Zakariya Journal of Social Science https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss <p style="text-align: justify;">The Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences (ZJSS) publishes empirical, theoretical, conceptual and methodological papers of the highest quality on topics in the fields of education, pedagogy and all allied disciplines of social sciences. Any submission to ZJSS is expected to meet the journal requirements and focus on practicably empirical research. Typically, a paper suitable for ZJSS should attempt to replicate, create, advance, deepen, or repudiate existing published theory about professional teaching and learning and allied social sciences disciplines through conspicuous and vivid illustrations and models that can be tested through the evidence for the purpose of empirical support. ZJSS also encourages a variety of disciplinary perspectives, methods, conceptual approaches, and substantive problem areas. ZJSS at AIRSD is interested in publishing articles derived from experiential paradigm and field-based exposures along with conceptually robust theory rooted in social and cultural practices within the allied disciplines.</p> <p><strong>Scope</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The mission of establishing Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences (ZJSS) is to promote high quality international standard research in the field of Education, Law, Economics, Commerce, International Relations, Islamic Studies, Arabic Studies Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Civics, Environmental Studies, Library Sciences, Public Administration, Media Studies and Sustainable Development, Women Studies, American Studies, Rural/ Urban Studies, Journalism, Peace &amp; Conflict Studies, Disaster Economics, Archeology, Anthropology, Archival Studies, Iqbal Studies/Iqbaliyat, Demographic and Population Studies, Religious Studies/Comparatives Religions, Home Economics, Mass Communication etc.</p> <p><strong>Objectives</strong></p> <ul> <li>To publish scholarly research contributions of scholars in the faculty of Social Sciences</li> <li>To help students of research in all allied disciplines across the nations to share their empirical research and findings both in qualitative and quantitative paradigm</li> <li>To produce research that can be applied in any social and education context</li> <li>To create research activities that can benefit universities and research institutes' research requirement as pre-requisites for effective ranking</li> </ul> en-US zjss@journals.airsd.org (Muhammad Sibt e Ali) support@journals.airsd.org (Muhammad Muzammil Asghar) Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:48:31 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Perceptions of Financial Intelligence among Nurses: Implications for Professional Development https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/464 <p><strong><em>Purpose:</em></strong><em> This study explores the elements influencing financial intelligence among nurses and its impact on professional improvement. </em></p> <p><strong><em>Design/Methodology/Approach: </em></strong><em>The study explores nurses' perceptions of financial intelligence and the usage of a cross-sectional quantitative strategy, with a sample of 300 registered nurses decided on the use of stratified random sampling. </em></p> <p><strong><em>Results:</em></strong><em> The regression analysis reveals that financial education, professional experience, and work environment significantly impact financial intelligence among nurses. Specifically: Financial education positively affects financial intelligence (coefficient = 0.45, p &lt; 0.001). Professional experience also has a positive influence on financial intelligence (coefficient = 0.30, p &lt; 0.001). Work environment contributes positively to financial intelligence (coefficient = 0.25, p &lt; 0.001). Job satisfaction moderates the relationship between financial education and financial intelligence (coefficient = 0.20, p &lt; 0.001), while income level moderates the effect of professional experience on financial intelligence (coefficient = 0.15, p = 0.003). Financial stress negatively mediates the relationship between financial intelligence and professional development (coefficient = -0.35, p &lt; 0.001), whereas career satisfaction positively mediates this relationship (coefficient = 0.40, p &lt; 0.001).</em></p> <p><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong><em> The study suggests that improving financial education, professional experience, and work environment can enhance financial intelligence among nurses, with job satisfaction and income level playing crucial roles. Financial stress and career satisfaction mediate this effect.</em></p> Anna Rana, Shagufta Sher Ali khan, Arooj Fatima, Faiza Hashmi, Shanayyara Mahmood Copyright (c) 2024 Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/464 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Impact of Smoking on Public Health and Economic Stability in Sindh Province, Pakistan https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/468 <p><em>Tobacco use continues to be a major public health challenge in the Province of Sindh, causing serious health problems and economic problems. This study explores the smoking habit, associated health risks and socio-economic impacts among Taluka Shahdadkot residents, including a group of 200 people using quantitative method with low income. The results indicates that (15%) of smokers are affected by lung cancer, which amounts to an estimated 30 cases in the sample. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects (25%) of smokers, equaling 50 cases. Additionally, (20%) of smokers has cardiovascular disease, leading to an estimated 40 cases. These health issues pose a major economic burden, including health costs, reduced productivity, and spending on household stress. Besides that, Respondents with no formal education were utilizing the smoking at greater extent as compared to the higher education with the prevalence of (50%). Keeping in mind the results of the study, it is concluded that, lower education can boost smoking at greater extent. Therefore, the need of education campaign is considered to be the solution for the concern. Secondly, it is necessary to implement comprehensive tobacco regulation regimes, including strong enforcement of laws, innovative public health awareness programs, and providing specialist facilities to help quit smoking.</em></p> Abdul Rasool Khoso, Shahnaz Bhutto, Gu Jintu, Wang Suyuhan Copyright (c) 2024 Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/468 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Impact of WhatsApp-based Mobile Learning on Academic Achievement among BSN Students at Isra University, Hyderabad https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/469 <p><em>WhatsApp as an application for messages is integrated into the academic processes, particularly necessary in the nursing educational process, where effective communication and cooperation play an important role. However, the influence of WhatsApp on students’ performance and accomplishment in their assignments is still under-researched. This study aimed to assess the impact of WhatsApp-based mobile learning on academic achievement among&nbsp;&nbsp; BSN students at Isra University, Hyderabad. This was a cross-sectional study done between July and September 2024 involving 80 BSN students in a specified university selected by stratified random sampling. Participants completed a validated questionnaire which included questions related to their socio-demographic profile as well as their perceptions of how WhatsApp has impacted their performance. The data was analyzed using IBM version 23 software and descriptive statistics. According to the findings, 45% of participants reported that their communication on WhatsApp had negative effect on the academic life. 53.8% of the students responded that they have a challenge in balancing between using WhatsApp and studying, Although 62.5% of participants indicated that WhatsApp discussion improved their performance, 50% of them used the platform to share study material. Still, there were some benefits: 42.5% of the students admitted using WhatsApp as the main source of academic information. Moreover, concerning the impact of the use of WhatsApp to personal lives, 41.3% of the respondents observed negative influence. The study concluded that WhatsApp can help with collaborative learning but the group messaging service can also be a source of distraction and that learners rely on social media for content related to their courses. WhatsApp utilization at learning institutions should be done cautiously; special attention should be paid to time and information sources.</em></p> Shanta Kirshan, Zafarullah Junejo, Sangeeta Makwani, Rafail Shaikh, Kavita Thakur Copyright (c) 2024 Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/469 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Impact of TikTok on BSN Students' Academic Performance, Mental Health, and Educational Engagement https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/470 <p><em>TikTok as one of the social networking sites has become an inseparable part of students’ everyday life including education.</em> <em>However, its effects on academic achievement, emotional well-being, and interest in instructional material, especially with BSN students, requires further research. This study aimed to examine the impact of TikTok on BSN students' academic performance, mental health, and engagement with educational content at Isra University, Hyderabad. This was a cross-sectional study done between July and September 2024 involving 50 BSN students selected by non-probability convenience sampling. The data was analyzed using IBM version 23 software and descriptive statistics. The study showed that 54% of the participants found TikTok educational helpful, 40% of them believed it distracts their study time,</em> <em>62% stated that they get anxious when they cannot use it 76% mentioned it affects their mood and 56% of the participants reported that Tiktok supports the feeling of having social connectedness.</em> <em>The study concluded that TikTok use significantly impacts BSN students' academic performance, mental health, and engagement. While it offers educational content and promotes social interaction, it also leads to anxiety, mood swings, and distractions that hinder academic focus. BSN students should manage their TikTok usage to balance its benefits with potential negative effects.</em></p> Gul Bahar Muhammad Hanif , Amna Talpur, Sumreen Chachar, Tania, Aisha Chachar Copyright (c) 2024 Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/470 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Cost Benefit Analysis of Strawberry Production in District Khairpur Mir’s Sindh, Pakistan https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/476 <p><em>The present study was carried out with the objectives to evaluate the costs and revenue obtained from strawberry, cultivated in District Khairpur Mir’s, Sindh province of Pakistan. Aim of this study was to find out physical and revenue productivity and to compute net returns and input output ratio of this crop. For this study, sixty strawberry growers were selected through purposive sampling technique; where, they were interviewed by using a detailed questionnaire. Results show that average age of selected respondent was 43.25 years, about 75 percent of growers were literate and 25 percent were illiterate. The growers have about 3.08 years of strawberry growing experience while 20 percent of farmers had their first experience of strawberry cultivation. The results further show that per acre average revenue was Rs.574025 and average expenditure (per acre) was Rs.244173.25, where they earned net profit of Rs.329851.75 per acre. The strawberry grower had obtained input output ratio of 1:2.35 and the cost benefit ratio was calculated as 1:1.35. This study reveals that the major constraints faced by the growers in the study area, were shortage of water, lack of modern technologies, and lack of storage facilities and higher interest rate of agricultural loans. It is, therefore suggested that the government has to take effective steps to counter those problems by providing technical information, training and easy credit facilities. Agriculture extension assistance should be mobilized to work with strawberry growers with advanced technologies in Sindh Province.</em></p> Naushad Ali Bhutto, Sarmad Veesar, Attaullah Veesar, Madiha Randhawa Copyright (c) 2024 Zakariya Journal of Social Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/zjss/article/view/476 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000