Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Charan
ORCID: 0000-0003-3060-1782
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YOUR_GOOGLE_SCHOLAR_ID
Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Charan is an Associate Professor specializing in public administration and social sciences, affiliated with the School of Public Administration at Shandong Technology and Business University in China. His research focuses on governance, public policy, prosocial behavior, philanthropy, and social development, with an emphasis on contemporary administrative challenges. Dr. Charan holds a PhD in Anthropology from Anhui University, China (2024). He has published several SSCI and SCI articles that explore a wide range of topics, including religion, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, gender studies, and climate anxiety. His interdisciplinary research highlights the connections between social systems, psychological well-being, and societal issues in the context of modern global challenges. Born on June 13, 1989, Dr. Charan continues to make significant contributions to the fields of social science, emphasizing the integration of cultural, psychological, and social perspectives in addressing global issues.
List of Publications
[1] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Wang Chongjin, and Shazia Soomro, “The relationship between academic stress, anxiety, and cognitive behavioral outcomes among young adults: The moderating role of prosocial behavior,” Acta Psychologica. (SSCI-2025). (IF-2.07), (Q2). July 2025; 258 (2025) 105234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105234
[2] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Shen Xin, and Shazia Soomro, “Exploring the child marriage practices and their impact on women's lives in Pakistan: A qualitative analysis,” African Journal of Reproductive Health. (SSCI-2024). (IF-0700), (Q4). September 2024; 28 (9):108. https://DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.7
[3] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Wang Zezhuang, and Zhao JinHou, “Religious Tourism and Its Impact on Spiritual, Physical, and Mental Health: Insights from Pilgrims to Iranian Saints’ Shrines.” Journal of Religion and Health (SSCI-2023). (IF-2.80) (Q1). 63:466 489. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-023-01943-z.
[4] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Shen Xin, Wang Zezhuang, and Dewei Yao, “Rethinking efficacy: People’s perception of ritual healing and trance religious practices at shrines in Pakistan.” Asian Journal of Psychiatry (SCIE-2020). (Q1), (IF.3.89). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102020.
[5] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Shen Xin, Wang Zezhuang, and Dewei Yao, “Concepts of Happiness and Well-being: Socio-cultural Aspects of the Pakistani Community in China.” Asian Journal of Social Science (SSCI-2020). (Q3), (IF-1.00) https://doi:10.1163/15685314-04805016.
[6] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Wang Banghu, and Dewei Yao, “Cultural and Religious Perspective on the Sufi Shrines.” Journal of Religion and Health. (SSCI-2018), (IF2.80). (Q1) 57:1074–1094. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0558-6.
[7] Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, Wang Banghu, and Suneel Kumar, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PREDICTION IN CLIMATE CHANGE, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. (IJHSS) ISSN (P): 2319–393X; ISSN (E): 2319–3948 Vol. 5, Issue 1, Dec – Jan 2016, 45–62. (2016). Published.
[8] Shazia Soomro, Dianen Zhou, and Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, “Investigating associations between climate change anxiety and mental health impact on vulnerable populations: A qualitative analysis.” African Journal of Reproductive Health. (SSCI-2024); 28 (8):108. (Q4) (IF-0700). https://DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i8.11
[9] Shazia Soomro, Dianen Zhou, and Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, “Investigating Associations Between Climate Change Anxiety and Children’s Mental Health in Pakistan: Impacts and Priority Actions.” Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. (SSCI-2024); 18, e277, 1–12 (Q2) (IF-0700). https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.267
[10] Shazia Soomro, Dianen Zhou, and Iftikhar Ahmed Charan, “The effects of climate change on mental health and psychological well-being: Impacts and priority actions,” Global Mental Health. (SSCI-2024); 11, e118, 1–11 (Q2) (IF-0700). https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.65
