Editorial Objectives

Research papers published in the International Journal of Comparative Studies in International Relations and Development (IJCSIRD) 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.

Editorial Contact

International Scientific Research Consortium

Dr. Abdulazeez D. El-Ladan
The Future Institute
10 Coventry Innovation Village
Coventry University
Technology Park, CV1 2TL, United Kingdom
admin@internationalpolicybrief.org

Editorial and Advisory Board

Professor Yusufu Ali Zoaka
Department of Political Science
University of Abuja, Nigeria

Professor Phil Marplet
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of East London, UK

Professor Magaji Bello Mohammed
American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State- Nigeria

Associate Prof. Kevin Chas
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Lingnan University, Hon Kong

Dr. Ruwhuoma Doris Chukwu
Department of Political and Administrative Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Journal Articles

Rituals of Accumulation: An Ethical Analysis of Ritual Killing for Wealth in Yorubaland, Southwestern Nigeria

Salifu, Gabriel
Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Planning and Management of Public Institutions: Integrating Theoretical Perspectives, Strategic Frameworks, and Empirical Evidence from Cross River State, Nigeria

Bassey Ekpenyong Anam
Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Calabar

Multidimensional Poverty and Widowhood in West African States

¹Malachy Ashywel Ugbaka, ²Joseph Nsabe Ndome & ³Scholastica A. Abuh-Amasi

^1,2&3Department of Economics, University of Calabar, Cross River State

Technology Adoption and Competitive Advantage of Quoted Insurance Companies in Lagos State, Nigeria

¹Makinde, G. Olubisi, ²Soetan, T. A. & ³Falade, Adeyinka Felix

^1,2&3Department of Business Administration, Babcock University

Building Indigenous Defence Industries in Technologically Third-Tier Countries: The Cases of South Korea, Israel and Poland

Ik Joon Min
University of St Andrews, Scotland

Effect of Strategic Foresight Dimensions on Customers' Satisfaction of the Selected Business Process Outsourcing Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria

¹Kabuoh Margret N., ²Worimegbe Powel M. & ³Kolawole Enock O.

^1,2&3Department of Business Administration and Marketing, School of Management Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Gender Inclusivity and Policy Implementation: A Case Study of the University of Port Harcourt

Adaku A. Ubelejit-Nte
Department of Sociology,University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Inter-Agency Collaboration and Security Effectiveness in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of Northern Senatorial District, Cross River State

¹Emmanuel Agi Adinya & ²Bassey Ekpenyong Anam

¹Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria
²Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria

Digital Misinformation and its Influence on Voters' Behaviour in the 2023 Nigerian Elections

¹Echara, Ambrose Echara, ²Agu, Emmanuel Igboji & ³Ajah, Philemon Chukwu

^1,2&3Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Tool for SMEs in Nigeria

¹Ayodeji Idowu & ²Y.T. Babalola

^1&2Department of Information Resources Management,Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Gender Norms and Modern Healthcare Utilization Among Rural Women in Gombe State

¹Mohammed Ahmad, ²Adamu Ahmed, ³Badiyya Mahmud & ⁴Hafsat H. Degri

^1,2,3&4Department of Sociology,Gombe State University, Gombe, Gombe State

Assessing the Effectiveness of Interagency Coordination in Security Planning and Management in Cross River State, Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Iman Isukise Edet

^1&2Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar

Intelligence and National Security Strategy in Nigeria: The Role of Intelligence Communities

¹Auwal Isa, ²Muhammed Isah, & ³Hajara Isa

^1,2&3Department of Intelligence and Security Studies,Faculty of Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies Nigerian Defence Academy (Kaduna)

Applying Rational Planning Theory to Nigeria's National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS): Assessing the Extent of Rationality in Manpower and Productivity Planning

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Edak-Amika John Ekanem

^1&2Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar

Comparative Analysis of Decision-Making Processes with Respect to Us Armaments Procurement: A Case Study of the F-16

Mark E. Parks
Department of Economics,University of St Andrews, Scotland

Planning and Implementation in Nigeria's Development Programmes: A Qualitative Assessment

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Kelly Ndoma Ogar & ³Emmnauel Peter Isek

^1,2&3Institute of Public Policy and Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar

Violent Conflicts and Sustainable Economic Development in South East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

¹Justina Yator Sorkaa, ²Emmanuel Eche, & ³Sani Mathew Emmanuel

¹Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State
^2&3Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences Federal University Wukari

Role of Government's in Securing Lives and Property at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Resettlement Areas of Northeast Nigeria

¹Muhammed Senusi & ²Usman, Lamido Muhammad

¹Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Baze University, Abuja
²Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

The 13% Derivation Principle and Interstate Conflict: A Case Study of Kolmani Oil Field of Bauchi and Gombe Sates-Nigeria

¹Abdulkadir Ahmed & ²Hussaini Ahmed Pindiga & ³Mohammed Umar

^1,2&3Department of Political Science Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria