32 research outputs found
Role of Islam in promoting Happiness and decreasing Envy among social media users
In Pakistan out of 220 million people, youth’soccupy 30 % of the population. A large segment of these youths use social media extensivelyto reach out to others to engage in both public and private communication.Since youths are at the critical age of seeking autonomy, attaining value, respect, freedom, recognition and fame in society. They may use social media to compare themselves with others leading to either positive feeling of emotional contentment, happiness or negative emotions of unhappiness and discontentment.The negative intensive pain in the heart or Qalb in Muslim perspective can only be reduced when it is filled with the Noor and the love of Almighty Allah. The present paper aims to understand the dynamic role of Islam in creating and flourishing the intense feeling of happiness and contentment in one’s life. This article alsodiscusses the current emotional state of youths who indulge in comparing themselves in the digital world leading to feeling of envy and unhappiness and thereforeprovides suggestions for reconnecting with true source of happiness meaning spreading love of Almighty Allah in our hearts and being grateful for HIS endless bounties in order to attain eternal happiness.
Key words: Happiness, social comparison, envy, Qalb
References
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[iii]Al -Qur’ān, 13: 2
Humanism and mental health of married female Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Autoimmune diseases exert adverse impact on the psychological, social and physical well-being of the individuals who suffer from such diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus is one of chronic illnesses that disturb the all areas of life especially psychosocial perspective of life. In such conditions, belief and view of patients about their own self is necessary to prognosis of their health. Studies suggest that humanism is one of those protective factors that can lead risky health towards better life
Marketing Analytics Capability and ERP Systems Implementation: Theoretical Framework and Case Study
ERP systems implementation through investment in marketing analytics capabilities (MACs) is imperative in Industry 4.0 age. The theoretical framework is developed and utilised for mapping the case study of a nationally well-renowned ERP consultancy strategic business unit (SBU) of FCL. The FCL uses marketing analytics capability for ERP projects’ implementation and consultancy around Pakistan. It is one of the few companies that have complete structure for SAP EPR solutions. The Marketing Analytics Capability Framework (MACF) for this case study is composed of Culture Capability (CC), Technology Capability (TC), and People Capability (PC), along with ERP implementation cycle. The team heads and experts, with notable experience, were interviewed, through operationalisation of non-probability purposive sampling. A holistic view of MACs for ERP implementation, through paradigm lens of big data business analytics (BDBA) is presented
A Formal Model for Smart Living Room
we are living in an era full of technology and the most powerful feature behind this technology is the communication between two or more things. We achieved globalization with the power of digital computers and their ability to communicate. The next shape of computers for interactive remote processing is internet of things or wireless sensors network and for data storage it is cloud. These tiny computers with heterogeneous characteristics are very helpful in making environment smart and interactive in different ways. In this paper, we are proposing an Ambient Intelligence architecture for safety and energy efficiency using sensors, further we are formalizing the architecture for its accuracy and reliability. The three major sensors are smoke sensor for safety, glass break detector sensor for security, motion sensor for energy efficiency. In addition, the working of all sensors is also formalized for its correctness
Digital Resources Integration & Data Literacy Perspectives Among LIS Professionals of University Libraries in Pakistan
Purpose: The aim and crux of the study are to determine prospects of digital resources integration (DRI) and data literacy among Library & Information Science (LIS) professionals of university libraries of the province of the Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Methodology: An extensive survey research method was used to prospects about digital resources integrations (DRI) among university libraries\u27 LIS professionals. This study comprised the LIS professionals working in university libraries of the province of the Punjab and Islamabad, Pakistan. A detailed questionnaire was used to collect the data for this significant study.
Findings: The findings highlight that LIS professionals understand data analytics tools, methods,s and frameworks about digital resources integrations (DRI). And whether LIS professionals in university libraries of the Punjab and ICT are able or unable to recognize the use of data misrepresenting or misleadingly and practice of DRI. This study emphasizes the lack of data literacy, digital resources integrations (DRI) proficiency, and university libraries\u27 digital divide.
Practical and research implications: The study provides the scope of digital resources integration (DRI) proficiency and DRI skills among LIS professionals working in university libraries. The study enhances into consideration about the capability of university LIS professionals to practice the digital resources integrations (DRI) in their libraries.
Originality Value: This work is derived from my Ph.D. research dissertation to study of prospects of digital resources integration and which will help fill the gap of literature in Pakistan\u27s context.
Keywords- Digital Resources Integration, DRI proficiency, Data Literacy, Digital Divid
Symbols and Metaphors: Translations from “Hikayat Inderaputera” into Painting / Mohd Shahrul Hisham Ahmad Tarmizi ...[et al.]
This research covers constituents of symbols and metaphors based on ‘Hikayat Inderaputera’ and it is connected to the intrinsic and extrinsic elements in visual art. The research is actually related to the view of possibilities of metaphor applied in the study of painting. ‘Hikayat Inderaputera’ can be translated into expressions, imaginations, and perceptions through painting and it also gives meaning and connection in semiotic approach. In a creative process, paintings are always related to narrative as a visual language and it is a part of structure in picture making. To understand metaphors, we need to consider semiotic as a methodology and it requires language as a structure, arguing that structuralism could equally be applied to any system of meaning making. It is actually a set of signal or codes. This research also explains how the researcher remarks and relates ‘Hikayat Inderaputera’ to previous works. In painting, artists always apply metaphors to create visual narratives while they are also being reflected writers. In addition, the researcher realized “Hikayat Inderaputera” as a way of expressions in creating symbols and metaphors. It can be translated into new possibilities of readings, visual languages, signs and can also be developed in new directions to represent other associations in images making especially in paintin
Information needs and seeking behavior of Pakistani Physicians
This paper aims to investigate the information need and seeking behaviour of physicians working in a well-reputed Lahore based hospital. Identification of medical professionals’ existing problems related to information searching and retrieval from the hospital library was another main objective of this study. A quantitative research approach is utilized to conduct this study and a cross-sectional survey research method is used to collect data on a self-reporting questionnaire. A total 226 medical doctors working in a Lahore based hospital participated in the survey. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the participants accessed the library information resources to keep themselves up-to-date with the professional developments and for the purpose of their continuing education. Moreover, majority of the respondents preferred print sources to fulfil their information needs. Problems, as well as suggestions are also presented in the study. This is the first study in nature which is conducted on medical doctors of a well- reputed Lahore based hospital to know their information needs, seeking behaviour and problems. Findings may be useful for the organizations offering medical services and library administration to better understand and meet the information need, seeking behaviour and problems of physicians which, as a result, might help physicians offer state-of-the-art services to patients and earn a good repute for their organization
User Satisfaction with Resources and Services of Public Libraries of Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
This study was intended to examine the level of user satisfaction with respect to the resources and services of public libraries and the problems faced by the public library users in Lahore, Pakistan. For the purpose of the study, a quantitative research approach based on survey method was used. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from the public library users utilizing convenience sampling. The study population consisted of users of four major public libraries in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings showed that the majority of the respondents tended to visit the public library daily and were satisfied with the circulation services at the library. They also considered the public library to be the best information resource in their area. However, they were found to be dissatisfied with the internet-based services available at their libraries as well as the lack of a library-user relationship. This study provides useful information for improving library resources and services in Pakistan, and would help to improve the level of user satisfaction and library services quality in the public sector libraries of Lahore. It also emphasizes the need for the policy makers to device a benchmark for quality service delivery in public libraries in Pakistan.
Keywords: Library user satisfaction, User satisfaction, Public library services, Library resources, Public Libraries, Lahore, Pakistan
A Review of the Role of Women in family affairs to establish a Prosperous and Peaceful Society in Light of the Teachings of Prohphet S.A.W
Gender equality is regarded as a vital factor in shaping the overall wellbeing and growth of nation, country and society. A society consists of both male and female, where every person has the right to make decisions about well being, family and future. Family notions are regarded as the basic units for the establishment of prosperous society. A family with a stronger and better foundation will eventually lead to a successful society. If the women are given rights in decision making and give importance their suggestions in the light of the teachings of Islam, will eventually leads to a prosperous and peaceful sciety. In this regards we have the sambolic women persnaties in Islamic history for example Hazrat khadija, Hazrat Fatima, Hazrat um-e-Kalsoom, H azrat Aysha, we can follow them