Dr. Nazia Rafiq, Assistant Professor at the Department of Management Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan, presented her research paper titled “From Struggle to Success: How Resilience Drives Persistence Through Self-Efficacy in Digitally Skilled University Learners” (Paper ID: 143) at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU 2025).
Dr. Nazia Rafi has been awarded a Travel Grant (ID No. 254308) by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan for the presentation of her research paper. This recognition reflects Dr. Rafiq’s continued contribution to advancing research in online and distance learning..
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has provided partial funding support under its travel grant program, enabling participation in this prestigious international event. The University acknowledges and appreciates HEC’s consistent efforts to promote academic research and international collaborations.