The Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, an international peer-reviewed journal published by Kabul University, has released its latest issue: Vol. 2, Issue 1 (January 2025), featuring research articles that explore critical topics in education, economics, linguistics, and media studies. This edition includes seven thought-provoking studies. Below is a summary of the articles featured in this issue:

  • The Impacts of Watching Videos on Improving Tertiary-Level Students’ English Language Speaking Skill by Jamil Rahman Zayraey explores the effectiveness of video-based learning in enhancing English language speaking skills among university students.

  • Capital Structure and Firm Performance: Evidence from Turkish Manufacturing Firms by Ahsanullah Barakzai delves into the relationship between capital structure decisions and firm performance in the Turkish manufacturing sector, offering valuable insights for businesses in similar industries.

  • Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Afghanistan by Fardin Ahmad Sediqi examines the role of government spending in driving economic growth within Afghanistan, contributing to the ongoing discourse on fiscal policy effectiveness.

  • Analyzing the Relationship Between Inflation and Unemployment in Afghanistan (2003-2021) by Ehsanullah Saad, Ismail Labib, and Hamidullah Mobarez presents a statistical analysis of inflation and unemployment trends in Afghanistan, shedding light on their impact on the country’s economy.

  • The Impact of Language Errors in Print Media on Linguistic Integrity and Effective Communication by Rahimullah Zirak, Sharifullah Ayubi, and Naimullah Anwari investigates the role of language errors in media and their effects on communication quality and public understanding.

  • A Brief Study of Clitics in English Linguistics by Mohammad Hamid Asir offers a detailed examination of clitics in English, contributing to the field of linguistics by exploring their role in sentence structure and meaning.

  • Gamification and Social Media: Transforming English Grammar Learning in EFL Classrooms by Abdullah Noori explores the integration of gamification and social media in EFL classrooms, highlighting how these tools can enhance grammar learning in a digital age.