Impact of Educational Environment at Home on the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Northwaziristanagency, Fedarlly Administerd Tribal Area, Pakistan

Parents and families have very important andeffective role in their wards’ lives.This study was survey type in nature. The key target of the study was to find out the impact of Educational Environment at Home on the academic achievement ofSecondary Schools Students in North Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Area,(FATA), Pakistan. All the students of 10th class as well as parents of the same students of both Public and Private Schools in North Waziristan were the population of the study. The total respondents of sample were 440 (220 parents while 220 10th class students).Two separate questionnaires were used to collect data from both students and parents by using five point Likert scale.Data was entered into SPSS (Version 16.0); Descriptive statistics, frequency and percentage and Linear Regression was used to analyze the impact of educational environment at home on the academic achievement of Secondary school students in North Waziristan. According to the concludedresults the impact of Educational Environment at home was identified and was linked withthe academic achievement of Secondary students. Some recommendations were also given at the end of the study. Keywords: Educational Environment, Academic Achievement,Public Schools, Private School, North Waziristan

Currencies analysis based on stability using apriori-algorithm

This paper presents the stability of currency that is more stable with respect to other currencies. Various currencies are studied and graphs are plotted with reference to dates on a yearly basis and analyze its patterns. The stability of a currency was determined by using Apriori-algorithm. This algorithm maneuver in continues manner unless the desired results are achieved.

Gender Inequality and Exports Diversification in Pakistan: An Empirical Investigation under Endogeneity

This study empirically investigates the relationship between gender inequalities and exports diversification in Pakistan over the period from 1982 to 2016. Gender equality is critically important for the moral obligation and the economic fundamentals. Gender equality also provides vital support for exports diversification which is very important for the economy to achieve economic transformation and inclusive growth. This study has measured the gender inequality index by using the methodology of World Bank in World Development Report and export diversification is measured by Thiel index. The econometric methodology of instrumental variable generalized method of moment (IV-GMM) regression provides the robust estimates which confirm that the gender inequality, term of trade, gross domestic product per capita, trade openness and demographic factors are the long run determinants of exports diversification in Pakistan. The results are supported with standard diagnostic tests to confirm the significance of the research decision. Previously several studies empirically investigated the relationship between gender discrimination and economic growth but there was only little evidence about the relationship between gender inequalities and export diversification so it would be the productive contribution to the existing literature regarding the issue of gender inequality and diversification in Pakistan. The findings of the study are in line with existing literature on the subject which confirms a negative and significant impact of gender inequality on exports diversification. The study suggests that the gender inequality along with macroeconomic variables like term of trade, real effective exchange rate, trade openness and demographic factors must be considered while designing and implementing policies regarding diversification

Virtual power plants: challenges, opportunities, and profitability assessment in current energy markets

The arrival of virtual power plants (VPPs) marks important progress in the energy sector, providing optimistic solutions to the increasing need for energy flexibility, resilience, and improved energy systems’ integration. VPPs harness several characteristics to bring together distributed energy resources (DERs), resulting in economic gains and improved power grid reliability. Nevertheless, VPPs encounter major challenges when it comes to engaging in energy markets, mainly because there is no all-encompassing policy and regulatory framework specifically designed to accommodate their unique characteristics. This underscores the necessity for research endeavours to develop more advanced methods and structures for the long-term viability of VPPs. To address this concern, the study advocates for the implementation of a multi-aspect framework (MAF) as a systematic approach to thoroughly examine each aspect of virtual power plants (VPPs). A STEEP (social, technological, environmental, economic, and political) analytical tool is utilized to evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of a VPP in the existing energy markets. The proposed approach highlights important factors and actions that need to be taken to tackle the challenges related to VPP’ entry into energy markets. This study suggests that further support is required to promote the fast and widespread adoption of long-term VPP implementations. For this reason, a more favourable policy and regulatory framework based on social, technological, economic, environmental, and policy considerations is necessary to realize the genuine contributions of VPPs.</p

Coverage of Pak-India Relations in the Elite Press of Pakistan (June 2013- August 2013)

The present study is focused to determine the coverage of the Pak-India relations in the national press of Pakistan, for this study four newspapers two English (Daily Times and The Nation) and two Urdu (Daily Jang and Nawa i Waqt) are selected to analyse the relations between the two countries. The agenda setting theory is used in this study and the media agenda is tried to determine. The content method is used to study the contents of the editorials of the selected newspapers from June 2013 to August 2013. The study shows that both the English and Urdu newspapers has shown the negative behaviour mostly followed by neutral behaviour whereas very less positive coverage is given for all the selected categories/issues that are Cross Border insurgency, Kashmir issue, Terrorism issue and Water crisis except the Trade, Sports and Showbiz that is given very less negative coverage. Keywords: national press, Pakistan, India, cross border insurgency, Kashmir, terrorism, water, sports, trade, showbi

Analyzing Global and Local Media Representations of Malala Yousafzai

During the War on Terror, when high rates of violence were occurring and schools were being forcefully torn down in Swat Valley of Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai fought for girls’ education rights. At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai has inspired people around the world with her passion and determination to make sure girls everywhere can get an education. When the Taliban tried to silence her, Malala answered their brutality with strength and resolve. Soon in the international media, she was acclaimed as a brave hero and later honored with a Nobel Prize. She received a mixed response for her efforts in Pakistan. While some praised her, others thought her as an opportunist or believed that there was a Western conspiracy behind her promotion on an international level. This article explores the disparities in media representation of Malala Yousafzai on global and local levels. Employing ethnographic research methods, we bring to light the perceptions of people from her hometown and juxtapose it with those of international media outlets. The article will help understand the complex controversies surrounding Yousafzai’s struggle and legacy