Publications by authors named "Zeeshan Zaib Khattak"
This study examines the impact of the barrier of adopting hybrid strategy on strategic performance using the oil sector in Iraq as a case. International oil companies consider various strategies in order to achieve superior performance. The procedure needs to overcome certain essential barriers for the adoption of the hybrid strategy that combines the cost leadership and differentiation strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnergy, environmental degradation, and health status: evidence from South Asia.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
January 2023
Energy is considered a vital factor of economic growth that contributes to improve quality of life and health status. However, global warming, climate change, and environmental degradation are due primarily because of energy emissions, whereas environmental degradation is detrimental to health. Since one-fifth of the population lives in South Asia, it is necessary to analyze the impact of energy and environmental degradation on health status in this region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbon emissions constitute a large portion of greenhouse gases that are responsible for global warming and climate change. This study examines the impact of export variety on carbon emissions along with foreign direct investment (FDI) and technological development as determinants of environmental degradation in Pakistan. Moreover, this study is conducted in the context of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis (EKC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly increased work-related stress among healthcare workers in Pakistan, with a study revealing a direct correlation between the epidemic and perceived stress levels.
- The research utilized a survey from 255 medical professionals and indicated that while a supportive work environment from supervisors can help reduce stress, general workplace conditions and hospital atmospheres are less effective.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for authorities to implement measures to mitigate stress, as its ramifications could be more damaging than the virus itself, and suggest that these results may be applicable to other developing countries facing similar challenges.