Message from Vice Chancellor

INTRODUCTION

Allama Iqbal Open University is organizing a National Graduate Conference on 15-16 March, 2017. This conference is planned for providing a platform to the research students and their mentors to share their work in progress as well as their completed yet un-published work. AIOU has already conducted four mega conferences in past two years. We are now stepping into a collaborative effort of all faculties at AIOU. A graduate conference is a forum at which we provide opportunity the graduate students (Masters and above) to share their research work that has already been finalized or is in process. The first graduate conference at AIOU is being planned for all the four faculties together. This will add an extraordinary element of thinking beyond the limits of disciplines and bringing up the ideas of interdisciplinary conversations as well as innovative research ideas.

Graduate students from around the country are invited to contribute in this conference with reference to the disciplines they are researching in. We shall have the session chairs of the relevant disciplines to comment and suggest improvements in your research work before you go ahead towards publishing. AIOU already has launched eight research journals in which quality research papers are being published, you can get a chance to submit your papers for publication in these journals at the end of the conference. We are also inviting skilled and known experts of academic writing to conduct pre and post conference workshops.

This NGC-2017 aims to provide graduate students a forum to share their research work and research findings. It will enable the graduate students for developing their research works into publishable literature. As well, offer a space for inter-disciplinary interaction for developing cross-disciplinary research proposals and to bring innovation in research at graduate level.

MESSAGE FROM VICE CHANCELLOR

Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
Vice Chancellor,AIOU

Our vision of twenty first century’s higher education is to provide an enabling environment at AIOU for research, innovation and creativity. We believe that besides creation of knowledge, dissemination of knowledge is equally important. In past two years we published eight research journals in different fields and have had a series of workshops, seminars and conferences hosted by various departments and faculties. It gives me immense satisfaction that students and faculty members from around the country have been participating in these events and sharing their research. Now I personally welcome graduate students from all over Pakistan of all fields and disciplines to come and share their research and creative work in the form of presentations, posters and projects. I am sure that this multidisciplinary conference will not only provide you a platform to share your work but also to interact and network with the graduate students of other universities in related fields of study. We look forward to welcoming you on the greens of AIOU.

MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR ORIC

Prof. Dr. Naghmana Rashid
Director ORIC

Dear Students

Assalam-o-alaikum! I’m immensely pleased to invite you to participate in the first AIOU Graduate Conference. The idea of this conference came from our worthy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, who always encourages us to provide opportunities and create forums, for students all over Pakistan.

As we all know, Pakistan is blessed with talented people and our young generation is a source of pride for the country. It is our responsibility to provide them opportunities to showcase their talents and share their ideas, and this conference is such an opportunity. I’m sure that besides presenting your own research, you will learn from the work being done by your peers and be stimulated to come up with new ideas. Listening to keynote speakers would also be a wonderful learning opportunity that should not be missed.

Allama Iqbal Open University has its centers throughout Pakistan and we are truly a national university. We are very excited to welcome students from institutions all over Pakistan, besides AIOU students. I hope that this conference will not only help to improve and encourage research and innovation, but will also bring Pakistani students closer to each other. I’m looking forward to welcome you at AIOU In-Sha-Allah!

MESSAGE FROM CONFERENCE SECRETARY

Ms. Nasim Khan Mahsud

Conference Secretary-NGC-2017

Greetings Fellow Members and Scholars of NGC-2017

“Welcome to the 1st National Graduate Conference (NGC) of AIOU! It is indeed my distinct honor and privilege to cordially extend this official invitation to attend NGC-2017. This event will take place from 15th March to March 16th, 2017, at main campus of AIOU, in the capital city Islamabad-Pakistan. This conference aims to provide graduate scholars a forum, discussion, and a networking place where they can share their finalized or is in process research work of any fields of study, including the natural sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, applied sciences, health sciences, humanities and arts, arabic & islamic studies, education and so on, at the conference. Meet inspiring speakers and experts at our conference of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, within the various faculties of AIOU and across the country is a promising aspect of this event. Towards a sustainable and prospective future join us at NGC-2017 and get a chance to explore & learn more about your field of expertise.

Every participant, presenter or chair, discussant or audience member, must be thanked for dedicating his/her time to this 1st National Graduate Conference (NGC) of AIOU!

I wish you an inspiring conference.”

1st National Graduate Conference

15-16 March, 2017

Program

Inaugural Session

Registration and Seating 8.00am -9:30 am

Opening Ceremony—(Conference Secretary)9:30 am

Welcome Note—(Director ORIC/ Conference Chair)9.40 am

Opening Remarks—(Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, VC-AIOU)9:45 am

Key Note Speech 1—(Prof. Dr. Farzana Latif Ansari, QAU- Islamabad)9:50 am -10:15 am

Key Note Speech 2— (Prof. Dr. Arab Naz, University of Malakand-KPK)10:15 am – 10:40 am

Guest of Honor--- (Chairman-PCST)10:40 am—10:50am

Chief Guest Speech10:50am – 11:00am

Thanks Remarks – (Conference Convener)11:00am-11:05am

Distribution of Conference Shields & Souvenirs11:05am – 11:15am

Refreshment/ Networking11:15am -11:40 am

1st National Graduate Conference

15-16 March, 2017

Program

Cultural Evening/Conference Dinner

15th March, 2017

Guest to be Seated (main Auditorium, nearby VC’s office-AIOU)06:00pm-6:30pm

Cultural Event 06:30pm-8.30pm

(Performances representing all cultural identities of Pakistan)

Distribution of Appreciation Certificates08:30pm – 8:45pm

Dinner/ Networking09:00pm

First Day-Session-1

(Eight Parallel Session: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)

(11:40 am– 1:10 pm)

Session-A

Chair: Prof. Dr. Farzana Latif Ansari

Discussant: Dr. Uzma Yunus

Moderator: Ms. Mehwash Zia

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / A-1 / Synthesis and Multifunctional Biological Activities of Coumarinyl Thioureas and Functionalized Furo[3,2-c]coumarins / Dr. Tanzeela, Abdul Fattah, Dr. Aamir Saeed
11:55 am / A-99 / Gold and Silver Nano-Structures Fabricated on Chitosan Supported Porous Anodized Alumina / Somia Qayyum
12:10 pm / A-46 / Spectroscopic, X-ray Structural Characterization and in Vitro Biological Screening of new organotin(IV) carboxylates / Arshad Farooq Butt, Moazzam Bhatti,Muhammad Ch.
12:25 pm / A-38 / Photocatalytic H2 Generation from Water Splitting on Transition Metals Decorated CdS Nanostructures / Maria Pervez
12:40 pm / A-111 / Synthesis and Characterization of Some Novel Alkoxy Amiide Analogous of Amino Acids as Potential Liquid Crystals / Nazan Muzaffar
12:55 pm / A-120 / Ester/Amide based Alkoxy Substituted Thermotropic Liquid Crystals: Synthesis, Mesomorphic Studies and Applications in Organic Electronics / Abdul Bais
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion
Session-B
Chair: Hazir Ullah
Discussant: Dr. Pervez Ahmed
Moderator: Mr Amjad Khan
Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / B-363 / Impact of Workplace Bullying on General Health of Employees / Ariha Khan
11:55 am / B-366 / A Sociological Study about the Need of Agricultural Extension Services for RuralWomen in Tehsil D.G.Khan / Dr. Muhammad Ali Tarar
12:10 pm / B-368 / Effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling Program in Enhancing Students’ Academic, Career, Social and Personal Competencies: A Comparative Study of Universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi / Fatima Batool
12:25 pm / B-375 / Ecological Nationalism / Imtiaz Merani
12:40 pm / B-40 / Fierce Winds, Grey Rocks and Howling Wilderness: Psychosemantic Landscapes in Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels / Javaria Farooqui
12:55 pm / B-307 / IMPACT OF POVERTY ON WOMEN’s HEALTH IN RURAL AREAS OF DISTRICT CHINIOT / Muhammad Younis Afzal, Muhammd Qavi Irshad.
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

1Session-C

Chair: Prof. Dr. Farhat Iqbal

Discussant: Dr. Muhammad Zakria

Moderator: Mrs Asma Fareed

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / C-220 / Effect of Eplerenone and Cocoa Powder on Histology of Kidney and Liver of Diabetes Induced Albino Mice / Rabia Arshad ,Saeeda Ashfaq, Syeda Faiqa Manzoor, Sumera Sajjad, Husna Malik
11:55 am / C-221 / Effect of Eplerenone and Silymarin on Histology of Kidney and Liver of Induced Diabetic Albino Mice / Saeeda Ashfaq Saeeda Ashfaq, Sumera Sajjad, Husna Malik, Rabia Arshad, Kinza Javed
12:10 pm / C-193 / Some Useful Repeated Measurement Designs Balanced for Residual Effect in Unequal Periods of Sizes Five and Three / Muhammad Amin Khalid, Zahid Bashir, Rashid Ahmad
12:25 pm / C-172 / Determination of Electrical & Thermal Properties of Piezo Electric Ceramic Material Under Various Conditions / M. Umer Sohail, Asad Islam
12:40 pm / C-251 / The Role of Brand Attributes in Personal Care Products: Evidence from Faisalabad / Sabeela Javaid, Waseem Ahmad, Yasir Rasool, Farooq Akhtar,
12:55 pm / C-138 / Discotic liquid crystals for next generation organic electronics: design, synthesis and mesomorphic studies / Abdul Bais
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-D

Chair: Prof. Dr. Arshad Ali

Discussant: Dr. Naveed Sultana

Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / D-2 / Perception of Students and Teachers Regarding Use of Technology-Assisted Teaching and Blended Learning of Chemistry at Secondary School Level of Punjab / Atta ur Khan
11:55 am / D-7 / Attitude of Parents and Teachers Towards Special Children / Dr. Fauzia Khurshid Fauzia Khurshid, Farwa Anum,
12:10 pm / D-25 / A Comparative Study of Motivation Level and Emotional Intelligence among students studying under Annual and Semester System / Shahrukh Sadaf Manzoor, Shahrukh Khan
12:25 pm / D-45 / An Exploratory Study of Research Supervision: Research Student’s Perspective / Uzma Shahzadi
12:40 pm / D-63 / A Journey Towards Ph.D. Teacher Education: Building Connections / Fouzia Ajmal, Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani
12:55 pm / D-3 / Relationship Between the Communication Skills and the Academic Achievements of Learners / Huma Amin, Farhat ul Amin
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-E

Chair: Prof. Dr. Hasan Raza

Discussant: Dr. Kishwar Sultana

Moderator: Syeda Attiya Rahat

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / E-293 / Pakistan-Afghanistan, S Economic Relations After 9/11 / Kalsoom Hanif
11:55 am / E-115 / History and the new Challenging Theories of 21st Century / Sumaira Mehboob
12:10 pm / E-154 / Politics of Religion or Class: An Appraisal of General Elections in Pakistan (1970-2013) / Muhammad Sajid Khan
12:25 pm / E-48 / Sufism in Medieval India: The Place of Saiyyid Jalal al-Din Makhdum-i Jahaniyan Jahangasht of Uch / Zafar Mohyuddin
12:40 pm / E-123 / Sufi Hagiography As a Source of Socio-Cultural History of Medieval South Asia: A Study of SĪYAR AL-AWLIYĀ / Adeela Ghazanfar
12:55 pm / E-98 / Portrayal of Women in the Works of Bullhe Shah and Waris Shah / Naila Pervaiz
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-F

Chair: Prof. Dr. Anwarul Hassan Gilani

Discussant: Dr. Nasir Rehman

Moderator: Mr. Muhammad Aatif

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / F-292 / Effects of Aqua Rose on Stress and Anxiety / Muhammad Faisal Siddiqui, Talha Mushtaq, Muhammad Mushtaq
11:55 am / F-59 / Comparison of Nutritional Status Among Five Years old Asthmatic and Non-Asthmatic Children / Hammad ul Hasan
12:10 pm / F-67 / Perceived Access of Farmers to Social Safety Nets Regarding Food Security in Batagram District of Khyber Pakhtonkhwa / Waqar-Ul-Hassan Tareen
12:25 pm / F-103 / Assessment of Vitamin D levels in students of Fatima Jinnah Women University / Dr. Huma Jahangir, Asma Afreen, Hajra Ahmed, Zaheer Ahmed, Mahpara Safdar
12:40 pm / F-80 / Assessment of Nutritional Status of Boys in Hostels of Islamabad / Muhammad Kamran, Asma Afreen, Mahpara Safdar, Zaheer Ahmed, Hajra Ahmed,
12:55 pm / F-342 / Self-Concept, Decision Making Styles and Career Choice among Teenagers / Afsheen Masood, rubab Musarrat, Sulman Sulman, Sumaira Rashid, Kinnaird Collee for Women
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-G

Chair: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees

Discussant: Dr. Hina Fatimah

Moderator: Miss Saba Farooq

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 am / G-205 / Identification of QTLs for Physiological Attributes in Wheat Mapping Population under Salt Stress. / Nazima Batool
11:55 am / G-118 / Organotin (IV) Complexes as Potential Drug Candidates / Durdana Waseem, Arshad Butt, Ihsan Ul-Haq, Moazzam Bhatti, Gul Majid Khan,
12:10 pm / G-144 / Evaluation of Caralluma tuberculata N.E.Br. as a potential functional food / Muhammad Waleed Baig, Madiha Ahmed, Humaira Fatima, Syeda Saniya Zahra, Durdana Waseem, Bakht Nasir, Ihsan-ul- Haq,
12:25 pm / G-145 / Exploration of Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activities of Ipomoea Carnea Jacq. / Muhammad Zafar Irshad Khan, Humaira Fatima Muhammad Majid, Madiha Ahmed, Bakht Nasir, Syeda Saniya Zahra, Ihsan-ul- Haq,
12:40 pm / G-78 / Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles (Ag-NP’s) against Eschericia coli, Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klbesiella pneumoniae, Serratia Marcescens, Enterococcus Faecalis and Candida Albicans / Asad Aftab, Zahid ullah, Muhammad Ismail,
12:55 pm / G-79 / In Vitro Assessment of Bioremediation Potential of Halophilic Fungi Isolated from Extremely Saline Soil of Tehsil Shorkot, Dist. Jhang, Pakistan / Shumailah Nayab, Hina Fatimah,
01:10 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-H

Chair: Prof. Dr. Arab Naz

Discussant: Dr. Fouzia Jamshaid

Moderator: Miss Sadia Aziz

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
11:40 a.m / H-280 / Tracing the Preference for Madrissah Education in Rural Areas. A Case Study of Faisalabad District / Farkhanda Anjum, Muhammad Rizwan
11:55 a.m / H-283 / Milk Marketing and Value Chain Constraint / Iqra Khalid, Waseem Ahmad, Yasir Rasool, Farooq Akhtar
12:10 p.m / H-60 / Economic Determinants and Trade Potential of Bilateral Trade Flows: A Panel Data Analysis using the Gravity Model / Muhammad Ramzan Sheikh
12:25 p.m / H-288 / Myths and Realities about Women Rights and Status in Pakistan-with Special Reference to Tehsil Dera Ghazi Khan / Dr.Muhammad Ali Tarar, Sajida Shabbir, Aqeela Rasool, Dr.Saira Akhtar, Dr.Zahira Batool,
12:40 p.m / H-265 / Similarities of Sensibility between Iqbal and Khawaja Ghulam Farid / Tariq Javed
12:55 p.m / H-273 / The Influence of Working Environment on the Performance, Welfare and Productivity of the Workers belongs to Various Government and Private Sectors of District Islamabad: A Statistical Survey. / Sadia Sadiq
01:10 p.m / Q/ A and Discussion

Poster Presentation11:40 am – 1:10 pm

Posters Exhibit on Ground Floor
Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Author
108 / Cancer: An Endemic / Tahira kalsum
109 / Determination of Inorganic Element in Pakistani Spices and Herbs using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Technique / Dr. Tabinda Zafar Qureshi
121 / Synthesis, Characterization and Bioassay of Some Novel Fused Biheterocycles / Mujahid Abas
124 / Analyzing the Relationship between Psychological Satisfaction with Indoor Environmental Quality and Productivity at Workplace / Quratul Ain
135 / Discovery of Highly Potent Tyrosinase Inhibitor / Yasir Nazir
139 / Preparation of Collodion / Mujahid Abbas
153 / Designing of Warfarin Derivatives as Safer Anticoagulants / Bushra Sultana
156 / Bacteriological Analysis of Street Vended Juices and Shakes Sold in Islamabad and Rawalpindi City / Bushra Urooj
162 / Infrastructure Development and Food Security / Gulzar Khan
170 / CFD Analysis of Supersonic Flow Past A Spiked Blunt Body / Wajahat Hassan
171 / Prediction of Pump Cavitations using CFD Approach / Wajahat Hassan
216 / How Much Knowledge Primary School Teachers Possess about Health Issues of School Children / Naila Sadaf
Posters Exhibit on 1st Floor
Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Author
185 / Determinants of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change by Farmers in Sargodha, Pakistan / Shahbaz Ahmad Khan
187 / Effect of Various Types of Water on the Growth of Important Cultivars of Tomato Plant / Sabeen Abbasi
190 / Genotyping of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aures (MRSA ) Samples against bla SHV bla CTX-M and bla TEM collected from Rawalpindi region / Saboor Ahmed Khan
212 / Optimization of Pectinase Production from Indigenously Isolated Yeast Strain Using Response Surface Methodology / Asia Ahmed
242 / Sustainable Palladium Based Catalyst and its use in Heck Reaction / Zafar Iqbal
245 / Isolation of Salmonella from Fresh Drinking Water and Filtration Plants of Rawalpindi and Islamabad / Neelam Malik
252 / Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Different Vegetables / Adil Khan
253 / Genetic Relatedness among CTX-M Producing E. Coli under One Health Approach / Shahbaz Raza
254 / Screening and Molecular Characterization of Bio-Plastic Producing Bacteria from Rumen Flora / Muhammad Kamran
256 / Assessing the Potential of Landsat-8 Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) for Monitoring Dengue in Lahore, Pakistan / Sadaf Javed

Project Presentation11:40 am– 1:10 pm

Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
223 / A Step into Beautiful World of Crystallization / Esha Marine
217 / Exposing the Unseen Hidden Curriculum in English Textbooks of Baluchistan / Faryal Khan, Wasila Siddique, Tahira Jawad, Dr.Liaquat Ali Channa
149 / Transmission of Game Shows by Private Channels and Viewers Perceptions: Exploring Uses and Gratifications Model / Abdul Rehman Qaisar

Q/ A and Discussion

Lunch Break 1:10 pm -2:00 pm

First Day-Session-2

(Eight Parallel Session: J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q)

(2:00 pm– 3:30 pm)

Session-J

Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Ur Rehman

Discussant: Dr. Ahmad Raza Bhatti

Moderator: Ihsan Ullah Chishti

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
02:00 pm / J-9 / Social Vices and Islamic Veiling System: A Comparative Study of United States of American and Malaysian Societies / Dr. Syed Aftab Aalam
02:15 pm / J-10 / خانقاہ سراجیہ کا معاشرہ میں مختلف پہلوؤ ں پر کردارکاجائزہ / Muhammad Yousuf
02:30 pm / J-100 / Family Structure Effect the level of Loneliness in Old Age / Ayla Khan
02:45 pm / J-246 / Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed R.A Kay Ahwal O Asaar Aur Fazael-O-Manaqib Ka Tehkiki Mutala Kutab Ahadis-O-Tarajum Ki Roshni Main / Emaduddin Siddiqi
03:00 pm / J-275 / Hazrat Abdullah Ibn-e-Umro Bin Aas R.A kay Ahwal-o-Asaar or Fazael-o-Munakib ka Tehkiki Mutala Ahadees-o-Asaar Ki Roshni Main / Zahid Mahmood
03:15 pm / J-329 / Maqasid Shariah, their Role in Islamic Finance and Implementation-A Review / Iqra Sohail*,Muhammad Muaz Ashraf, Arslan Manzoor
03:30 / J-390 / Ehtajaji rawaiyeh or unki Shareeh Hesiat / Sajida Hanif

Session-K

Chair: Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Shahtaz

Discussant: Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Sajjad

Moderator: Dr. Ayesha Snober

Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
02:00 pm / K-349 / An Evaluative Study of Early Child Education Curriculum in Private Pre –Schools of Pakistan Age 3-5 Years / Haseena Malik
02:15 pm / K-34 / English Language Anxiety: A barrier or a facilitator for Learning / Dr. Abdul Haseeb, Rukhshanda mushtaq
02:30 pm / K-346 / History of Prison Reforms in Pakistan / Zahid Anwar, Zubair Shah,
02:45 pm / K-250 / Exploring the Consumer Involvement Factors Toward Fashion Industry / Saba Qaiser, Waseem Ahmad, Yasir Rasool, Farooq Akhtar,
03:00 pm / K-282 / Role of Suppliers in New Product Development / Maryam Liaqat Khan
03:15 pm / K-284 / On the Perception about Nature of Science and its Incorporation in Teaching / Waseem Ahmed, Dr. Rehmat Ullah Bhatti
Q/A and Discussion
Session-L
Chair: Prof. Dr. Noman Ahmed
Discussant: Dr. Hajra Ahme
Moderator: Ms. Rabeea Zafar
Timing / Paper ID / Paper Title / Name of Authors
02:00 pm / L-290 / Developing Community Gardens and Managing the Domestic Organic Waste Case Study: Sultanabad, Karachi / Lubaina Adnan
02:15 pm / L-127 / The Clock Tower of Faisalabad: Preservation and Restoration / Bazla Manzoor
02:30 pm / L-129 / Environmental Assessment of Perennial Streams of Islamabad / Muhammad Naeem
02:45 pm / L-130 / Evaluation of Spatial Design of Accidental & Emergency Department: A Case Study of Capital Hospital G-6, Islamabad / Omer Shujaat Bhatti
03:00 pm / L-131 / Rainwater Harvesting Potentials in Faisal Mosque, Islamabad / Muhammad Tahir
03:15 pm / L-132 / Optimization of Energy use at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi / Muhammad Sohail
03:30 pm / Q/A and Discussion

Session-M