The Axumite Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (AJSSH) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, open-access academic journal published by Aksum University, Ethiopia. The journal serves as a dedicated platform for disseminating high-quality research across the diverse fields of social sciences and humanities, reflecting Aksum University's commitment to advancing scholarly discourse and addressing societal challenges through rigorous academic inquiry. AJSSH aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by publishing original research articles, review papers, and case studies that contribute to the understanding of social, cultural, historical, and humanistic issues relevant to Ethiopia and the broader East African region. The journal operates under a rigorous double-blind peer-review system, ensuring academic integrity and methodological reliability. As an open-access publication, AJSSH makes all articles freely accessible online, maximizing their visibility and impact for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal is aligned with the university's mission to produce competent graduates who conduct problem-solving research and provide community services. With a commitment to promoting indigenous knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, AJSSH endeavors to become a leading platform for scholarly exchange in the humanities and social sciences.