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Dear Researchers, Distinguished Guests and scholars, on behalf of the organizing committee IMRC-2019, I welcome you to the 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (IMRC-2019). The conference is organized in collaboration with Sarhad University of Information Technology, Abdul Wali Khan University and University of Malakand, on October, 29-31, 2019 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar. IMRC is a series of conference organized every year and the initiative was taken by Sarhad University. Main Objective of the IMRC is to promote research culture and to disseminate scientific and educational information related to the fields of interests. The conference brings together leading researchers in the related areas and provide an opportunity for exchanging ideas, between researchers and establishing networking and collaborations. The conference includes several invited papers on important and timely topics in the field. We hope that such type of academic ventures and collaborations will continue as we all are working for the same goal, i.e Global Prosperity. IMRC is a catalyst for researchers to present their ideas and bring different fields together and bridge the gap by giving them the opportunity to gain insight into new areas and new perspectives to their respective fields. We will be glad to welcome you all to IMRC-2020 in October 2020, to be hosted by another partner university. Dr. Asma Gul Conference Chair, IMRC-2019. pg. 2 Table of Contents Patron-in-Chief Message ..................................................................................................... 4 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar ..................................................... 5 Our Partners ........................................................................................................................ 6 Sarhad University of Science & Technology, Peshawar .......................................... 6 Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan ...................................................................... 6 University of Malakand, Dir Lower .......................................................................... 7 About the 5th IMRC-2019 Conference ............................................................................... 8 ABSTRACTS .................................................................................................................... 14 Engineering & IT ...................................................................................................... 15 Life Sciences ............................................................................................................. 40 Social Sciences ......................................................................................................... 77 Management Sciences............................................................................................. 158 pg. 3 Patron-in-Chief Message Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana Vice Chancellor Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar With a spirit of peace and unity, I welcome and thank all the invited speakers, presenters, researchers and our esteemed guests to the 5thInternational Multidisciplinary Research Conference 2019 “Global Prosperity through Research & Sustainable Development” (IMRC). The Conference is organized in collaboration with the three well known Universities of the Province, Sarhad University of Science & IT (Peshawar), Abdul Wali Khan University (Mardan) and University of Malakand (Dir Upper). These universities have shown keen interest in promotion and quality education over the years. We have jointly conducted 4th IMRC 2018 successfully last year and will continue this journey in the future as well. We have taken various steps to introduce and strengthen research culture at the university. International events and conferences are part of the same efforts to provide a platform to researchers to share and disseminate their knowledge and gain inspiration from scholars doing valuable work in similar areas in other parts of the world. IMRC, provides a platform to connect the researchers from various disciplines. It gives the opportunity to the researchers from multiple disciplines to come up with their new concepts, methodologies and experiences to be shared in dynamic way impregnated with partnership and collaboration ventures. I extend my gratitude to the national and international key note speakers, Research Scholar from across the globe and all the valuable guests for sparing their precious time and sharing their valuable views and experiences in their field of expertise. Finally, I congratulate all the organizers for their hard work in organizing 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference 2019. pg. 4 Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar is the First Public Sector Women University in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The University has been Functioning since 2005. It is expanding its horizon by introducing new disciplines from time to time. The University provides an environment which enables students to develop their academic, moral, physical, professional and spiritual potential. Envisaged initially as a caterer to the education of female population of the Province, the University has earned much more than it had initially conceived. The primary objective of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar is to accomplish the assigned mission of providing quality education to the female students in accordance with the latest syllabi and modern trends so that it can emerge as the leading public sector female university of the country. The University is the largest provider of female education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The University’s lifelong learning activities also encompass the professional development work carried out by departments. Academic expertise and research facilities are used to advantage by industry and commercial partners, government bodies and other organizations. These contracts, combined with the provision of professional updating courses and the provision of sophisticated equipment and specialist skills, enable the University to help improve the efficiency, competitiveness and profitability in job market. pg. 5 Our Partners Sarhad University of Science & Technology, Peshawar Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology (SUIT), Peshawar, is a renowned name in the educational circles of Pakistan and abroad. It was established in 2001 through an Ordinance of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is duly recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Since its inception, the University has made commendable achievements in disseminating quality education and, in a short span of time; it has become a leading institution of higher education in Pakistan. The University is dedicated to imparting high quality education with emphasis on demand-oriented skill- development and training under excellent conditions of learning. Its educational programs are designed to enable the students and servicemen to Develop skills and competence in their respective areas of specialization. Obtain broad-based, cross-functional education with due emphasis on developing critical, analytical and logical thinking, and knowledge of societal matters. The education is cost-based, but affordable. The University is devoted to students' welfare and intends to provide all support and guidance in their pursuit of successful careers and jobs. Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan The establishment of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan is an act of historical significance by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The establishment of AWKUM facilitated in bringing their intellectual resources in the useful channels by equipping them with the latest knowledge and research being unfolded in the sphere of higher education. The University plays its role in channelizing the intellectual, moral and physical resources of the youth inherent their energies toward useful goals. It collaborates with the prestigious universities of the country and abroad to share the latest discoveries and research input in different fields of intellectual endeavor. Beingthe vice chancellor of AWKUM, I am honored to be a part of 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (IMRC-2019) on global prosperity through research and sustainable development. It is known to me that IMRC-2019 is a consortia effort of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, SBB Women University Peshawar, Sarhad University of Science and Technology Peshawar, and University of Malakand aims at providing a multidisciplinary platform to the research community. Scientific interaction of multidisciplinary researchers is essential for the ongoing challenges, and tangible solution for better socioeconomic development of the country. For IMRC-2019, our partner universities have pg. 6 continued to meet the challenges of our field and bring inspired people together in such forums to exchange scientific ideas and update about cutting edge research going on in the field. The multidisciplinary approach ensures that there is a tangible outcome of research for the benefit of all. I would like to acknowledge all the scientists and researchers participating in IMRC-2019 and I ask you to stay engaged, remain proactive and help to shape the future of research in the country. University of Malakand, Dir Lower University of Malakand is one of the public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, being established through a charter issued by the
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