Editorial Objectives

The International Journal of Research Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology (IJRFEST) promotes and publishes high quality original research papers, reviews, and short communications, in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology. Issues published provides a framework for advancing the service sciences in their theoretical and practical aspects, serving as a vehicle for the development of service sciences, management and engineering as a broad, multi-disciplinary research areas including disciplines as computer science, software engineering, operations research, management sciences, marketing, and psychology, among others.

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

Editorial and Advisory Board

Professor Chukwuemeka Jude Diji
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovations, Consultancy and Extension)
Kampala International University, Kampala - Uganda

Professor Phil Paul Marpleet
University of East London, UK

Professor Adebayo Elizabeth
Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension
School of Agric & Agric Technology, MAUTECH, Yola, Adamawa - Nigeria

Dr. Manoj Shukla
Department of Electronic Engineering
Harcourt Butler Technological Institute

Dr. Babajide Veronica Folasade T.
Department of Science & Technology Education,
Faculty of Education, University of Lagos- Nigeria

Engr (Mrs) Ramatu A. Abarshi NNSE
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
College of Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna- Nigeria

SUV. Okonkwo Chikezie
Department of Estate Management
Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri, Imo State -Nigeria

Email: admin@internationalpolicybrief.org; irjp.journals@gmail.com

Journal Articles

Analysing Smartphone Usage Among Students of Tertiary Institutions in North-West Nigeria

¹Usman Ismail Abdulmalik & ²Nura Abubakar Anka

^1&2Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria

To Develop a Weld Temperature Measuring System

¹Akash Sinha, ²Rahul Kumar, ³Samsh Niyaz, & ⁴Pradeep Khanna

^1,2&3Student, Netaji Subhas University of Technology
⁴Associate Professor, Department of MPAE, Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Roles of Business Education in Promoting Functional Entrepreneurial Practices for Graduates' Job Creation and Sustainable Economic Development in Delta State

Okolo, Justina Adaolie
Department of Office Technology and Management Education
School of Secondary Education (Business), Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State

Appraisal of Knowledge, Perceptions and Adaptation to Flood Risks in the Downstream Section of River Niger Flood Plain in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State

¹Abubakar Abdullahi Nagya, ²Umar Kuso & ³Muhammad B. Muhammad

^1&2Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Nigeria
³Department of Electrical Electronics, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Nigeria

Environmental Impact Assessment in Developing Urban Economy: A Perspective of Challenges Impeding Public Participation in Traditional City of Bida, Nigeria

¹Jiman Chado, ²Garba Musa Doko & ³Haruna Nma Alhaji Salihu

¹Urban and Regional Planning Department, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria
²Electrical and Electronic Department, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria
³Liberal Studies Department, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria

Analysis of Potable Water Challenge in the Coastal Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

¹Sogbon, Odunwole, ²Omole, Felix Kayode & ³Alabi, Micheal Oloyede

¹Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
^2&3Department of Urban and Regional Planning,Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Basalt Fiber and Its Composite Manufacturing and Applications: An Overview

¹Ashokkumar R. Tavadi, ²Yuvaraja Naik, ³K. Kumaresan, ⁴N.I. Jamadar, & ⁵C. Rajaravi

^1,3&5Department of Mechanical Engineering,Park College of Engineering Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, INDIA
²Department of Mechanical Engineering, Presidency University Bangalore –Karnataka, INDIA
⁴Departmentof Mechanical Engineering, D.Y.Patil College of Engineering, Pune, INDIA

Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity of Phoenix Dactylifera (Date Fruit on Selected Clinical Isolates)

¹Mohammed Kolo Etsu, ²Alhassan Hussaini Egbako, ³Mohammad Mohammad Babadoko, & ⁴Bashaku Yakubu Dabban

^1&2Department of Biological Science's Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru
³Department of Electrical Electronic, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
⁴Federal Girls Technical College of Education, Zamfara State

Review of Minimalistic Architecture

¹Ogbonnaya, I. O, ²Alozie, G. C. & ³Aneke, C. G.

^1&2Department of Architecture, Abia State University, Uturu
³Department of Architectural Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma.

Editorial Objectives

The International Journal of Research Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology (IJRFEST) promotes and publishes high quality original research papers, reviews, and short communications, in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology. Issues published provides a framework for advancing the service sciences in their theoretical and practical aspects, serving as a vehicle for the development of service sciences, management and engineering as a broad, multi-disciplinary research areas including disciplines as computer science, software engineering, operations research, management sciences, marketing, and psychology, among others.

Journal Articles

Understanding Design Concept Utilisation Among Architecture Students Towards Project Execution Self-Satisfaction: A Study in Jos

¹Ebelechukwu Obianuju Enwerekowe & ²Jonathan David Chong

^1&2Department of Architecture, University of Jos, P.M.B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State

The US Should Treat Climate Policy as Economic Policy

¹Jonas Nahm & ²Johannes Urpelainen

¹Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, Washington, D.C., United States
²Center on Regulation and Markets Brooking Institution, Washington, D.C., United States

Strength Optimization of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Concrete Modified with Metabentonite Using Response Surface Method 

¹A. Ahmed, ²S. I. Bajahry, ³I. Garba, ⁴J. Abubakar, ⁵A. Lawan, ⁶A. Ocholi, & ⁷J. M. Kaura

^{1,2,3,4,5,6&7}Department of Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, 5M35+H4V, 810106, Zaria, Kaduna

Impact of Sports Participation on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State

Ajibola, Gbenga Samson

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

Building a Prosperous World with Fewer Emissions

¹Wolfgang Fengler & ²Homi Kharas

¹CEO - World Data Lab, Austria
²Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development Brookings Institution, Washington D.C., United States

Assessment of Rainfall Distribution and Implications for Agricultural Production: Effect of Climate Change

¹Oga I. O. & ²Oga M. O.

¹Department of Agricultural Technology Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Afikpo Ebonyi State.
²Department of Home Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State

A Survey of Security and Privacy Compliance in SAAS Business Applications: Challenges, Issues and Approaches to Compliance

Hammajam Ahmed Adamu

Department of Information Technology, Modibbo Adama University, Yola Adamawa State

Editorial Objectives

International Journal of Advanced Research in Statistics, Management and Finance (IJARSMF) is designed to serve researchers, scholars through prompt publications of significant and evident based research findings in any branch of statistics, economics, business and management sciences. The editorial objective of IJARSMF is review of current research trends and the facilitation of knowledge enhancement related to studies in the concerned disciplines and professional practices. Papers are reviewed by International panel of reviewers to decide on the quality, originality, and relevance for publishing the paper in the journal.

Journal Articles

Billboard Advertising Effects on Consumers' Purchase Intent of Heineken in Onitsha Metropolis

¹Leo Atuchukwu Ohazulike & ²Chendo Nkoli Augustina
^1&2Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.

The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on the Performance of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria

¹Vincent Akinsola Akinyemi, ²Emeka, Ogboada & ³Yakubu lsmaila Bala
^1,2&3Department of Banking and Finance, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State

Metering Scheme and its Implementation Strategies on Performance of the Nigerian Power Sector: A Study of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

¹Mmeje David Uchechukwu, ²Ibrahim, Ali Aliyu, ³Bara, Dennis Omeiza & ⁴Yakubu Yusuf Bature
^1,2,3&4Department of Business Administration, University of Abuja

Impact of Education Expenditure on Economic Growth: A Study of West African Monetary Zone Countries

¹Musa Munkaila, ²Abubakar Sadiq Salisu, ³Abdullahi Bilyaminu, ⁴Abdullahi Mohammed Umar, ⁵Iliya Elisha & ⁶Mohammed Haruna Ashaka
^1,2,3&5Department of General Studies (Economics Unit), Gombe State Polytechnic Bajoga
⁴Department of Business Administration and Management, Gombe State Polytechnic Bajoga
⁶Department of General Studies (Glaps Unit), Gombe State Polytechnic Bajoga

Inflation Could Wreak Vengeance on the World's Poor

¹Indermit Gill & ²Peter Nagle
¹Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., United States
²World Bank, Washington, D.C., United States

Conflict Management Approaches to Forestalling Insurgency in Northern Nigeria

Isaac Peter Chingle
Department of General Studies, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi

Trade and Aid: How Certification Helps Improve Sustainability

Tensie Whelan
New York University, Stern

Editorial Objectives

The International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences (IJDSHMSS) publishes evidence based research findings that addressed specific by specific development issues in humanities, management and social sciences disciplines. Research methodologies are qualitative and quantitative.

Journal Articles

Vocational Education in Nigeria: A Recapitulation of the Prospects and Challenges for Sustainable Development

¹Ebodili, C. Chuka & ²Eze, Joan N.

¹Department of Fine and Applied Arts Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
²Department of Agricultural Science Education Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Market Orientation Dimensions on Market Share of Quoted Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria

¹Ojo, Oladipupo & ²Kabuoh Margret Nma

Department of Business Administration and Marketing, School of Management Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Evaluation of the Performance of Collective Investment Schemes in Nigeria

¹John Abel Briggs & ²Ejike C. Nwankpa

^1&2Funds Supervision Division, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria

Relationship Between Career Challenges Sub Variables and Role Efficiency of Health Sector Employee Performance in Selected Private and Teaching Hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria

¹Kabuoh Margret Nma, ²Binuyo Oluwole Adekunle, ³Akpa Victoria Ozioma & ⁴Oremodu, Solomon Akinsanya

Department of Business Administration and Marketing, School of Management Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Sustaining Qualitative Education for National Growth and Development in Nigeria

¹Mark Terlumun Ijov & ²Bola Oni

^1&2Human Capital Policy Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan

Investigating the Impact of Oral Approach and Situational Language Teaching on Communicative Competence of Secondary School Students in Gusau Metropolis Zamfara State

Aisha Abdullahi Ibrahim

Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education and Extension Services Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Marx's Labour Theory of Value and Trade Disputes in Nigeria

Matthew D. Ogali

Department of Political & Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt

Factors Affecting Economic Development

Tejvan Pettinger

Greenes College, Oxford- London

Problems and Challenges of Science and Technology Development in Nigeria

¹John T. Kalama & ²Charles I. K. Solomon

^1&2Department of Political Science Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Cost Effectiveness in Preventive Maintenance and Replacement Policy

¹Gandu Sunday & ²Yusuf Alhaji Hashim

¹Department of Economics, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya
²Department of Business Administration, Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Rethinking Heat Energy in the Conversion of Clay to Ceramic: A Key to Successful Ceramic Practice

John Jonah Umoh

Department of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

The Place of Museums and Curatorial Practice in SubSaharan Africa: The Ijo Example of Nigeria

Ikaonaworio Eferebo

Department of History & International Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

AI for Social Protection: Mind the People

¹Michael Lokshin & ²Nithin Umapathi

^1&2World Bank, Washington D.C. United State of America

Assessment of Total Quality Management and Consumer Buying Behaviour: Implications for Stability in Economic Growth of Nigeria

¹Theresa Baikwe Osusu & ²Agburuga T. Uche

¹Faculty of Education, Federal University Otuoke
²Faculty of Management Science, Federal University Otuoke

Editorial Objectives

The International Journal of Research Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology (IJRFEST) promotes and publishes high quality original research papers, reviews, and short communications, in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology. Issues published provides a framework for advancing the service sciences in their theoretical and practical aspects, serving as a vehicle for the development of service sciences, management and engineering as a broad, multi-disciplinary research areas including disciplines as computer science, software engineering, operations research, management sciences, marketing, and psychology, among others.

Journal Articles

Application of Z-Test of Hypothesis on Modelling Gender Difference in Crime Involvement by Building and Construction Workers in Adamawa State Nigeria

¹Shittu Adamu Ngalburgi & ²T. J. Tika

¹Department of Building Technology, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State
²Department of Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education MAUTECH Yola, Adamawa State

Towards a Better Land Governance in Imo State

¹Chikezie Okoronkwo FNIVS, ²Agwu Kenneth, ³Oghena Jonathan & ⁴Okereke Bose

^1,2&3Department of Estate Management, Federal Polytechnic Nekede.
⁴Estate Management Research Group

A Study of Hotels' Financial Performance for Introduction of an Inter-Hotel Comparison Scheme in Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria

¹Gabriel Unuagbo Yesuf, ²Rukkayatu Suleiman, ³Adejoh Apeh Matthew & ⁴Gabriel Yesuf

^1&2Department of Hospitality Management and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
³Department of Hospitality Management, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

Effect of Essential Oil Extracted from Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaves in Formulated Natural Antibacterial Soap

Joy Ogechukwu Obiora

Department of Science Lab. Tech., Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State

An Application of Multivariate Statistical Techniques to Evaluate Water Quality Across Dumpsites along Otamiri Ochie River, Etche

¹Patrick M. Amaibi, ²Nweke C. Golden & ³Tornubari S. Piaro

^1&2Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology
³School of Engineering, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, P.M.B 5936, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria