On account of the rapidly changing environment, the well-being and quality of life among individuals becomes a major point of concern. Therefore, this study seeks to analyze the influencing factors namely community identification, cognitive social capital and family social capital in the way of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among individuals of Pakistan. The collection of primary data is carried out from 152 people residing in Pakistan via only survey questionnaire form. PLS-SEM technique is utilized for the analysis of data for developed hypotheses. The findings of this study show that cognitive social capital and family social capital are positively [...]

This cross-sectional study takes its foundation from the need for investigation into educational workplace dynamics in Pakistan, especially in the aforementioned region. It seeks to pinpoint the key influences of organizational climate on teachers' job commitment in public schools of both rural and urban areas of DG Khan, south Punjab. Further, it explores the gender inequalities in the perceptions of teachers. Through a systematic sampling technique, a sample of 340 teachers from 132 secondary schools was selected. However, no age limit was set in the sample selection, and no gender bias was applied. A self-structured questionnaire was utilized for organizational [...]

This article presents the innovative Futures Literacy Lab (FLL) in Pakistan in response to the country's high sensitivity to climate change and the need for Futures Literacy. Pakistan has the fifth-highest climate vulnerability in the world despite less than 1% of the world's emissions coming from the country, and record-breaking extreme weather events have made the situation more dire. The FLL was organized around the Novel III framework—Intuition, Interpretation, and Innovation—to inspire participants to realize their potential to imagine and prepare for climateresilient futures. IMAGINE – Institute of Futures Studies hosted it with Iqra University. Through interactive workshops and scenario-building [...]

This conceptual paper explores the adaptation and application of the Socratic method in online education, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities inherent in transitioning from traditional, live classroom environments to digital platforms. The research employs an action-oriented approach, synthesizing observations and discussions from educators representing diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. It highlights the interplay of historical educational philosophies and contemporary teaching practices, focusing on the integration of AI-driven technologies. The study introduces a Neo-Socratic approach, which incorporates technological innovations and fosters critical thinking, inclusivity, and engagement across multicultural and online learning contexts. While addressing the potential of AI to personalize and [...]

Within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals, children are recognized as active change agents in the global development agenda (The Lancet, 2022). Research has established that engaging young children has the potential to promote gender equity and reduce other inequities in society (UN Women 2020). Despite this, limited research has been conducted on gender equity issues in education and early childhood education particularly in Pakistan (Pardhan & Pelletier, 2016). In response to this gap, collaborative action research was conducted to explore the possibilities of creating a gender-equitable learning environment in an early childhood classroom in Karachi Pakistan. This paper presents [...]

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Role of social media is increasingly seen with respect to all parts of life and affecting work outcomes. The current study aims to predict the effect of big five personality traits (openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) and Facebook usage on aggression among students. Data was collected from 356 undergraduate students studying in universities and colleges in Punjab, Pakistan by using a stratified sampling technique. Descriptive analysis were done on SPSS and Hypothetical relationships were tested on Smart-PLS software version 4.1.0.0 by multiple regression analysis. The obtained results show that openness and neuroticism have positive [...]

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This quantitative study investigated perceptions of instructional leadership practices among 100 secondary school principals and 100 teachers in District Quetta. Employing a descriptive, quantitative approach using independent samples t-tests, the study compared the views of these two key stakeholder groups on various facets of instructional leadership, including; the provision of refresher courses for teachers, observation of weaknesses and strengths of teachers regularly, the arrangement and observation of classroom activities, teachers’ performance assessment, and the provision of instructional feedback to teachers by principal of school. Results revealed significant differences in perceptions regarding several key areas. Principals reported significantly more positive perceptions [...]

Avoiding prejudice and stereotypes in the portrayal (i.e., representation) of women and men is a crucial step on the path towards gender equality. The locus of this Sequential Mixed Method research was to identify the gender representation in English textbooks and teachers’ instructional practices. Document Analysis of Secondary level English textbooks of grade 9 and 10 was performed by using a quantitatively developed matrix, whereas to understand teachers’ instructional practices related to gender representation, semi-structured interviews of 10 English teachers were administered. The findings of this study highlighted some significant gender inequalities in textbooks. It showed that while designing [...]