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01 - Role of Animated vs Oral Mother Goose Songs in Language Acquisition of Pre-Schoo

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).01
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).01      Published : Dec 2020

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    The study is an attempt to explore the difference between the impact of oral mother goose songs (OMGS) and animated mother goose songs (AMGS) in language acquisition of pre-school kids. Two focus groups of fifteen mothers of pre-school kids in each are formed. Mothers of the focus group (oral) were advised to sing OMGS for their kids and mothers of the focus group (animated) were asked to show AMG... Details

    Oral Mother Goose Songs, Animated Mother Goose Songs, Language Acquisition, Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Speaking Skills

    (1) Maira Qaddos
    Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noshina Saleem
    Director, Institute of communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Maham Zahid Khan
    Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Modality in Pakistani and British Media Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Study of Ed

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).02
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).02      Published : Dec 2020

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    Modal verbs are used to construe an important grammatical expression called modality, which has its various shades in almost every newspaper. Modality is considered of extreme importance in media discourse. This paper presents the comparative study of modal verbs in Dawn, an English Pakistani newspaper, and Guardian, a British English newspaper. For this investigation, a corpus was designed using ... Details

    Modality, Editorials, Corpus Assisted Study, Dawn, Guardian

    (1) Arshad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Athar Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Governance & Public Policy, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahid Abbas
    Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - A Narrative Analysis of Political Satire on Pakistani Electronic Media

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).03
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).03      Published : Dec 2020

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    This paper aims to investigate how the Satire programs Hasb-e-Haal (Statusquo, 2009), and KhabarDar (vigilant, 2017) produced and aired on private Pakistan Television channels influenced and formed a perception of the viewers about political issues persisted at that historical moment of time. With the comedic revelations of politicians' immoral behavior and corruption, this paper unfolds the uneth... Details

    Satire, Positive/Negative Coverage, Opinion Building, Ethics, Voting Behaviour

    (1) Qaisar Khan
    Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Meeida Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Inam ur Rahman
    Assistant Professor/Incharge, Media & Development, International Islamic niversity, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Fatima Anayat
    MS Research Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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04 - Media Health Campaigns in Pakistan: KAP Study of HIV/AIDS in Punjab

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).04
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).04      Published : Dec 2020

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    The objective of this research is to investigate the effects of media health campaigns on the people of Punjab province in terms of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding HIV/AIDS. Data was collected through convenient sampling procedure from 500 respondents of age 18 to 57 of 35 different districts of Punjab province. The results confirmed that TV particularly and media, generally is the main... Details

    Health campaign, KAP study, HIV/AIDS, Punjab, Pakistan, Survey, Demography, UBP

    (1) Irem Sultana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ifra Iftikhar
    Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qamar Abid Hussain
    Ph.D in Pakistan Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Consumption of Social Media and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Survey o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).05
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).05      Published : Dec 2020

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    In the world changing into a digital global village, social networking technology has played a vital role compare to other internet tools. This study conducted through a cross-sectional survey on the students' perceptions about their use of social networking sites and their influence on their academic performance. The researcher gathered data from the students of Gomal and Quratba University in D.... Details

    SNS, Academic Performance, CMC, GPA

    (1) Syed Inam Ur Rehman
    Assistant Professor, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiz Safi Ullah
    Researcher, MS Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Adiba Akhtar
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad.
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06 - A Critical Review of Hybrid Warfare: Challenges to Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).06
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).06      Published : Dec 2020

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    This research paper analyses the dynamics of Hybrid Warfare to envisage its impact upon peace and conflict situation in Pakistan. The research explores how different domains of society have been affected by the application of Hybrid Warfare. Furthermore, the research focuses on the existing and future challenges being faced by Pakistan in the domain of Hybrid Warfare. The term Hybrid warfare has b... Details

    Hybrid Warfare, Pakistan, Challenges, Global Terrorism.

    (1) Muhammad Waqas Haider
    MA Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies, Lancaster University, United Kingdom
    (2) Tahir Mahmood Azad
    Visiting Research Fellow, Centre for Science & Security Studies (CSSS), War Studies Department, King's College London.
    (3) Haseeb Ur Rehman Warrich
    Associate Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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07 - Representation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Pakistani English Newspape

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).07
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).07      Published : Dec 2020

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    The study is to analyze the representation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistani leading English newspapers. The study attempts to view the stance of the newspaper regarding the project and compares its coverage in its news items and editorials. Content analysis of Dawn, Frontier Post, and Nation was conducted. Moreover, researchers also observe the most highlighted issues as... Details

    Representation, economic corridor, coverage.

    (1) Lubna Shaheen
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajida Awais
    Research Officer, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zaeem Yasin
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - Impact of Social Media on Students Cyberbullying Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).08
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).08      Published : Dec 2020

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    Social media is one of the modern-day technologies as it has completely changed the life of a common man. Social media has brought a revolution in society, but it has developed some negative impacts and crime in society. Cyberbullying is one of the threatening crime in modern-day technology. It has the worst impact on our society. The government has made some serious regulation regarding Cyberbull... Details

    Cyberbullying, University Students, Social Media

    (1) Rooh Ul Amin Khan
    Assistant Professor, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Asim
    BS, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Jamaluddin
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Swat Mingora, Swat, KP, Pakistan.
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09 - Relationship between Social Factors and Students' Self-Efficacy in Choosing Medi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).09
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).09      Published : Dec 2020

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    This research study aimed to explore how social factors influence and motivate female admission seekers in media studies. Additionally, the study has been conducted to investigate the factors that female admission seekers perceived to be important while choosing their career in media studies. The survey-based on 300 female students of 18 to 38 years of age enrolled in various colleges and universi... Details

    Career Opportunities, Students Self-Efficacy, Social Factors, Peer Group, Parental Attachment

    (1) Shahid Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Farrukh Shahzad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Saleha Sadaf
    Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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10 - Confrontations and Limitations on the Freedom of Expression in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).10
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).10      Published : Dec 2020

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    The significance of the right to free speech is evident from the fact that the societies that curb and limit the freedom of expression are more prone to crimes and incidents of torture, ill-treatment and disappearances. Almost every state has imposed restrictions on the right to free speech on account of national security, defamation, religious hatred, extremism or radicalism. This article starts ... Details

    Article 19 Constitution of Pakistan, Freedom of Expression Pakistan, Right to Free Speech, Limitations on the Freedom of Speech, Restrictions on the Freedom of Expression

    (1) Jawwad Riaz
    University Law College, PU, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zakia Suleman
    Advocate High Court, Pakistan.
    (3) Zaheer Iqbal Cheema
    University Law College, PU, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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11 - Usage of Social Media Applications and Social Interaction Patterns among Teenage

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).11
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).11      Published : Dec 2020

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    The present finding aimed at studying "Usage of Social Media Applications and Social Interaction Patterns among Teenagers". Keeping in view the major concepts of the study, Uses and Gratification theory and Dependency theory is applied. In the current study, data were collected from the students of schools and colleges through the survey research method. A well-designed questionnaire is used for d... Details

    Social media applications, Social Interaction Patterns, Teenagers, Uses and Gratification Theory and Media Dependency Theory

    (1) Abdul Rehman Qaisar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Shahid
    Phil Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
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12 - Digital Revolution and its Impact on Working Women of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).12
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).12      Published : Dec 2020

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    In this era of advancement and digitalization, active use of social media and online services has become an integral part of life. Today, educated working women of Pakistan use Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Uber, Daraz, Foodpanda, Tinder and many other applications and online services without any social hurdle. Online socialization has opened up some new financial and social opportunities ... Details

    Cultural Change, Digital revolution, Everyday life, Online Services, Pakistani Women, Social Media, Working Women

    (1) Shazia Ismail Toor
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Savera Shami
    Associate Professor, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasir Chughtai
    Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Pakistan as Frontline State in War on Terror: Framing Analysis of the New York T

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).13
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).13      Published : Dec 2020

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    In 2001, the world witnessed the historical event of 9/11. For Counter terrorism, Pakistan fully supports the US after the incident of 9/11. Previous research studies have shown that most events in favor of US Policies portrayed by Western media, mostly the US media. They highlighted the perspective of the US government, war justifications and planned military campaign, while the implications of t... Details

    Pakistan, US, Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, War on Terror, Media, Framing, New York Times

    (1) Javed Ahmed Khattak
    PHD Scholar, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Manzoor Khan Afridi
    HOD, Department of IR, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Shabbir Hussain
    Dept. of Media Studies, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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14 - Securitization of Islam and Muslims Through Social Media: A Content Analysis of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).14
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).14      Published : Dec 2020

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    The main objective of this paper is to examine the securitization of Islam and Muslims on Twitter. Therefore, whether and to what extent securitized images of Islam and Muslims have been produced on Twitter and to analyze the dominant securitized themes and their sub-dimensions. The methodology used for this purpose consisted of quantitative and qualitative analysis and analyzed hashtags #stopisla... Details

    Islam, Muslims, Securitization, Islamophobia, Twitter, Anti Islam, Anti Muslims Social Media

    (1) Raja Arslan Ahmad Khan
    MS, Department of Media and Communication studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Mudassar Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Noor ul Bashar Ahmad
    MS Scholar, Department of Media and Communication studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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15 - Covering China - Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): How 'The News' and 'People's

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).15
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).15      Published : Dec 2020

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    The present study explores how 'CPEC' is covered and treated by the two eminent English newspapers The News (Pakistani Newspaper) and the People's daily (Chinese Newspaper) through their Facebook's official pages through the keyword search "China - Pakistan Economic Corridor" from the year 2015-19. The broader aspects, categories are formed; as development, economy, political, social, strategic an... Details

    China- Pakistan Economic Corridor, Framing, Treatment, The New

    (1) Mudassar Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadaf Asif
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Raja Arslan Ahmad Khan
    MS, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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16 - Freedom of Expression in Digital Age: An Analysis of Twitter in Context of Pak-C

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).16
10.31703/gmcr.2020(V-IV).16      Published : Dec 2020

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    This article is aimed to provide an analysis regarding the freedom of expression on Twitter in the digital age. Freedom of expression in the digital age is the capability of an individual through which they are able to express their beliefs, thoughts, ideas and emotions on various issues via different social media platforms that are free from governmental censorship. These freedoms play a signific... Details

    Freedom of Expression, Twitter, Digital Age, Pak-China, Speech Act Analysis

    (1) Nadia Saleem
    PhD Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, School of Media and Mass Communication, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Farasat Rasool
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Mass Communication, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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