GPH-International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (E-ISSN: 3050-9637), Volume 9, Issue 05 (2026) presents a collection of rigorously peer-reviewed research addressing contemporary issues in the social sciences and humanities. The articles offer critical perspectives, empirical findings, and interdisciplinary insights relevant to scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers. All manuscripts were evaluated through a stringent double-blind peer review process and published in accordance with internationally recognized standards of academic quality, research integrity, and publication ethics.