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Media and the Contemporary Islamic World: Challenges And Oppurnities
Full text linkThis article provides the overview of the complex connection between media and the contemporary Islamic society. It recognizes the pitfalls of the media messages conveyed, e.g. scandalous depiction of conflicts or religious feelings. On the other hand, it is also the media gives massive avenues for the education system, social sharing of the knowledge, social change, and interfaith dialogue. The dichotomy of digital age communication benefits and challenges are presented. Among them are media literacy education, the rules of media ethics, support for independent media, and a responsible approach to new technologies. Through acknowledging the obstacles and possibilities, however, the articles are suggesting that media can be seen as a winning weapon for social progression and a good understanding within the Islamic world being a driving force which communication facilitates. It is likely that a better future where communities are informed, engaged, and interact with each other will be realized.
Keywords: Media, Islamic World, Digital Age, Interfaith Dialogue, Social Progressio
A Comparative Analysis of Village Characters in the Fictions of Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi and Mansha Yaad : احمد ندیم قاسمی اور منشا یاد کے افسانوں میں دیہاتی کرداروں کا تقابلی جائزہ
No full textThe portrayal of village characters in literature is a common theme explored by numerous authors. In this paper, a comparative analysis is conducted on the village characters represented in the fiction of Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi and Mansha Yad, two prominent writers. This analysis aims to examine the similarities and differences in the portrayal of village characters in their respective works. Through a close reading and content analysis of selected stories. Ahmad Nadeed Qasmi is a well-known poet, columnist and fiction writer, on other hand Mansha Yad was a well-known fiction writer. Both writers had a separate place in literature, but both write for the poor and village characters more often.
Keywords: Qasmi, Mansha yad, Village, Characters, poor, women
 
Subject Archives: The Role of Humanities Libraries in Advancing Digital Publishing Alternatives
Full text linkThe widespread adoption of digital research tools in the humanities has led to the emergence of novel methods of academic investigation and dissemination. In order for these forms to flourish, it is imperative that we develop novel methods for disseminating and presenting knowledge. If digital research findings are not integrated into the usual academic communication processes, including publication, discovery, access-provision, maintenance, and preservation, it could put the academic record at risk. This category encompasses the techniques of publishing, searching, sharing, updating, and archiving. The objective of this project is to conduct an examination of a particular set of databases focused on the issue of digital humanities. Researching a certain topic has become significantly easier due to the availability of digital archives containing original documents. Although the genre is highly popular, it includes a diverse range of styles, objectives, and intentions. In order to gain a deeper comprehension of the genre in its whole, one can employ the typological approach, which aims to recognise and represent specific categories of collections. Utilising this approach will enable you to accomplish this objective. This study aims to examine the concept, technique, and challenges associated with ensuring constant and convenient access to digital academic resources for theme research collections
ساختیات و پس ساختیات نظریاتی مباحث
No full textCriticism started clinch the epoch of Aristotle. Theorizing is of fundamental importance in the process of criticism. Structuralism is also a concept similar to Karl Marx’s Marxism or communism, Darwin' evolution and Sigmund Fried's Psychoanalysis. Because a theory has several ideas behind itself as if it is an organized structure of many ideas and concepts. Ferdinand De Saussure presented the idea of Structuralism and introduced it as a linguistic concept. He was born at Geneva Switzerland in 1857 and died in 1913.the lectures that he delivered at the university of Geneva were published in book form by his two students Charles Bailey and Albert Shelley under the title 'The Course of Linguistic Study' in 1916 after three years of his death. French theorists introduced his theory in all subjects of social sciences including literature. furthermore, a theorist named Levi Strauss gave a formal impetus to his theory and applied it to literature.
Key word: Structuralism, code, Simbel, text, linguistics, Social Scienc
Iqbal's struggle against political colonialism : اقبال کی سیاسی استعماریت کے خلاف جدوجہد
No full textIn addition to Iqbal's academic, intellectual and literary services, he also showed his emotions in the field of politics and the Muslims of India, who were deprived of their empire in 1857 after ruling India for a thousand years, regained courage and spirit in them to woke up and also gave hope for a new homeland Under the political leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he gave the dream of getting Pakistan
Implications of Pak-India Relations in Pre & Post Revocation of Article 370 And 35a in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
Full text linkThe revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, which is administrated by India, has severely changed relations between Pakistan and India. This article determines the aftermath of this move, with persistent cross-line tensions, disturb diplomatic dialogue, inside anarchy in Kashmir, and unconventionalities in regional security dynamics. The revocation of Article 370 and 35A has degraded long-established bitterness, hampering efforts to resolve the Kashmir conflict with peace. Pakistan, on the other hand has heatedly gone against India's autonomous movements, expanding its diplomatic efforts to wrinkle international help. Meantime, India claims that it is our internal matter, further mystifying bilateral relations. The things centre around the complications of accomplishing synchronisation and anticipation in the area because of established doubts.
Key Words: Peace, Deterrence, Mediation, Hate Speech, Militarizatio
The Impact of English Language Usage by Pakistani Companies in Advertisement and Its Influence on Customer Perception on Product and Services
Full text linkThis research work examines the impact of English language tradition by Pakistani companies in advertisements and its effect on customer insight of products and services. In spite of Urdu being the national language of Pakistan, many companies select to use English in their advertising. English is linked with modernism, competence, and international appeal, and is used as a sign of high grade and respect. The research intentions to understand the inspirations behind this language excellence, examine the advantages and difficulties of using English in advertising, and inspectcustomer sensitivity towards English language advertisements. The study develops a mixed methods tactic, including questionnaire surveys and analysis of company monograms. The findings highlight the influence of English language advertising on consumer perceptions and provide insights for developing current advertising strategies madeto-order to Pakistani consumers
The Growing Influence of Authoritarianism: A Challenge to Democracy Worldwide
Full text linkIn recent years, authoritarianism has become increasingly popular in the world, challenging the democratic foundations and values. This article aims at analyzing the global tendency toward authoritarianism, at the same time referring to the cases of democratic regression in Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela. The discussion explores the rationale of such dynamics, which include economic divide, political divide, social divide, technological divide, and globalization divide. Through analyzing various types of authoritarianism, from electoral one to the mixed ones, the article enlightens the reader about the ways such systems undermine the principles of democracy. The article goes on to expand on the effects of authoritarianism to democracy, which are the fading of free elections, freedom of speech, and independent judiciaries. It looks at how authoritarian leaders seek to strengthen their control by controlling the media and quelling protests, on how disinformation and foreign meddlers have influenced a nation’s election. As a result, the article analyzes the efficacy of international organisations and coalitions countering authoritarianism and underlines the necessity to promote democratisation and appreciate civil society within autocratic states. The article ends with a discussion on the future of democracy to stress the necessity of developing strong measures to support the strengthening of authoritative institutions and enhance people’s activity and awareness of the importance of democratic principles.
Key words: Authoritarianism, Democracy, civic engagement, technology, globalizatio
Exploring Social Issues in 'The Crybaby' Through Labovian Narrative Analysis Model
Full text linkNarrative research is a framework of a qualitative research approach that involves the elicitation and analysis of stories to acquire a better knowledge of individuals, groups, and society. The content and structure of tales are used to develop and understand the information gathered through a narrative inquiry about persons and society. The purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative investigation into Yudhi Herwibowo's short story "The Crybaby" to meet the study's objectives using the Labovian Narrative Analysis Model. The analysis of the lines taken from the text of the story demonstrates that society was callous and deaf to the cries of the orphans and that they were unable to provide a haven for them. When girls go to an orphanage, the grim picture of the orphanage reflects the savage and barbarous behavior of the workers who, instead of carrying out their responsibilities with integrity and caring for the helpless and the needy, treat them with an inhuman heart, tease them, molest them, and the girls are not safe there; they are rape who try their level best to leave that "Hell" even at the expense of their own lives.
Keywords: The Crybaby, Qualitative Inquiry, Labovian Narrative Analysis Mode
Nutritional Interventions and Their Effects on Athletic Performance and Recovery
Full text linkNutrition plays an important role not only in athletic performance but also in the recovery period. In terms of micronutrients, macronutrient intake and hydration and dietary supplements enhance both performance and recovery among athletes. Adequate nutrition influence muscles work, higher energy endurance and muscle strength besides supporting the recovery period after the exercise. The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact for various nutritional modifications in sports enthusiasts for carbohydrates and protein consumption, hydration, and supplementation on the martial arts’ performance and recovery, as well as other sporting activities. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 60 athletes from diverse sports, assigned to four intervention groups: carbohydrate loading, protein intake, proper fluid intake, and dietary supplementations including creatine, beta- alanine and branch chain amino acids. All the endurance, strength and recovery assessments such as time-to-exhaustion, one-repetition maximum (1RM) and blood lactate clearance were measured at baseline, halfway through the intervention and at the end. To evaluate the effectiveness of each intervention, data that were collected were also subjected to repeated measures ANOVA. Improvements were recorded in all the groups; however, the high carbohydrate group recorded the most pronounced improvement in endurance performance with time to exhaustion improving by 8. 2%. The high-protein group lifts significantly their strength by 9. 5% in 1RM squat whereas the supplementation group recorded the greatest enhancement in strength, power and recovery facets up to 12. 5% in 1RM bench press and muscle soreness decrease by 4. 2 points. These findings indicate that specific modifications in the diet in the form of carbohydrates for endurance runners and protein/creatine monohydrate for strength performers, can increase performance. Positive effects of hydration also became significant for endurance though their effects on the strength parameters were slightly smaller. The aids like creatine and beta-alanine are said to have shown significant results in enhancing strength, power and recovery. Proper nutrition really counts in an athlete’s abilities and even the time he takes to recuperate from an exercise. The best results can be achieved when nutritional strategies used are in line with sport and the athlete’s individual physiological adaptations. These findings make it beneficial for athletes and coaches to positively adopt sound progressive meal’s plan to enhance performance plus recovery time.
Keywords- Nutritional Interventions and Their Effects on Athletic Performance and Recover