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MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN : 29858968     EISSN : 29858976     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56566/mandalika
MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences is the journal with rapid peer-review, which publishes works from a wide range of fields, including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social policy, social work, sociology and so on. All review processes are carried out using a single-blind review method and are managed by the editorial board. This method keeps the identity of the reviewer confidential from the author. Any reviewer who is asked to review an article by the editor of the MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences must comply with the Ethics for Reviewers. MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences provides open access that can be read and downloaded for free to the public and will support the exchange of knowledge in science and humanity service. The copyright of the published article is held by the author and under license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Ancient City of Ai Khanum: A Study of Its Artifacts and Historical Significance in Ancient Civilization Abdul Ahad Radmanesh
MANDALIKA : Journal of Social Science Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August
Publisher : Balai Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56566/mandalika.v4i2.898

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The ancient city of Ai Khanum features extensive fortifications and a full complement of private and public buildings, as well as a fortified military stronghold that includes temples and military structures. Bounded to the north by the Amu Darya River and to the west by a fast-flowing tributary, the city is guarded in the southwest by a large, strongly built fortress, while the Badakhshan mountains rise to its south and east. Greek inscriptions indicate that the city's principal architect was Kineas, and that its oldest quarters were built during the age of Alexander the Great. The main objective of this research is to examine the artifacts recovered from the ancient city of Ai Khanum and to assess their historical significance for ancient civilization. This is a qualitative, documentary study: information was gathered from credible and authoritative historical sources and analyzed using a descriptive method. The findings show that the city was built by the Greeks and that the artifacts recovered from it are of considerable historical importance, including capitals, slender columns, a view of the temple outside the ramparts, and a depiction of the Ai Khanum palace overlooking the Kokcha River, among others. These remains matter not only for their architecture and artistic craftsmanship, but also for the role the city played in trade and cultural exchange between East and West.
The Impact of Digital Financial Literacy on Banking and Financial Decision-Making among University Students in Afghanistan: A Case Study of Samangan University Nazir Ahmad Tokhi; Parwiz Ismailzada; Wahidullah Enayat
MANDALIKA : Journal of Social Science Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August
Publisher : Balai Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56566/mandalika.v4i2.999

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Digital financial services have expanded rapidly across Afghanistan's banking sector, yet the extent to which university students possess the digital financial literacy (DFL) needed to use these services safely and productively remains poorly understood. This study examined the relationship between digital financial literacy and financial decision-making among students at Samangan University, Afghanistan. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational design was employed using a structured questionnaire administered to 220 randomly selected undergraduate students across five faculties. The instrument measured four dimensions of DFL — digital knowledge, digital skills, financial attitude, and financial behavior — alongside a financial decision-making scale. Results indicated that most respondents (55.0%) possessed a moderate level of digital financial literacy, while 20.9% scored low and 24.1% scored high. Financial attitude recorded the highest mean score (M = 3.61, SD = 0.55), while digital skills recorded the lowest (M = 3.15, SD = 0.68). Correlation and regression analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between digital financial literacy and financial decision-making (r = .58, p < .001), with DFL explaining approximately 34% of the variance in decision-making quality. The findings underscore the need for structured digital financial education programs within Afghan higher education institutions, particularly in under-resourced provincial universities such as Samangan.