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Global Sociological Review

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    Office #1,2, First Floor, Fazal Arcade,
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  • Publishing research Since2016
  • Publication FrequencyQuarterly
  • Access TypeOpen Access

Global Sociological Review (GSR) is published by Humanity Publications, a leading publishing house in Pakistan in research and analytics, that assists researchers in advancing research outcomes for societal benefit. To wipe out societal ills and to add the humanity by boosting up measures among the individuals of the global society. GSR intends to promote qualitative and quantitative researches and findings with the help of newly emerging tools and patterns utilized in experiments, observations, interviews, analysis and surveys by encircling all major segments of Sociology and Inter-disciplinary academic and research disciplines. GSR is a inter-disciplinary, quarterly, double-blind peer-reviewed research journal which encompasses major disciplines of Sociology in general with specific interest in the sub-disciplines detailed at  www.gsrjournal.com

The Core Aims and Objectives of the GSR Journal include:

· To advance research in all sectors of Social Sciences

· To promote publishing of high quality theoretical and empirical research scripts

· To develop global networks among academicians, researchers and professionals for interaction and mutual cooperation

· To encourage different genres in creative and research writing

· To enhance the diversity, multiplicity and miscellany of the research on society in general

 



Data Privacy and Digital Trust: Empirical Insights on Consumer Loyalty in Pakistan’s SME Sector Zargham Ullah Khan, Arslan Shahid, Rashid Mahmood Munir Abstract:

Data privacy concerns among consumers have become one of the factors influencing brand loyalty as Pakistan's SMEs explore digital marketing progressively. Using established CFIP and IUIPC models, this study analyzes the connection between privacy concerns and customer loyalty. 200 online consumers were given an established survey, and SPSS was used to analyze the re... read more PDF     Full Text

Investigating the Career Guidance Needs of Secondary School Students in Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Alam Zeb, Arshad Ali, Mian Said Hussain Abstract:

The study investigated students' career guidance needs at secondary schools. The study's objectives were to find out the career guidance needs of students in secondary schools and recommend career strategies for career guidance. The design for the research was quantitative.  30439 students were in the population. Using a simple random procedure, 380 respondents... read more PDF     Full Text

Workplace Misuse and Mental Exhaustion: How Counterproductive Behaviors and Ostracism Fuel Burnout in Banks Emaan Yousaf, Aamar Ilyas, Hafiz Ahmad Ashraf Abstract:

The current study aims at examining the influence of illegitimate tasks on burnout among graduate students working in the banking industry in Pakistan with a special interest on the role of counterproductive work behavior (CWB), toxic workplace environment, and workplace ostracism. The key question is how these organizational actors affect job preparedness and profe... read more PDF     Full Text

English Print Media Reporting on Domestic Violence Against Women in Pakistan: A Critical Discourse Analysis Sheeza Akbar, Aisha Farid, Alisha Akbar Khan Abstract:

Critical Discourse Analysis serves as the research method to examine how Pakistani English print media presents domestic violence against women while evaluating its outcomes regarding public discourse and legal reforms, together with societal norms. A study of domestic violence in Pakistani newspapers evaluates The Express Tribune, The News International, and Dawn t... read more PDF     Full Text

Defamiliarizing Traditions: A Formalist Study of A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner Samiya Raheem, Sayyed Abdullah, Savera Naheed Abstract:

This study examines William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily through the lens of defamiliarization, a key concept in Formalist literary theory. By employing close reading and I.A. Richards' analytical model, the analysis explores how the text transforms familiar themes of love, death, traditions, and societal norms into strange and thought-provoking concepts. The fragmen... read more PDF     Full Text

Reviewing Methods and Means of Suicide Attempt: Lethality verses non-lethality Nasar Khan, Mansoor Ullah, Usra Abstract:

In suicide related studies methods and means of suicide attempt are one of the key debates (Lester, 2008). There are social, cultural, and psychological explanations to why an individual chooses a particular method for attempting a suicide? This review-based article provides an insight to answering that what the common and rare methods of suicide attempt? Why an ind... read more PDF     Full Text

Semantic and Communicative Losses in the English Translations of Surah Kawthar: A Comparative Study Marrium Sayyed, Muhammad Abdullah Abstract:

Surah Al-Kawthar is the 108th and shortest chapter of the Holy Quran. It is necessary to understand the message of the Holy Qur’an, revealed in Arabic. Scholars, both Muslim and non-Muslim, have put their efforts to translate the word of Allah Almighty into various languages. These translations may have resulted into various forms of losses. Arguably, these lo... read more PDF     Full Text

An Interpretation of Walcott’s Masterpiece A Far Cry from Africa through the Perspective of Diasporic Distinctiveness and Cultural Encounter Saman Salah, Khair-Un-Nisa Azeem, Maryam Shah Abstract:

The research aims to highlight the diasporic elements from one of the diasporic writers, Derek Walcott. By the end of this research, it must be ensured that certain factors would affect the diaspora writers after their placement from one area to another, whether intentionally or unintentionally. The paper in hand is specifically a discussion on one of the most promi... read more PDF     Full Text

Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Food Security in a Climate Change Context: A Case Study of Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi Saleha Irfan, Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry Abstract:

This research shows the impact of socioeconomic conditions on the outcomes of food security, which comes under the climate change in the agricultural community of Gujar Khan, which is in the District Rawalpindi. Based on qualitative data, which was collected through interviews with local farmers, the research recognizes that farmers face a lot of challenges, includi... read more PDF     Full Text

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on News Credibility and Media Ethics Robina Saeed, Maryam Hashmi, Saadia Qamar Abstract:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms creates the issue of how it will affect perceived news credibility and ethical standards. The online experiment (n=1,200) was conducted in a 2x2 format and investigated the impact of message credibility, accuracy, fairness, and sharing willingness between byline (Human vs. AI-assisted) and disclosure (None vs. Exp... read more PDF     Full Text

A Review on Assessing Mental Health Issues Faced by Parents and Families Having Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities During Covid-19 Shabnum Qadeer, Adeela Rahman Abstract:

COVID-19 has overwhelmed the entire world in a limited interval of time. Meanwhile, the children with psychological, physical, or neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families are supposed to be the most vulnerable during times of pandemics. The literature was hunted vigilantly, and 10 out of 30 studies were considered to be the most relevant to review for the ... read more PDF     Full Text

Cyber Surveillance and the Freedom of Speech: Evaluating Pakistan’s PECA 2016 and the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act 2016 under Human Rights Standards Naveed Ejaz Abstract:

In an unprecedented manner, this research critically assesses cyber-surveillance and freedom of expression, contrasting Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) read more PDF     Full Text

Cognitive Privacy and the Architecture of AI-Driven Surveillance Ali Nawaz Khan, Shahzad Khalid, Ahmed Raza Abstract:

Artificial intelligence has changed surveillance from observation to inference, with systems able to decode emotions, intentions, and beliefs based on behavioral and biometric measurements. The article proposes the concept of cognitive privacy as the right to mental autonomy and to avoid algorithmic manipulation. It explores the inability of current constitutional a... read more PDF     Full Text

Scope

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Global Sociological Review (GSR)

 

Broader Scope

The Global Sociological Review publishes original research, review articles and commentaries related to all the fields and sub fields of sociology, social policy and topics related to social problems with the national, regional and global scope.

 

Main areas and Subthemes

Sociology

1.     Basic and Applied Sociology

2.     Culture and society

3.     Social institutions

4.     Sociology of religion

5.     Social Problems

6.     Rural Sociology

7.     Urban Sociology

8.     Medical Sociology

9.     Sociology of media

 

Social Change and Development

1.     Development theories

2.     Processes of change

3.     Globalization

4.     Technology and development

5.     Industrialization

6.     Youth issues

7.     Migration

8.     Cultural variation

9.     Development models

10.  Socialism and capitalism

11.  Economic development

12.  Rural Development

13.  Human resource development

 

Social Psychology

1.     Social beliefs and judgements

2.     Social and cultural influence

3.     Group influence

4.     Conflict resolution

5.     Helping behavior and charity

6.     Study of aggressive behavior

7.     Prejudice and discrimination

8.     Biology, culture and personality development

9.     Social cognition

10.  Love, affection and affiliation

11.  Family and Peer influence

 

Sociology of Deviance

1.     Functions and dysfunctions of deviance

2.     Crime learning theories

3.     Biology and crime

4.     Criminal justice system

5.     Street crimes

6.     Sub cultures and deviance

7.     Terrorism

8.     Victimology

9.     Juvenile Delinquency

10.  Female Delinquency

11.  Formal and informal Social Control

12.  Law and crime prevention

13.  Policing

 

Population Studies

1.     Demography

2.     Theories of Population Transition

3.     Population and Development

4.     Contraceptives and population control

5.     Urbanization

6.     Migration

7.     Fertility behavior

8.     Healthcare and Mortality

9.     Marriage patterns studies

10.  Reproductive Health

 

Methods of Social Research

1.     Research process

2.     Tools of data collection

3.     Theoretical Frameworks

4.     Qualitative & Quantitative Research

5.     Reliability and authenticity in Research

6.     Data analysis methods

7.     Teaching practices in research

8.     Measurement and testing

9.     Report Writing

 

 

Social work

1.     Charity organizations

2.     Social case work practice

3.     Group Work practice

4.     Community Organization

5.     Community Development

6.     Social work in Hospitals and Schools

7.     Social Work in Prisons

8.     Social work administration

 

Gender Studies

1.     Sex and Gender

2.     Gender Socialization

3.     Gender and culture

4.     Gender discrimination

5.     Gender based violence

6.     Women empowerment

7.     Feminism

8.     Feminist movement

9.     Power and Masculinities

10.  Gender transformative approach

Social Anthropology

1.     History of Cultures

2.     Cultural studies

3.     Family and Kinship

4.     Social organization

5.     Socialization

6.     Elements of culture

7.     Cultural variation

8.     Evolution and development

 

Sociological Theories

1.     Development of social thought

2.     Theory building

3.     Structural functionalism

4.     Conflict and Marxism

5.     Social Action

6.     Symbolic interactionism

7.     Social exchange theory

8.     Phenomenology and ethnomethodology

9.     Feminism

Editorial Board
Chief Editor

Dr. Arshad Khan Bangash, Associate Professor, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
arshad.dwhh@gmail.com

Editor Editor

Dr. Abida Sharif, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
abida.sharif@fjwu.edu.pk

Managing Editor

Dr. Maria Akram, Lecturer Law College university of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
scholar15jan@gmail.com

Associate Editor

Dr. Muhammad Ibrar, Assistant Professor, University of Peshawar. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
ibrarsworker@uop.edu.pk

Advisory Board
Member

Dr. Tahira Asghar, Associate Professor, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
tahira.asgher@iub.edu.pk

Member

Dr. Ayesha Gul, Associate Professor, Sardar Bahadur University, Quetta.
gul_aisha@hotmail.com

Member

Dr. Khalil Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan.
khalil.socio@hu.edu.pk

Member

Dr. Musa khan , Associate Professsor, Department of Media Sciences, Riphah International university Islamabad, Pakistan.
musa.khan@riphah.edu.pk

Member

Dr. Ramesh Prasad Adhikary, Lecturer, Faculty of English, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalgunj.
ramesh.adhikari@mahemc.tu.edu.np

Member

Dr. Shumaila Shahzad , Associate Professor, Department of Education Government College university Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
shumailashahzad@gcuf.edu.pk


The Critical Visual Analysis of Graffiti on Public Transportation in Punjabi, Pakistani Culture Taiyyiba Bibi, Anam Shahid, Humaira Yaqub Abstract:

Graffiti is a very strong way of expressing, resisting, promoting, criticizing, and catharsis. As a tool of expression, this can be used to raise socio-economic issues existing around us. This study reveals the importance of graffiti as a tool for expressing the significant issues of our society, specifically those in Pakistani Punjab. This paper collected a total of 16 images, further divided ... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (5622)

People Perception Towards the Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Provision of Health Facilities: Pragmatic Facts from Swat-Pakistan Shakeel Ahmad , Jan Alam , Shahid Rehman Abstract:

This study entitled the people perception towards the role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the provision of health facilities in district Swat, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan" was conducted with objectives to measure the attitude of the target population about the NGOs intervention in the study area through pre and post-relationship on health facilities". A sample size of 230 out of 450 popu... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (4873)

Effects of TV Advertisements on Sexualization of Pakistani Children: A Perspective of Heavy and Light Viewers Qasim Mahmood , Amna Salim, Amna Zulfiqar Abstract:

Ads with adult themes are produced devoid of the consideration that there might children amongst the read more PDF     Full Text     Views (3889)

Emergence and Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan Suneel Kumar , Muhammad Ali , Pasand Ali Khoso Abstract:

Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating back to 7000BCE. The explored sites of the civilization span present day Pakistan and India. The following paper explore the Indus Valley Civilization through the sites in Pakistan. The paper highlights feature of various stages of the Indus Valley, for example, Early Food Producing Era (7000-4000 BCE), Regionaliza... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (3090)

The Role of Sleep Apnea Linked with Cardiovascular Illness in Old Age Patients Qurat ul Ain Shafqat, , Abstract:

Sleep plays a crucial role in the psychological, and biological health of a person. Sleep failure not only occurs in physiological and psychiatric problems, but it also has the adverse effects of sleep deprivation on the cardiovascular system. Decreased levels of sleep are correlated with lifestyle factors for heart disease, such as hypertension, overweight, sugar levels. The aging population i... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (3007)

Vital Ageing: An Emerging Challenge in Pakistan Mahwish Zeeshan, Aneela Sultana, Abstract:

Ageing is one of the most significant social transformations of the twenty first century around the globe. The largest age cohort that is expected to grow in the developing countries further in the next three decades is that of the older persons i.e. above sixty years of age. This is a Review paper sheds light on understanding ageing as a natural phenomenon. There are numerous socio-cultural fa... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (2771)

Risk of Deprivation of Local Culture in Tourism Destination: A Case of Khaplu Valley Zareena Ashraf, , Abstract:

Over the years, tourism has become an international business as well as a source of acculturation for tourist community and local population GB. Numerous social and cultural changes are reported harming the local and indigenous culture and specifically the local norms, values and traditions in unwanted manner. The research methodology was exploratory. Data was collected through survey method. T... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (2761)

Gender Equality in Europe; Developments with reference to Gender Pay Gap and Violence Zaheer Iqbal Cheema , Ali Nawaz , Jawwad Riaz Abstract:

The European Union has kept the agenda of gender equality at the front line of legislation and policy development. The research examined the policies and the efficacy of the European Union in endorsing gender equality and determines where the Union's system has proved to be less effective. Despite the efforts by the European Union in addressing gender-related issues, a slow improvement has been... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (2733)

Representation of Gender in Documentary Saving Face: A Semiotic Analysis Faiza Rehman , Liaqat Iqbal , Yusra Mukhtar Abstract:

The purpose of the current study is to analyze how gender is represented in the documentary Saving Face through the use of different signs. The study of the portrayal of gender in Pakistani documentary has been conducted through the analysis of signs. For this purpose, 8 visuals from Saving Face were analyzed using elements of the stills such as camera angle, character's body language, physical... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (2661)

Aastaanas of Magicians: A Ray of Hope for the Marginalised Community of Rawalpindi Mahwish Zeeshan, Aneela Sultana, Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry Abstract:

People continue to believe in the efficacy of magic in the era of science and technology. Mythology pertaining to curative aspect of magic which is believed to solve the social, economic and medical problems of the people. Initially, a socio-economic survey of the households was conducted in Rawalpindi at Dhok Ratta and Dhok Khabba, which tapped 796 households. Later, 44 people who confessed us... read more PDF     Full Text     Views (2378)


Social Exclusion and Older Persons: A Case of Millennium of Isolation Mahwish Zeeshan, , Abstract:

Old age social exclusion is a crucial issue all over the world. The ways in which social exclusion may affect older people have largely been neglected. This article seeks to generate a better understanding of the dimensions of social exclusion relevant to older people highlighting the causes and effects of social exclusion of old age. Poverty and health issues are important elements of the soci... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Emergence and Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan Suneel Kumar , Muhammad Ali , Pasand Ali Khoso Abstract:

Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating back to 7000BCE. The explored sites of the civilization span present day Pakistan and India. The following paper explore the Indus Valley Civilization through the sites in Pakistan. The paper highlights feature of various stages of the Indus Valley, for example, Early Food Producing Era (7000-4000 BCE), Regionaliza... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Role of Socio-cultural Factors to Improve English Language Skills at Secondary School Level in Multan Division Humera Bhatti , Namra Munir , Shamim Abstract:

English is taught in secondary schools in various countries, often as a required orread more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Aastaanas of Magicians: A Ray of Hope for the Marginalised Community of Rawalpindi Mahwish Zeeshan, Aneela Sultana, Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry Abstract:

People continue to believe in the efficacy of magic in the era of science and technology. Mythology pertaining to curative aspect of magic which is believed to solve the social, economic and medical problems of the people. Initially, a socio-economic survey of the households was conducted in Rawalpindi at Dhok Ratta and Dhok Khabba, which tapped 796 households. Later, 44 people who confessed us... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Child Presentation on Mainstream News Channels and Wellbeing of Victims Noor Ul Ain Nasir, Ashraf Iqbal, Munham Shehzad Abstract:

Child abuse is one of those issues of society that is very difficult to talk about because it creates a sense of shame and guilt and so on but due to avoiding an open debate about it the spiral of silence is increasing over time. This research study aims at examining the way child abuse cases like Zainab case has been portrayed on news channels and the impact it leaves on the minds of victims. ... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Parental Perception of Children's Informal Learning Through Kids' YouTube Channels Bin Yamin Khan, Hina Mushtaq, Mehboob Ali Abstract:

The role of technology in the early education of children has gained prominence recently, with special reference to YouTube as a key platform for informal learning. Kids YouTube channels, designed specifically for children, offer a wide range of educational content through numerous channels. Lecture videos, tutorials, informational videos, and Vlogs contribute to ch... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Investigating the Role of Foreign and Local Socio-Cultural Value Orientations Present in 5th Grade Pakistani and Oxford English Textbooks Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Naeem, Noshaba Younus Abstract:

Abstract: The existing study is an attempt to observe and compare the results of foreign and local socio-cultural value orientations present in selected Pakistani and Oxford English textbooks prescribed for students of Punjab (Pakistan). The content analysis was employed to find out the percentages of categories and subcategories of reading passages and exercises of the prescribed English textb... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Childhood Trauma, Perceived Social Support, and Post-Partum Depression among Newly Married Women after Miscarriage Anam Naz, Aqsa Sattar, Sitwat Fatima Abstract:

The study examined childhood trauma, perceived social support, and postpartum depression in married women with first-time miscarriages. After reviewing the literature, these hypotheses were formed. 1).Childhood trauma, perceived social support, and postpartum depression are significantly associated with newly married women with first miscarriage. 2)Early trauma and ... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Impacts of the Saint (Sufi) Mast Tawakli Marri Baloch Poetry on Baloch Society Muhammad Sulaman Ijaz, Waheed Chaudhry, Syed Kazim Ali Shah Abstract:

Sufism is associated with the expression of devotion towards God and spreading the message of truth. The Sufis in Pakistan and Balochistan remain the ambassadors of love, peace, respect for humanity, and social harmony. The Sufi Saints have contributed significantly to the literature, philosophy, and theological ideas. The study employs an anthropological perspective to examine the impacts of S... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)

Facebook Mania of Youth and Satisfaction of their Needs in Pakistan: A uses and Gratification Analysis Azam Jan, Muhammad Imran Mehsud, Malik Adnan Abstract:

The consumption of social media has become a universal phenomenon. Everyone around the globe makes use of social networking media in its own way and style. Some users are found engaged in social media use around the clock, whereas others make use of the same for varying time duration. Some of the users use social networking sites just to kill time while others use these sites for the satisfacti... read more PDF     Full Text     Downloads (0)