Riaz Ahmad
Biographic Data
| ID | 3728368 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Riaz Ahmad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Riaz |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahmad |
| SIGNATURE | AHMAD R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4776-561X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Income inequality as a structural barrier to the green energy transition: Evidence from urban archetypes in the Global South
While rapid urbanization in the Global South exacerbates energy access disparities, the mechanisms linking socio-economic stratification to sustainable uptake remain underexplored. This research examines how income inequality influences urban energy access behavior and green technology adoption across three different urban archetypes in Pakistan (Islamabad, Lahore, and Faisalabad). This paper combines econometric and configurational analysis and …
Yen versus rupee: How exchange rate fluctuations shape bilateral trade and an industry-specific S-curve perspective
Introduction Reinvestigating the S-curve phenomena at the industry level provides deeper insights about industry-specific trade dynamics, at aggregate-level analysis often complicates. We attempted to empirically determine the S-curve for fifteen 2-digit industries that were involved in trade between Pakistan and Japan. Methods Using the cross-correlation function, which suggests that there may be a positive correlation of the future trade balanc…
Palestine: Expediency and Principle. Gulf-Israel Relations and the Palestine Question
This paper examines the evolving diplomatic strategies of Gulf States in relation to the Palestinian question, with a focus on the normalization of relations with Israel. Once staunch supporters of Palestinian rights, several Gulf governments have recently shifted toward formal engagement with Israel, raising critical questions about the implications for Palestinian aspirations and regional stability. This policy realignment reflects a complex in…
Commitment-based human resource practices and job embeddedness: Perceived organizational support as a mediator
When employees believe that their interests are protected, they, in return, demonstrate positive behavior. In this research we sought to provide empirical evidence concerning the effect of commitment-based human resource practices on job embeddedness, with perceived organizational support acting as a mediator. Applying social exchange theory, we analyzed data obtained from a survey conducted with 700 professionals and skilled workers in the infor…
Making The Best Use Of Ads In Flipped Classroom For Improving Critical Reading Comprehension
Modern pedagogy emphasizes strongly on interactive learner-centred teaching and Flipped Method is fast becoming popular in language teaching programs. The language of ads, being rich in its ideational, interpersonal and textual meanings, offers ample resources for improving critical reading ability. This study attempts to blend these two important phenomena of modern life: Flipped Method and advertisements. Considering the richness of the ad’s la…
Public awareness and willingness to pay for eliminating atmosphere pollution in Pakistan: A case study
The influence of technologies on the workplace, employees and organizational culture in the postCovid-19 era
Work and employment are being impacted significantly by the COVID19 pandemic. This paper tried to discuss important research that affect the new technologies used in the surveillance and monitoring of workforce in the post-Covid 19 era. Looking back at the published research, news and business magazine articles from a theoretical perspective, the new monitoring and surveillance technologies are affecting employees work and personal life which is …
Factors Influencing Green Purchase Intention: Moderating Role of Green Brand Knowledge
The current study aims to investigate the moderating effect of green brand knowledge (GBK) on the relationship of green brand positioning (GBP), attitude towards the green brand (ATGB), environmental concern (EC) and green purchase intention (GPI) in Pakistan. For this purpose, the data was collected from the individuals who were buying organic food by using purposive sampling, using cross-sectional research design and quantitative research appro…
Fiscal decentralization and poverty alleviation: A case study of Pakistan
According to the World Bank, the COVID‐19 pandemic is going to exacerbate the situation of poverty. It predicts that the poverty rate could rise by 0.3 to 0.7 percentage points, to around 9% in 2020. This study aims at providing insights into poverty in Pakistan and analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on poverty alleviation. According to the Asian Development Bank, Pakistan houses roughly 210 million poor people. This study follows the…
Contemporary Assessment of the United States and China Naval Vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article initially explores how China shapes its modern naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), while sustaining a world‐wide economic reach. Attention is drawn to sea power as an integral component of national development and global influence. Second, it discusses the United States and India engagement in the IOR because of China's increasing demand for energy. The latter has resulted in the People's Liberation Army advancement of n…
Pakistan - CPEC and Tourism Vinculum: A Corridor of Tourism Opportunities in Pakistan
Geographical primacy plays a vital role in countrie's strategic position, creating economic benefits and influencing and shaping the region's dynamics. Pakistan's geo-strategic location is significant in South Asia, surrounded by large countries, waterways, countries, and essential oil reserves that have been blessed geographically. The key segments of OBOR initiated in Pakistan, known as CPEC. CPEC has provided Pakistan with the top-notch possib…
Diplomacy and Education: A Systematic Review of Literature
Preference is given to the recently published scholarship in prominent journals and publishers. Secondary sources of data related to educational exchanges and its role in diplomacy have been extensively studied. It was observed that whether it's a small country or a major player in the international politics, educational exchanges and bursaries play a vital role in promoting its soft image in addition to culture and history to the foreign audienc…
Elementary & Secondary Education Department Mardan, KP Pakistan
Afghanistan that remained the epicenter of terrorism and insurgency in the post 9/11 incident, suffered irreparable loss in both human and infrastructure, is now heading towards an era of peace and political stability. The signing of the peace agreement on February 29, 2020 by both the US government and the Taliban is a great development for strengthening democratization and power-sharing among the stakeholders in Afghanistan. However, certain hu…
India and the US as enduring global partners: An assessment
This paper examines the nature of India and the US relations. The relations between two the states have improved in the post−/11 era. The willingness of the US to provide India political support at the regional and global level is one aspect that resulted in changing the nature of that relationship. Second, growing defense ties both in conventional and nonconventional sectors fundamentally galvanized the nature of that relationship. This paper fu…
Cpec: A Game Changer in the Balance of Power in South Asia
Intended as a pilot flagship project under the Chinese-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has received relatively positive responses from actors in and outside the South Asian region. Islamabad, New Delhi, and Washington have offered their support to the project to varying degrees, because the financial commitments made by Beijing can help narrow the substantial funding gap for regional infrastructure …
Media VS Political Leaders: Contribution in Democratic System
Media and political leaders are two edges of river that work parallel for the promotion of democracy. On one hand, free and fair media is considered as a sign of good democracy, on the other hand, political leaders are considered as flowers of democratic garden. The basic objectives of the research rely to analyze the media's and political leader's contribution to the promotion of democracy. The research concluded that media and political leaders…
Self-Esteem Deficits Among Psychiatric Patients
The objective of the present study was to investigate the difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. After a detailed literature review, it was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. The sample of the present study consisted of 260 participants, who were further divided into two g…
Self-Esteem: A Comparative Study of Adolescents from Mainstream and Minority Religious Groups in Pakistan
Genetic Diversity of Serum Proteins in Some Muslim Populations of India
The Muslim population of India is known for its historical and socioreligious significance. Literature on the genetic structure of this segment of India’s population is scanty. Therefore we have investigated the allele frequency distribution of haptoglobin (HP) and transferrin (TF) phenotypes among the Muslims to explore the genetic diversity of the Muslim immigrant populations of Aligarh. Aligarh is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India (latitude 27°54…
Geology in South Asia: I
India and the US as enduring global partners: An assessment
This paper examines the nature of India and the US relations. The relations between two the states have improved in the post−/11 era. The willingness of the US to provide India political support at the regional and global level is one aspect that resulted in changing the nature of that relationship. Second, growing defense ties both in conventional and nonconventional sectors fundamentally galvanized the nature of that relationship. This paper fu…
Fiscal decentralization and poverty alleviation: A case study of Pakistan
According to the World Bank, the COVID‐19 pandemic is going to exacerbate the situation of poverty. It predicts that the poverty rate could rise by 0.3 to 0.7 percentage points, to around 9% in 2020. This study aims at providing insights into poverty in Pakistan and analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on poverty alleviation. According to the Asian Development Bank, Pakistan houses roughly 210 million poor people. This study follows the…
Contemporary Assessment of the United States and China Naval Vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article initially explores how China shapes its modern naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), while sustaining a world‐wide economic reach. Attention is drawn to sea power as an integral component of national development and global influence. Second, it discusses the United States and India engagement in the IOR because of China's increasing demand for energy. The latter has resulted in the People's Liberation Army advancement of n…
Cpec: A Game Changer in the Balance of Power in South Asia
Intended as a pilot flagship project under the Chinese-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has received relatively positive responses from actors in and outside the South Asian region. Islamabad, New Delhi, and Washington have offered their support to the project to varying degrees, because the financial commitments made by Beijing can help narrow the substantial funding gap for regional infrastructure …
Self-Esteem Deficits Among Psychiatric Patients
The objective of the present study was to investigate the difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. After a detailed literature review, it was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. The sample of the present study consisted of 260 participants, who were further divided into two g…
Geology in South Asia: I
Genetic Diversity of Serum Proteins in Some Muslim Populations of India
The Muslim population of India is known for its historical and socioreligious significance. Literature on the genetic structure of this segment of India’s population is scanty. Therefore we have investigated the allele frequency distribution of haptoglobin (HP) and transferrin (TF) phenotypes among the Muslims to explore the genetic diversity of the Muslim immigrant populations of Aligarh. Aligarh is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India (latitude 27°54…
Self-Esteem: A Comparative Study of Adolescents from Mainstream and Minority Religious Groups in Pakistan
Self-Esteem Deficits Among Psychiatric Patients
The objective of the present study was to investigate the difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. After a detailed literature review, it was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference in the level of self-esteem among patients with psychiatric disorders and normal controls. The sample of the present study consisted of 260 participants, who were further divided into two g…
Cpec: A Game Changer in the Balance of Power in South Asia
Intended as a pilot flagship project under the Chinese-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has received relatively positive responses from actors in and outside the South Asian region. Islamabad, New Delhi, and Washington have offered their support to the project to varying degrees, because the financial commitments made by Beijing can help narrow the substantial funding gap for regional infrastructure …
Media VS Political Leaders: Contribution in Democratic System
Media and political leaders are two edges of river that work parallel for the promotion of democracy. On one hand, free and fair media is considered as a sign of good democracy, on the other hand, political leaders are considered as flowers of democratic garden. The basic objectives of the research rely to analyze the media's and political leader's contribution to the promotion of democracy. The research concluded that media and political leaders…
Pakistan - CPEC and Tourism Vinculum: A Corridor of Tourism Opportunities in Pakistan
Geographical primacy plays a vital role in countrie's strategic position, creating economic benefits and influencing and shaping the region's dynamics. Pakistan's geo-strategic location is significant in South Asia, surrounded by large countries, waterways, countries, and essential oil reserves that have been blessed geographically. The key segments of OBOR initiated in Pakistan, known as CPEC. CPEC has provided Pakistan with the top-notch possib…
Diplomacy and Education: A Systematic Review of Literature
Preference is given to the recently published scholarship in prominent journals and publishers. Secondary sources of data related to educational exchanges and its role in diplomacy have been extensively studied. It was observed that whether it's a small country or a major player in the international politics, educational exchanges and bursaries play a vital role in promoting its soft image in addition to culture and history to the foreign audienc…
Elementary & Secondary Education Department Mardan, KP Pakistan
Afghanistan that remained the epicenter of terrorism and insurgency in the post 9/11 incident, suffered irreparable loss in both human and infrastructure, is now heading towards an era of peace and political stability. The signing of the peace agreement on February 29, 2020 by both the US government and the Taliban is a great development for strengthening democratization and power-sharing among the stakeholders in Afghanistan. However, certain hu…
India and the US as enduring global partners: An assessment
This paper examines the nature of India and the US relations. The relations between two the states have improved in the post−/11 era. The willingness of the US to provide India political support at the regional and global level is one aspect that resulted in changing the nature of that relationship. Second, growing defense ties both in conventional and nonconventional sectors fundamentally galvanized the nature of that relationship. This paper fu…
Factors Influencing Green Purchase Intention: Moderating Role of Green Brand Knowledge
The current study aims to investigate the moderating effect of green brand knowledge (GBK) on the relationship of green brand positioning (GBP), attitude towards the green brand (ATGB), environmental concern (EC) and green purchase intention (GPI) in Pakistan. For this purpose, the data was collected from the individuals who were buying organic food by using purposive sampling, using cross-sectional research design and quantitative research appro…
Fiscal decentralization and poverty alleviation: A case study of Pakistan
According to the World Bank, the COVID‐19 pandemic is going to exacerbate the situation of poverty. It predicts that the poverty rate could rise by 0.3 to 0.7 percentage points, to around 9% in 2020. This study aims at providing insights into poverty in Pakistan and analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on poverty alleviation. According to the Asian Development Bank, Pakistan houses roughly 210 million poor people. This study follows the…
Contemporary Assessment of the United States and China Naval Vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article initially explores how China shapes its modern naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), while sustaining a world‐wide economic reach. Attention is drawn to sea power as an integral component of national development and global influence. Second, it discusses the United States and India engagement in the IOR because of China's increasing demand for energy. The latter has resulted in the People's Liberation Army advancement of n…
The influence of technologies on the workplace, employees and organizational culture in the postCovid-19 era
Work and employment are being impacted significantly by the COVID19 pandemic. This paper tried to discuss important research that affect the new technologies used in the surveillance and monitoring of workforce in the post-Covid 19 era. Looking back at the published research, news and business magazine articles from a theoretical perspective, the new monitoring and surveillance technologies are affecting employees work and personal life which is …
Public awareness and willingness to pay for eliminating atmosphere pollution in Pakistan: A case study
Making The Best Use Of Ads In Flipped Classroom For Improving Critical Reading Comprehension
Modern pedagogy emphasizes strongly on interactive learner-centred teaching and Flipped Method is fast becoming popular in language teaching programs. The language of ads, being rich in its ideational, interpersonal and textual meanings, offers ample resources for improving critical reading ability. This study attempts to blend these two important phenomena of modern life: Flipped Method and advertisements. Considering the richness of the ad’s la…
Palestine: Expediency and Principle. Gulf-Israel Relations and the Palestine Question
This paper examines the evolving diplomatic strategies of Gulf States in relation to the Palestinian question, with a focus on the normalization of relations with Israel. Once staunch supporters of Palestinian rights, several Gulf governments have recently shifted toward formal engagement with Israel, raising critical questions about the implications for Palestinian aspirations and regional stability. This policy realignment reflects a complex in…
Commitment-based human resource practices and job embeddedness: Perceived organizational support as a mediator
When employees believe that their interests are protected, they, in return, demonstrate positive behavior. In this research we sought to provide empirical evidence concerning the effect of commitment-based human resource practices on job embeddedness, with perceived organizational support acting as a mediator. Applying social exchange theory, we analyzed data obtained from a survey conducted with 700 professionals and skilled workers in the infor…
Income inequality as a structural barrier to the green energy transition: Evidence from urban archetypes in the Global South
While rapid urbanization in the Global South exacerbates energy access disparities, the mechanisms linking socio-economic stratification to sustainable uptake remain underexplored. This research examines how income inequality influences urban energy access behavior and green technology adoption across three different urban archetypes in Pakistan (Islamabad, Lahore, and Faisalabad). This paper combines econometric and configurational analysis and …
Yen versus rupee: How exchange rate fluctuations shape bilateral trade and an industry-specific S-curve perspective
Introduction Reinvestigating the S-curve phenomena at the industry level provides deeper insights about industry-specific trade dynamics, at aggregate-level analysis often complicates. We attempted to empirically determine the S-curve for fifteen 2-digit industries that were involved in trade between Pakistan and Japan. Methods Using the cross-correlation function, which suggests that there may be a positive correlation of the future trade balanc…
Political science (11 works) · Economics (8 works) · Geography (6 works) · Politics (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Business (5 works) · China (5 works) · Development economics (5 works) · Law (5 works) · Sociology (5 works)