My research explores the intersection of geopolitics, Human Geography, rural development, and sustainability, with a particular focus on Afghanistan. I analyze the socio-economic challenges of rural communities, aiming to develop empowerment-based strategies that foster self-sufficiency and resilience. My work integrates spatial analysis, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and policy frameworks to identify innovative solutions for sustainable rural development. Through collaborations with national and international scholars, I seek to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy implementation, ensuring that rural communities have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for growth.
EDUCATION
This is Fayaz Gul Mazloum Yar, Assistant Professor at Nangarhar University & PhD scholar in Geography and Rural Planning at the University of Guilan, Iran. With over a decade of experience in academia, I specialize in geopolitics, Human Geography, rural development, and environmental sustainability. My research focuses on empowering rural households in Afghanistan and integrating innovative policy solutions for sustainable development. I hold a Master’s degree in Geopolitics from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and have authored numerous research articles and translated several books. My expertise spans curriculum development, academic writing, and trans disciplinary research, with a strong commitment to advancing education and policy reforms.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Geography, Planning and Development, General Social Sciences, Research and Theory, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications
The Importance of Public Awareness in Environmental Protection: A Case Study in Paktika, Afghanistan Hizbullah Rahmani, Wafaurahman Wafa, Fayaz Gul Mazloum Yar Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2021 Public awareness and knowledge of environmental protection are crucial to avoid environmental pollutions. Lack of relevant scientific principles and lack of public awareness of environmental or other projects are hindrances to controlling environmental pollution. The objective of the study was to identify the importance of public awareness in environmental pollution management. Environmental education and public awareness are crucial to avoid environmental pollutions. The study aims to analyze public awareness of environmental protection. The study was conducted in Sharana, the center of Paktika province, and was attended by 71 students from the Paktika Higher Education Institute’s Education Faculty. Questionnaires and field observations have been selected as methodologies for this research. The results of the study show that 59.2 percent of survey participants consider public awareness and 35.2 percent think that enforcement of environmental laws is important. People in Paktika do not take part in environmental activities due to a lack of public awareness and throw away pollutants everywhere. If this situation continues, it is not far off that it will turn into a disaster.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Strengthening Rural Healthcare: Comparative Innovations and Localized Strategies for Capacity Building FGM Yar, EU Sail Cleanliness: Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Research 3 (1), 8-23 , 2026 2026
An AI-Enabled, Data-Driven PDCA Framework for Continuous Quality Improvement in Higher Education A Three-Institution Study FGM Yar, H Muzammil, H Sarani Kunduz University International Journal of Islamic Studies and Social … , 2026 2026
Economic Empowerment of Families: Successful Experiences from Developing Countries and Modeling for Afghanistan FGM Yar, AK Sharifi, NU Talash ATJSS 2 (1), 1-18 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Digital Financial Twins in Islamic Microfinance: Evidence from Conflict-Affected Rural Economies (2020–2025) FGM Yar, AK Sharifi ORGANIZE: Journal of Economics, Management and Finance 4 (3), 268-283 , 2025 2025
Investment Priorities and Barriers for Desert Tourism in Western Afghanistan: A Mixed-Methods AHP–TOPSIS Assessment FGM Yar, NU Talash Jurnal Ekonomi Teknologi dan Bisnis (JETBIS) 4 (9), 559-568 , 2025 2025
Strengthening Rural Healthcare: Comparative Innovations and Localized Strategies for Capacity Building FGM Yar, EU Sail Global Health Dynamics 1 (3), 1-9 , 2025 2025
Investment Priorities and Barriers for Desert Tourism in Western Afghanistan: A Mixed-Methods AHP--TOPSIS Assessment. FG Mazloum Yar, NU Talash Journal of Economics, Technology & Business/Jurnal Ekonomi Teknologi … , 2025 2025
Collective Action, Social Capital, And Household Empowerment In Farmer Cooperatives FGM Yar, BA Niazmal ENGAGEMENT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 4 (3), 222-235 , 2025 2025
Evaluating Cooperative Membership’s Impact on Rural Household Empowerment: A Mixed-Methods Study in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan MR Rahimi, FGM Yar Asian Journal of Engineering, Social and Health 4 (8), 1356-1368 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Aligning Technical and Vocational Curricula with Labor Market Needs to Foster Economic Growth in Afghanistan: An Empirical Study FGM Yar, BA Azimi COMPETITIVE: Journal of Education 4 (3), 358-369 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Aligning Technical and Vocational Curricula with Labor Market Needs to Foster Economic Growth in Afghanistan: An Empirical Research. FG Mazloum Yar, BA Azimi Devotion: Journal of Research & Community Service 6 (8) , 2025 2025
Afghan Pilgrimage Routes to Arabia (1100–1900 CE): A Historical–Geographical Analysis of Religious Logistics and the Caravanserai Network FGM Yar, SH Sadaat Titian: Jurnal Ilmu Humaniora 9 (1), 322-341 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
An Integrated Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Push and Pull Factors in Afghan Irregular Migration: Insights for Sustainable Policy Responses FGM Yar, E Amir Salam International Academic Journal 10 (17), 938-958 , 2025 2025
Towards a context-specific framework for family economic empowerment: Lessons from developing countries FGM Yar, H Sarani ORGANIZE: Journal of Economics, Management and Finance 4 (2), 189-206 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Push-Pull Dynamics in Afghan Illegal Migration and Returnee Reintegration FGM Yar, E Amir Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies 5 (5), 5023-5032 , 2025 2025
Comparative analysis of rural development strategies in select successful nations: Contextual lessons for Afghanistan FGM Yar, BA Niazmal Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY) 4 (3), 147-157 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Comparative Analysis of Rural Development Strategies in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China: Contextual Lessons for Afghanistan FGM Yar, BA Niazmal Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies 5 (4), 4659-4670 , 2025 2025
The Evolution of Afghanistan's Borders Throughout History and Its Geopolitical Impacts FGM Yar, SH Sadaat Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies 5 (3), 3557-3569 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Enhancing Social Participation in Rural Communities: Analyzing International Experiences and Practical Strategies for Afghanistan FGM Yar, AS Noori, JG Zazai ENGAGEMENT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 4 (1), 15-30 , 2025 2025
The Evolution Of Afghanistan's Borders Throughout History And Its Geopolitical Impacts. FG Mazloum Yar, SH Sadaat Journal Edunity 4 (3) , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Rural development challenges in addition to effective solutions to overcome obstacles FGM Yar, M Yasouri Zhongguo Kuangye Daxue Xuebao 29 (3), 79-90 , 2024 2024 Citations: 38
The importance of public awareness in environmental protection: A case study in Paktika, Afghanistan H Rahmani, W Wafa, FGM Yar Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 20 (4), 1621-1626 , 2021 2021 Citations: 33
Afghanistan's Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Significance in Regional Connectivity and Development JMM Fayaz Gul Mazloum YAR , Shamsurahman ZAHID Journal of Political And Legal Sovereignty 1 (No. 2), 78-86 , 2023 2023 Citations: 32
The role of environmental and geographical factors in the education process FGM Yar, MI Shaheedzooy Journal of World Science 2 (12), 2099-2017 , 2023 2023 Citations: 16
Analyzing the Role of Great Powers in Creating the Durand Line and Its Impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations FG Mazloum Yar Randwick International of Social Sciences (RISS) Journal 3 (No. 4), 673-686 , 2022 2022 Citations: 15
The Role of Islam in Alleviating Poverty: An Analytical Study FGM Yar, IU Nasih Journal of Islamic and Social Studies, 10-28 , 2024 2024 Citations: 14
Opportunities and Challenges of Rural Entrepreneurship in Afghanistan AH Fayaz Gul Mazloum Yar Journal of Entrepreneurial and Business Diversity 1 (No. 2), 113-119 , 2023 2023 Citations: 14
The role of universities in empowering individuals and society in Afghanistan FGM Yar, H Muzammil ENGAGEMENT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 3 (4), 164-178 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
Obstacles and challenges of rural development in Afghanistan: examining problems and solutions FGM Yar, JG Zazia Jurnal Locus Penelitian dan Pengabdian 3 (9), 787-796 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
Geopolitical influence of Afghanistan’s neighbors on the country's domestic and foreign policies N Wafa, FGM Yar Devotion: Journal of Research and Community Service 5 (12), 1524-1537 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Obstacles and challenges of rural development in Afghanistan: Examining problems and solutions: A review FGM Yar, JG Zazia Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 3 (9), 3639-3656 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
The role and importance of empowering rural communities for rural development in Afghanistan FGM Yar, M Musadiq Jurnal Syntax Admiration 5 (11), 4961-4980 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Investigating the Consequences of Climate Change and its Impact on Afghanistan’s Security FGM Yar, SH Zarghani Nangarhar University International Journal of Biosciences, 498-502 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Innovative strategies for empowering rural communities: International experiences and applications in Afghanistan FGM Yar, M Rahmani Enrichment: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 2 (9), 732-743 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Reorganization of Effective Geographical Factors on National Power FGM Yar, IU Ihsan, KU Baidar International Law Discourse in Southeast Asia 3 (2), 269-290 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Analysis of challenges and opportunities for improving the health system in Afghanistan: Innovative approaches and sustainable solutions FGM Yar Community Services: Sustainability Development 2 (1), 18-26 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Role of Climate Change in Afghanistan’s Geopolitical Power FGM Yar, S ZAHID, JM MIAKHIL Journal of Political And Legal Sovereignty 2 (3), 248-259 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
The Role of Tourism in the Development of Afghanistan FGM Yar, M Yasouri International Journal of Social Health 2 (12), 954-961 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
Identification And Analysis Of Economic Factors Affecting Rural Underdevelopment In Afghanistan FGM Yar, M Yasouri, AW Astuti Jurnal Impresi Indonesia 1 (12), 1349-1354 , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
From Crisis to Recovery: Successful Experiences in the Eradication of Narcotics in Afghanistan Local Communities FGM Yar Return: Study of Management, Economic and Bussines 3 (10), 845-855 , 2024 2024 Citations: 6
