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Experiences, Challenges and Coping Strategies of Never Married Single Women in Pakistan – A Qualitative AnalysisURL

Khushboo Rafiq & Narjis Fatima

2023

Research Paper

Foundation University Journal of Psychology

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Digital Intrusiveness of Unmentionable Products: Construct Differential Analysis Framework Approach URL

Dr. Safeena Yaseen, Khushboo Rafiq, Noureen Sharif Farooqui, Samia Nadeem Zakai, Shiraz Ahmed

2023

Research Paper

International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship (IJSSE)

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A Critical Discourse Analysis of Columns of Orya Maqbool Jan using Norman Fairclough CDA Model URL

Khushboo Rafiq, Abdul Bari, Nosheen Hussain

2023

Research Paper

Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies

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No difference between journalism and suicide’: Challenges for journalists covering conflict in Balochistan

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Sidra Agha, Márton Demeter

2022

Research Paper

Media, War & Conflict

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Child Sexual Abuse - A Study of Flaws in the System in Pakistan with
Special Reference to Sindh
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Khushboo Rafiq1 & Sumair Abdullah2

2022

Research Paper

Pakistan Journal of Criminology 

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Social Media as a Catalyst for the Development of Tourism Business: A Study of Tourism Industry of Pakistan URL

Khushboo Rafiq, Muhammad Kamil Lakho, Kumail Abbas Jaffiry

2022

Research Paper

Journal of Business and Tourism

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Child Sexual Abuse - A Study of Flaws in the System in Pakistan with
Special Reference to Sindh
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Khushboo Rafiq1 & Sumair Abdullah2

2022

Research Paper

Pakistan Journal of Criminology 

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Representation of Honour Killing in
the Newspapers of Pakistan: A Content Analysis

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Dr. Rana Saba Sultan
Dr. Ambreen Fazal &
Naseeb But

2021

Research paper

Kalachi Journal Research

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ROLE OF LADY HEALTH WORKERS IN PROVIDING
PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF
VILLAGE DRIGH BALA

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Dr. Rana Saba Sultan
Wazir Ali Qurban &
Dr. Ambreen Fazal

2021

Research paper

Kalachi Journal Research

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Measuring Freedom of Expression in Pakistan: Challenges to Citizens Security

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Sidra Aaha

2021

Research paper

KOŠICKÁ BEZPEČNOSTNÁ REVUE
KOSICE SECURITY REVUE

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Socio-Economic situation during pandemic: Role of government in Pakistan

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Sidra Agha

2021

International Conference Paper

Epidemics: an interdisciplinary analysis: III International Seminar on Social Vulnerabilities and Health, 2021

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Exploring the benefits and challenges of Digital Technology in the Higher Education

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Sidra Agha

2021

International Conference Paper

IX International scientific and practical conference Ledentsov readings «BUSINESS. SCIENCE. EDUCATION.
Moscow, Russia: Kutafin Moscow State Law University , North-Western Institute (branch) of Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) (2021

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The approach of information culture in new media: The game of viewership and ratings

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Sidra Agha

2021

International Conference Paper

KOMMenTÁR – Fiatal Kommunikációkutatók Találkozója / KOMMenTÁR – Young Researchers’ Meeting

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S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
1 Print Media Coverage of Women Issues; National and Regional Newspapers of Sindh and the International Perspective
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Hadia Khalil, Dr. Muhammad Osama Shafiq 2020 Research paper Pakistan Journal of International Affairs Y -
S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
5 Impact of “WhatsApp Chaupal” on the academic performance of graduate students of Karachi: A case study  
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Sana Shahid and Muhammad Ali Shaikh 2019 Research Paper FWU Journal of Social Sciences X -
4 The Aberrant Behaviour of Bus Drivers and Road Accidents Involvements on Karakoram Highway: (Case Study of Karakoram Highway from Gilgit-Baltistan to Rawalpindi, Pakistan)
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Mr. Sana Mehmood
Dr. Saima Raheem Baig
2019 Research Article The Explorer Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences -- --
3 women and glass ceiling in academia: a study in Pakistani context
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Sultan Rs, Yaseen M*, Fazal A, Khalid A And Rehman R 2019 Research Paper International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences Scientific Journal Impact Factor Value (SJIF) for 2012 (3.879) SJIF=3.879
2 Gender Representation In Public School Text Books Of Baluchistan
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Rana Raba Sultan, Nadil Shah Ambreen Fazal 2019 Research Paper Pakistan Journal Of Applied Social Sciences Z --
1 Gender Representation in SMS Jokes
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 Yasmeen Sultana, M. Wasif Khan 2019 International Conference Paper 3rd International Conference on Linguistics & Literature -- --
S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
6 Prpaganda for “Art for Art” movement through media. 
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Dr. Yasmeen Sultana
Dr. Javed Akhter
2018 Research Paper IJSER
International Journal
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5 Outcome and Roots of Early Marriages in Gilgit-Baltistan: A Quantitative Descriptive Study
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Saima Baig, 
Asmat Ullah 
2018 Research Paper Journal of Mountain Area Research -- --
4 Viewing versus listening of stories by Pakistani children from low socio-economic background – An experimental study of media effects on cognition
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Khushboo Rafiq,
Nisar Ahmed Zuberi
2018 Research Paper Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Karachi -- --
3 Role of Gender in Children’s Cognitive Learning from Television
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Yasmeen Sultana,
Khushboo Rafiq
2018 Research Paper Journal of Mass Communication & Journalism -- --
2 Inqlabi wo siasi rujhaanat ke aalmi asraat ka mutaila  (Struggling and political world war movement)
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Dr. Asghar Dasti, Dr. Yasmeen Sultana 2018 Research Paper Almas (SALU) X --
1 Efficacy of knowledge, attitude and practices of households on municipal solid waste management in Karachi  
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Aamir Abbas, Dr. Yasmeen Sultana,  Muhammad Imran 2018 Conference paper 3rd international conference on experimental learning connecting classroom learning with industry practices -- --
S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
9 FOREIGN ELECTRONIC MEDIA AS A SOURCE OF CULTURAL DIFFUSION: A THEMATIC STUDY OF ITS IMPACTS ON CULTURE OF SINDH, PAKISTAN
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Muhammad Kamil Lakho Quratulain Farhan Mangrio  Hadia Khalil  Ambreen Fazal 2017 Research Paper Social Sciences and Media Studies (SMIU) -- --
8 Adaptation of E-Government Services in Pakistan: What’s Missing? Only Print Version
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Syed Arshad Hussain, Saima Baig, Kiran Fatima, Zarnain Farid Sati, Syed Hasnanin Alam 2017 Research Paper Journal Name: Journal of Business Administration and Management Sciences (SMIU) -- --
7 Socio-Economic and Demographics Estimate of Child Mortality Rates from 1989 to 2013: A Review of Literature
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Saima Raheem Baig, Shuja Ur Rehman 2017 Research Paper  Journal of Islamic International Medical College (JIMC) Y --
6 Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices about Polio Vaccination of the Guardian in Super High-risk Areas of Gadap Town, Karachi, Pakistan
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Mirani A, Naieni HK, Majzadeh R, Saima Baig 2017 Research Paper Iranian Journal of Public Health (IJPH) X --
5 Water Consumption Patterns and Waterborne Diseases in Slums of Page 2 & Academic Training Karachi
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Shuja ur Rehman,  Saima Baig 2017 Research Paper Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies -- --
4 Challenges of e-learning in Pakistan from students' perspective: A phenomenological approach
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Nosheen Hussain 2017 Research Paper Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies -- --
3 Power Crisis in Pakistan: A Survey of its Impacts on Human Resources with Special Reference to Sindh 
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Dr Ambreen Fazal, Muhammad Kamil Lakho, Zuhaib Uddin Memon, Zuhaib H. Shah 2017 Research Paper Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies -- --
2 A comparative analysis of Pvt. Channel’s dramas and PTV’s old dramas.
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Dr. Yasmeen Sultana Shafaq Shahid 2017 Research Paper ALMAS   (SALU) X --
1 Book: Nawadir-e-Anjuman 
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Dr. Yasmeen Sultana 2017 Book Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu -- --
S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
1 Causes Of Women Harassment At Workplace
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Rana Saba Sultan, Ambreen Akbar, Nargis Ahmed, Musrrat Parveen 2015 Research Paper Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies Y --
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1 Understanding Breaking News from Viewer's Perspective: A Phenomenological Approach
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Nosheen Hussain, Syed Azfar Ali, Samreen Razi   2014 Research Paper Academic Research International - SAVAP International -- --
S. No. Topic Author/s Year Type of Writing* Name of Journal Category of Journal** Impact Factor
1 The Role of Prenatal Low Intake and Low Birth Weight among Deceased Infant
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Saima Baig, Fakhar ul Huda Siddique 2013 Research Paper Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. University of Karachi Z --
Sr. No. Name of Student Student ID Topic Name of Supervisor Year of Defence
1 Mr. Dawood Shah Tareen 15SMSMDW002 FM Radio as a Tool of Community Awareness (Case study of Quetta) Dr. Yasmeen Sultana 28th March 2019

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21 Asad Khan 15FBSMDM003 Role of Bollywood action and comedy Movies in reducing depression among the Youth of Karachi. Ms. Khushboo
20 Farazuddin 15FBSMDM005 Effects of Jeeto Pakistan on Middle class Families in Karachi. Ms. Khushboo
19 Fatima Afzal 15FBSMDM006 Understanding cyber security on social networking sites Ms. Khushboo
18 M. Hunain Ameen 15FBSMDM007 Perception of Professional Media persons versus that of students, studying in Journalism school in understanding how news Media operate Ms. Khushboo
17 M. Azeem 15FBSMDM012 Effects of Anti-Pakistani Bollywood Movies from 2016 to 2019 on Youth of Karachi. Ms. Khushboo
16 M Raza Iqbal 15FBSMDM013 Impact of Media news on Pakistani Stock Exchange Ms. Khushboo
15 M Usman 15FBSMDM015 Increasing participation of Citizen Journalism in Pakistan’s mainstream Media Dr. Yasmeen Sultana
14 Ramsha Akmal 15FBSMDM017 How Television Commercials are targeting Human Psyche Dr. Yasmeen Sultana
13 Samia Saman 15FBSMDM019 Excessive use of Facebook & WhatsApp make people Isolated from real World. Dr. Yasmeen Sultana
12 Waseem Mustafa 15FBSMDM026 A case study of Political life, Struggle & Vision of Mr. Rasool Bux Palijo, in the light of Print media Dr. Yasmeen Sultana
11 Faiza Riaz 15SBSMD03 Effects of unsupervised exposure of digital world on children Ms. Sidra Agha
10 Hamza Arshad 15SBSMD05 Exposure of alcoholism in Pakistani entertainment industry Ms. Sidra Agha
9 Muhammad Abdul Basit 15SBSMD07 Adherence to the principles of media ethics: A study of television news reporting in Pakistan Ms. Sidra Agha
8 Muhammad Zubair 15SBSMD08 Impact of gadgets on learning of children Ms. Sidra Agha
7 Salman 15SBSMD11 Impact of promoting brand culture through media Ms. Sidra Agha
6 Saqib Saleem 15SBSMD12 Popularity of Social media networks among university of students Ms. Sidra Agha
5 Soma Khan 15SBSMD13 Impact of social networking sites on university students Ms. Sidra Agha
4 Syed Athar Ali Shah 15SBSMD14 Causes of decrease in the newspapers readership among youth Ms. Sidra Agha
3 Syeda Qandeel Zehra 15SBSMD15 Impact of Pakistani dramas on house wives Ms. Sidra Agha
2 Usama Khatri 15SBSMD16 Postings on social media without an authentic source Ms. Sidra Agha
1 Usama Liaquat 15SBSMD17 Impact of cartoons on children Ms. Sidra Agha

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Preeti

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The role of motivational Bollywood movies in changing the behavior of youth of Karachi

Ms. Sidra Agha