1. Shuja, A., Ali, A., Khan, S.S.A., Burki,B.S. and Bilal, S. (2022). Perspectives on Factors 

Affecting Students’ Dropout Rate During Covid-19: A Case Study from Pakistan. Sage Open. (April_June 2022), 1-15 (W category, Sage, I.F.1.356, WOS, Scopus).

1. Perveen, S., Buzdar, M.A. and Ali, A. (2021). Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial 

Attitudes of University Female Students in Pakistan. Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews. 9(2), 333-343 (W Category, HJRS 2020-21, eISSN 2395-6518)

1. Buzdar, M.A., Tariq, R.H. and Ali,A. (2019). Combating Terrorism on Intellectual 

Battlefield: Lenses on the Potentials of Universities in Pakistan. Higher Education Policy. 32(3), 441-460 (W Category, Palgrave Macmillan, US I.F. .727).

1. Nadeem,M., Ali, A. and Buzdar, A. (2017). The association between Muslim religiosity 

and young adult college students’ depression, anxiety and stress. Journal of 

Religion and Health. 56(4), 1170-1179 (W Category, Springer, US I.F. .977).

4. Buzdar, M. A., Ali, A. and Tariq, R.H. (2016). Emotional intelligence as a determinant of 

                        readiness for online learning. International Review of Research in Open and  

                        Distributed Learning. (17)1, 148-158 (W. Category, Athabasca University  

                        Canada, I.F. .734).

1. Buzdar, M. A., Ali, A. and Tariq, R.H. (2015). Religious orientations as a predictor of 

rational thinking among secondary school students. Journal of Thinking Skills and Creativity, 16(June 2015),1-8 (W. Category, Elsevier Science Direct, US I.F. 1.455).

1. Buzdar, M. A., Ali, A., Nadeem, M. and Nadeem, M. (2015). Relationship between 

religiosity and psychological symptoms in female university students. Journal of Religion and Health, 54(6). 2155-2163 (W category, Springer, USI.F .977).

1. Buzdar, M. A. and Ali, A. (2013). Development of reflective thinking through distance 

teacher education programs at AIOU, Pakistan. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 14(3), 43-58. (W category, Canada, I.F. .734).

1. Ali, A., R.H. Tariq, R.H. and Topping, K.J. (2009). Students’ perception of university 

teaching behaviours. Teaching in Higher Education 14(6), 631-647 (W category, Taylor and Francis,UK) (I.F. .554)

1. Ali, A., Tariq, R.H. and Topping, K.J. (2013). Perspectives of academic activities in 

universities in Pakistan. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 37(3), 321-348                                               (HEC approved Y category Taylor and Francis, UK  WOS).

1. Buzdar, M. A. and Ali,A. (2014). Comparing religious maturity of Hindu, Christian and 

Muslim secondary school students. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 22(4), 1-8 (Indexed in WOS, Scopus, DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar Malaysia, W category).

1. Buzdar, M. A., and Ali,A.,(2011). Socioeconomic effects of flood on female teachers in 

Jampur (Pakistan). Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry 2(4), 71-79. (Indexed in Scopus, AERA, DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar, Ulrich Turkey, Y category)

1. Buzdar, M.A., and Ali,A.(2010). Parents’ attitude towards daughters’ education in tribal 

area of Deara Ghazi Khan (Pakistan). Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry 1(2), 16-23 (Indexed in Scopus, AERA, DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar, Ulrich Turkey, Y category)

B-ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNALS

1. Buzdar, M. A. and Ali,A., (2012). Should I conduct research? Expressions of Pakistani 

researchscholars.Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences 7( 1), 25-32 (Indexed in DOAJ, Ulrich, Cyprus, Y category)

1. Buzdar, M. A., Ali,A. and Nadeem,M. (2011). Educating women’s rights through teacher 

education in Pakistan: reality or paradox. International online Journal of Educational Sciences 3(3), 918-929. (Indexed in EBSCO, ERA, DOAJ, Ulrich Turkey, Y category)

1. Buzdar, M. A., and Ali,A.. (2011). Teacher as community mobilizer: case of primary 

school teachers in Punjab (Pakistan).  International Online Journal of Educational Sciences 3(2), 448-460. (Indexed in EBSCO, ERA, DOAJ, ULRICH Turkey, Y category)

1. Ali, A.,Topping,K.J. and Tariq,R.H. (2010). Entrepreneurial attributes among 

postgraduate students of a Pakistani University. US-China Education Review 7(5), 66-77 (Indexed in DOAJ, EBSCO, ERIC, Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science, JSTOR, Ulrich USA, Y category)

1. Ali, A.,Topping,K.J. and Tariq,R.H. (2009). Entrepreneurial inclinations of prospective 

teachers. New Horizons in Education 56(2), 1-15 (indexed in AERA, Australian Education Index, Content Pages in Education, ERIC, Scopus, Singapore Education Research association, Ulrich Hong Kong, Y category)

C-ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN PAKISTANI RESEARCH JOURNALS

1. 1. Kashif, N.U., Naz, H. and Ali, A. (2025). Assessing Social Change Initiation among Students through the Lense of Religious Judgment Theory: An Adaptation of Terrance’s Creative Thinking Test. Journal of Political Stability Archive. 3(3). HEC approved Y category Journal
   2. Nafisa, A. and Ali, A., (2025). Flexibility and Freedom: A Comparative Study of Distance Education in 21st Century at Higher Education in Pakistan. Journal of Social Sciences Review. 5(1), 2789-4428 (Y category, HEC approved Journal).
   3. Shahwar, D.I. and Ali, A., (2024) Nurturing Entrepreneurial Leadership: An Empirical Study of Elite Schools in Pakistan. Journal of Policy Research. 10(3), 63-69. (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)
   4. Fareed, A. and Ali, A. (2024). Challenges in Promoting Social Integration among Students through Single National Curriculum: Perspective of Primary School Teachers. . Journal of Policy Research. 10(2), (June, 2024), 742-748 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)
   5. Iqbal, S. and Ali, A. (2024). Education and Professional Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Inservice Teachers: A Review. Gomal University Journal of Research. (2024), 40(1)),117-133 (Y category, HEC approved Journal).
   6. Iqbal, S., A. and Ali, A. (2023). The Attitude of In-Service Teachers Towards Acquiring Higher Qualification. Gomal University Journal of Research. (2023), 39(1)),105-115 (Y category, HEC approved Journal).
   7. Najamulkashif, Ali, A. (2021). Democracy Vs Autocracy: University Students’ Perception. Review of Education, Administration and Law. 4(1),223-230 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Zeeshan, M., Ali, A., and Najamulkashif. (2021). Students’ Perceptions on Effectiveness of Teaching Learning Process at Higher Secondary Schools in Bahawalpur, Punjab. Review of Education, Administration and Law. 4(2), 325-336 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Najamulkashif, Ali. A. and Ali, M.Q. (2020). Fit or Being Fitted: Academic Institutional 

Managers’ Conflict Management Styles. Global Regional Review.5(3),651-658 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

1. Noreen,Z., Ali,A. and Abbasi, S.Y.(2020). Parental Religious Orientation as a Predictor of 

Identity Styles of University Students. ISSRA Papers. 12, 175-191

1. Jehan, M., Ali,A. and Bahoo,R.(2020). Identification of Remedial Strategies to Improve 

Academic Achievements of Students at Higher Secondary Level. Global Regional Review.5(2),71-79 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

1. Iqbal, J., Ali,A. and Ahmed F.M.(2020). Comparison of Health Awareness among Public 

and Private School Students in District Bahawalpur. Pakistan Social Sciences 

Review 4(2), 638-646 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Bahoo, R., Ali,A. and Jahan,M.(2020). Association Between Teacher-Student Interaction and 

Students Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management Skills and Academic Behavior. Global Regional Review. V(II), 90-101 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Jahan, M. and Ali,A. (2020). Identification of Causes of Students’ Low Academic Achievement 

at Higher Secondary Level: A Qualitative Study. Review of Economics and Development Studies, Vol. 6 (3), 703-713 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Attique, M.,Hussain,S. and Ali, A.(Summer 2019). Impact of Motivation on Students and 

Teachers’ Efficiency and School Effectiveness Global Regional Review. 4 (3), 171-178 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

1. Noreen, S., Ali, A. and Munawar, U. (2019). The Impact of Teachers’ Personality on 

Students’ Academic Achievement. Global Regional Review. 4 (3), 92-102 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

• Burki,A.B., Ali, A. and Ahmed A.B. (2019). CPEC,s Scope in Education. Global  

Regional Review. 4 (2), 404-411 (HEC Approved, Y Category Journal)

1. Javeed, M. and Ali, A. (2018). Impact of Globalization on Post Graduate Students’ 

Asynchronous Learning in English Language. Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning. 4(2), 67-86 

1. Iqbal, M., Ali, A. and Javed, M.(2018). A Study of Research Trends at Master Level in 

Education in the Universities of Punjab: Period from 1988 to 2008. Bulletin of Education and Research December.  40,(3), 45-61.

• Javed M. and Ali, A.(2018). Analyzing the language learning strategies among high and 

low achievers. Journal of Research and Reflection,12(1),25-44 (HEC approved Y category Journal of University of Education)

1. Ali, A., Suleman, N. & Javed . (2018). Employers’ satisfaction with professionally 

qualified secondary school teachers in Pakistan. Journal of Educational Research 21(1), 86-105 (HEC approved Z category Journal of IUB)

1. Ali, A., Javed, M. and Shabbir, G. (2017). Assessing ESL students’ literal reorganization 

and inferential reading comprehension abilities. Journal of Educational Research 21(2), 86-105  (HEC approved Z category Journal of IUB)

1. Ali, A. and Haider, S.Z.(2017). Developing a validated instrument to measure teachers’ 

job performance: analyzing the role of background variables Journal of Educational Research 20(1), 21- 35  (HEC approved Z category Journal of IUB)

• Ali, A., Buzdar, M.A., Perveen, M. and Ramzan,M.(2016). What builds emotional 

intelligence? Fixing the role of personal and social well-being. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences,36(2), 959-967 (HEC approved Y category Journal of BZU).

• Ali, A., Akhter, N., Ramzan, M. and Tabassum, A. (2016). Psychological effects of 

excessive administrative visits on teachers’ performance. Bulletin of Educational Research, 38(2), 1-14 HEC approved Y category Journal of IER University of the Punjab, Lahore

1. Ramzan, M., Ahmed, S., Ali, A and Amjad,M.(2016). Students’ thinking styles at 

secondary level in relation to their attitude towards school. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences,36(2), 741-750 (HEC approved Y category Journal of BZU).

1. Nasreen, A. and Ali, A.(2016). Analysis of assignments assessment for distance learners 

in single vs dual mode institutions. Bulletin of Educational Research 38(2), 15-35 HEC approved Y category Journal of IER University of the Punjab, Lahore

1. Ali, A., Topping,K.J.,Tariq,R.H. and Wakefield,P.  (2011). Entrepreneurial propensity in 

Pakistan and UK: A comparative study of Pakistan and UK perspective teachers. Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 5( 2), 243-265. (Pakistan, Y category)

1. Ali, A., Topping,K.J. andTariq,R.H. (2011). Entrepreneurial attitudes among potential 

entrepreneurs. Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences 5(1), 12-46. (Pakistan, Y category)

• Ali, A. (2006). Concept of university in the age of globalization. Journal of Educational 

Research 9(2), 39-50 (IUB Pakistan, Z category)

1. Dilshad, M. and Ali, A. (2006). Aims of education in the light of Iqbal’s Philosophy of 

Education. Pakistan Journal of Education 23(1),1-13 (AIOU, Pakistan, Y category)

• Tariq, R.H. and Ali, A.(2000). Students’ perceptions of science instructions. Journal of 

Research Humanities 17: 33-39.(BZU, Pakistan, Y category)

• Farooq, A. and Ali, A. (1997). An analysis of students’ attitude towards Physics.Journal 

of Educational Research 5(2), 98-102 (IUB, Pakistan, Z category)

• Shami, J.U. and Ali, A. (1997). Learning the pronunciation of the English 

language. Journal of Educational Research 5(1), 56-64 (IUB, Pakistan, Z category)

1. Ali, A. (1994). Students’ awareness of science. Journal of Educational Research 2(1), 

39-44 (IUB, Pakistan, Z category)