159 research outputs found
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP: Muhammad Atif Bashir, Shakeel Sarwar, Muhammad Rizwan, Waseem Ahmad Khan
No full textThis study outlines an inclusive review of past studies on “entrepreneurial leadership (EL)”. A systematic literature review (SLTR) is an accredited approach for producing the trustworthy understandings from an evidence based technique. The approach of SLTR used in this study is conducted stepwise for providing the support to conceptual development of EL. The review method of this research conduct begins with keywords’ identification collected from the panel of review. These search strings were then utilized in nine databases that were considered as highly suitable for the research in management field. These databases include: Emerald, JSTOR, Sage journals, Science direct, Springer link, Taylor and Francis, Web of Knowledge, and Wiley online library. To obtain the relevant articles, titles and abstracts were screened out based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. The references and citations of chosen papers were scrutinized to decide their exclusion and inclusion. Initially, 216 articles in total were recognized that were further refined in the process of review. Duplicate papers chosen from given databases were then filtered out. In the end, the study has selected 97 papers that were suitable for the review and analysis. The findings of this paper sustenance the conclusion that EL is an important determinant that enhances organizational performance across competitive and turbulent atmospheres. Though, what is indistinct is the magnitude to which the EL attributes recognized are pertinent in a specific context. The research results highlight the manifold attributes relevant to EL like vision, risk-taking, effective communication, creativity and innovativeness. It has been seen that while the SLTR procedures came up with a exhaustive review of the past studies on EL, the effectiveness of the literatures is restricted to the search specific sentence strings used in the databases. Based on the SLTR, recommendations and future suggestions with specific reference to emerging countries are propose
Mysticism and ethics in Islam
No full textIncludes bibliographical references.Standardized name for editor Bilal Orfali from the Library of Congress is: Urfahʹlī, Bilāl http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010019407The relationship between Sufism or Islamic mysticism and ethics is largely untilled land. Mysticism and Ethics in Islam attempts to survey this fertile area of investigation by attempting to come to a clearer idea of what is meant by the terms “ethics” and “mysticism,” both in relation to each other and to Islam. The articles in this volume do not have an eye so much on defining what mysticism and ethics in Islamic civilization are per se, as much as on coming to terms with the parameters and boundaries within which they have historically been conceptualized. As such, the book falls into four clearly demarcated time periods and foci: early, classical, late pre-modern, and modern and contemporary. Taken as a whole, this collection of contributions by leading specialists in their fields offer rich insights into some of the most important articulations of Sufi ethics to have animated the tradition, from past to present, in such geographically diverse regions and countries as Egypt, India, West Africa, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia, and China.Editors' introduction -- I. EARLY PERIOD -- Aḥlām al-mutaṣṣawwifah wa-atharuhā ʻalá ʻilm al-taʻbīr al-Islāmī, fī al-qarnayn al-rābiʻ wa-al-khāmis lil-hijrah / Lina Jammal -- To grieve or not to grieve? The ambivalence of Ḥuzn in early Islam / Riccardo Paredi -- The treasurers of God : Abū Saʻīd Al-Kharrāz and the ethics of wealth in early Sufism / John Zaleski -- On patience (Ṣabr) in Sufi virtue ethics / Atif Khalil -- Min naqd al-taṣawwuf ilá iṣlāḥ al-akhlāq : al-kashf ʻan aʻmāl Shams al-Dīn ʻAbd al-Malik al-Dulaymī (t. 593 H/ 1197M) / Khaled Abdo -- Does Al-Ghazālī have a theory of virtue? / Sophia Vasalou -- II. CLASSICAL PERIOD -- Theo-Fānī : ʻAyn Al-Quḍāt and the fire of love / Mohammed Rustom -- Marātib Al-Taqwā : Saʻīd Al-Dīn Farghānī on the ontology of ethics / William Chittick -- Transcending character and the quest for union : the place of union (al-jamʿ) in commentaries on Anṣārī's Waystations / Cyrus Zargar -- Seeing is believing : Sufi vision and the formation of the ethical subject / Richard McGregor -- Disciplining the soul, freeing the mind : spiritual practice (al-riyāḍa) in Fakhr Al-Dīn Al-Rāzī's Sharḥ Al-Ishārāt Wa-l-Tanbīhāt / Nora Jacobsen Ben Hammed -- al-Nasaq al-maʻrifī li-iʻādat intāj al-mafāhīm al-akhlāqīyah ʻinda al-Ṣūfīyah > namūdhajan / Chafika Ouail -- ʻAḍud Al-Dīn Ījī's ethics : a translation of Al-Akhlāq Al-ʻAḍudiyya and some notes on its commentaries / Feryal Salem -- III. LATE PRE-MODERN PERIOD -- ʻAbd Al-Wahhāb Al-Shaʻrānī's Laṭāʼif Al-Minan and the virtue of sincere immodesty / Matthew Ingalls -- Finding new life among the dead : the ethical mysticism of The Book of Pure Gold / Paul Heck -- Sufism and ethics in the works of Shāh Walī Allāh / Marcia Hermansen -- "Dogs have left you in the dust!" Mockery in Panjabi Sufi poetry / Syed Rizwan Zamir -- Churning nectar on the path of Muhammad : of ethical imaginaries in Kashmiri Sufi poetry / Peter Dziedzic -- The Chinese classics in the light of Ibn Al-ʻArabī's Metaphysics -- IV. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY PERIODS -- Sufism and ethics in Central Asia : Ṣūfī Allāhyār's Thabāt Al-ʻĀjizīn and its legacy / Alexandre Papas -- Sufism, ethics, and the Muslim modernist project / Ahmed El Shamsy -- Sufism and modern Muslim ethics in 14th/20th century Russian Islamic thought / Leila Almazova -- A Nietzschean mystic : Muhammad Iqbal on the ethics of selfhood / Muhammad Faruque -- The transcendent ethics of Tarbiya : Ibrahim Niasse's Maqāmāt Al-Dīn al-Thalāth / Oludamini Ogunnaike -- Becoming what one is : liberative knowledge and human perfection in the writing of Seyyed Hossein Nasr -- Author biographies
Travelogue "Butterfly Rays and Tornadoes" Intellectual Review
No full textTravel is part of human nature. He wants to get acquainted with the culture and way of life of
the place where he is traveling. The First travelogue is “Ajaibat e Farang” the author of which
is Yousaf Hussain Kambal posh. After him Sir Syed Ahmed khan, Allama Shibli Noumani and
Muhammad Hussain Azad also wrote travelogues. The twinth century remained popolur
because of travel. Travelogues of Shafiq ur Rehman, Ibn e Insha and Begum Akhtar Riaz ud
Din came to light during this period. Women travelogues Sheen Farukh, Bushra Rehman and
Parveen Atif. Parveen Atif wrote two Urdu travelogues “Kiran Titli Or Bagoly” and “Taper
Wasni”.Her travelogues are beautiful gift in intellectual terms.
 
Pattern & Methodology of Al Khaṣāiṣ-ul-Kubra by Imām Jalāl ud Dīn Suyūṭī
No full textImām Jalāl-ud-Dīn Suyūtī (d.911 A.H.)– a great personality of Islām, devoted his entire life for the services of Islām. He authored a number of books on multiple disciplines of Islām. One worth-mentioning contribution of Imām Suyūtī is his book ‘Al Khaṣāiṣ al Kubra’. A number of Arab researchers have compiled analytical research works on specific topics and certain chapters of the book. However, a collective analysis on the pattern and methodology of the book is not present so far. Therefore, this article deals with a holistic and collective discussion on the approach and patterns of the book for the first time in Urdu language. The article enlightens its readers with a comprehensive introduction of the book in the beginning. However, lately, it thoroughly reviews and analyzes the style and method of Imām Jalāl-ud-Dīn Suyūtī. Moreover, the article also contains details of the significance and genuine qualities of the book along with its distinctive features. The study concludes that the worthwhile work of Imām Jalāl-ud-Dīn Suyutī in this particular field deserves to be acknowledged genuinely
Development and characterization of cross-linked enzyme aggregates of thermotolerant alkaline protease from Bacillus licheniformis
No full textFrequency of translocation t(11;22)(q24;q12) using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in histologically and immunohistochemically diagnosed cases of ewing\u27s sarcoma
No full textIntroduction: Ewing sarcoma (ES) family of tumors is one of the most common groups of malignancies arising in children, adolescents, and young adults. Although characteristic histology with immunohistochemical expression of CD99 and FLI1 after exclusion of other small round blue cell tumors is considered diagnostic of ES, frequency of typical ES translocation, i.e., t(11;22)(q24;q12) is not known in our population. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the frequency of this translocation in histologically and immunohistochemically diagnosed cases of ES along with its association with other pathological parameters.Methods: A total of 43 morphologically and immunohistochemically diagnosed cases of ES were included in the study. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed on representative paraffin blocks to identify t(11;22)(q24;q12) translocation. Association with various clinicopathological characteristics was determined.Results: Mean age of the patients was 18.23±9.57 years. Bone was the most commonly involved site (22; 51.2%) followed by soft tissue (17; 39.5%) and parenchymal organs (4; 9.3%). A total of 88.4% of cases were found to be FISH-positive for t(11;22)(q24;q12). No significant association of translocation positive cases was noted with tumor size or disease-free survival. Similarly, no significant association of tumor size with disease-free survival was found.Conclusions: A significant proportion of cases of histologically diagnosed cases of ES exhibited characteristic t(11;22)(q24;q12). This signifies that histology along with immunohistochemistry is reliable for the diagnosis of this tumor; however, in difficult cases, FISH can be performed to detect characteristic translocation. Moreover, we did not find tumor size to be a significant prognostic indicator of survival in ES
Scrolls and Shadows: Mapping the Silent Surge of Social Media Addiction and Social Anxiety through Bibliometric Analysis
No full textThe psychological landscape under the sparkling surface of likes, shares, and scrolling feeds is intricate and becoming more pressing. The current examination engages in a conceptual excavation of the growing interconnection between social media addiction (SMA) and social anxiety, questioning trends and trajectories that have taken hold in the academic literature produced after 2020. Based on 8,822 works found in the Scopus database, the research yields a bibliometric mapping of a discipline marked by the digital rush of the COVID age and the quiet epidemic of behavioural addictions. Focusing specifically on articles in psychology and the social sciences written in English, the study reports an exponential increase in research volume from 2020 to 2024, followed by a gentle slowdown; however, the level of intellectual activity and international collaboration remains high. The leading publishing venues are identified as a set of specific journals, including Addictive Behaviours, Computers in Human Behaviour, and Frontiers in Psychology. Meanwhile, Chinese, UK, and US-American scholars and institutions are the top contributors to the global research agenda. Thematic groups highlight the inseparability of SMA and its association with depression, anxiety, loneliness, and the mental well-being of adolescents in the wake of digital transformation and immersive technologies.
Popular topics, such as machine persuasion, algorithms, and neural engagement, represent a paradigm shift in post-pandemic behavioural changes, underscoring the role of AI-driven content curation in exacerbating compulsive usage patterns. Emerging studies also explore cultural variations in SMA, gender disparities in coping mechanisms, and the long-term neurological effects of prolonged exposure to algorithmically optimized feeds. The research not only maps scholarly literature but also provides a guide to future research, offering tactical information to researchers, especially new ones, on how to conduct research, where to look, and whom to collaborate with in this fast-growing area of psychology. Additionally, it calls for interdisciplinary approaches, blending cognitive science, digital ethics, and policy-making to mitigate the adverse psychological impacts of hyper-connectivity.
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Whispers Beneath the Corridor: Unearthing the Forgotten Knowledge of CPEC (2016–2024)
No full textIn the heart of South Asia, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one inscribed not on the grime of highways but in the nooks of research, diplomacy, and unspoken aspirations. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a linchpin of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is reshaping the region’s geopolitical landscape, trade routes, and connectivity far beyond its concrete highways and bustling ports. Yet, beneath the gleaming veneer of economic promises and infrastructural marvels, critical questions linger. What unseen costs and opportunities lie hidden in its wake? Who truly benefits, and at what ecological and social price?
This study delves into the scholarly exploration of CPEC through a bibliometric analysis of SCOPUS database of published research articles (2016–2024), uncovering a surge in academic interest, tripling by 2024, yet exposing glaring gaps. Why environmental risks, educational transformations, and innovation strategies are so scarcely studied? Behind the statistics, a puzzle emerges: Whose voices dominate this discourse, and whose remain unheard? Is the narrative shaped more by geopolitical interests than grassroots realities? Despite the growing literature, research remains fragmented, like scattered pieces of a mosaic awaiting assembly; each study a snapshot, but none capturing the full panorama. Our work bridges these fragments, tracing CPEC’s academic evolution, pinpointing omissions, and issuing a call to action. To scholars, policymakers, and global stakeholders: CPEC is not merely a corridor of commerce but a testbed for sustainable development and regional synergy. Beyond economics, it demands scrutiny of labor rights, cultural exchange, and climate resilience. This is no ordinary review, it is a compass for a world hungry for connection, urging a deeper dive into CPEC’s untapped potential. The revolution is quiet, but its echoes demand to be heard and will serves as a compass in a society that longs for relationships.
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Exploring the Impact of Construction 4.0 on Industrial Relations: A Comprehensive Thematic Synthesis of Workforce Transformation in the Digital Era of Construction
No full textThe rise of Construction 4.0—driven by digitalisation, automation, and data-intensive technologies—is radically reshaping the construction industry. While its technological innovations are widely acknowledged, their implications for industrial relations remain underexplored. In this study, we conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) of 91 peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2024, aiming to synthesise emerging knowledge on how Construction 4.0 is transforming workforce dynamics, employment models, and labour relations. Using NVivo software and an inductive thematic approach, we identify seven key themes: workforce transformation, the attraction of new generations and women, skill requirements and workforce development, supply chain and logistics optimisation, digital twin technology in project management, the emergence of new business models, and safety and risk assessment. Our findings highlight both opportunities—such as improved collaboration, skill diversification, and enhanced productivity—and challenges, including job displacement, digital ethics, and widening disparities between developed and developing countries. Recent studies from 2023 and 2024 underscore routine-biased changes in workforce structure, evolving project management practices through digital twins, and critical skill shortages within the sector. Furthermore, contemporary policy shifts and increasing labour tensions in some regions reveal deeper socio-economic implications of digital construction. This review contributes to a more holistic understanding of how technological innovation intersects with social systems in the built environment. The insights presented offer valuable guidance for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of Construction 4.0
Impact of Taxation on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
No full textPurpose: Governments rely on taxes, but a high tax rate can slow economic growth. Fiscal policy objectives can be achieved most effectively by lowering tax collection costs and boosting economic growth through efficient taxation. This study aims to find the impact of tax revenue on Pakistan's economic growth.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The time series dataset spanning 1985–2021 is used for the current analysis. GDP is used as the dependent variable, while tax revenue and other fiscal policy variables like government spending, inflation, gross fixed capital formation and current account balance are used as the explanatory variables. The stationarity of the data is checked using the ADF test. The results of the ARDL bound test, which is used to determine whether there is a long-term link between the variables and a short-term relationship, indicate a long-term relationship.
Findings: Current analysis reveals that tax revenue and inflation have a negative and significant impact while government expenditures and gross fixed capital formation have a positive and significant impact on the economic growth of Pakistan.
Implications/Originality/Value: According to the study's results, Pakistan's government should ensure that tax rates are set at the right level to bring in enough money to pay for government spending that helps the economy grow
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