Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

18/06/2025

Article Title: Cultural Filiation and Affiliation in Salt and Saffron: A Study of Diasporic Identity
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.v-iii.24285
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/285/255
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Authors
• Usman Mahmood: Lecturer in English, Department of English, Baba Guru Nank University, Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Muhammad Afzal Khan Janjua: Lecturer in English, Department of English Literature, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Fariha Anjum: Research Associate, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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This article examines Kamila Shamsie's 2000 book Salt and Saffron to investigate the concepts of "filiation" and "affiliation" in relation to migrant society. The individuals in the narrative acquire knowledge of local beliefs, languages, and customs from their parents and other family members, hailing from other nationalities. We designate this cultural phenomenon as "filiation." They adhere to the regulations of the extraterrestrial nations upon their settlement and subsequent visibility. Altering their social environments demonstrates the complexity of their identities and significantly influences their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. As "affiliation" transitions to "filiation," scholars are investigating the evolution of relationships within a diaspora context and the impact on traditional norms, behaviors, and notions rooted in familial histories. The tale chronicles the Dard-e-Dil family's experiences and the evolution of their "filiated" views and ideals via interactions with persons from many backgrounds. These themes derive from the distinguished postcolonialist Edward Said. Specifically, they stem from his notions of "filege" and "affinity." These principles facilitate an analysis of the story in Salt and Saffron (2000).

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18/06/2025

Article Title: The Dynamics of Past, Present, and Future in the Philosophy of History
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.v-iii.24261
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/261/243
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Authors
• Asfia Tahseen: Assistant Professor, Government Graduate College for Women, Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Dr. Fatima Ali: Assistant Professor, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, The Women's University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Khalid Khan: Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, University of Loralai, Loralain, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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This study looks into the fascinating field of history philosophy, revisiting its core ideas and illuminating the complex dynamics of historical judgment. This research aims to investigate the philosophical foundations that guide how we understand and interpret past occurrences while appreciating the massive impact that experience has had on the cultures of humans and the critical role history plays in forming our view of the world. In the opening section of the essay, I look at the character of archaeological information, discuss the difficulties in discovering and understanding the past, and consider both the objective and subjective aspects of stories about history. It examines numerous theological stances, including positivism, which promotes historic preservation, and methodology, which affects the methodology employed in executing investigations into history and determines the realm of ancient philosophy. The function of historiography, the writing and interpretation of history in forming our collective memory and understanding of the past, is another topic covered in this study article. By examining how prejudice, perspective, and cultural context affect historical records, it draws attention to the intricate interplay between objective facts and arbitrary interpretation. The essay also analyses how postmodern and postcolonial critiques affect conventional historical accounts, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and varied understanding of history.

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18/06/2025

Article Title: The Impact of Team Mental Models on Project Team Performance through Information Utilization
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.v-iii.24257
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/257/237
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Authors
• Umair Imran: MS Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
• Dr. Muhammad Mudassar Abbasi: Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
• Muhammad Nawaz: Assistant Treasurer, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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This paper attempts to understand this relationship in the IT industry of a developing country like Pakistan - by considering team mental models, information utilization, and project team performance. The study uses a sample of 365 employees from different IT jobs and a questionnaire on a Likert scale, together with the use of advanced statistical analysis to test its hypotheses. The regulations examine how team mental models—shared team knowledge and cognitive structures - affect the efficient deployment of information resources. Quantitatively, the paper is based on data from project teams in Pakistani IT organizations. The results indicate a positive correlation between information use, team mental models, and project team performance. Research says constructing good mental models in project teams would enable the team to use the information available in a better manner, resulting in better project success in the rapidly changing Pakistani IT sector.

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18/06/2025

Article Title: Nationalism in the Poetry of the Taliban: A Postcolonial Study
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.v-iii.24044
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/44/35
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Authors
• Sana Iltaf: M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
• Dr. Fasih Ur Rehman: Lecturer in English, Department of English, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
• Maham Nawaz: M.Phil. English Literature, Department of English, Riphah International University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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This study examines the narratives of the Afghan Taliban through their poetry, contrasting the dominant Western portrayal of the group as violent extremists with their own self-representation(Johnson, 2013). Using postcolonial theory, the research explores themes of Watanwali (nationalism) as reflected in Taliban poetry, emphasizing its role in expressing Afghan culture, social norms, and identity. The analysis highlights the Taliban's use of poetry to convey grief, pride, and a profound connection to Afghan traditions and land. Incorporating elements of Afghan language, religion, and tribal codes, the poetry employs metaphors and symbols to articulate nationalism and serve as a form of resistance against foreign occupation. By inspiring Afghan youth to confront invaders, poetry functions as both a cultural artifact and a rhetorical tool. Textual analysis of pre-and post-9/11 poetry translations underscores its emotional depth and cultural significance (Mackee, 2003). The study concludes that Taliban poetry is not mere propaganda but a vital expression of Afghan identity and resistance, deserving critical scholarly attention.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Electoral Politics and Voting Behavior in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Comparative Analysis of ANP Vote Bank in 2008 and 2013
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.558093548
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/43/34
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Authors
• Sanaullah: Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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This paper endeavors to identify the level of difference in electoral politics of Awami National Party on account of vote bank received in general elections 2008 and 2013. The elections act as a bridge between political elites and common people, between polity and society, between individuals and state and democratic governance. The data collected for research with the objective is to compare the results of ANP in 2008 and 2013 general elections and were comparatively analyzed on the basis of certain reasons due to which ANP vote bank led towards downfall as compare to PTI in KP region. The unresolved socio-economic issues of common man, party mismanagement, politics of kinship and ethno-national feelings of ANP impacted the electoral results of the party inversely in 2013 election despite of political achievements post 2008 election and so voters opted for other options in elections of 2013.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Silent Struggles: Exploring the Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Higher Level Students
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.123973553
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/42/33
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Authors
• Marium Ansari: Lecturer, Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Saima Ayyub: M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Hira Anwar: Lecturer, Department of Psychology, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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The purpose of the current study was to explore the effects of anxiety and depression on higher level students. The research was descriptive in nature, and to achieve the objectives of the study, a sample of three thousand four hundred and eighty higher level students was selected using stratified sampling technique. The data analysis statistics included both descriptive and inferential analysis. The findings reveal that anxiety and depression have a significant effect on university students, leading to poor academic performance. Moreover, males face higher levels of anxiety and depression as compared to females. This study recommends that teachers and parents should try to identify or understand if their child is going through any sort of mental discord. Teachers should act as role models for students to promote the importance of a content and calm mind and explain to them the importance of mental health.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Current Trends and Pressing Issues of Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Pakistan
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.330997556
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/41/31
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Authors
• Zubair Ahmad: Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Law, Economy, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM), University of Sannio, Italy.
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In South Asia, Pakistan ranks as the second largest state and stands sixth globally in terms of population. This research critically examines the solid waste management (SWM) system in Pakistan, employing a qualitative methodology to assess its effectiveness. The study begins with a broad overview of SWM issues in developing countries, focusing on Pakistan's specific challenges such as mismanagement, lack of innovative techniques, insufficient budget, and inadequate policies. It scrutinizes the SWM practices across all provinces, identifying open dumping, burning of solid waste, and industrial waste disposal in water streams as prevalent methods. These techniques are analyzed for their adverse impacts on human health and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for a more effective SWM system. The research underscores the importance of adopting sustainable practices and integrating comprehensive frameworks to improve SWM. By examining empirical data and employing a robust analytical framework, the study aims to provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of SWM in Pakistan. The ultimate goal is to foster a system that aligns with global sustainability standards, ensuring better environmental and public health outcomes.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Peace and Conflict in Two Friends: A Naturalistic Short Story
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.151973503
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/39/30
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Authors
• Loumim Youssef: English Teacher, Poly-Disciplinary Faculty of Nador, Morocco.
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As a mover and shaker man of letters, the French short story writer Guy de Maupassant penned hundreds of groundbreaking stories, yet sundry of them are still eclipsed owing to the rarity of reviews. Two Friends (1882), one of his eloquent works, is a pertinent case worth reading and analyzing. As a corollary, this article comes to terms with Two Friends to uncover the story’s narrative structure, point of view, setting dimensions, historical context, style, and symbolism to cognize readers about the significance of this piece of work that comes to grips with two dialectical phenomena which are peace and brutality. This juxtapositional datum in human nature echoes how realistic literature in the 19th century represented societies by shedding light on divergent issues in Two Friends and conversing about the impulse that thrusts Guy de Maupassant to tell about the faith of two commoners living in Paris. This investigation indulges realism in Maupassant’s work through the projection of commoner characters entangled with the dire reality of armed conflicts. Besides, naturalism discloses the reasonable forces of the environment and innate heredity that navigate the characters' actions. This will inform us about how war sometimes has the repercussions of foolish decisions or human greed, out of which innocent human beings are the overt victims who pay a heavy price.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Financial Inclusion, Technology Innovation and CO2 Emissions: International Evidence
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.587103550
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/38/29
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Authors
• Hira Hamid: MS Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Punjab, Pakistan.
• Khurram Jawad: Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Iqra University, Chak Shahzad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Rizwana Hayat: Assistant Chief Manager, State bank of Pakistan BSC.
• Dr. Shoaib Ghulam: Lecturer, Faculty of Management Sciences, National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
• Dr. Shahzad Hussain: Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Punjab, Pakistan.
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This research examines the elaborate association between FI, CO2 emissions, and the moderating role of technological innovation across 83 countries. The study, which includes the years 2003 to 2022, uses data from the WDI to investigate the dynamics and consequences of these interrelated factors. The major goal is to determine the influence of FI on CO2 emissions, taking into consideration the moderating role of technical progress. Through principal component analysis, the study seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms driving these associations by employing various statistical approaches such as correlation analysis and Driscoll-Kraay standard errors. Initial data show a significant link between FI and CO2 emissions, but the degree of the association varies by nation. Furthermore, technological innovation has been shown to have a significant moderating effect, increasing the effect of FI on CO2 emissions. Based on these findings, the research suggests policies that make use of the associations between FI and technological innovation in order to promote sustainable development. Overall, this study advances our consideration of the complex relationship between FI, CO2 emissions, and technological innovation, providing significant insights for policymakers and stakeholders working for environmental sustainability and economic inclusiveness.

18/06/2025

Article Title: Home-School Connection: Investigating Parental Involvement in the Academic Learning of PrimarySchool Students
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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.737225542
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Article PDF: https://qjssh.com.pk/index.php/qjssh/article/view/37/28
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Authors
• Sumara Kanwal: M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Dr. Mubeshera Tufail: Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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The objectives of the study were to analyze the perspective of parents about their involvement in the academic learning of their children studying at the primary school level. A quantitative research design was used to conduct this study. A descriptive survey method was used to collect the data. The population of the study was parents of the students of government primary schools of tehsil Rajanpur. It included male and female primary schools in rural and urban areas in this tehsil. Disproportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 648 parents of primary school children. Self-developed research instrument, i.e., a five-point scale, was used for data collection. The data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The study found that parents were highly involved in parenting and home-based learning activities. However, their involvement in the community-related activities and decision-making was relatively low. It is suggested that parents participate in classroom, school, and co-curricular activities. Training sessions may be conducted for teachers and parents on various ways of collaboration in the educational settings in order to better understand and improve the student's learning progress.

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