Perspectives on the Evolution and Future of E-Learning at University Level in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

Habib Ullah, Muhammad Obaid Aslam — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and future trajectory of e-learning at the university level in Pakistan, offering valuable insights into future directions. The study adopted an interpretive philosophical approach to understand the evolution and future trajectory of e-learning in Pakistan. The researcher employed a random sampling technique to focus on the lived experiences of faculty and E-learning professionals worldwide. Moreover, the researcher used a qualitative research design by utilizing semi-structured interviews as the primary method of data collection. A total of 55 participants were approached from both public and private universities offering e-education and E-Learning professionals, but only 35 responded. For the analysis of data, the researcher employed thematic analysis, which revealed key themes and patterns, providing a comprehensive understanding of university-level e-learning. The study highlights the rapid evolution of E-Learning and its future path in higher education institutions in Pakistan. Furthermore, the study recommended that future researchers develop a model for integrating immersive technologies (AI, AR, VR, and blockchain) in higher education institutions to promote e-learning in Pakistan.

Workplace Mental Health Investments and Their Economic Returns: Evidence from the Healthcare Sector of Pakistan

Muhammad Amin Hasan, Farina Sami — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study examines mental health challenges among healthcare workers in Pakistan, with a focus on their prevalence, impact, and economic consequences in public and private institutions. Using a secondary data methodology, the study analyzes patterns of psychological distress, productivity loss, job dissatisfaction, and staff turnover. Findings reveal a significant negative correlation between poor mental health and employee productivity, alongside increased absenteeism, medical errors, and reduced workforce retention. Institutions implementing structured interventions such as stress management workshops, counseling, and peer support displayed improved employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and higher return on investment. Despite high psychological distress, most healthcare institutions lack formal mental wellness programs. The study highlights an urgent ethical and economic rationale for institutionalizing mental health support. Key recommendations include national policy reform, Employee Assistance Programs, digital mental health tools, and leadership training in mental health literacy. The findings are based on secondary data, which may limit granularity and contextual depth. Nonetheless, the study calls for immediate, coordinated action to strengthen healthcare systems and protect the workforce well-being.

Journal of Social Sciences Advancement

Perspectives on the Evolution and Future of E-Learning at University Level in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

Workplace Mental Health Investments and Their Economic Returns: Evidence from the Healthcare Sector of Pakistan