation of liberal economic Order in South Asia

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).17
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).17      Published : Jun 2022

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    SAARC was established in 1985 in the aim to cooperation and economic growth among South Asian countries. The term economic liberal order is greatly proficient in regional trading partnerships than the global level. In South Asia, it was introduced through SAARC, because it is one of the main goals to promote trade among south Asian countries especially between India and Pakistan. This study will e... Details

    South Asia, SAARC, Economic Liberal Order, SAAFTA, India, Pakistan

    (1) Sajida Begum
    Assistant Professor, School of Political Science, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Jathol
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Political Science, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Waqas Haider Bukhari
    Assistant Professor, School of International Relations, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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18 - The Buffering role of Financial Literacy on the Relationship of Herding Behaviou

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).18
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).18      Published : Jun 2022

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    This research paper investigates the buffering role of financial literacy on the direct link between Herding Behavior and Investment Decisions. Using an anonymous survey, we collected data from a total of 514 individual investors based on a convenience sampling procedure in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The hypothetical model of the study was evaluated using the PLS-SEM approach via SmartPLS 3.2. T... Details

    Herding Behavior, Financial Literacy and Investment Decisions

    (1) Roman Ullah
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Faqir Sajjad Ul Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Kashif Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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19 - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): From Geo-strategic Preferences to Econo

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).19
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).19      Published : Jun 2022

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    The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a 'fate-changer' for Pakistan's starved economy. China's foreign policy achieves a glorious past after fulfilling the 'Chinese dream.' To fulfil the national objective, China outlines economic integration in the face of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and CPEC is the flagship project of BRI. China's financial foreign policy objective is to get eco... Details

    CPEC, Security, Terrorism, Strategic Integration, China, Pakistan

    (1) Asif Amin
    Assistant Professor, School of Integrated Social Sciences, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Marriyam Siddique
    PhD Scholar, International Relations, Jilin University, China.
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20 - Examining the Impact of Market Competition on the Relationship between Governanc

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).20
10.31703/ger.2022(VII-II).20      Published : Jun 2022

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    This paper's objective is to investigate how market competition moderates the association between governance indicators and stock market performance. Data from 110 countries have been taken as a sample for the period spanning from 2007 to 2016. For this purpose data is divided into three subpanels high earnings group, middle earnings group and low earnings group. Ordinary Least Square (OLS), Rando... Details

    Stock Market Performance, Market Competition, Governance Indicators, GDP, Market size

    (1) Fahad Hussain
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ziaullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asghar Hayyat
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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