THE CHALLENGES AND MOTIVATORS OF INVESTIGATIVE SPORTS JOURNALISM IN PESHAWAR: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

2025-09-28T11:41:45+00:00

The investigative journalism is crucial for revealing corruption and abuse in global sports, but it faces major legal, financial, and technological hurdles. Even though it holds global significance, situations in certain high-pressure regional areas are still not well explored. In this regard, study involved semi-structured interviews with 16 experienced sports journalists in Peshawar. It used manual thematic analysis to identify key challenges, motivators, and perceptions. The field has significant limitations. These include a lack of institutional resources and funding at 45%, fear of legal and professional consequences at 20%, and strict editorial policies due to corporate & legal pressures at 35%. Even though many believe in accountability journalism, low government support at 50% and lack of public awareness at 40% hold back investigative efforts. The financial incentives at 40% and professional recognition at 30% are vital motivators, showing a need for better support. Without systemic changes, such as better legal protections, investment in resources, training, and public engagement, investigative sports journalism in KP will continue to face challenges. This study provides a framework to support journalism as important check on power in commercial and political sports environment.

INVESTIGATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM DESIGN & ITS CULTURAL RELEVANCE

2025-09-28T11:39:58+00:00

This study investigates the cultural relevance of early childhood curriculum design, focusing on current educational practices that reflect and support the diverse cultural identities of young learners. Rooted in sociocultural learning theory, research examines extent to which culturally responsive curriculum promotes inclusion, boosts children engagement & strengthens their sense of belonging. A quantitative research method was adopted to administer 150 early childhood educators and curriculum developers over convenience sampling. The instrument investigated dimensions of cultural relevance, including classroom content, teaching strategies, institutional support, and teacher preparedness. The descriptive statistics were used to analyze data. Findings revealed that while educators generally recognize the value of culturally inclusive education, its practical execution remains inconsistent. Areas such as use of home languages, representation of diverse traditions, and integration of local cultural knowledge require attention. Teacher training and administrative support also emerged as critical factors influencing curriculum effectiveness. Study stressed that culturally relevant curriculum design is not an added feature but required foundation of early childhood education.

JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT

THE CHALLENGES AND MOTIVATORS OF INVESTIGATIVE SPORTS JOURNALISM IN PESHAWAR: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

INVESTIGATING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM DESIGN & ITS CULTURAL RELEVANCE