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Annals of Human and Social Sciences (AHSS) is an international, open-access and multidisciplinary scholarly journal devoted to research across the arts related and humanities. The journal accepts work addressing theoretical questions, empirical problems, applied issues and interdisciplinary subjects that make a substantive contribution to knowledge.

AHSS publishes in English and uses a double-blind peer-review model. The journal provides online access to its published research and has followed a bimonthly publication pattern since January 2026. The journal is published by Orients Social Research Consultancy (OSRC).

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): May to June
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): May to June
Published: 2026-10-17

Articles

  • Industrial Value Added and Urbanisation Dynamics in South Asia: Panel Data Evidence Using the Driscoll–Kraay Estimator

    Hafiz Muhammad Qasim, Ayesha Anwar, Muhammad Ghulam Shabeer
    13-26
    2026-05-18
    Abstract Views: 246
    PDF Downloads: 156
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)02

  • Economic Impact of Iran-US Conflict on Pakistan: Supply Chains, Inflation and Energy Security

    Zainab Asif, Bisma Seerat, Amina Bibi
    27-34
    2026-05-21
    Abstract Views: 947
    PDF Downloads: 1635
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)03

  • Journal Writing and Its Effect on Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking of Prospective Teachers

    Dr. Tanzela Bashir, Dr. Sadia Jabeen, Dr. Tanveer Iqbal
    35-44
    2026-05-21
    Abstract Views: 177
    PDF Downloads: 97
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)04

  • The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz on Pakistan’s Oil Prices and Economic Stability: A Critical Analysis

    Waqia Rahat, Ayesha Dilawar, Mobeen Waqar
    45-55
    2026-05-21
    Abstract Views: 988
    PDF Downloads: 337
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)05

  • Climate Change as a Global Challenge: Implications for SDG 13

    Sheeza Ihsan, Amina Iqbal, Zoya Shakeel
    56-63
    2026-05-24
    Abstract Views: 310
    PDF Downloads: 135
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)06

  • The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Global Governance: A Critical Analysis of Opportunities, Risks and Regulatory Frameworks

    Muqadas Rasheed, Ammara Farooq
    64-71
    2026-05-24
    Abstract Views: 219
    PDF Downloads: 86
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)07

  • Psychosocial Factors of Cervical Cancer Vaccine Hesitancy in Parents

    Zunaira, Fatima Kamran
    72-83
    2026-05-26
    Abstract Views: 264
    PDF Downloads: 129
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)08

  • From Greed to Generosity: Human Transformation in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

    Prof. Rajendra Prasad Bhatt
    84-92
    2026-05-28
    Abstract Views: 292
    PDF Downloads: 515
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)09

  • The Role of Institutional Trust in Shaping Youth Political Participation in Pakistan: A Behaviouralist Analysis in the Context of SDG 16

    Nayab Asghar, Sunaila Farooq, Fakhira Rasheed
    93-104
    2026-05-29
    Abstract Views: 339
    PDF Downloads: 282
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)10

  • Personality Matters: Investigating the Intersection of Personality and Quality of Life in Patients of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Zil-e-Huma Anjum, Dr. Bushra Naz
    105-113
    2026-06-04
    Abstract Views: 140
    PDF Downloads: 99
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)11

  • Tax Avoidance and Financial Policy: Evidence from Corporate Firms

    Abdul Qadir Bhatti, Dr. SimSiew Ling, Prof. Dr. Wong Poh Ming
    114-124
    2026-06-04
    Abstract Views: 166
    PDF Downloads: 100
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)12

  • Global Power Politics and Developing Countries: Examining Dependency, Foreign Influence, and National Sovereignty

    Hafsa Javed, Ayesha Javed, Arooj Fatima
    125-133
    2026-06-05
    Abstract Views: 242
    PDF Downloads: 143
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)13

  • Environmental Crime, Regulatory Evolution and Enforcement Challenges

    Ahtesham Dhariwal, Urooj Bashir, Mian Tariq Javed
    155-163
    2026-06-06
    Abstract Views: 149
    PDF Downloads: 75
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)15

  • Effectiveness of AI-Based Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Using SpeakingPal to Enhance English Speaking Skills of ESL Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Study

    Dr. Pir Suhail Ahmed Sarhandi, Moomal Seelro, Dr. Majid Hussain Buledi
    164-178
    2026-06-09
    Abstract Views: 216
    PDF Downloads: 134
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)16

  • Education Policy and the Pursuit of SDG 4 in South Asia: A Comparative Study of Bangladesh and Afghanistan

    Batool Hassan, Muhammad Faizan Salik, Amara Wajid
    179-189
    2026-06-09
    Abstract Views: 139
    PDF Downloads: 93
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)17

  • Climate Justice and Socioeconomic Inequalities among Flood Victims in Lahore

    Javeria Islam, Ayesha Farooq
    190-199
    2026-06-09
    Abstract Views: 196
    PDF Downloads: 117
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)18

  • Impact of Self-Efficacy and Time Management Skills on Career Readiness of Final Year Students

    Tania Nawaz, Shazia Malik
    200-212
    2026-06-12
    Abstract Views: 237
    PDF Downloads: 162
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)19

  • Ethical Leadership in Secondary Schools: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Head Teachers' Lived Experiences and Barriers

    Waneeba Javed, Zainab Mir, Dr. Muhammad Jamil
    213-222
    2026-06-14
    Abstract Views: 200
    PDF Downloads: 118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)20

  • Hereditary Load and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Comparative Analysis of Risk Patterns in Pakistan

    Nigar Fatima, Maryam Ishfaq, Yusra Aftab
    223-232
    2026-06-15
    Abstract Views: 291
    PDF Downloads: 139
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)21

  • Gaslighting, Emotional Invalidation and Well-Being in Married Individuals

    Aalaaf Noor, Dr. Noor Alam, Dr. Muhammad Luqman Khan
    233-245
    2026-06-19
    Abstract Views: 278
    PDF Downloads: 143
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)22

  • Realignment in the Middle East: Assessing The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and its Implications for Gulf Order

    Mukhtiar Ali, Mazhar Khaliq, Hannan Gul Durrani
    246-257
    2026-06-20
    Abstract Views: 317
    PDF Downloads: 148
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)23

  • India–United States Strategic Convergence in the Indian Ocean Regions: Implications for Pakistan’s Maritime Security

    Amjad Khan, Dr. Syed Nouman Ali Shah
    258-267
    2026-06-20
    Abstract Views: 243
    PDF Downloads: 241
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)24

  • Development and Preliminary Validation of the Women College Teachers Professional Development Needs Questionnaire: A Tool for Assessing Continuous Professional Development Practices

    Shamaila Bukhari, Dr. Azmat Farooq Ahmad Khurram
    268-279
    2026-06-24
    Abstract Views: 178
    PDF Downloads: 111
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)25

  • The Role of Higher Education in the Socioeconomic Empowerment of Women in South Punjab, Pakistan

    Aimon, Dr. Hina Munir
    288-300
    2026-06-26
    Abstract Views: 257
    PDF Downloads: 65
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2026(7-III)27
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