Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences (RAMSS) (E-Journal)
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Impact of Covid-19 on Employee Performance in District Head Quarter Hospitals of South Punjab, Pakistan
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In South Punjab, Pakistan, district headquarter hospitals' healthcare personnel' performance is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways. The target audience includes 3,573 healthcare professionals from nine regional district headquarters hospitals, including 1,980 doctors, 1,497 nurses, and 96 administrative staff. Despite inadequate healthcare spending, rising disease burdens, and a failing healthcare system, Pakistani healthcare personnel face several problems. These include lengthy working hours, poor safety equipment, and psychological anguish and burnout, which lower productivity, job satisfaction, and morale. Our data suggest that the COVID-19 epidemic affects psychological well-being, job satisfaction, and employee performance in these hospitals. In particular, psychological consequences (stress, anxiety, burnout) were positively correlated with work performance, highlighting their interconnection during the pandemic. Regression study showed substantial predicted connections between COVID-19 impact, employee performance, and job satisfaction, showing how the pandemic has affected healthcare personnel. Our study also found that hospitals with stronger COVID-19 preparedness have higher employee performance, highlighting the necessity of proactive actions to reduce unfavorable consequences. Strong positive correlations between psychological effects and performance show their interconnectedness, whereas regression analysis shows how COVID-19 affects performance and job satisfaction in these situations
Modelling and Forecasting of Sugarcane at Aggregate and Province Level of Pakistan: A Comparative Study of Hybrid Model and Machine Learning Techniques
Get PDFThe study aimed to choose a more appropriate model, among others, for forecasting the annual production of sugarcane at the provincial and country levels of Pakistan. An ARIMA model with machine learning methods, i.e., and a Hybrid model (BRNN-ARIMA), have been used. The MAE (Mean Absolute Error) and RMSE (Root Mean Squared Error) have been used to compare the best forecasting method. The results conclude that the hybrid model (BRNN-ARIMA) is the best forecasting method compared to other models. Moreover, the study concludes that there was a long-term relationship between sugar production and inputs. Given the availability of cheaper labour in Pakistan, utilizing more labour in the agricultural sector could positively impact production and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Policymakers must invest in agriculture machinery and increase labour employment to increase sugar production in Pakistan
Exploring the Rise of Transnational Issues (such as Pandemics, Terrorism, and Climate Change) and their Impact on State Autonomy
Get PDFThis study examines how pandemics, terrorism, and climate change impact state sovereignty. A quantitative research design was used to gather data from 150 participants, consisting of the general public and government officials of Punjab, Pakistan, through an online questionnaire. Correlation analysis, regression analysis, and t-tests were applied to examine the relationships between these global challenges and state autonomy. The findings indicate that pandemics, like COVID-19, considerably weaken state sovereignty by requiring international cooperation, indicating a strong negative relationship between the impact of a pandemic and state sovereignty. In addition, the regression analysis shows that transnational terrorism limits state autonomy as a result of the imperative for multilateral counterterrorism initiatives and collaborations in international security. Moreover, the results of the t-test show that the states which comply with international environmental agreements reduce state sovereignty to a much greater extent than those which do not, thereby emphasizing the great influence climate change has on state autonomy. The findings suggest that the increasing need for international cooperation in solving global problems is changing the way state sovereignty functions, thereby emphasizing the conflict between national interests and global governance. The research methodology applied very robust statistical techniques to ensure reliable and statistically significant results which would give valuable insights regarding the changing nature of state sovereignty concerning transnational issues
Examining the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches in Reducing Anxiety among Adolescents and Improving their Mental Health
Get PDFThis study reviews the effectiveness of CBT on the reduction of anxiety and improvement in overall mental health among adolescents aged 12-18 years. A total of 100 adolescents, as diagnosed by anxiety disorders, were randomly distributed into either a treatment group with CBT or a control group. The adolescents in the CBT received 8-12 weekly sessions about main and principal CBT techniques, whereas none such interventions or alternative interventions were provided to the subjects in the control group. Anxiety was measured by pre- and post-treatment scores from the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-scale, and mental health was measured with the scale of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Data analysis was performed using paired t-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, and regression analysis to assess change in the scores for anxiety and mental health and the impact of demographics like age, gender, and the severity of baseline anxiety. The findings were significant for the decreases in the anxiety of the CBT group (p <.001) and improvements in the mental health of the same group (p <.01), while the control group showed no significant variations. Demographic moderating of the outcomes: treatment benefits were more defined in younger adolescents within the age range of 14 to 16 and females. A high level of evidence in support of CBT as an intervention for the treatment of adolescent anxiety and mental health suggests the need to tailor interventions according to the characteristic that is specific to each individual. The main limitations in this study are sample size and duration. Long-term effects and comparison with other treatments could be recommendations in future research
Explore how Gender Influences the Expression of Aggression in Anxious Individuals Considering Socialization and Cultural Expectation
Get PDFThis study explores how gender influences the expression of aggression among anxious individuals, considering the roles of socialization and cultural expectations. While anxiety and aggression are often studied separately, their co-existence is not uncommon, particularly when analyzed through a gendered lens. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 500 participants of diverse cultural backgrounds to examine these interactions. The results revealed significant gender differences, with men exhibiting more physical aggression and women showing higher relational aggression. Regression analysis confirmed that socialization significantly predicts aggressive behavior, while moderation analysis showed that cultural expectations influence the anxiety-aggression relationship differently for men and women. Test statistics, including t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis, indicated significant associations between gender, anxiety, and aggression levels. For instance, t-tests highlighted significant differences in aggression types across genders (p < 0.05), while ANOVA demonstrated the impact of cultural background on aggression (p < 0.01). These findings align with psychological theories like the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis and gender frameworks such as Social Role Theory and Gender Schema Theory. The study emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive and culturally competent interventions, offering a comprehensive understanding of anxiety-induced aggression and its implications for tailored mental health strategies across diverse populations
Financial Anxiety and Job Performance in Educational Settings: Analyzing the Effects of Financial Stress on Teachers and Staff
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of financial anxiety on job performance among teachers and staff in educational settings, where challenges like low wages, high debt, and limited financial growth are prevalent. Financial anxiety, defined as persistent worry over income stability and financial obligations, can decrease focus, well-being, and productivity. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 500 educators across various institutions, and statistical analysis, including correlation and regression, revealed significant findings. Results showed a negative correlation (r=?0.45) between financial anxiety and job performance. Regression analysis further indicated that job satisfaction (?=0.35) and a supportive work environment (?=0.22) help reduce financial anxiety’s negative impact on performance. Debt burden and income level were strong predictors of financial anxiety, with job satisfaction partially mediating its effects. These findings underscore the importance of institutional support measures, such as financial counseling and mental health resources, to alleviate financial anxiety and enhance job performance. Future research is encouraged to explore additional moderating factors, such as family responsibilities and health conditions, to deepen insights
Academic Success Beyond Knowledge: The Role of Soft Skills in Students’ Academic Performance at Universities
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The study aimed to examine the relationship between soft skills and students' academic performance at universities. A correlational research design was employed, using a structured questionnaire with 28 items rated on a five-point Likert scale. The target population consisted of 5,549 students from three public universities in South Punjab, Pakistan: The Women University Multan, Bahauddin Zakariya University, and Ghazi University. A simple random sampling technique was applied to select 200 students, including 80 males and 120 females. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses. The results indicated a strong positive correlation between soft skills and academic performance, suggesting that students with well-developed soft skills tend to achieve better academic outcomes. These findings emphasize the need to integrate structured soft skills training into university curricula. The study recommended that policymakers and educators design targeted initiatives to enhance students' interpersonal and cognitive skills, ultimately improving their employability and career readiness
Improvising the Malware Detection Accuracy in Portable Document Format (PDFs) through Machine Learning Classifiers
Get PDFEvery time a spike is observed in cyber-attacks, a huge financial loss is incurred that has surpassed $2 trillion according to some estimates. Apart from monetary setbacks, the damages in terms of loss of credibility and quality of services are way more difficult to recover. PDF documents have been considered as innocuous source of data sharing with static meta-tags. However, the structure of PDF file contains different objects, features and characteristics that make it easier for the attackers to invade (by attaching the malicious code with tags). Current research is focused on analyzing the structure of PDF files, data-structures exploited and extracting feature tags with associated feature values of PDFs. A total of 17,884 documents were used, having two categories (8942 malicious documents and 8942 benign files)
Institutions, Human Capitals and Emerging Nations' Economic Expansion
Get PDFThis paper looks at institutions, economic growth and human capital in emerging nations. By utilizing a piece of 120 developing nations for the years 2000–2023, the study simultaneously applies Quantile regression and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). The results demonstrate that institutions and human development do have a major beneficial influence on the expansion of the economy. It's interesting to note that human development and institutions combine negatively to significantly hinder the economic progress of emerging nations. In this article argues that incremental investments in human development would have a detrimental influence on economic growth since more capital is often used for rent-seeking and socially useless endeavors. Policymakers should keep in mind the vital role that institutions play in a nation's early stages of development in order to improve the efficacy of its health and education programs. The biggest novelty is the examination of many routes of transmission— financial institutions, political and economic—that human development uses to impact economic progress in developing countries. This study examines the notion of economic development and conducts an empirical investigation to determine whether Muslim nations differ from non-Muslim nations. Furthermore, this work expands on the body of research on empirical growth by combining quantile regression and dynamic system GMM approache
Investigating how Emotional Labor in Service-Oriented Jobs Customer Service Contributes to Interpersonal Conflicts and Employee Well-being
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of emotional labor on employee well-being and interpersonal conflicts in service-oriented industries, with a particular focus on the moderating role of organizational support. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 200 employees working across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and customer service, using a self-administered questionnaire. The survey included validated scales measuring emotional labor, employee well-being (including burnout and job satisfaction), interpersonal conflicts, and organizational support. Correlation and regression analyses, followed by post-hoc tests, revealed that emotional labor is significantly correlated with both burnout and job satisfaction, indicating that higher emotional labor is linked to increased burnout and decreased job satisfaction. Furthermore, the analysis showed that organizational support acts as a significant moderator, alleviating the negative effects of emotional labor on employee well-being. Specifically, the presence of supportive organizational practices mitigated the impact of emotional labor, enhancing employees' ability to manage emotional demands and leading to reduced burnout and increased job satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of creating supportive work environments, particularly in service industries, to help employees better cope with emotional labor demands and improve their overall well-being