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Research

The Faculty at the Department of Management Sciences has a strong focus on adding to the body of knowledge through research and publications. Their commitment towards research and innovation is evident from 69 publications in the year 2022-2023. The details of research publications by the faculty members of the Department of Management Sciences in the year 2022-2023 are given below.

Sr. No.TitleAuthor(s)Journal NameCategory of JournalYear of PublicationVolume & Issue
1 Dividend Policy and Ownership Concentration: An Empirical Analysis of the Non-Financial Sector of Pakistan Aslam, Humna, Ahsan Masood, Naveed ul Hassan, and Muhammad Shahbaz Yaqub Journal of Education and Social Studies Y 2023 4 (3), 442-454.
2 Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Investigating Future Directions of e-Waste Management through Bibliometric Analysis Naqvi, A., Munir, S., & Ali, F. H. Journal of Development and Social Sciences Y 2023 4(3), 904-913
3 Envisage the Creation and Development of Knowledge Landscape of Executive Governance and Federalism (1974-2022) through Scientometric and Bibliometric Analysis Ahmad, M. Journal of Politics and International Studies Y 2023 9(2), 11-34
4 What makes people actually adopt the mobile payment services in Pakistan? Ilyas Siddiqui, A., Mumtaz, A., & Ashfaq, M. Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences 2023 Volume 26, Special Issue 3
5 IMPACT OF SHARI’AH GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ISLAMIC BANKS: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN Bukhari, S. H., Javed, M. M., Khalil, M. N., Qureshi, M. H., & ul Hassan, N Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition X 2023 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 05
6 Brain Drain in Pakistan: Implications for Economic Growth and Human Capital Formation Khan, M. S., ul Hassan, N., Bukhari, S. H., Ahmad, Z., & Liaquat, I. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition X 2023 VOLUME 19 ISSUE 08
7 Book Chapter: Climate Change and Social Concerns S. A.Qaisrani, M. Mubeen, Z. Abbas, B. Abbas, N. Akbar, Asghar Ali, M. Faisal, As Saleem, S. Hussain & W. N. Jatoi SpringerLink W 2023 47–63
8 A Novel Lens of Stock Market Capitalization and Environmental Degradation Azeem, A., Naseem, M. A., Hassan, N. U., Butt, I., Aslam, M. T., Ali, S., & Jadoon, A. K. Environmental Science and Pollution Research W 2023 30(5), 11431-11442
9 Impact of Shari'ah Governance Framework Implementation on the Financila Performance of Islamic Banks: A Case Study of Pakistan. Bukhari, S. H., Javaid, M.M, Khalil, M. N, Qureshi, M.H & Hassan, N.U Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University W 2023 19(5), 511-523.
10 Brain Drain in Pakistan: Implications for Economic Growth and Human Capital Formation. Khan, M. S., Hassan, N.U., Bukhari, S.H., Ahmad, Z. Liaquat, I Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University W 2023 19(8), 662-678.
11 Impact of Institutional Quality, Financial Inclusion, and Information Communication Technology on Economic Growth: Evidence from Selected Asian Countries. Latif, A. S., Bukhari, S.H., Khan. M.M.S, I Bulletin of Business and Economics Y 2023 12(3), 1-6.
12 Impact of Credit Risk on the Profitability of Banks: A Case of Retail Banking Products. Iqbal, A., Khalil, M.N., Hamid, L, Bukhari, S.H., (2023). International Review of Management and Business Research Y 2023 12(3), 160-170
13 Impact of Flexible Work Arrangements on Work Engagement in Post COVID 19 Scenario: A Case of Technology Focused Entrepreneurial Firms. Shahzad, M. U. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing Y 2023 3(1), 101-118.
14 Green Human Resource Management: Past, Present and Future Research Agenda. Shahzad, M. U. Sukkuar IBA Journal of Management and Business Y 2023 10(1), 79-120.
15 Dynamics of Task Conflict for Employees in the Virtual Workplace: Moderating Role of Relationship Conflict and Mediating Role of Team Mindfulness Shahzad, M. U. Pakistan Business Review Y 2023 25(2), 146-170
16 Incremental Social Innovation from a Historical Perspective Mahmood, N., & Aamir, R. Al-Qantara Journal W 2023 9(1).
17 Impact of Shariah Governance Framework Implementtaion on the Financial Performance of Islamic Banks: A Case Study of Pakistan Bukhari, S. H., Javed, M. M., Khalil, M. N., & Qureshi, M. H Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition W 2023 19(5), 511-523.
18 Impact of Credit Risk on the Profitability of Banks: A Case of Retail Banking Products Iqbal, A., Khalil, M. N., Hamid, L., & Bukhari, S. H International Review of Management and Business Research Y 2023 12(3)
19 Developing a Multidimensional Scale to Measure Barriers to Product Branding in International Firms Sandhu, M. R. S, Azhar, T. M. & Zaheer, M. (2023) Journal of Asian Development Studies Y 2023 12(3), 140-157
20 Don’t make me feel alone: Ostracism and its effects on Performance Jamal, Y. M., Munir, S., Zaheer, M., & Saleem, M. R. Journal of Business Studies Volume Y 2023 Volume 19, No. 1, July-Dec 2023
21 Does Relationship of Corporate Social Responsibility, Absorptive Capacity and Innovation Performance Exist in Manufacturing Micro Companies?. Syed, T., Shakeel, M., & Ahmad, Z. (2023) Research Journal for Societal Issues. Y 2023
22 Impact of Persality Traits on Facebook Usage Intensity: Mediating Role of Shyness KausarS., & RafiqueN., (2023) Journal of System and Management Sciences Y 2023 13 (5), 390-412
23 I value ethics, do you? An employee-oriented perspective on ethical leadership and organizational change. Imran, M. K., Sarwar, A., Fatima, T., & Iqbal, S. M. J. (2023, January). Evidence-based HRM X 2023 Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 577-593.
24 Does workplace ostracism negatively affect family life during a pandemic?. Sarwar, A., Imran, M. K., Hafeez, H., Zaheer, M., & Fatima, T. (2023). Personnel Review. W 2023 ahead-of-print
25 The Role of Consumer Prices, Economic Growth and Rising Population in Determining Unemployment: A Time Series Evidence from Cyprus Economy Dr. Shakeel, M.Usman, Arooj Zahra (2023) Bulletin of Business and Economics Y 2023 Vol. 12 No. 3 (2023)
26 Exploring Resource-Based Actor Engagement in Microfinance Institutions: The Service-Dominant Logic Perspective Zahra, N., Kausar, A. R., & Zaheer, M International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences Y 2023 Vol. 13 no. 3
27 Exploring Typology of Operant Resources at Actor-to-Actor Level in Microfinance Institutions: The Service-Dominant Logic View Zahra, N., Kausar, A. R., & Zaheer, M The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Y 2023 Vol. 31 no. 1
28 How important is Efficiency in any Organization? Estimating the Efficiency Reform of Power Distribution Companies in Punjab Province, Pakistan Mushtaq, N., Saddiqu, F., Asghar, M. J. K. A., Abbas, Z., Nawaz, M. & Rehman, Z Traditional Journal of Law and Social Sciences Y 2023 Vo. 2. No. 1
29 Performance Evaluation of Higher Education Institutes as an integrative tool for quality management. A content analysis. Anwar, S & Awan, M.U Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Y 2023 Vol. 4 No.1
30 Corporate Governance, Gender and Efficiency NLIs Asghar, M. J. K. A & Haq, Z. Advances in Business and Commerce (ABC) Y 2023 Vol. 2 No. 1
31 A Novel Lens of Stock Market Capitalization and Environmental Degradation Azeem, A., Naseem, M. A., Hassan, N. U., Butt, I., Aslam, M. T., Ali, S., & Jadoon, A. K. Environmental Science and Pollution Research W 2023 30(5), 11431-11442
32 Challenges and issues of green banking in Islamic and traditional banks of Pakistan Qureshi, M. H., & Hussain, T. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability RISUS Y 2022
33 Re-examining the Financial Performance Measures of Commercial Banks in Pakistan Jasim Latif, Muhammad Shahbaz Yaqub, Ahsan Masood, & Rahman, A. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Y 2022 42(4), 785-798
34 Mediating Effect of Halal Logo on Purchase Intention the Food Items in Pakistan: A Causal Mediation Analysis by Using R Language Naqvi, A., Munir, I., & Abbas, A Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies Y 2022 9(1), 25-31
35 China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Challenges of Urban Governance in Pakistan Ahmad, M. Journal of Politics and International Studies Y 2022 8(2), 135-144
36 Shariah Legitimacy of Islamic Letter of Credit and Shipping Guarantee Procedure adopted by Islamic Banks in Pakistan Siddique, M. S., Qureshi, M. H., Sadiq, G. S., Ali, M. S., & Shah, I. U. Al-Qantara X 2022 8(3)
37 Book Review of the Encyclopedia of Female Pioneers in Online Learning Sajid Hussain Open Praxis Y 2022 14(3), 249–251
38 Mediating Effect of Halal Logo on Purchase Intention the Food Items in Pakistan: A Causal Mediation Analysis by Using R Language Naqvi, A., Munir, I., & Abbas, A Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies Y 2022 9(1), 25-31
39 Shariah Legitimacy of Islamic Letter of Credit and Shipping Guarantee Procedure adopted by Islamic Banks in Pakistan Siddique, M. S., Qureshi, M. H., Sadiq, G. S., Ali, M. S., & Shah, I. U. Al-Qantara X 2022 8(3)
40 Determinants of Sustainable Marketing Activities and their Impact on Customer Loyalty Sarmad, I., & Ali, R. Abasyn University Journal of Social Science Y 2022 15(2)
41 Mediating Effect of Halal Logo on Purchase Intention the Food Items in Pakistan: A Causal Mediation Analysis by Using R Language Naqvi, A., Munir, I., & Abbas, A Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies Y 2022 9(1), 25-31
42 Factors Affecting Mobile App-based Shopping in Pakistan: An Implication of UTAUT2 Model with Deal Proneness Butt, I., Hanif, R., ul Hassan, N., Khan, I., & Aslam, M. T. Competitive Education Research Journal Y 2022 3(2), 174-194
43 The Nexus between Self-Efficacy of LMS Usage and Motivational Regulation Strategies in Distance Education: Moderation of Academic Level. Shahzadi, I., & Ali, U. Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning Y 2022 8(2), 1-21.
44 Investigating the Influence of Flexible Work Arrangements on Work-Life Balance in South Asian Gig Workers: Does Ryff's Six-Factor model of Psychological Well-being Moderates? Shahzadi, I., Rafiq, S., & Ali, U. iRASD Journal of Management Y 2022 4(2), 316-329.
45 Implementation of Shari’ah Governance Framework and Change in Performance of Islamic Banks in Pakistan. Bukhari, S. H., Ayaz, M., & Kalim, R. AlIrfan Y 2022 7(1), 34-43
46 Impact of Shari'ah Compliance on Financial Performance of Islamic Banks: Evidence from Pakistan. Javaid, M. M., Bukhari, S.M.H., & Bashir, A. Islamic Banking and Finance Review Y 2022 9(1), 34-43
47 What Matters When Examining the Performance of Salespersons? Analyzing the Boundary Conditions of Personal Dispositional Factor Naeem, M., Shah, F.A., Kakakhel, S.J. & Gul, S. Frontiers in Psychology W 2022 (1-14)
48 The Performance status of Higher Educational Institutions: A Transfer of Knowledge Perspective Gul, S., Jamal, W., & Naeem, M. Education and Information Technologies W 2022 (1-15)
49 Qualitative Analysis of Maqasid Al Shariah Based Model in Islamic Banks: A Way Forward Khalil, M. N., & Hussain, T Journal of Economic Impact Y 2022 4(2), 83–90
50 Exploring Knowledge Acquisition and Sharing Strategies: A Qualitative Study from Pakistan Football Industry. Zaheer, M., & Sandhu, M. R. S International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences, Y 2022 12(2)
51 Does Effectuation Theory Explain the Startup Behaviors of Entrepreneurs in Pakistan?. Chohan, A.., Sandhu, M. R. S., & Zaheer, M Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences Y 2022 15(1),29- 45
52 Why do Entrepreneurs Leave Entrepreneurship? Exploratory Study from Lahore, Pakistan Zafar, S., Sandhu, M. R. S., & Zaheer, M International Journal of Business Reflections, Y 2022 3(1),33- 55
53 PerceivedBehavioralControlMediates the Relationship between PersonalCharacteristicsand Psycho-Sociological Factors,and Entrepreneurial Intentions IdreesF., HassanH.,SyedT.,AhmadN., A.,KhanM., M.,(2022) Research Journal for Societal Issues. y 2022 4(1), 217-232
54 The Perceived Glass Ceiling and Intention to Stay: An Empirical Study on Female Employees KausarS., Tauseef S.,A.,WaseemS., SubhanT., (2022) Research Journal for Societal Issues. Y 2022 4(1), 190-201
55 How ostracism jeopardizes customers' interests at restaurants: a study in context of COVID-19. Sarwar, A., Abdullah, M. I., Imran, M. K., & Rafiq, N. (2023). Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies X 2022 30(3), 210-225.
56 Does social media usage boost career prospects of women: an exploratory study in the academia. Sarwar, A., Imran, M. K., Akhtar, N., & Fatima, T. (2023). Kybernetes, W 2022 52(6), 2061-2091.
57 When fear about health hurts performance: COVID-19 and its impact on employee’s work. Sarwar, A., Abdullah, M. I., Imran, M. K., & Fatima, T. (2023). Review of Managerial Science, W 2022 17(2), 513-537.
58 Role of emotional labour in driving sabotage behaviours among frontline healthcare workers. Hafeez, H., Rafiq, N., Chughtai, M. A., & Sarwar, A. (2023). International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, Y 2022 14(1), 4-23.
59 Disruption in family life due to despotic leadership and COVID-19: the mediating role of emotional exhaustion. Rafiq, N., Sarwar, A., & Rasheed, M. (2023). Kybernetes, W 2022 52(7), 2305-2328.
60 Impact of ethical leadership on employee well-being: the mediating role of job satisfaction and employee voice” Ijaz,T., Rasheed, M., Hameed, A., Waqas, M. Middle East Journal of Management Y 2022 9(3), 310-331.
61 Disruption in family life due to despotic leadership and COVID-19: the mediating role of emotional exhaustion. Rafiq, N., Sarwar, A., & Rasheed, M. (2023). Kybernetes, W 2022 52(7), 2305-2328.
62 A journey of the experiential world of COVID-19 survivors: From myth to reality Zaheer, M., & Sherazi S.N The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Y 2022 Vol. 30 no. 2
63 Constraints and Challenges of Online Teaching During Covid-19 Ambreen, A., Jabeen, S., & Zaheer, M. International Journal of Distance Education and E- Learning Y 2022 vol. 8 no. 1
64 Fading knowledge of hand-stitched football production Zaheer, M., & Kausar, A. R. The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Y 2022 Vol. 30 no. 1
65 Gender-Sensitive Public Policy Initiatives: An Analytical Study of The Punjab Women Empowerment Package (PWEP) 2012–2016 Jabeen, S., Omer, S., & Zaheer, M Pakistan Journal of Women’s Studies: Alam-E-Niswa Y 2022 vol 29 no. 1
66 Fostering the Environmental Performance of Hotels in Pakistan: A Moderated Mediation Approach From the Perspective of Corporate Social Responsibility Ahmed, B., Xie, H., Zia-Ud-Din, M., Zaheer, M., Ahmad, N., & Guo, M. (2022) Frontiers in Psychology W 2022 vol. 13
67 The Role of Healthcare Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behavior for De-Carbonization: An Energy Conservation Approach from CSR Perspective Xu, L., Cherian, J., Zaheer, M., Sial, M. S., Comite, U., Cismas, L. M., ... & Oláh, J. Energies W 2022 vol. 15 no. 9
68 ). A CSR Perspective to Drive Employee Creativity in the Hospitality Sector: A Moderated Mediation Mechanism of Inclusive Leadership and Polychronicity Shao, J., Cherian, J., Xu, L., Zaheer, M., Samad, S., Comite, U., ... & Badulescu, D. Sustainability W 2022 Vol. 14 no. 10
69 Knowledge Management Practices and Employee Performance: Moderating Role of Emotional Intelligence Butt, Z. A., Munir, S., & Zaheer, M. Journal of Managerial Sciences Y 2022 Vol. 16 no. 2
70 Exploring the Enablers and Constraints of Illiterate Women Entrepreneurship in the Province of Punjab, Pakistan Habiba,U., Praveen, M., & Khan, M. Indian Journal of Economics and Business X 2022 Vol. 21 No. 2
71 Development of Service Quality Scale in Online Higher Education Anwar,S & Rafique, T Bulletin of Business and Economics Y 2022 Vol. 11 No. 1

Conference Presentations

Virtual University encourages its faculty members to stay abreast with the latest trends and advancements in industry and academia. Our faculty members, listed below, have not only attended but actively contributed to conferences, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and staying at the forefront of industry advancements.Below is the list of Faculty members who attended various conferences during year 2022-2023.

Sr. No.Faculty MemberConferenceYearBy
1 Anjum Ilyas 4th International Conference on Business and Management 2023 University of Lahore
2 Sadaf Choudhary 4th International Conference on Business and Management (ICBM) 2023 University of Lahore
3 Muhammad Toseef Aslam 4th International Conference on Business and Management (ICBM) 2023 University of Lahore
4 Nabeghaa Mahmood 2nd international conference on business administration,Lahore 2023 University of the Punjab, Lahore
5 Nabeghaa Mahmood International Conference on Islamic Finance and Banking 2023 Qatar University & EuroMid of Business and Technology
6 Muhammad Toseef Aslam 9th Global Conference On Business Management And Social Sciences 2023 ABMC & Talent Nurtures Educational Institute
7 Asifa Ilyas Conference on Banking, Insurance and Business Management 2022 Hailey College Lahore
8 Amara Conference on Banking, Insurance and Business Management 2022 Hailey College Lahore
9 Amara 10th National Research Symposium 2022 Superior University Lahore
10 Maria Rasheed 8th Global Conference on Business Management and Social Sciences 2022 University of Bolton RAK (UAE)
11 Maria Rasheed New Approaches and Searches in Social Sciences Symposium 2022 Imbat Academy
12 Saba Munir International Research Conference on Financial Economics and Humanities (ICFH) 2022 Superior University Lahore
13 Nabeghaa Mahmood 7th International Applied Business Research Conference 2022 Islamic University Islamabad
14 Nabeghaa Mahmood 10th National Research Symposium 2022 Superior University Lahore