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An Investigation of the Significance Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in the Pharmaceutical Sector of Pakistan
Get PDFEmployee job satisfaction in various pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan were examined in this study. Employees\u27 total work satisfaction was examined to the relative significance of job satisfaction variables. Pharmaceutical companies were chosen for the study because they are growing rapidly. The study examined the effects of variations in attitudes about job satisfaction according to factors such as pharmaceutical type, professional experience, age, and gender. A descriptive study was conducted on the employees of the pharmaceutical sector. Employees in the pharmaceutical industry were found satisfied with their jobs. The work culture, level of job satisfaction, and type of business operations had drastically changed for pharmaceutical companies. The study\u27s conclusions showed that money, workplace productivity, outside supervision, and relationships between coworkers are the most important factors that affect job satisfaction. This study presented a comprehensive diagnostic of work satisfaction guides in the pharmaceutical business, along with factors that lead to dissatisfaction and suggestions for enhancing them
Effect of Employee Religious and Cultural Values on Sustainable Behaviour of Employee: Mediating Effect of Pro-Environmental Attitude
Get PDFThe study consolidates previous research on sustainable behaviour, focusing on religious and cultural values, and explores their influence and pro-environmental attitudes. Researchers integrated these areas into a comprehensive model, examining how religious and cultural values impact sustainable behaviour moderated by behaviour. Using a deductive approach and convenience random sampling, data was collected through an adapted questionnaire from 364 personnel in various job levels across manufacturing sectors in Karachi, Pakistan. The structural equation model (SEM) results show significance in most paths, except the direct and total relation of cultural values (CV) to sustainable behaviours (SB). CV is identified as a future research gap, while religious values (RV) are seen as a tool for shaping policies that encourage pro-environmental behaviour among employees. The research highlights the importance of values for implementing sustainable practices in organizational operations, discussing corporate and individual sustainable values for future generations
From Exclusion to Empowerment: Strategies for Enhancing the Educational Opportunities of Afghan Migrant Children in Pakistan
Get PDFThe research examines the challenges Afghan migrant children face in Pakistan and offers empowering strategies. The study examines human rights, mobilization, and migration in the context of the current sociopolitical scenario, which has caused a large influx of Afghan refugees to Pakistan. The study examines structural issues and proposes ways to enhance educational opportunities for Afghan migrant children and addresses the educational challenges Afghan migrant children face. The findings show that comprehensive filtering improved the dataset for future research.. The research\u27s main results improve our understanding of the issues and new strategies for enhancing educational inclusion. This comprehensive evaluation recommends strategies that enable students to combat educational inequalities. The study recommends an attitude change to help Afghan migrant children, their families, and their communities. It takes removing obstacles and encouraging inclusion to achieve this goal
Evaluating the Impact of ERP Implementation on Supply Chain Performance: A Case Study of Youngs Food in Pakistan
Get PDFThis study investigated the impact of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation on supply chain performance at Youngs Food, a leading FMCG company in Pakistan. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study aimed to assess how ERP systems influence various aspects of supply chain management, including process automation, lead time reduction, cost reduction, and delivery improvement. Data were collected from employees involved in the ERP transformation process through a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that ERP implementation significantly enhances supply chain performance. Specifically, process automation emerged as the most influential factor, followed by cost reduction, improved deliveries, and lead time reduction. The study confirmed that ERP systems streamline operations, reduce operational costs, and improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The comprehensive analysis underscores the critical role of ERP systems in modern supply chain management, advocating for their strategic adoption to achieve competitive advantage and operational excellence
Blockchain and Entrepreneurship: Managing Technological Innovation for Business Transformation
Get PDFBlockchain technology is significantly influencing the evolution of ideas and the advancement of industries across all sectors. This paper investigates the intersection of blockchain technology and entrepreneurship, highlighting its function in promoting decentralized, secure, and transparent corporate structures. Fundamental characteristics such as decentralization, security, transparency, and immutability empower organizations to remove middlemen, enhancing efficiency and reliability in banking, supply chain management, and healthcare. Entrepreneurs are progressively utilizing blockchain to develop novel business models, enhance operations through smart contracts, and secure capital via token-based financing techniques such as ICOs and STOs. Nonetheless, despite its promise, blockchain adoption encounters obstacles including ambiguous rules, scalability concerns, and technical intricacies. This report clarifies the opportunities and limitations organizations face with blockchain, offering practical advice on overcoming these challenges. The findings enhance the existing comprehension of blockchain in business, emphasizing its significance as an essential instrument for innovation in the digital economy
An Estimation of Harrad-Dommer Model on the Pakistan Economy: A Case Study from 1980 to 2019
Get PDFConsidering its importance, this study tests the empirical nexus between investment and saving over the period in the Pakistan economy. By using the Harrod-Domar Model, we have estimated the link between national saving and national investment in the Pakistan economy over the time 1980 to 2019. Various cross-country studies in the literature are evidence of a positive relationship between saving and investment. The econometric method “Ordinary Least Square (OLS)”, has been used to estimate the model. It concludes that national and foreign savings are proportionally related to investment in the Pakistani economy. From the estimates, it is also recommended that both national variables have a perfect relation in the economy. In the Pakistan economy, more savings would be needed for significant improvement in the investment. The government of Pakistan should pay more attention to enhancing encouragement through policy for not only investment but also saving rates to sustain investment in the country because the savings rate has been the main obstacle to capital availability for economic growth and development. Moreover, to enhance investment trends in the Pakistan economy, more and more savings would be needed with mega reforms harmoniousness like China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
Impact of Dysfunctional Parenting on Aggression and Disruptive Behaviour among Children
Get PDFThis quantitative study aimed to explore the impact of dysfunctional parenting on aggression and disruptive behaviour among children. The data were collected from 100 children studying at different institutes in Rawalpindi, using a purposive sampling technique. The participants of the study varied in age between 11-14 years. Three scales, that is, the Parenting Scale (PS), the Aggression Scale (AS), and the Disruptive Behaviour Sale Professed by Students (DBS-PS) were used for data collection. The data analysis was performed using correlation analysis, linear regression, and independent sample T-test. It was hypothesized that dysfunctional parenting would be positively correlated with aggression and disruptive behaviour, and dysfunctional parenting would have a significant impact on aggression and disruptive behaviour. The findings revealed that dysfunctional parenting was positively correlated with disruptive behaviour, but not with aggression. On the other hand, aggression and disruptive behaviour were positively correlated. Moreover, it was also proved that dysfunctional parenting had a significant impact on aggression and disruptive behaviour. However, there were no significant gender differences to be found in the study outcomes. This research will help to fill the gap in the research on student aggression and dysfunctional parenting
Impact of Technology-Based Learning on Academic Performance of Undergraduate Level Students
Get PDFTechnology-based learning is a new learning method where students are taught using different digital/ICT tools such as mobile phones, computers, the internet, multimedia, tablets, and many others. The present study aimed to determine the impact of technology-based learning on students\u27 academic performance. A quantitative research method was applied, followed by a survey research design to accomplish this study. The study was delimited to Balochistan province. All the public degree-awarding higher educational institutions were considered for the study. The target population for the study was the undergraduate students. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with all authors. The reliability and validity of the framed questionnaire were checked through pilot testing. The reliability was found to be 0.87. Data were collected personally and with the help of colleagues. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of SPSS software version 22. The study\u27s findings indicate that technology-based learning develops students\u27 critical thinking, communication, cognitive, and reading skills, motivates students to become problem solvers, and enhances the professional development of the learners. The study concluded that technology-based learning positively impacts students\u27 academic performance at the undergraduate level and also enables the students to cope with modern-world challenges. The study recommends that the government include technology at all levels of education, train its teachers, and provide all the technology resources
Knowledge of Public Health Insurance Schemes in People Living in Urban Slums: A Cross-Sectional Study from Western India
Get PDFWith the rise in the burden of non-communicable diseases along with pre-existing communicable diseases in developing nations, out of pocket healthcare expenditure has become a significant burden for lower socioeconomic strata. To provide financial safeguarding, the Central and State Governments have developed PFHI schemes. Our study found factors associated with the level of awareness about PFHI schemes. In terms of housing, the highest level of awareness was seen in Kutcha house owners. Similarly, respondents who had completed schooling were more aware of the scheme as compared to those who were illiterate. With regards to family structure, nuclear families were the most well-informed among the respondents
Effect of Parasite Ascaris lumbricoides on Some Haematological Parameters and Level Concentrations Interleukin 10 and 22
Get PDFAscaris lumbricoides is a parasite that alters the immune response of the host. This study aims to determine the serum levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and interleukin-22 (IL-22) in some patients and their relationships to the severity of infection. The current study also aims to study some blood parameters of patients infected with the Ascaris lumbricoides. Patients were referred to this laboratory for testing from Al Furat General Hospital in Al-Najaf Province, Al Sader General Hospital, Al-Zahra Maternity and Paediatrics, and Al-Hakeem Hospital. Formol-ether concentration and Kato-Katz thick smear techniques were used to examine stool samples. The results show a significant increase (P0.05) in serum interleukin-10 and interleukin-22 in ascariasis patients compared to the healthy group. The results revealed a significant increase (P0.05) in iron level concentration in ascariasis patients and a significant decrease (P0.05) in Hb, PCV, and RBCs count