Editorial Objectives

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.

Journal Articles

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR STRENGTH OF CONCRETE PRODUCED FROM 8-16MM SIZE AGGREGATES FROM UMUAGA GRAVEL PITHS.

¹Adinna B. O ., ²Onyeyili 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

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, 3}Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

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

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

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

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