Dr. Imran A. Sajid

Dr. Imran A. Sajid

Ph.D , University of Peshawar (2015) in Social Work, Juvenile Justice, Child Protection
Research Interest:  Child Protection, Juvenile Justice, Climate Change and Issues of vulnerable population (focused on children), working with communities, Decolonization and Indigenous social work, Social Policy, Human Rights, Institutional Transplantation
Telephone: +923139600663

Charles Wallace Fellow, Lancaster University, England (March-April 2024)

Certified Higher Education Teacher, University of Alabama, USA (Jan-Sep 2023)

Graduate Scholars' Advisor (GSA) 2023 

BS Program Coordinator (2020 onward)

 

HONOURS

Gold Medalist, Social Work, 2009

Member Advisory Board, Pakistan Journal of Terrorism Research (A NACTA JOURNAL) 2020-21

 

 

DOCTORAL THESES SUPEVISION

S#

Name

Department

/Institute

Thesis Title

Status

1.

Amir Alam

DSW| UOP

Effectiveness of the Orphanages in the Provision of Services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Degree Awarded (2021)

2

Nasira Nasreen

DSW|UOP

Social Inclusion of Street Children in the wake of KP Child Protection and Welfare Act 2010

Thesis draft under evaluation (2024)

3

Zakir Hussain

DSW|UOP

Post Release Analysis of Juvenile Offenders in Dir

Thesis draft under evaluation (2024)

4

Ibrar Hussain

DSW|UOP

Challenges to Child Immunization in Peshawar: A Parents Perception based study

Thesis submitted for external evaluation (2023)

 

M.PHIL THESES SUPERVISION

S#

Name

Department

/Institute

Thesis Title

Status

1.

Muhammad Hayat Khan

IPCS| UOP

Public Trust in State Institutions: A Case Study of Police in Takhtbhi, Mardan

Degree Awarded (2019)

2.

Bibi Zaitoon

IPCS| UOP

Comparative Content analysis of Thematic Changes in Pushto Poetry Pre and Post 9/11: A Case Study of Abaseen Yousafzai and Rehmat Shah Sail’s Poetry

Degree Awarded (2019)

3

Salman Khan

IPCS| UOP

Rise and Fall of Lashkar-e-Islam Militant Group in Khyber district

Degree Awarded (2020)

4

Wali Khan

IPCS| UOP

Role of Voluntary Welfare Organisation in Peace Building in Wana Subdivision, South Waziristan: A Case Study of Wana Welfare Association (WAWA)

Proposal approved from ASRB 2019

5

Muhammad Arif

DSW| UOP

Problems Influencing the Performance of Visually Impaired Students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Peshawar

Degree Awarded (2020)

6

Azahar Ullah Khan

IPCS| UOP

Public Perception of Post Conflict Socioeconomic Development through Tourism in Swat

Degree Awarded (2020)

7

Seyar Khan

IPCS| UOP

Community Perception regarding Post Operation Rah-e-Rast Rehabilitation of TDPs in Swat

Degree Awarded (2020)

8

Sher Shah

DSW|UOP

Causes of Suicide among  the Students in Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Degree awarded (2022)

9

Shuib Ahmad

DSW|UOP

Impacts of Covid-19 on parents of school going children in Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Degree Awardd (2022)

10

M. Rafiq

DSW|UOP

Effectiveness of Sports on Wheels for social inclusions of PWDs in Peshawar

Degree Awarded (2023)

11

Bilal Taj

DSW|UOP

Nature, Motivation, and Extent of Corporate Social Responsibility in selected Corporations in Peshawar

Thesis Submitted for Evaluation (2024)

12

Spogmay Khan

DSW|UOP

Role of Women in Joint Family System in Pakhtun Society: A Study of village Battagram, Charsadda

Draft Thesis submitted for Evaluation (Aug 2023)

14

Numan Wahid

DSW|UOP

Users’ Perspective on Narcotics and Substance abuse: A Study of Boys Hostels in University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Degree Awarded (2024)

15

Waqas Ahmad

DSW|UOP

Socioeconomic factors influencing child malnutrition in Tehsil Adenzai District Lower Dir

Degree Awarded (2024)

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

RESEARCH ARTICLES

 

  1. Zakir Hussain & Imran Ahmad Sajid. (2024, April-Jun). Family Role in the Reintegration of Juvenile Delinquents: A PostRelease Analysis in Dir Valley Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 16(2), 19-34 https://www.pjcriminology.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-Family-Role-in-the-Reintegration-of-Juvenile-Delinquents-1.pdf
  2. Ibrar Hussain & Imran Ahmad Sajid. (2024). An Analysis of Parental Refusing to Child Immunization: A Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. International Journal of Human and Society (IJHS), 4(1), 573-578. P-ISSN: 2710-4966, E-ISSN: 2710-4958. https://ijhs.com.pk/index.php/IJHS/article/view/420
  3. Shakeel, S., Ahmed, S., and Sajid, I.A. (2023 8th September). Interfaith Collaboration: The Case of PCWR-FF in Contextualizing Postmodern Realities in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 14(2), 21-39. https://www.socialsciencejournals.pjgs-ws.com/index.php/PJASS/article/view/739 SSN: 2409-0077(Print), ISSN: 2663-8894(Online) HEC Y Category
  4. Fazal Ghani, Zulfiqar Ali, Zahid Ahmad, Shandana, Imran Ahmad Sajid & Aurangzeb Khan Mehsud. (2023). Analysis Of Selected Public Health Services and Planning Measures In District Bajaur, Pakistan. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, 19(5), 114-125. ISSN: 1673-064X, Scopus Indexed, HEC X Category. https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/V19I05-09.pdf
  5. Sher Shah, Imran Ahmad Sajid, and Uzma Ashiq. (2022). Causes of Suicide among School Students: A Qualitative Analysis of Suicide Survivors’ Experiences. Journal of Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences [JEPPS], 2(2), 11-20. ISSN: 2791-0393, 2791-0407, https://doi.org/10.52587/jofedupsypedsci.v2i2.48 (NOT SHOWING IN HEC EPORTAL)
  6. Amir Alam, Imran Ahmad Sajid, and Sajjad hussain. (2022). Money laundering as an organized crime: The legal and institutional measures for controlling money laundering in Pakistan. Journal of Social Sciences Review (JSSR), 2(1), 1-19, ISSN: 2789-441X (print), 2789-4428 (online) https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v2i1.29  (NOT SHOWING IN HEC EPORTAL).
  7. Inzamam-ud-Din and Imran Ahmad Sajid. (2021). Are Pakhtuns Ethnically Violent? Comparative Study of Patterns of Tolerance and Aggression among the Chitralis and Pakhtuns. Journal of Social Work and Sustainable Development, 1(2), 1-14, ISSN: 2791-0520 (Print) ISSN 2791-0539 (Online) doi: https://doi.org/10.52587/jswsd.v1i2.10
  8.  Sajid, I.A., and Khan, A. (2021). A Host Perspective on Positive Impacts of Tourism on Local Community of Kalash Valley, Chitral, Pakistan. Journal of Social Work and Sustainable Development, 1(1),19-31, ISSN: 2791-0520 (Print) ISSN 2791-0539 (Online) doi: https://doi.org/10.52587/jswsd.v1i1.2
  9. Noor Sanauddin, Zafar Ahmad & Imran Ahmad Sajid. (2022). Rising Trend of Suicides among Youth in Chitral: A Sociological Analysis. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 14(1), 71-90, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online)
  10. Alam, A., and Sajid, I.A. (2022). Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Children in Orphanages of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 32(2), 81-101, ISSN-1028-9097 http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/doap/PDF-FILES/5_V32-2-2022.pdf    
  11. Ismail, Muhammad; Hussain, Abid; Gul, Sana; and Ahmad, Imran. (2022). "Library Anxiety among Undergraduate Students: A case study of faculty of Management Science, University of Peshawar". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 7110. ISSN 1522-0222) https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7110
  12. Ahmed, S., Sajid, I. A., & Shakeel, S. (2022). Shrines, Drugs, and Mental Health in South Asian Culture: A Case Study of Rahman Baba Shrine, Peshawar Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 13(1), 23-39. ISSN (Print): 2409-0077 ISSN (Online): 2663-8894 https://socialsciencejournals.pjgs-ws.com/index.php/PJASS/article/view/612
  13. Sajid, I.A., Ahmed, S., and Ashiq, U. (2021). Perceptions of Probation Officers about Juvenile Justice System in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 13(4), 131-142, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/perceptions-of-probation-officers-about-juvenile-justice-system-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan/
  14. Sajid, I.A., Ahmed, S., & Butt, B.I. (2021). Religion, community resilience and countering violent extremism in Dir Valley, Pakistan. In Journal of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences (JHSMS), 2(2): 213-227, ISSN: 2788-4791 (online), July-Dec 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47264/idea.jhsms/2.2.16
  15. Ahmed, S., Butt, B.I., and Sajid, I.A. (2021). A preliminary insight into social work field training at University of Peshawar. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 2(3), 257-270. ISSN(Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN(Online) : 2709-6262 | ISSN-L : 2709-6254,  http://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2021(2-III)23
  16. Ahmed, S., Sajid, I.A., and Ashraf, S.I. (2021). Role of Religious Leaders in Mobilizing Communities to Counter Violent Extremism: A Case Study of Dir Valley of Pakistan. Review of Human Rights, 7(1), 28-47.  ISSN: 2520-7032 (Online), 2520-7024 (Print), https://doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v7i1.174
  17. Alam, A., & Sajid, I.A. (2021). Orphans’ satisfaction with education and developing skills training in the selected orphanages of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Society, Education and Language (PJSEL), 7(2), 36-45. 2523-1227 (Online), 2521-8123 (Print), Retrieved from https://www.pjsel.jehanf.com/index.php/journal/article/view/443
  18. Sajid, I.A., Asad, Amir Zada, Ashiq, Uzma. (2020). Juvenile Courts in Pakistan: Structure, Processes, and Issues. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 12 (1), 45-64, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/juvenile-courts-in-pakistan-structure-processes-and-issues1/  
  19. Sajid, I. A. (2018). The Status of Peace and Conflict Studies Research in Pakistan: A Study of HEC Recognized Journals. Pakistan Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 3(1), 15-21. ISSN 2521-2303 (Online) 2411-7218 (Print) https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=journals.uop.edu.pk/view_paper.php?paper_id=713&embedded=true
  20. Sajid, I.A., and Kamran, M. (2016). Mapping Trends of Violence in Peshawar. Pakistan Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 1(2), 25-34. ISSN 2521-2303 (Online) 2411-7218 (Print) http://journals.uop.edu.pk/papers/03-Imran_Violence.pdf
  21. Ahmed, S., Sanauddin, N., and Sajid, I.A. (2016). Do Socio-economic dynamics matter in intellectual disability among children? PUTAJ—Humanities and Social Sciences, 23 (2), 103-112. ISSN 2219-245x (print),  2617-1368 (online),
  22. Farhatullah, &Sajid, I.A. (2016). Motivational aspects of Police basic training to counter terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, volume 8/No.1/January 2016. Pp. 57-73, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/motivational-aspects-in-police-basic-training-to-counter-terrorism-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan/
  23. Farhatullah, Hussain, B., and Sajid, I.A. (2015). Intelligence Aspects in Police Basic Training and Countering Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 7(1)/ January 2015. Pp. 101-113, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/intelligence-aspects-in-police-basic-training-and-countering-terrorism-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan/
  24. Farhatullah, Akhunzada, Z.A., and Sajid, I.A. (2015). Crossing the line: Perception about police corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 7(4): 103-115, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/crossing-the-line-perception-about-police-corruption-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan/
  25. Ahmad, S., Mohammad, H., Ahmed, S., & Sajid, I.A. (2014). Gender Differences in Depression Among the Affectees of War on Terrorism and the Role of Psychological Interventions in the Rehabilitation. Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 6 (2), 95-112, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/gender-differences-in-depression-among-the-affectees-of-war-on-terrorism-and-the-role-of-psychological-interventions-in-the-rehabilitation/
  26. Sajid, I.A., Ahmad, S., Khattak, S.A., and Sajid, B.A. (2014). Population poverty connections in Pakistan: Is it really a problem? In Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 51, No.1 Jan-June 2014.pp.23-43 (ISSN: 0034-5431)  online at http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/history/PDF-FILES/1v51_No1_14.pdf
  27. Farhatullah, Ahmad, N., Sajid, I.A., Ali, S.R., and Shah, S. (2014). Hijab:  A Sociological Analysis of the Use and Advantages of Hijab among female University Students in Pakhtoon Society: (A Case Study of Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat). In Pakistan Journal of Women’s Studies, Volume21 (1). June 2014.pp.103-122 (ISSN: 1024-1256) online http://www.pakistanwomenstudies.com/issues%202.php
  28. Hussain, M., Asad, A.Z., Ahmad, S., and Sajid, I.A. (2014). Students’ Perspective on Corporal Punishment: A Case Study of High Schools Students in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan .in Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol6/Number1/Jan-June 2014-05-19.pp.97-122, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/students-perspective-on-corporal-punishment-a-case-study-of-high-schools-students-in-peshawar-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan/
  29. Asad, A.Z., Sajid, I.A., and Hussain, B. (2014). Disaster Relief Corruption: A Case Study Of Balakot Town. in Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol6/Number1/Jan-June 2014-05-19.pp.193-206, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/disaster-relief-corruption-a-case-study-of-balakot-town/
  30. Barakatullah and Sajid, I.A. (2013). Jirga System in Pakistan: An Informal Mechanism for Dispute Resolution.  In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vol5/Number2/July-Dec 2013.pp45-60, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online),  http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/jirga-system-in-pakhtun-society-an-informal-mechanism-for-dispute-resolution/
  31. Fasihuddin and Sajid, I.A. (2013). Female Perceptions toward the Women Police Officer Profession in Pakistan: Case Studies of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vo. 5/Number1/Jan 2013. pp. 137-149, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online) http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/female-perceptions-toward-the-women-police-officer-profession-in-pakistan-case-studies-of-balochistan-and-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/
  32. Sajid, I.A., and Fasihuddin. (2013). Policing behind the Veil: Problems of Ladies Police in Pakistan.  In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vo. 5/Number2/Jan-Jun 2013.pp. 61-81, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/policing-behind-the-veil-problems-involving-female-police-officers-in-pakistan/
  33. Fasihuddin, Hussain, B., and Sajid, I.A. (2012). Human Rights Friendly Policing: A Paradigm Shift in Pakistan. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vo. 4/Number2/Oct 2012.pp 21-43. ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/human-rights-friendly-policing-a-paradigm-shift-in-pakistan-a-case-of-kpk-police/
  34. Fasihuddin and Sajid, I.A. (2011). Are Suicide Bombers Coming from Madaris (Islamic Seminaries). InPakistan Journal of Criminology, 3(3),79-105. ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/are-suicide-bombers-coming-from-madaris-islamic-schools-in-pakistan/
  35. Sajid, I.A. (2010). Trafficking in Person, Migrant Smuggling and Problems of Deportees in Pakistan. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Vo. 2/Number4/Oct 2010.pp.97-110, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online), http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/trafficking-in-persons-migrants-smuggling-illegal-migration-and-problems-of-deportees-in-pakistan/
  36. Sajid, I.A, Khan, N.A., and Farid, S. (2010).Violence Against Women: Data Collection and Investigation Constraints. In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 2(2),  93-110, ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online)
  37. Sajid, I.A., and Khan, N.A. (2010). Kidnapping in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). in  Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 2(1), 175-188. http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/kidnapping-in-the-north-west-frontier-province-nwfp/ ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online)
  38. Sajid, I.A. (2009). Juvenile Justice Policy: Gaps Identification and Role of Key Stakeholders in Pakistan.In Pakistan Journal of Criminology, 1(3), 119-139. ISSN 2074-2738 (print) 2222-6648 (online) http://www.pjcriminology.com/publications/juvenile-justice-policy-gaps-identification-and-role-of-key-stakeholders-in-pakistan/

 

SHORT ESSAY(s)

  1. Sajid, I.A., (2010). Pakistan Society of Criminology. Short Essay published in The Criminologist, USA - Vol. 35, #3 May/June 2010. p.15

CONFERENCE PAPERS

  1. Sajid, I. A. (2023). Enhancing resilience of Mountain communities in reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks: Reflections from Green Social Work Field Practices by the Department of Social Work, University of Peshawar. In 3rd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach in Social Sciences (ICDIASS) 2023 Building Resilient and Sustainable Communities: Challenges and Prospects Dec 12-13, 2023 Islamia University, Bahawalpur
  2. Sajid, I.A. (2021). Khudi and Youth: The use of Iqbal’s Concept of Khudi by University Teachers in Guidance and Counseling Sessions. In 2nd International Conference on Iqbal 2020 (ICI 2021), Bahria University, November 09-11, 2021, https://zoom.us/j/2310180045?pwd=VDdKbVV4MkJWQVBPNTl5eWNlRk0zUT09
  3. Sajid, I.A., & Ahmed, S. (2021). FIELD WORK: Bridging Academia with Social Services Agencies. Paper presented at 1st International Social Work Conference organized by the Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 02-03 February 2021.
  4. Sajid, I.A. (2019). Challenges faced by M.Phil/PhD Scholars at Proposal Submission Phase. In Knowledge-based Economy (KE) and Social Sciences in Pakistan: Problems and Prospects (30 –31 January 2019) organized by Department of Sociology, University of Peshawar.
  5. Sajid, I.A. (2017). Status of Peace and Conflict Research in Pakistan: A Study of HEC Recognized Journals.  In 37th NZASIA Society Conference,  on November 27-29, organized by NZASIA Society, New Zealand, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Accepted for Presentation)
  6. Sajid, I.A. (2017). Status of Peace and Conflict Research in Pakistan. In International Conference on Peace, Conflict and Violence: Challenges and Resolution Strategies, on November 29-30, organized by COMSATS, Lahore, Pakistan.
  7. Sajid, I.A. (2016). Theory and Practice of Juvenile Justice in Pakistan. Presented at 1st National Conference Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences (ETCSS-2016), 15th&16th November, 2016, organized by Department of Sociology Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan

 

BOOK CHAPTER(S)

 

  1. Sajid, I. A., and Gul, F. (2019, November 30). Teen Lives in Pakistan. In Karen Wells, (Editor), Teen Lives around the World A Global Encyclopedia. Author Karen Wells, ABC-CLIO. ISBN: 1440852456 9781440852459 https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A5269C
  2. Sajid, I.A., and Fasihuddin. (2019, August 20). Madaris and Suicide Terrorism in Pakistan: Is there an Association? In K. Jaishankar. (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of South Asian Criminology (1st Edition). Routledge. (ISBN 9781482260458) https://www.routledge.com/Handbook-of-South-Asian-Criminology/Jaishankar/p/book/9781482260458
  3. Fasihuddin, Sajid, I.A., and Farhatullah. (2017, January 24). Corruption and Anti-corruption Strategies in Pakistan. In Petter Gottschalk and Perry Stanislas. (Eds.). Public Corruption Regional and National Perspectives on Procurement Fraud. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis. (ISBN 9781498757973).  https://www.crcpress.com/Public-Corruption-Regional-and-National-Perspectives-on-Procurement-Fraud/Gottschalk-Stanislas/p/book/9781498757973

 

 

EDITORIALS

  1. Note from Editor: Pakistan Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, volume 1, Number 2, Jul-Dec, 2016
  2. Editorial: Pakistan Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, volume 1, Number 1, Jan-Jun 2016
  3. Editorial: Are Crimes and Terrorism on Decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? ,Pakistan Journal of Criminology , Vol7/Number3/July 2015
  4. Editorial: Child Abuse in the Punjab: Myth and Reality, Pakistan Journal of Criminology Vol7/Number2/April 2015
  5. Editorial: Policing with Passion - KP Police Initiatives, Pakistan Journal of Criminology Vol7/Number1/Jan 2015
  6. Editorial: The Case of Crime Rise in City of Peshawar, Pakistan Journal of Criminology,  Vol6/Number2/Jul-Dec 2014
  7. Editorial: Pakistan Journal of Criminology, Volume 3/Number 4 / April, 2012