Dr Shahid Rafiq

@eum.edu.pk

Assistant Professor Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Emerson University Multan
Emerson University Multan

Dr Shahid Rafiq


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I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Emerson University, Multan, where I also hold the additional charge of Deputy Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC). I earned my PhD in Education from the University of Education, Lahore, and my MPhil in Education Policy & Development from the University of Punjab, Lahore.
I am a recipient of the HEC Pakistan Postdoctoral Fellowship (Phase III, Batch IV) and am currently placed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at King’s College London, United Kingdom (2025–2026). With over ten years of experience in educational administration, I have contributed to four different universities in Pakistan. I have authored more than 47 research articles published in national and international journals, and over 8 research papers are currently under review in reputed international journals. I have presented my work at numerous national and international conferences and serve as a peer reviewer for various academic journals.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Education University of Education, Lahore
Awarded with 6 Months Research Fellowship (IRSIP) at Durham University, UK, 2022 2018-2022
M Phil Education Policy & Development University of the Punjab, Lahore
Institute of Social & Cultural Studies 2014-2017
Master of Business Education University of the Punjab, Lahore
Institute of Education & Research 2011-2013

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Social Sciences, Education, Development, Multidisciplinary
1114

Scholar Citations

18

Scholar h-index

27

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • From Policy to Practice: Evaluating the Implementation of HEC’s Sexual Harassment Policy in Public Universities of South Punjab
    S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 1-19 , 2026
    2026
  • Educational Access and Inclusion of Transgender Individuals in Pakistan: A Systematic Review of Barriers, Interventions, and Policy Gaps (2009–2025)
    S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 1-12 , 2026
    2026
  • A bibliometric analysis of open access and institutional repository research in library and information science (2010–2025)
    S Rafiq, A Afzal, Y Waqar
    Quality & Quantity, 1-24 , 2026
    2026
  • Digital tools and screen time management in early childhood education: parents’ and educators’ perspectives
    D Aldhilan, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Frontiers in Education 11, 1742813 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Trends in educational leadership research in the global south: A bibliometric and systematic literature review approach
    S Rafiq, A Afzal
    International Journal on Studies in Education 8 (2), 518-538 , 2026
    2026
  • Development and psychometric evaluation of the psychosocial scale for hearing‐impaired school children
    Q Ul‐Ain, M Jabeen, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    British Journal of Special Education 53 (1), 118-131 , 2026
    2026
  • Media Education and Critical Thinking Skills: A Bibliometric Mapping of Research Development (1996–2025)
    S Rafiq, A Afzal, U Niaz
    Медиаобразование, 150-165 , 2026
    2026
  • Faculty Readiness and Ethical Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education Teaching and Assessment
    A Afzal, S Rafiq, A Sami
    Higher Learning Research Communications 16 (1), 5 , 2026
    2026
  • Saudi Arabian preschool teachers’ perceptions, positive and negative experiences of play-based robotics activities
    D Aldhilan, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Cogent Education 12 (1), 2516375 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Modeling and Simulation of Radiated Upper Convected Maxwell Fluid Flow in a Parallel Plate Channel
    S Rafiq, A Ali, S Aslam, FF Al-Harbi, H Ullah, D Abduvalieva, N Batool
    Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies 13 (8), 622 , 2025
    2025
  • Navigating Barriers and Building Pathways: Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs
    D Aldhilan, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    F1000Research 14, 1203 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Beyond Screen Time: Effective Use of Digital Tools in Early Childhood Development
    D Aldhilan, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    TEM Journal 14 (4), 3263 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Bridging the divide: Exploring policy gaps and cultural barriers to comprehensive sexuality education in muslim-majority countries
    S Rafiq, A Afzal, Q ul-Ain
    Sexuality & Culture, 1-28 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Eco-friendly microplasma fabrication of iron oxide nanoparticles for energy and environmental applications
    N Tabasum, A Saeed, R Shafiq, BS Khan, M Bashir, M Yousaf, M Shafiq, ...
    Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 1-32 , 2025
    2025
  • Transforming early childhood education in Saudi Arabia: AI’s impact on emotional recognition and personalized learning
    D Aldhilan, S Rafiq
    Int. J. Eval. Res. Educ 14 (4), 2473-2486 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Influence of applied voltage on the deposition of DLC by argon micro-plasma
    R Shafiq, A Saeed, N Tabasum, BS Khan, M Bashir, S Rafiq
    Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 180 (7-8), 1149-1156 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles via Atmospheric Pressure Microplasma for High-Performance Energy Storage and Environmental Applications
    N Tabasum, A Saeed, R Shafiq, BS Khan, M Bashir, M Yousaf, S Rafiq, ...
    Catalysts 15 (5), 444 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A prelude to improving school education in Punjab, Pakistan
    M Ramzan, S Rafiq
    Social Sciences Spectrum 4 (1), 487-505 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Thermo-fluid dynamics of non-Newtonian Casson fluid in expanding-contracting channels with joule heating and variable thermal properties
    S Rafiq, BA Bilal, A Afzal, JV Tawade, NV Kulkarni, B Abdullaeva, ...
    Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics 13, 101105 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • The role of AI detection tools in upholding academic integrity: An evaluation of their effectiveness
    S Rafiq, DAA Qurat-ul-Ain
    Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review 3 (1), 901-915 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 16

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The impact of digital tools and online learning platforms on higher education learning outcomes
    S Rafiq, S Iqbal, A Afzal
    Al-Mahdi research journal (MRJ) 5 (4), 359-369 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 170
  • Impact of school environment on students’ academic achievements at the university level
    S Rafiq, A Afzal, F Kamran
    VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences 10 (4), 19-30 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 90
  • Impact of interactive teaching methods on students learning outcomes at university level
    F Kamran, A Kanwal, A Afzal, S Rafiq
    Journal of Positive School Psychology 7 (7), 89-105 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 89
  • THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS ON STUDENTS’ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL
    A Afzal, S Rafiq, A Kanwal
    Gomal University Journal of Research 39 (1), 55-68 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 68
  • Investigating the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary education in higher education settings
    S Rafiq
    Journal of Social Research Development (JSRD) 5 (1), 14-14 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 66
  • IMPACT OF WORKLOAD ON TEACHERS'EFFICIENCY AND THEIR STUDENTS'ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL
    A Kanwal, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Gomal University Journal of Research 39 (2), 131-146 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 56
  • Impact of Teachers' Instructional Techniques on Students' Involvement in Class: A Case Study
    A Afzal, S Rafiq
    UMT Education Review 5 (2), 184-204 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 52
  • The assessment and impact of 360-degree leadership performance appraisal at university level
    S Rafiq, M Kahdim, A Afzal
    Journal of Social Sciences Development 2 (2), 189-203 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 31
  • TEACHERS’BEHAVIOR INFLUENCING THE CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
    F Kamran, A Afzal, S Rafiq
    Journal of Social Research Development 3 (2), 173-192 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Combined effects of partial slip and variable diffusion coefficient on mass and heat transfer subjected to chemical reaction
    M Nawaz, S Rafiq, IH Qureshi, S Saleem
    Physica Scripta 95 (3), 035222 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 29
  • Enhancing professional motivation in the early childhood teacher education: Unraveling issues and challenges
    S Rafiq, F Kamran, A Afzal
    Journal of Social Sciences Development 2 (1), 26-43 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 28
  • IMPACT OF TEACHER-STUDENT FAVORITISM ON STUDENTS’LEARNING OUTCOMES AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL
    KA Zaki, S Rafiq, A Afzal
    Journal of Social Research Development 4 (1), 01-14 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • The challenges and opportunities of female leadership in educational institutions in Punjab Pakistan
    S Rafiq, F Kamran, F Zia, I Munir, A Afzal
    Remittances Review 9 (2), 4245-4262 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 25
  • Exploring the problems in teacher evaluation process and its perceived impact on teacher performance
    S Rafiq, A Afzal, F Kamran
    Gomal University Journal of Research 38 (4), 482-500 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 24
  • Effects of variable viscosity on asymmetric flow of non-Newtonian fluid driven through an expanding/contracting channel containing porous walls
    S Rafiq, Z Abbas, M Sheikh, J Hasnain
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 45 (11), 9471-9480 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 23
  • Oscillatory Darcy flow of non-Newtonian Casson fluid with temperature-dependent viscosity in a porous channel
    Z Abbas, S Rafiq, M Sheikh, S Aly
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 45 (9), 7247-7255 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 23
  • A study to explore students’ satisfaction level regarding support services provided by University of the Punjab
    F Kamran, A Afzal, S Rafiq
    PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 19 (3), 1434-1447 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • Teachers perception about process of teacher evaluation: A case study of a private university of Lahore
    S Rafiq, S Qaisar
    Gomal University Journal of Research 37 (3), 350-362 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 18
  • Personalized learning in the digital age: harnessing technology for student success
    S Rafiq, KA Zaki, A Nawaz
    Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review 3 (1), 1515-1528 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • The role of AI detection tools in upholding academic integrity: An evaluation of their effectiveness
    S Rafiq, DAA Qurat-ul-Ain
    Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review 3 (1), 901-915 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 16

Publications

1. Ul-Ain, Q., Jabeen, M., Rafiq, S., & Afzal, A. (2025). Development and psychometric evaluation of the psychosocial scale for hearing‐impaired school children. British Journal of Special Education, 52(4), 1–14.
2. Afzal, A., & Rafiq, S. (2025). Combating Misinformation Through Media and Information Literacy: A Case Study Among University Students. International Journal of Media and Information Literacy, 10(2), 123-131.
3. Rafiq, S., Afzal, A., & Sami, A. (2025). Online Conferences as Media Education Platforms: Enhancing Teacher Digital Competence through the DigCompEdu Framework. Media Education (Mediaobrazovanie), 21(4), 585-595.
4. Aldhilan, D., Rafiq, S., & Afzal, A. (2025). Beyond Screen Time: Effective Use of Digital Tools in Early Childhood Development. TEM Journal, 14(4), 3263-3274.
5. Aldhilan, D., Rafiq, S., & Afzal, A. (2025). Navigating Barriers and Building Pathways: Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs. F1000Research, 14, 1203.
6. Rafiq, S., Afzal, A. & Ain, Q. (2025). Bridging the Divide: Exploring Policy Gaps and Cultural Barriers to Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Muslim-Majority Countries. Sexuality & Culture, 29 (5), 1-28.

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

SPSS, NVivo, R, Biblioshiny, VOSviewer