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Addressing Social Issues Using Humors in Mayat (1978) Dramatic Text by Hatta Azad Khan
No full textObjective: In the dramatic world, humour has been part of releasing tension for readers. Hatta Azad Khan is a renowned Malaysian dramatist who always addresses social issues in his writings. Mayat (1978) is one of his prominent writings that uses this technique by questioning capitalism and people, innuendo and money, and distrust using humour in the dramatic text. Post-1969, Sino-Malay sectarian violence, also known as the 13 May incident in Malaysia, has presented arts differently compared to early Malaysia's independence. Most writings in the post-13 May incident used symbolism and did not address issues literally. The writings also apply to Hatta's writings. The sensitivity of the racial tension has to be appropriately addressed since it resulted in a declaration of Malaysia's national emergency in the same year. Therefore, writing issues has to be done in some discreet inquiries.
Methodology: This qualitative research will analyse dramatic text and use Mayat (1978) as a subject study. Techniques used by the dramatist in addressing issues and humour will be explored to learn the writer's thoughts about social studies using drama and theatre as a medium.
Findings: Two main ideas in Hatta's writing are social space and social interpretation. The script is an imagination of the writer in a creative way discussing social issues. The intellectual discourse is done subtly in his writing without denying humour. Since both issues are always relevant, especially social space, Hatta's works are always performed by theatre productions even though the writing is done in the 70s.
Implications: As a social critic, Hatta uses drama and theatre as a medium of expression. More writings about social issues with good writing like Hatta's works are needed in the future to open more forums since addressing them is usually evergreen
Effect of Regional Genuine Revenue and General Allocation Funds on Economic Growth with Regional Expenditures as Intervening Variables (Study On the Regencies/Cities in East Java 2019-2021)
No full textPurpose: The objective of this study is to determine the importance of regional expenditure mediation in the correlation between regional original income, general fund allocation, and economic growth.
Methodology: The study sample is 38 districts or cities within the East Java Province. Employs quantitative research methods and utilizes secondary data collection techniques. The utilized data consists of the actualization of regional own-source revenue, general allocation funds, and expenditure categories, along with the rate of regional gross domestic product based on constant prices. The present study employs the total sampling technique. The research using the SmartPLS 3 software application.
Findings: Local Own Revenue and General Allocation Funds have a significant effect on Regional Expenditures. Local Own Revenue is found to have a significant influence on Economic Growth, whereas General Allocation Funds do not exhibit a significant impact on Economic Growth. Regional Expenditures have note a direct effect on Growth of economics. Regional Expenditures do not act as a mediator between Regional Original Income and General Allocation Funds with Economic Growth.
Implications: The research suggests that the government has the opportunity to enhance local economic growth by maximizing local sources of income by prioritizing the allocation of funds from the regional budget and regional development budget in a manner that aligns with effective budget management practices. By doing so, the government can ensure that the desired outcomes are achieved and that there is a positive correlation between budget allocations and actual results
Criteria for the Selection of Suppliers: A Case of Motorcycle Industry of Pakistan
No full textPurpose: Supplier selection is receiving considerable attention these days; firms are investing heavily in finding those suppliers who can give them better quality products in lowest possible cost. This paper reveals the appropriate supplier selection criteria in motorcycle industry of Pakistan and this paper also reveals whether this selection differ in different regions or it is uniform in its nature.
Methodology: For this we have adopted a questionnaire from Supplier Selection Instrument and make it filled from Purchase managers of 24 different companies from different locations. Non probability sampling technique was used. Specifically quota sampling was used to make sure sample is equally represented across region then factor analysis was run to see which items were appropriate in Pakistani settings.
Findings: Result shows that companies prefer those suppliers who are offering better service and quality features to the manufacturing companies. And supplier selection in Lahore and Karachi is similar but supplier selections in other regions of Punjab are different.
Implications: Companies should consider those suppliers, having strategic importance to their firm so they should built consensus between the company and the supplier that every decision will be made through mutual collaboration. Companies should make relationship with their suppliers and try to make transparency in business transactions
Economic Violence against Women in Punjab: Dimensions, Determinants and its Implications on Women Social Status in Society
No full textPurpose: Women are almost half the population of the world while their poor social status and limited participation in society is a serious issue of their deprivation specifically in developing countries like Pakistan. This study was attempted to investigate economic violence against women and its influential factors on women's social status in society.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The study used multiple regression analysis for empirical estimation of cross-sectional data of 840 married men from three low socio-economic districts Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh from Punjab province of Pakistan.
Findings: Empirical estimates of the study indicated among men above secondary school education, agricultural occupational status, emotional health status, childhood violence experience and witness are significant factors that impact women's economic violence.
Implications/Originality/Value:
There is a need for adequate legislation and policy measures for free and easy access to schooling, particularly in rural areas. In reducing gender disparity and violence’s regarding women social media, electronic media and print media can play a significant role by providing productive and positive messages in discussions and programs
Actions Dictate the Consequences: Workplace Incivility, Knowledge Hiding, and Psychological Entitlement
No full textPurpose: The purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of workplace incivility on knowledge hiding behavior. The study also empirically analyzed the moderating effect of psychological entitlement between workplace incivility and knowledge hiding behavior.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design to collect the data using a structured questionnaire. The participants were selected using convenience sampling. A total of 465 academicians participated in the study belonging to Pakistan's different higher education institutions.
Findings: The findings revealed that workplace incivility positively impacts knowledge hiding behavior. Moreover, psychological entitlement moderated the relationship between workplace incivility and knowledge hiding behavior.
Implications/Originality/Value: The current study highlighted the examination of the antecedent of knowledge hiding behavior. The personality disposition has been studied as a moderator between incivility and knowledge hiding. This study disclosed how psychological entitlement could change a person's tendency to share knowledge with peers
Association of Head Teachers’ Instructional Supervisory Practices with Teachers’ Performance
No full textThe major objective of the research was an exploration of the impact of Head teachers’ instructional supervisory practices in Government Secondary Schools on teachers’ performance. In this descriptive research, data was collected through a survey. The population was all the female and male head-teachers and teachers of Government high secondary schools of Sargodha. Sample of 75 schools and their head teachers and 225 teachers from each school were selected by multistage random sampling technique. Two rating scales were used to collect data. Pearson r and descriptive statistics watershed for data analysis. The conclusion of the study was that there was a significant positive relationship between head teachers’ supervisory practices and teachers’ performance. On the basis of conclusion, in-service training for both the teachers and the head teachers are commende
Systemic Review of Swim Bench Training During Last Five Years
No full textPurpose: There are numerous advantages to train the swimmers on swim-bench, which is why this systematic review critically evaluate the published data for this practise. The current review’s purpose is to evaluate the efficacy of swim bench training in light of recent research conducted over the past five years.
Methodology / Evidence Acquisitionː Published articles that examined the benefits and uses of a swim bench training on an athlete were reviewed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. An electronic database search based on three databases that include PubMed, Google Scholar, and Taylor & Francis was done using keywords "Swim bench” and “Swim bench training”. The database search was limited to articles between January 2016 to the date to include the data of 5 years. It retrieved 1289 articles on sight. Articles that were originally published in a language other than English or did not have translated version in English were omitted from the study by the researcher. Conclusionsː Jaime & Maria (2017) and González Ravé J et al., (2018) studied isokinetic force production, there was no significant result found related to isokinetic force and in isokinetic power a slight decrease was observed in that of isokinetic force. Whereas, Popovici & Suciu (2017) proved the strength and velocity gain in young female swimmers after swim bench training and also enhanced muscle synchronization as well as improved propulsive force generation and considered it as a source of improvement and immediate instruction for better training purposes. However, swim-bench is widely being used from coaches in several manner of dry land training among swimmers at elite level as well. it is further suggested that further experimental studies needed to observe the swim-bench effect on training as well as rehabilitation purpose scientifically with the principal of specificity of sports training
Investigating the Impact of Corruption on Poverty in Pakistan
No full textPurpose: Corruption is one of the mega issues faced by developing countries like Pakistan. It not only erodes the macroeconomic performance of a country but also widens the gap between rich and poor by accelerating income inequality and poverty level. The present tries to examine the effects of corruption on poverty in Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The present research based on the secondary data from the Transparency International and World Bank database, from the period 1997 to 2019. The study has applied the Johanson Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Method (VECM) as an econometric technique.
Findings: The empirical findings conclude that corruption and inflation are significantly and positively associated with poverty in Pakistan. However, the employed labor force shows a negative relationship with the poverty rate.
Implications/Originality/Value: Based on the results, the study suggested that for the reduction and eradication of corruption the present judiciary system should be improved. Supremacy of Law should be implemented
Relationship between the Informal Economy and Local Economic Improvement in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in South Africa
No full textPurpose: The LED in South Africa complies with the formalisation of economies, the legislative context and the economic development framework. It involves the progression of the informal economy through consideration of its characteristics and potentials together with the standard LED requirements that associate the notion of a green economy and the connections among the unregulated and the official economies. This study investigates the relationship between the informal economy and the LED in the Thembisile Hani local municipality in South Africa.
Methodology: The scholarship uses face-to-face interviews to collect data from respondents in the Thembisile Hani municipality regarding their economic survival experiences.
Findings: The study results show that several limitations such as infrastructure, capital, suitable skills, excessive regulations and security apprehensions compromise the informal economy growth. In addition, the study showed that employment opportunities are created in the informal sector for poverty reduction and economic improvement. Furthermore, inclusive economic development is required because the government have excluded the informal economy from their economic planning processes.
Implications: Municipalities should ensure the enhancement of basic knowledge and a better environment for the informal economy players to create the bridge between the unofficial economy and a sustainable LED in the country
Influence of Data Pollution on the Execution of Decisions in the Banking Sector of Pakistan
No full textPurpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the existence of information pollution in the banking sector of Pakistan. Worldwide unlimited and without restrictions information production and dissemination have resulted in an information-dense society and information-polluted environment.
Methodology: An empirical study of 155 employees in the banking sector was undertaken. The influence of information quality and information quantity has caused information pollution. Eight factors of information quality were taken as independent variables. Decision-making is the key function of leaders and managers in the organization. Therefore, Decision making was taken as a dependent variable to gauge the influence of information pollution in organizations.
Findings: The reliability and validity of data have been checked and results show that information influences a positive 37% influence on decision-making. According to the result, information pollution exists in the banking sector of Pakistan.
Implications: It is further suggested to investigate the impact of information pollution on the work performance and productivity of organizations