Editorial Objectives

Social Sciences Journal of Policy Review and Development Strategies (SSJPRDS) and is a reliable source of citations and abstracts to economic and social science research. The aim of the journal is to disseminate knowledge and to promote intellectual discussions, research analyses, and pragmatic studies including critiques on topics relevant to wider area of social sciences. SSJPRDS is a multidisciplinary journal covering subjects such as politics, economics, public sector management, geography, governance, law, foreign trade, corporate social responsibility, business administration, banking/finance, and many others. Scholars and professionals are invited to contribute their knowledge and experience. SSJPRDS publishes only original research papers, research notes and reviews.

Editorial Contact

International Directorate for Policy and Research
Dr. Hanifa Massawe
Faculty of Law,
Mzumbe University, Mzumbe
Morogoro, Tanzania
Email: admin@internationalpolicybrief.org; irjp.journals@gmail.com

Editorial and Advisory Board

Professor A. S. Antai
Department of Economics
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Professor Thomas Traynor
Department of Economics
Wright State University, USA.

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

Professor Ethan B. Mijah
Department of Political Science and Defence Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Assoc. Professor Bassey Anam
Institute of Public Policy & Administration
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Dr. Abiodun Edward
Department of Economics
Federal University, Otuoke, Nigeria

Dr. Bashir Jumare
Faculty of Social Sciences & Management Studies
Bauchi State University, Nigeria

Journal Articles

Educational Expenditure and Human Capital Development: Evidence from Nigeria

¹Ogunoye, Aderounmu Adebayo & ²Adeyemi, Paul Adeniyi

¹Department of Economics, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
²Department of Economics, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Consequences of Youth Involvement in Sexualized Substance Use on their Reproductive Health in Niger State

¹Martins Nyen Inyang & ²Ezemdi Favouru Kaumunna

¹Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria
²Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Social Media, E-Commerce and Growth of SMEs in Lagos, Kaduna and Port Harcourt Cities in Nigeria

¹Akarara, Ebierinyo Ayebaemi & ²Nikade, Anderson

¹Department of Economics;
²Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Dominance of A One-Party System as a Threat to Multiparty Democracy in Nigeria's Fourth Republic

¹Kussah, Terwase Kimbir, ²Elias Chukwuemeka Ngwu, & ³Chukwu Quentin Chukwuemeka

¹Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Veritas University, Abuja
^2&3Social Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka - Nigeria

Nexus Between Oil Spillage and Environmental Justice in the Niger Delta

¹Ajokubi, Chinedu Chimamankpa, ²Ofoegbu, Judith Ogechi, ³Nwosu, Juliet Chizoba, ⁴Izuogu, Augustine Chinedu, ⁵Uwandu, Charles Ifeanyi & ⁶Kwaba, Onyinyechi Vivian

^1,2,3,4,5&6Department of Criminology and Security Studies, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, P.M.B. 1038 Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Gendered Differences in the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adolescent Substance Use

Emley A. Holcombe
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, United States

Social Perception of Development Programmes and Rural Transformation in West Senatorial Zone of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

¹Daniel Leku Ishaya, ²Aderinto John Adegoke, & ³Shitu Shuaibu Umar

¹Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences;
³Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
²Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Governance, Corruption and Economic Growth: A Regression Analysis

¹John Ikechukwu Okpara & ²David Sese

^1&2Federal University Otuoke, PMB 126, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Impact of Agricultural Financing on Crop Productions in Nigeria (1986-2023)

¹Dole Faith, ²Oniore O. Jonathan, & ³Aigbedion I. Marvelous

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Bingham University Karu

The Contribution of the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) to Industrial Harmony in Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Akpanke Thomas Akpanke

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

Public Sector Institutions and Sustainable Industrial Development in Nigeria

¹Barisuka, P. B., ²Salvation, E. U., ³Gagariga, W. I., ⁴Ukuwrere, A. D., & ⁵Etekpe, A.

^1,2,3,4&5Department of Political Science; Department of Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Strikes and Lockdowns as Instruments of Industrial Action and their Effects on Employee Performance in Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Anakari Tabitha Egan

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

Impact of Prison Conditions on Recidivism: A Case Study of Selected Correction Centres in Rivers State, Nigeria

Ene, Warikiente Robert
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Federal University, Otuoke

The Role of Government as Regulator, Employer, and Arbitrator in Nigeria's Industrial Relations System and its Impact on Employee Performance

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Archibong Okon Ironbar

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

Financial Control Best Practices and Payroll Fraud in State-Owned Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria

¹Amoramo, John Davis & ²John, Utibe Monday

¹Department of Educational Management, University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria
²Department of Public Administrations, University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria

Performance Management Systems and Public Service Efficiency in Developing Countries: A Critical Analysis

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Efioanwan Essien Nyong

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

The Rise of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES): A Study of Post-Colonial Sovereignism as a Driver of Regional Realignment

¹Dalong, Fatima & ²Izu, S. Iroro

^1&2Department of Political Science and International Relations, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Legal Frameworks Governing Employment Contracts and their Implications for Industrial Relations in Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Faith Adziza Ogbeide

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

The Effectiveness of Marketing on Road Transportation Services: A Study of Peace Mass Transit

¹Ohazulike, Leo Atuchukwu, ²Asiagwu, Catherine Ekene, ³Ikhazuagbe, Nurudeen, ⁴Ohale, Vinasus Williams, & ⁵Emecheta, Michael Brown Ugochukwu

¹Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences,Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Nigeria
²Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, Dennis Osadebe University Asaba
³Department of Marketing, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi Edo State
⁴Department of Marketing, School of Business Administration, Imo State University, Owerri
⁵Administrator, Anll Green, Schools, Kwale, Delta State

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Weak Interaction Between Planning, Management and Employee Performance in Public Institutions

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Okokon Ekpenyong Ita & ³Emmanuel Peter Isek

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

Macroeconomic Determinants of Economic Complexity in Selected Sub-Sahara Africa: (2007 to 2024)

¹Dabish Dorcas Naankar, ²Oniore O. Jonathan, & ³Ogwuche D. David

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bingham University Karu

Relevance of Administrative Law to Public Administration Practice and Employee Performance in Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Kingsley Etuk Ekuri

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

Foreign Direct Investment, Oil Export and Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria

¹Emmanuel Eche, ²Justina Yator Sorkaa, ³Sani Mathew Emmanuel & ⁴Dauda Ibrahim Danasabe

^1,3&4Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Wukari
²Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State

Infrastructure Financing in Africa: Five Key Themes for Sustainable Development

John Spyropoulos
UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, London

The Role of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Labour Advocacy and Policy Influence in Nigeria

¹Bassey Ekpenyong Anam & ²Offiong Eyo Essien

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

Entrepreneurial Leadership Strategies and Business Performance of Selected Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Lagos State, Nigeria

¹Daniels, Funmilayo Rinsola & ²Soetan, Timothy Adisa

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

Drivers of Demand for Foreign Currency and Oil-Sector Performance in Nigeria (1986 To 2024)

¹Akogwu Gabriel, ²Ezie Obumneke, & ³Oniore Jonathan

^1,2&3Department of Economics,Faculty of Social Sciences, Bingham University Karu

Coping Strategies for Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases and the Mediating Role of Medical Social Work at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UTCH), Calabar

Uzoh, Esther E. C.
Department of Social Work, University of Calabar

Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Inflow into the Top Five (5) Oil Producing Countries in Sub-Sahara Africa (1999-2024)

¹Musa Joshua Ibrahim, ²Akpan S. Michael, & ³Ogwuche D. David

^1,2&3Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bingham University Karu, Nigeria

Effect of Communication on Road Safety Management in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria

¹Muhammed Senusi & ²Ebune Okpanachi Japheth

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