Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of organizational challenges and theories within the realms of social sciences, humanities, and management. Emphasizing comparative and transnational methodologies, the journal fosters discourse on historical constructs, transcending disciplinary boundaries. JMPHSS serves as a platform for scholarly exchange, catering to researchers, academicians, and practitioners worldwide. With a focus on transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, it addresses contemporary global issues, fostering critical review and discussion informed by cutting-edge research.
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<![CDATA[Role of Industry 4.0 in Pandemic Covid-19 and Shifting Business Models ]]>
<![CDATA[Zobia Malik]]>;
<![CDATA[Urooj Pasha]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.1
<![CDATA[We have conducted a brief literature review to learn more about the impact of Covid-19 on supply chains and how Industry 4.0 has helped to innovate business models as a result. Industry 4.0 (I4.0) was gaining popularity in every field before the pandemic. It brought a change in almost every area of life. It was becoming mandatory for organizations to change according to industry 4.0 parameters to remain competitive. Covid-19 has hit the world badly, leaving business operations to halt worldwide. It has accelerated the transformation process. It has forced practitioners to think about innovative Business models. Business models are the backbone of any progressive business that links its core technological functions and other activities to fulfil customers' needs. This paper sums up the transformation process under the umbrella of I4.0. It also summarises the effect of Covid-19 disruptions that hit the SC. It explores the stages which can be followed to recondition the business models. We summed up literature for practitioners to see possibilities to transform and survive existing disruptions. We have discussed emerging business models with the latest technologies. In this literature, we incorporate a four-step business model innovation process. Artificial intelligence, smart machinery, the Internet of Things, and Robotics are the main components of I4.0 that can revolutionize the value enhancement phenomena of any BM. Covid-19's effects on supply chain resilience and agility and the coping mechanisms provided by I4.0 were not thoroughly examined in previous studies.]]>
<![CDATA[The Factors Contributing to a Corporation's Demise: An Analysis of Enron ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan]]>;
<![CDATA[Umar Niaz Khan]]>;
<![CDATA[Aamir Khan Jamali]]>;
<![CDATA[Jibran Jamshed]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.2
<![CDATA[That the very first decade of the twenty - first century has already seen significant reforms in the major business organisations. The Surbanes Oxley Act 2002 in the United States and the Higgs and Smith reports (2003) in the United Kingdom have both introduced significant improvements to the world's two most important business systems (Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002). These changes were implemented as a result of large company failures such as those experienced by Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia, Global Crossing, K. Mart, and Parmalat. Among these corporate failures, Enron is widely considered to be the worst catastrophe in the history of business. This article investigates the factors that contribute to a company's demise and points out any inconsistencies that may exist. The impact from the Enron scandal is used to illustrate the concept of a business collapse.]]>
<![CDATA[“Sin of Passion not Principle, nor Even Purpose” - An Exploration of Feminist Consciousness in the Scarlet Letter ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Shumaila Mazhar]]>;
<![CDATA[Shabana Muhammad Anwar]]>;
<![CDATA[Qurratul Ain Sardar]]>
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<![CDATA[This study explores the complexities of the human mind, as revealed through Hester’s character in The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne. The theoretical framework is based on the theories expounded by Ghazali, the famous 11th-century scholar of the Muslim world, and Freud, the genius of the 20th century. The research design is grounded on a thematic analysis of the selected novel. An exhaustive study of Ghazalain nafs-e-ammara and Freudian id have guided the interpretation of the selected character. The analysis of Hester’s demeanor and ethical principles inside the parameter of the selected theories reveals Hawthorne’s psychological insight. Above and beyond, it also provides a cognizance into the applicability of the psychological issues in the modern world, thus, reinforcing our belief in the corresponding workings of the human mind, irrespective of the variances in time and space. Additionally, it has also revealed that the incorporation of Eastern and Western insights for studying literary character has the potential of becoming an effective critical approach for psychological analysis in the realm of English literature.]]>
<![CDATA[Challenges Faced by Teachers and Students of Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges during Covid-19 ]]>
<![CDATA[Malka Fareeha Azhar]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Wajiha Kanwal]]>;
<![CDATA[Khola Thaira]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.4
<![CDATA[The study aimed to examine the challenges faced by teachers and students at Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges during COVID-19. The main objectives of the study were to examine the challenges faced by teachers during COVID-19, analyze the challenges faced by students during COVID-19, and compare the challenges of teachers and students during COVID-19. In Islamabad; there were seven postgraduate colleges for women. The population of this study consists on all the teachers and students of these colleges. Using Gay’s suggestion, the researcher selected 10% of the teachers and 10% of students through random sampling technique for the purpose of data collection. In order to measure the variables, research instruments (questionnaires) for teachers and students were developed. Data were collected through questionnaires, and the SPSS software was used to tabulate, analyze, and interpret the data. The mean, median, percentages, and t-test were used to look at the data in light of the study's goals. The findings of the study were analyzed on the basis of categories. It was concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the teaching and learning processes of the Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges. Teachers were facing challenges in the online teaching process during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has negatively impacted on the students’ satisfaction levels towards their studies. The study explored an unprecedented situation and the challenges it brought. The use of internet and online mode of learning was totally new to this population. The knowledge of these problems makes this study significant for helping in defining scope of online learning in futuristic perspective.]]>
<![CDATA[Causes and Repercussions of HIV among Seroconcordant Couples in Pakistan ]]>
<![CDATA[Ume Habiba]]>;
<![CDATA[Musrat Perveen]]>;
<![CDATA[Rabbia Arshad]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.5
<![CDATA[HIV/AIDS was originated as an epidemic from twenty century in Pakistan. At present, approximately 240,000 individuals have been estimated living with HIV in Pakistan. The current research paper aimed to study the reasons behind the HIV among married couples and investigate the consequences of HIV faced by couples after revealing their HIV status. The present research has utilized social phenomenology by Alfred Schutz (1932) and looking glass self by Cooley (1902). The present research employed phenomenology as qualitative research design. The purposive sampling technique has been utilized to select 15 HIV couples from PIMS Hospital treatment center. The researcher has utilized an in-depth interview guide as a tool to collect the data from the field. Thematic analysis was utilized to interpret the interviews of the participants. The researchers have considered only two themes such as, dynamics of HIV propagation and repercussions of HIV Disclosure. This research will contribute in Academia in this regard as there no study was conducted on the issues and challenges of HIV concordant couples within the Pakistani society. So this research have highlighted the cause and consequence of HIV in couples. Furthermore, HIV individuals needs the social vaccine for their stable social standing.]]>
<![CDATA[Impact of University Student’s Academic Self-Efficacy and Achievement Goals on their Academic Achievement ]]>
<![CDATA[Komal Iqbal]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Syed Afzal Shah]]>;
<![CDATA[Sadia Tabassum]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.6
<![CDATA[The present research study was conducted to find out the Impact of university students’ academic self-efficacy and achievement goals on their academic achievement. The objective of the study were to find out the impact of self-efficacy and achievement goals on the academic achievement of university students. The present study was a descriptive survey in nature. In this study researcher collected data in a quantitative form in numerical, attitude, or opinion. For these purposes two different questionnaires were used to collect students' perceptions, responses, and opinions and to find their impacts on academic achievement. Researcher collected the final scores of the student in the exam. The population of this study consisted of 3 universities of the Hazara division i.e., University of Haripur, Hazara University, and Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. The sample of the study was 400 students from these universities and stratified random sampling technique was used for the selection of these students. Questionnaires were used as a tool in the present study and Responses to each item were collected by a Likert scale ranging from (strongly disagree) to (strongly agree) in all questionnaires. Before collecting the desired data, researcher conducted a pilot study to note the inquiries and to limit the likely hood of difficulties with data recording issues. This study was conducted on 50 students of the University of Haripur other than the sample. The research study concluded that academic self-efficacy has a significantly positive effect on the academic achievement of university students as students can face challenges and able to manage the unwanted situation. They have a good academic record and achieve their goals easily, and those students who set their goals first then do hard work to achieve their targeted goals also have the best academic results. Implications of the study have been discussed as well.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessing Death Anxiety and its Correlates among Community Dwelling Elderly ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Aaqib Shahzad Alvi]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Maliha Gull Tarar]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Ibad Ullah Sajid]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.7
<![CDATA[This descriptive study was designed to appraise the prevalence of death anxiety and its correlates among older adult. It was conducted on 150 elderly residents of the district Sargodha, who were chosen through multistage sampling. Interview Schedule, Death Anxiety Scale-15, and Coping Style Scale were used as instruments. The findings of the study indicated a pervasive prevalence of death anxiety among elderly. The majority of elderly reported moderate level of death anxiety and slightly less than one forth revealed lower level of death anxiety. The results of T-test analysis showed no variation gender wise and community wise on death anxiety. According to the research findings, both elderly men and women experienced the same level of death anxiety. However, illiterate elderly exhibited more death anxiety as compared to literate elderly. The findings regarding the factors associated with death anxiety indicates that fear of being aged, fear of loneliness, worry about leaving loved ones behind, fear of being destroyed and decaying of dead body after death, lack of religiosity, lower self esteem and poor physical conditions were the correlated factors that caused death anxiety among elderly. Moreover, chi square results revealed that age, qualification, family structure, number of family members (family size) and marital status had significant association with the level of death anxiety. In case of coping, the elderly are more prone to adopt emotion focused coping rather problem solving coping. To alleviate death anxiety in older adults, it is necessary to manage the contributing factors.]]>
<![CDATA[Disobedient Bodies in Digital Surveillance: V for Vendetta as a Holy Grail of Political Agency ]]>
<![CDATA[Shumaila Noreen]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Rasib Mahmood]]>;
<![CDATA[Shahida Riaz]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.8
<![CDATA[Foucault’s notion of surveillance and panoptic gaze is notoriously implied in postmodernist discourse to exercise control and turn individual minds into docile automatic subjects. Both these concepts assert that power and knowledge are produced by the dominant center to demolish self-respect and promises absolute subjugation. This study aims at investigating the relevance of postmodern narratives in questioning the dictatorial as well as despotic role of capitalist powers and the repercussions it can have on individuals. The current research argues that power can also emanate from the periphery to counter the overarching hegemonic notions of authoritative control. Through a detailed analysis of visual narrative, i.e., V for Vendetta, the study revolves around the discursive nature of digital surveillance and the upholding of revolutionary libertarian thoughts and claims that an extreme discipline can lead to extreme forms of disobedience and resistance amongst masses. Foucault’s revolutionary idealism of V in Guy Fawkes Mask is an epitome of universalizing proclivity for political agency and freedom of thought. By employing qualitative research methodology, the study makes an in-depth content analysis of the movie, i.e., V for Vendetta. The research contributes to the literary corpus by digging deep in the implications and repercussions that digitalization of everyday life may result into. The uses of e-governance, though practical, can result in suppression and totalitarian governments. Although the subversion of ideological-cum-institutional repression at the cost of life and self seems deflating, the masses all disguised in mask highlights their anonymity and collective resistance towards the attainment of a utopian world.]]>
<![CDATA[Impact of School Environment on Teachers’ Performance at Primary Level ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Qaisar Abbas]]>;
<![CDATA[Mariam Javed]]>;
<![CDATA[Madiha Waseem]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.9
<![CDATA[The main goal of this research study was to explore teachers’ perceptions about the “Impact of School Environment on Teachers’ Performance at primary level in Tehsil Chiniot.” The study has two objectives, a) to explore teachers’ perceptions of the school’s environment and b) to explore its impact on teachers’ performance. The population of this study was all the teachers working in government primary schools in tehsil Chiniot. A sample of 96 primary teachers was selected through the convenience sampling technique. Data were collected from the teachers through the researcher’s designed, validated and reliable instrument (questionnaire) based on a five-point Likert scale and having twenty positive statements. Data were analyzed through SPSS (version 24) statistical software, and mean, frequency, percentages, and correlation tests were computed. The results of this study revealed that most teachers agreed that the school’s environment influences their performance and students’ performance. This study exposed a statistically significant positive relationship between the school environment and teachers’ performance. The study recommended that the government, policymakers, and heads should provide sufficient facilities to improve the schools’ environment at the primary level in Tehsil Chiniot.]]>
<![CDATA[Analyzing the Mediating Role of Food Insecurity between Economic Factors and Child Health in Pakistan: An Application of Haye’s Logistic Model ]]>
<![CDATA[Abdul Mansoor]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Sabahat Subhan]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.10
<![CDATA[This study tends to assess the critical selected economic factors intervening the child health problems in Pakistan. Child health problem is of great concern and became even more important after the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals vision of Global Social, Economics, and Environmental sustainability. This study analyses the data of the Pakistan Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2018-19, which is the latest available data in the current year, 2022. A total frequency of 24809 households are included in the study sample and are inquired about their economic proceeding of life and their child's health problems. Child health is a derived factor that is not obviously directly affected by its socio-economic determinants. Unlike the previous studies, this study follows an indirect analysis while explaining child health determinants. Hayes' process of mediation is applied to see the role of global food insecurity in the households in the country and its implication on the child health ratio in Pakistan. This study implies a significant negative role in asset poverty. Food insecurity on the child health in Pakistan, meaning that if a household is food insecure, that will lead to a high risk of child adverse health problems and vice-versa. Moreover, there are some direct effects of asset poverty on the child's health as they assess the fiat source of finance for the household after a liquid form of monetary assets.]]>
