INTERNA TIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
VOL 3 NO 1, JULY 2014

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Research papers published in the International Journal of Comparative Studies in International Relations and Development addresses political, social, economic, and environmental change in local, national, and international contexts. Major areas of investigation include political and state institutions, the effects of a changing international economy , political-economic models of growth and distribution, and the transformation of social structure and culture. In addition to research articles, the journal publishes occasional reviews that summarizes and assesses particular areas of research and contribution to debates about the conduct of social science research.

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TITLE: TRANSLATING LESSONS FROM THE PEAK OIL THEORY TO POLICIES IN THE NIGERIAN BUILDING SECTOR
1Yakubu Aminu Dodo, 2El-nafaty Abbas S., 3Mohd Zin Kandar & 4Mohd Hamdan Ahmad
1&2Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor Malaysia
3&4Department of Architecture, F aculty of Built Environment
3Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia
4Institute Sultan Iskandar, Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia

TITLE: THE ROLE OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
1Yohn N. Aliu & 2Justin J. Buden
1Department of Banking and Finance
2Department of Cooperative Economics and Management,
1&2Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria.

TITLE: COMMUNITY SELF–HELP AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN BAYELSA STATE
1Love Obiani Arugu & 2Anam Bassey
1Department of Political Science & Strategic Studies, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
2Institute of Public Policy & Administration, University of Calabar, Cross River State

TITLE: AN ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN DEBT STOCK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
1Gushibet Solomon Titus & 2Niri Job Mang
1Department of Economics, F aculty of Social Sciences, University of Jos
2School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jos

TITLE: ROAD CONCESSION AND PRICING: PANACEA FOR URBAN ROAD SUST AINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.
1Samuel Babatunde Adedotun & 2David Oluwatoyin Adedotun
1Department of Urban Regional Planning, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
2Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Wesley University of Science and T echnology (WUSTO), Ondo, Nigeria

TITLE: LATENESS AND ABSENTEEISM IN PUBLIC SERVICES: EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS EMPLOYEES DEDICATION TO WORK.
1Bashir Bello, 2Felix Amadi & 3Ismaila Aliyu Ibeto
Department of Sociology, Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina

TITLE: ENERGY CRISIS, POVERTY, INDUSTRIALIZATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS IN NIGERIA.
1Eyong, Emmanuel Ikpi, 2Okon, Ekei John & 3Egbai Julius Michael
1&3Department of Education Foundation Guidance and Counseling
2Department of Education Administration and Planning
1,2&3University of Calabar

TITLE: ANALYSIS OF BUSH BURNING IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH OF KADUNA STATE: IMPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
1Yunana Mba Abui, 2Siaka, S, 3Nale B Yusuf, 4Simon Saidu & 5Markus Bulus
1Department of Environmental of Management, Kaduna State University-Kaduna State
2,3&4School of Agric. Technology , Samaru Kataf Campus, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic. Zaria. K aduna State
5Dept. of Architectural Design, Kaduna State University-Kaduna State

TITLE: SOCIAL–CULTURAL CONSTRAINTS TO HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF ADUN PEOPLE OF CROSS RIVER STATE-NIGERIA.
Ojen, Ndametem James
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

TITLE: LEADERSHIP TUSSLES: CONTENDING ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN AFRICAN POLITY.
Ella, John Richard (MIIPRDS)
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, LAPAI

TITLE: THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES ON THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.
1John N. Aliu & 2Justin J. Buden
Department of Banking and Finance,
2Department of Cooperative Economics and Management,
1&2Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria.

TITLE: IMPROVING RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR DISEASES PREVENTION IN SOKOTO STATE.
1Bello Umaru Sifawa & 2Abdullahi Muhammad
Department of Geography, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto
Farfaru Area Birni - Kebbi Road; PMB 2129, Sokoto

TITLE: IMPACT OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION ON THE RURAL AREAS OF ONDO KINGDOM, ONDO STATE-NIGERIA.
1Olaleye O. M., 2Ogunboye A . A . & 3Olanusi O . B.
Department of Geography, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State-Nigeria.

TITLE: THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT: A BASIC CONCEPT OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT.
1Rosecana, G. Ankama, 2John Nma Aliu & 3Hauwa Aliyu
1Department of Legal Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic
2&3Department of Banking and Finance, Kaduna Polytechnic

TITLE: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF KNOWLEDGE EXTENSIONISTS IN THE PROCESS OF INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA.
1Yeldu Y . M., 2Abdulkadir S.S. (PhD) & 3Mu' azu H.G. (PhD )
1Department of Statistics, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi
2,3Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

TITLE: RESIDENTIAL INCUBATORS AS AN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
1Mr. Galadima Abok, 2Mrs. C. E. Uloko & 3Mr Mukaila Olateju Ademola
Kaduna Polytechnic, P .M.B 2026, Kaduna State, Nigeria

TITLE: MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR STRENGTH OF CONCRETE PRODUCED FROM 8-16MM SIZE AGGREGATES FROM UMUAGA GRAVEL PITHS.
1Adinna B. O ., 2 Onyeyili I. O . 3Nwajuaku A. I. & 4Umeonyiagu I. E.
1Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B 5025, Awka .
2Department of Civil Engineering, Anambra State University, Uli

TITLE: EFFECTS OF PROFIT ABILITY AND PROFIT MARGIN ON SUSTAINABILITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF MTN KADUNA STATE.
1Abarshi, R. A, 2Gakure, R. W PhD & 3Orwa, G.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
1College of Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
2, 3Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

TITLE: EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS IN THE VINICITY OF ASBESTOS FACTORY IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
1Sarauta, A & 2Bala, S. M.
1Environmental Management Technology Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University P . M. B 0248 Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
2General Studies Department Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

TITLE: OVERCOMING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BLACKS; THE SUCCESS STORY OF THE OSU PEOPLE OF SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA
Dr. Margaret Apine
Department of Mathematics, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State

TITLE: ECO- CITY DESIGN-TOOL TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE
1Jegede Kehinde Jacob (MNIA) & 2Adeaga Olawale W aheed
1&2School of Environmental Studies, Department of Architectural Technology
The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

TITLE: NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA 'S DEVELOPMENT (NEPAD) AND THE PROSPECT OF AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT : THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
1Udochukwu A. Ogbaji, 2Dr. Rose Nkechi Nwankwo & 3Francisca Ogoegbunam Ezeigwe
Department of Public Administration,
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State-Nigeria