Politica, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 1-53 (Complete First Issue, March 2023)

Editorial Note We are thrilled to present the inaugural issue of Journal 'Politica', a peer-reviewed journal published by Sherwan Journals under the leadership of Dr Khalid Zaman. Our journal aims to facilitate scholarly discussions on various political and social issues. The first issue features five original research articles, each offering unique insights into contemporary politics and society. In the first article, Zaman (2023a) discusses the future of financial support for developing countries and highlights the role of regional and Islamic monetary funds. The second article by Khan (2023) explores the shifting gender roles in society and the workplace and its implications for environmental sustainability. Zaman (2023b) contributes a third article in which he analyzes an imaginary country's political landscape and the paradox of democracy and military control. In the fourth article, Zaman (2023c) draws lessons from Pakistan's economic crisis and navigates the perils of a banana republic. Lastly, Asghar (2023) examines how foodservice operators influence university students' satisfaction and dining frequency in the context of cafe politics. The articles in this issue present diverse topics, providing readers with critical insights into contemporary political and social issues. The contributions reflect the depth and breadth of scholarly work conducted in various parts of the world. The authors provide rigorous and comprehensive analyses, which enrich our understanding of the complex challenges facing societies worldwide. This inaugural issue is a significant step forward in our mission to provide a platform for informed discussions and debates. We are grateful to our authors for their excellent contributions and our editorial team for their hard work in bringing this issue to fruition. We hope that our readers find these articles thought-provoking and informative and that the issue stimulates further scholarship and discussion on these critical topics