Vol. 2 No. 10 (2026): Global Perspectives on Social Change and Development

The Journal of Global Social Transformation (JGST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research that addresses global social issues and transformative processes. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to engage with critical analyses and discussions on social change, development, and transformation across diverse contexts.

Published: 2026-10-12

Articles

Generative AI-Supported Learning, Cognitive Offloading, and Metacognitive Awareness: Examining Changes in Students’ Learning Regulation

Mashal Maqsood, Nisar Ahmad, Sidra Hussain (Author)

01-14
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To Study the Association of Apgar Score of Neonates Delivered By Cesarean Sections

Sorath Sadia, Muhammad Umair Shaikh, Sumbul Ali (Author)

15-27
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The Influence of Curriculum Relevance on Students’ Learning Motivation: The Mediating Role of Classroom Engagement

Saleena Akram, Maryam Fatima, Fatima Murtaza Pandhiani (Author)

28-41
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Assessing the Efficacy of Color Mandala Intervention on Spiritual Attitude, Happiness, and Mindfulness Among Adults

Rabia Aftab Sethi, Dr. Urooj Tara (Author)

42-52
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Evaluating The Role of Social Mobilizers in Promoting Family Planning Services: Community Perspectives and Implementation Challenges

Muhammad Ahmed Nawaz, Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha (Author)

53-64
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The Effect of Size-0 Instagram Beauty Carousels on Thin-Ideal Internalization among Generation Z

Dr. Hayam Qayyoum, Ayesha Mahtab (Author)

65-83
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Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Trait Theory in Understanding Student Leadership: A Conceptual Framework

Amara Ejaz, Dr. Nighat Sana Kirmani, Dr. Muhammad Akram (Author)

84-90
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Strategic Hedging and Balance of Power: Pakistan’s Foreign Policy under Saudi Iranian Rivalry and Strait of Hormuz Geopolitics (2016–2026)

Dr. Syed Shuja Uddin, Muneeb Aurangzeb, Dr. Shahnawaz Muhammad Khan (Author)

91-103
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Conception of sports as entertainment in Pakistani media and contemporary challenges

Saima Khan, Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh, Dr. Muhammad Jawed Aslam (Author)

104-110
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The Influence of Inter-Organizational Collaboration on Supply Chain Agility and Buyer–Supplier Relationships: Evidence from Export-Oriented Firms in Pakistan

Muhammad Saad Khan, Mashal Tariq, Maria Hina, Bakhtawar Khan (Author)

111-127
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Teacher Enthusiasm and Academic Achievement of Students at the Secondary Level

Munwar Bagum, Sana Jabeen, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Jawad Tahseen, Muhammad Akram Malik (Author)

128-135
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Reimagining Media Studies Education in Pakistan through Artificial Intelligence: Curriculum Integration, Competencies, and Challenges

Syed Waqar Ul Hasan, Dr. Muhammad Aftab Madni, Dr. Taha Shabbir (Author)

136-143
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Exploring Students' Perceptions Towards Inclusive Teaching Practices and Institutional Support in Higher Education Institutions: A Survey Research Study of Sindh, Pakistan

Rehman Ali, Danish Riaz, Saveera Mithani, Junaid Masood, Shadab Sandano (Author)

144-161
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The Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility on the Relationship between Emotional Appraisal and Pro-Environmental Behavior Among Young Adults

Ifrah Syed, Dr. Syeda Rubab Aftab (Author)

162-171
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Impacts of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards on Quality of Work life in Food Industry of Pakistan

Muhammad Waseem, Anila Arshad, Naeem Shahzad, Ch. Mohsin Karim (Author)

172-184
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The Influence Of AI-Supported Learning on Students Sense of Belonging and Psychological Well -Being Examining The Mediating Role Of Academic Resilience.

Namra Khan, Ayesha Kiren, Uroosa Iftikhar, Dr. Mehr un Nisa (Author)

185-199
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Education Decentralization and Policy Implementation in Pakistan: The Role of District Governance and School Accountability

Amna Riaz, Azmat Riaz Shah, Dr. Riffat Ahmad, Sana Usman, Asad Ullah (Author)

200-219
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Examining the Influence of Standardized Testing on Curriculum Development and Student Achievement: Balancing Educational Accountability with Holistic Learning

Nadia Batool Nehal, Gul-Afshan, Fahim Barkat, Abdul Jabbar Afridi, Muhammad Ahmer Khan (Author)

220-235
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AI Driven Personalized Learning and Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Effects on Student Engagement, Achievement and Research Integrity

Dr. Nighat Yasmin, Javed Ali, Dr. Shazia Ejaz (Author)

236-246
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Exploring Body Investment among University Students in Pakistan

Muhammad Ausama Saleem, Rabia Naveed, Misbah Saghir, Riffat Batool (Author)

247-255
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Feature Selection and Model Optimization for Accurate Classification of Complex Data

Qalab Hassnain Agha, Ali Yousuf Khan, Adnan Afroz, Ayesha shabbir (Author)

256-273
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Designing for The Senses: A Sense–Space Planning Framework for Human-Centred Hospitality Interiors: Integrating Spatial Configuration, Sensory Conditions, and Materiality in Interior Architecture

Minhaj Kaleem Khan (Author)

274-281
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Climate Change, Migration, and National Security in Pakistan: Assessing The Emerging Nexus and Its Policy Implications

Dr. Muhammad Waqas Gondal, Mohammad Saleem, Alam Nawaz, Azra Soomro (Author)

282-306
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Tourism as a Catalyst for Economic Growth: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

Kalsoom Ahmed, Zeeshan Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed (Author)

307-311
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China, the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and the US-Japan Security Alliance: A Strategic Triangle in the Indo-Pacific region

Riaz Ali (Author)

312-324
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Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth, and Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan: an Empirical Investigation of Dynamic Relationships

Agha Jan Hamraz, Syed Ahmed Shahab Tariq, Samar Ali (Author)

325-341
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Attitudes Toward Self-Directed Learning Practices at University Level: Evidence from Prospective Teachers

Wajiha Ilyas, Dr. Abida Nasreen (Author)

342-350
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Family Emotional Climate, Cognitive Coping And Psychological Resilience Among Pakistani Women Experiencing Depressive Symptoms

Saima Akthar, Tania Qamar (Author)

351-358
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Effect of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance on Occupational Injury Rates in The Textile Sector of Pakistan

Iqra Saleem, Faiza Imran, Muhammad Naeem Shahzad (Author)

359-368
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Women as Innovators, Decision-Makers and Co-Designers of Technology: From Representation to Recognition, Influence and Inclusive Development: An SDG-9 Focused Study with Exploratory Survey Evidence from Peshawar, Pakistan

Wafa Khan, Shabana Siddiqui, Qudsia Bhatti, Uzair Ali (Author)

369-377
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Vol. 2 No. 10 (2026): Global Perspectives on Social Change and Development

Articles

Generative AI-Supported Learning, Cognitive Offloading, and Metacognitive Awareness: Examining Changes in Students’ Learning Regulation

To Study the Association of Apgar Score of Neonates Delivered By Cesarean Sections

The Influence of Curriculum Relevance on Students’ Learning Motivation: The Mediating Role of Classroom Engagement

Assessing the Efficacy of Color Mandala Intervention on Spiritual Attitude, Happiness, and Mindfulness Among Adults

Evaluating The Role of Social Mobilizers in Promoting Family Planning Services: Community Perspectives and Implementation Challenges

The Effect of Size-0 Instagram Beauty Carousels on Thin-Ideal Internalization among Generation Z

Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Trait Theory in Understanding Student Leadership: A Conceptual Framework

Strategic Hedging and Balance of Power: Pakistan’s Foreign Policy under Saudi Iranian Rivalry and Strait of Hormuz Geopolitics (2016–2026)

Conception of sports as entertainment in Pakistani media and contemporary challenges

The Influence of Inter-Organizational Collaboration on Supply Chain Agility and Buyer–Supplier Relationships: Evidence from Export-Oriented Firms in Pakistan

Teacher Enthusiasm and Academic Achievement of Students at the Secondary Level

Reimagining Media Studies Education in Pakistan through Artificial Intelligence: Curriculum Integration, Competencies, and Challenges

Exploring Students' Perceptions Towards Inclusive Teaching Practices and Institutional Support in Higher Education Institutions: A Survey Research Study of Sindh, Pakistan

The Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility on the Relationship between Emotional Appraisal and Pro-Environmental Behavior Among Young Adults

Impacts of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards on Quality of Work life in Food Industry of Pakistan

The Influence Of AI-Supported Learning on Students Sense of Belonging and Psychological Well -Being Examining The Mediating Role Of Academic Resilience.

Education Decentralization and Policy Implementation in Pakistan: The Role of District Governance and School Accountability

Examining the Influence of Standardized Testing on Curriculum Development and Student Achievement: Balancing Educational Accountability with Holistic Learning

AI Driven Personalized Learning and Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Effects on Student Engagement, Achievement and Research Integrity

Beyond Self-Esteem: Exploring Body Investment among University Students in Pakistan

Feature Selection and Model Optimization for Accurate Classification of Complex Data

Designing for The Senses: A Sense–Space Planning Framework for Human-Centred Hospitality Interiors: Integrating Spatial Configuration, Sensory Conditions, and Materiality in Interior Architecture

Climate Change, Migration, and National Security in Pakistan: Assessing The Emerging Nexus and Its Policy Implications

Tourism as a Catalyst for Economic Growth: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

China, the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and the US-Japan Security Alliance: A Strategic Triangle in the Indo-Pacific region

Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth, and Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan: an Empirical Investigation of Dynamic Relationships

Attitudes Toward Self-Directed Learning Practices at University Level: Evidence from Prospective Teachers

Family Emotional Climate, Cognitive Coping And Psychological Resilience Among Pakistani Women Experiencing Depressive Symptoms

Effect of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance on Occupational Injury Rates in The Textile Sector of Pakistan

Women as Innovators, Decision-Makers and Co-Designers of Technology: From Representation to Recognition, Influence and Inclusive Development: An SDG-9 Focused Study with Exploratory Survey Evidence from Peshawar, Pakistan

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