13/06/2026
With the esteemed patronage of Prof. Dr. Javaid Akhtar, Worthy Vice Chancellor, and the guidance of Dr. Waris Ali, Chairperson, Department of Business Administration, and Dr. Husnain Kamboh, Associate Professor and Director Academics, the Department of Business Administration, University of Sahiwal, successfully organized a one-day workshop titled โQuantitative Data Analysis Using SmartPLS 4.0โ
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Atif Ali Gill, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, and was coordinated by Dr. Azeem Mirza. Through an engaging and hands-on approach, Dr. Atif Ali Gill provided participants with practical insights into the application of SmartPLS 4.0 for quantitative data analysis, demonstrating real-time analytical procedures and techniques.
The session was attended by MS and PhD scholars from the University of Sahiwal and Riphah International University (Sahiwal Campus), along with faculty members eager to enhance their quantitative research capabilities. The workshop comprehensively covered key topics, including Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), measurement and structural model assessment, as well as mediation and moderation analysis.
Participants highly appreciated the informative and interactive nature of the workshop, recognizing it as a valuable opportunity to strengthen their quantitative research skills. They also expressed keen interest in participating in similar academic and professional development initiatives in the future.