About the Journal

Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is a bi-annual journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. This journal aims to contribute to the body of knowledge both locally and internationally by disseminating research findings and scholarly work in the fields of management and social sciences.

Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is available in both print and electronic versions, making it accessible to a wide audience. It operates under an Open Access model, which ensures that all published articles are freely available to the public. This enhances the dissemination and impact of the research published within its pages.

To ensure the credibility and discoverability of its content, the journal employs Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all its articles. This system provides a unique and permanent link to each published work, facilitating easy citation and retrieval. Additionally, the journal is indexed in several prominent databases and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, Dimensions, and Garuda. This broad indexing further increases the visibility and accessibility of the research it publishes, contributing to the global academic discourse in management and social sciences.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor -in-Chief

Prof. IGANIGA, Benson Obo

Editor

Prof. AGARA, Tunde O.

Faculty Editorial Board

  1. Prof Tunde Agara - Chairman
  2. Dr. Sunday Odigie (Sociology)
  3. Dr. Francis Igerease (Economics)
  4. Mr. Andrew Aigbodion (Psychology)
  5. Mr. Ibrahim Momoh (Political Science) – Secretary

Consulting Editors

Prof. IMHONDE, Odhianosen Henry

Prof. EGUAVOEN, Agatha Nonyem Taiwo

Prof. AGBEBAKU, P.E.

Prof. AGWEDA, Theophilus O.

Prof. ONWUKA, Emmanuel Chike

Prof. IMIMOLE, Benedict

Prof. ODIAGBE, Sims Osediamen

Prof. OBETOH, Godfrey Inegbenekhian

Announcements

CALL FOR PAPERS

2024-10-08

Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences accepts well-researched  articles of theoretical and empirical standing from the academic community within and outside Nigeria.

Publication would be both online and hard copy formats.

 Theme:

The Economy, Society and Security in Africa

 Sub-Themes:

Theorising Criminality

Good Governance as a panacea against Insecurity

Insecurity and Trans-border crimes

Migration, Poverty and Security

ICT and Global Security

Security: Cyber Crimes

Theoretical Explanations of Security

Poverty and the  Security situation in Nigeria

Law and Security

Role of the Community in fighting Insecurity

Human Displacement and Insecurity

Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria: the role of Security Agencies

Security and Economic Growth in Nigeria

Challenges of Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria: Implications for National Development

Effects of (In)security on External Trade

National Cohesion, Security Threats and the Welfare Issue

Social Security and the Question of Economic Growth in Nigeria

Democracy, Elections and Insecurity in Nigeria

Role of Small Arms and Weapons as Precursor to Insecurity

Climate Change and Global Security

Psychological Wellbeing in an Unstable Economy

Sociological Implications of Insecurity in Nigeria

Psychological Wellbeing and Quality of Life in a failing State

Journal Guidelines and Editorial Policies for Contributors are as follows:

Manuscripts must be original and written in English

Manuscripts should be in Microsoft Word, double-line spacing, Times New Roman on a font size of 12 with names, the title of the paper, correspondence and email address of the corresponding author on the first page.

The APA 6 or 7 referencing style should be adopted, provided  authors are  consistent

Important dates

  1. 1. Call for Papers: 25th May, 2024 – 30th July, 2024
  2. Review of Submitted Papers: 1st – 30th August, 2024
  3. Deadline for Submission of Corrected Papers: 15th September, 2024
  4. Publication of online copies of Journal: 27th September, 2024

Send papers to the email: aaufssjournal@gmail.com And copy agarah@aauekpoma.edu.ng and moibrahim@aauekpoma.edu.ng

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Current Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Ekpoma Journal of Social Science
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Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is a bi-annual journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. This journal aims to contribute to the body of knowledge both locally and internationally by disseminating research findings and scholarly work in the fields of management and Social Science. Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is available in both print and electronic versions, making it accessible to a wide audience. It operates under an Open Access model, which ensures that all published articles are freely available to the public. This enhances the dissemination and impact of the research published within its pages. To ensure the credibility and discoverability of its content, the journal employs Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all its articles. This system provides a unique and permanent link to each published work, facilitating easy citation and retrieval. Additionally, the journal is indexed in several prominent databases and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, Dimensions, and Garuda. This broad indexing further increases the visibility and accessibility of the research it publishes, contributing to the global academic discourse in Management and Social Sciences.

List of contributors

Climate Change And The Challenge Of Global Security & Sustainable Development: The Schism Between The United States And China In Focus.  Patrick Akpieyi Appearance Fregene, PhD and brahim Momoh

Agriculture, Food Security And Export Diversification In Nigeria. Okonkwo N. Osmond and Idika Ngozi Kalu and Kalu Sunday Agwu

Appraisal Of State Response To Terrorism And Insurgency In Nigeria: Boko-Haram In North-East Experience.  Agazuma, Ehigiamusor Solomon, Rufus Aisedion and Mohammed, Lawal Itakpe

Herdsmen Attacks and the Challenge of Rural Development in Different Geo-Political Zones of Nigeria.  Taiye A. Awotunde.

A Continent at Risk: Interrogating the Power Dynamics in Hazardous Waste Trade in Africa.  Goodman Arogo and Olawari D. J. Egbe.

Government Funding Scheme and it impact for Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Nigeria:  Bayelsa State in Perspective.  Sapele, Frank  Funkeye  and   Ayomoba, Francis Taiwo

An Empirical Analysis of Influence of Social Media on Voters' Choices during the Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Elections in Edo State  Eboigbe, Donald Igbinosa

Nigeria’s Socioeconomic Challenges, Local Government Autonomy As Panacea. Momoh, Ibrahim

Corporate Governance And Financial Performance Of Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria.  Uzochukwu Akwarandu and Tamaroukro Ekokeme

Poverty And Security Situation In Nigeria: An Evaluatory Study.  Egwuma Ojiakor Samson, Benedict Doris Onwueme, Okoro Ikechukwu Clement and Oshiepu, John Erugheh

The Effect of Economic Corruption and Political Instability on Nigerian Economy.  Daniel C. Onyejiuwa and John. O. Ifaka

Climate Change And Migration In Sahel Region: The Bane Of Food Security In Nigeria, Rufus Aisedion PhD1. Isaac Oboh Omojiade PhD2, and Agazuma Solomon Ehigiamusor  PhD3

Politics And The Crisis Of Development In 21st Century Africa: A Study Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic.  Isaac Imouhera Azenabor, Charles Sikibo Ijuye-Dagogo  and Akinola Awodeyi-Akinsehinwa

Corporate Governance And Financial Performance Of Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria. Uzochukwu Akwarandu and Tamaroukro Ekokeme

 

 

Published: 2024-10-12

Articles

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