The Journal of Social & Health Sciences (JSHS) is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural volume, Volume 1, 2022. This milestone marks a significant step in our commitment to providing a comprehensive forum for the dissemination of scientific knowledge related to social and health issues.

Volume 1 features a diverse collection of articles that address critical topics in social and health sciences. The contributions include a viewpoint piece titled "The Economic Cost of Not Practicing Optimal Breastfeeding: A Review" by Rafi Amir-ud-Din. Among the original articles, Rooha Tamimi explores "The Financial Burden of Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Study of Healthcare Costs and Expenses," while Syeda Shazmina Fayyaz examines "Students' Perception of Smartphones as a New Modality to Enhance Health Sciences Knowledge." Hira Ashraf presents a comparative study on "Life Satisfaction and Psychological Stress Levels Among Male and Female Allied Health College Students," and Khalid Masood Gondal investigates "Diagnostic Delay in Breast Cancer Diagnosis: The Role of Health Practitioners." Additionally, Misrat Masuma Parvez conducts a comparative cross-sectional study on "Knowledge About the Health Risks of Cigarette Smoking in Young Adult Smokers and Nonsmokers University Students."

JSHS, an open-access, peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal, welcomes empirical and theoretical contributions that inform current research, policy, and practice. The journal covers a broad spectrum of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, criminology, public health, psychology, epidemiology, sociology, behavioral sciences, and more.

The publication of our first volume reflects the hard work and commitment of our editorial team, led by Patron Dr. Muhammad Tariq and Editor-in-Chief Prof. Shakila Zaman. We extend our gratitude to our board of editors, reviewers, and contributors who have made this achievement possible.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the insightful articles in our inaugural volume and contribute to future editions of JSHS. For submission guidelines and more information, please visit our website.

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We look forward to continuing our mission of advancing social and health sciences through high-quality, impactful research.