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Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | DOI via Zenodo | Google Indexed

A scholarly platform for interdisciplinary research in governance, procurement, sustainability, education, development studies, environmental management, logistics, and the wider social sciences.

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Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)

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Research Article

Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement

N. O. Chibundu, B. U. Dike, U. Chris-Ejiogu

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Research Article

Urban Mass Transit and Socio-Economic Development in Abuja

Mohammed G. Yusuf et al.

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Library-Led Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Essor Gospel Chisa, Mercy Douglas

Pages 186-193 Read Article

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Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche

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Dr. Ambrose O. Abaneme

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Prof Lemchi, Stella Ngozi

Editorial Board Advisor

Professor of Home Economics Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

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Dr. Ezinne Okoroafor

Editor in Chief

Dr. Ezinne OKOROAFOR, Department of Geography, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

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Prof. Romanus Chidi Ejiaga

Consulting Editor

Prof. Romanus Chidi EJIAGA, DVC Academic, Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ndufu, Nigeria

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Dr. Ambrose Oluchukwu Abaneme

The Editor

Dr. Ambrose O. ABANEME; Department of Political Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

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Dr. Okezie IHUGBA,

Consulting Editor

Dr. Okezie IHUGBA, Department of Economics, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

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Dr. Chinedu Nwosu

Managing Editor

Dr. Chinedu Nwosu
Department of Economics
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri

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Dr. Ikpong Sunday UMO

Deputy Editor

Dr. Ikpong Sunday UMO; Department of Geography; Department of Geography, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8424-6889

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Dr. Innocent Okwu Opurum

Assistant Editor

Department of Political Science

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Assoc. Prof. Vin Umeh

Consulting Editor

Assoc. Prof. Vin Umeh, Department of Sociology, Imo State University Owerri.

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Dr. Charles C. Nnajieto

Consulting Editor

Dr. Charles C. Nnajieto, Department of Educational Foundations/Admin. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.

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Prof. Alafuro Epelle

Consulting Editor

Prof. Alafuro Epelle Department of Political Science Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt

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Dr. Atracta Adaeze Nzeh

Consulting Editor

Department of Religious Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.B.AEd-Education/Religion (University of Nigeria).M.A-Religious Studies (Imo State University).PhD-Church History (Imo State University).

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Prof.Godwin Ogbenebrozie Atedhor

Consulting Editor

Prof.Godwin Ogbenebrozie Atedhor
Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Benin, Benin.

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NWOGWUGWU, Uchechukwu Collins PHF, F.ISDS, MNES, MNAEE
Professor of Economics

Consulting Editor

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Engr. Dr. Michael Igara Nmecha,MNSE,R.COREN, PMP.

Technical Editor

Lecturer/Environmental Management/Project Management/Logistics & Transport/ Risk Management Officer, Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards, Federal University of Technology Owerri.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9703-0414
Web of Science ResearcherID: AFA-6984-2022
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=svEWX7kAAAAJ

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Professor Aloysius Chijioke Onyeka

Editorial Board Adviser

Professor Aloysius Chijioke Onyeka who hails from Okporo in Orlu LGA of Imo State, Nigeria attended his primary education at Okporo Town School and Ihitte-Akatta Primary School, Awka-Akatta, and his secondary education at Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu bef...

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Dr. Daniel Godwin

Editorial Board Member

UNIVERSITY OF IBADANDEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCEDaniel GODWIN, PhDBio-dataDr. Daniel Godwin is a lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. He obtained his BSc. in Political Science from the Un...

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Dr. Mustapha Auwalu

Associate/Technical Editor

NAME: DR. MUSTAPHA AUWALULECTURER: AL-ISTIQAMA UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA, KANO STATE. · Date of Birth; 22nd February, 1992· Family; Married with two children· State of Origin: kano state· L.G.A. Dala. Educational Background· PhD. Bayero University Kano· M.Ed :...

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Dr Habib Ahmed Jibrin

Editorial Board Member

NAME; DR HABIB AHMED JIBRINCONTACT ADRESSS: Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council Lokoja-Kaduna Road, ShedaGarki Abuja.Email- hajibrin74@gmail.com. Tell: +2347026796775 /08028627164.PROFILEQualifications:· First Degree ...

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Dr Ngozi Uzomah

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ngozi Uzomah is affiliated with the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He holds a Ph.D. in Population Geography and currently serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) for UNN on the Horizon ...

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Professor Chris Obioma Nwoko

Consulting Editor

Professor Chris Obioma Nwoko is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Environmental Management, currently serving as a Professor at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Born on April 27, 1971, in Umuahia, Abia State, h...

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ENGR PROFESSOR CHUKWUDI CELESTINE EGWUONWU

Consulting Editor

BRIEF PROFILE OF ENGR PROFESSOR CHUKWUDI CELESTINE EGWUONWUProfessor Chukwudi Celestine Egwuonwu is an accomplished academia whose illustrious career started with the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in Ogun State in 2001. He transferred...

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Dr. Perpetua Onyinye Ezeji

Managing Editor

Dr. Perpetua Onyinye Ezeji a lecturer in the department of Social Studies and Civic Education of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri is a sociologist, educator, and faith-based development advocate with over two decades of experience in aca...

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PROFESSOR MBALISI ONYEKA FESTUS

Consulting Editor

Mbalisi Onyeka Festus is a Professor of Adult and Environmental Education in the Department of Adult & Non- Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt. He holds a Certificate in Adult Education, B.Ed in Adult & Non-Formal E...

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PROF.NGOZI CASMIR EBOMUCHE

Editorial Board Advisor

Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche, the immediate past and the last Deputy Provost of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE), now Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, (AIFUE),Owerri,is a very successful academic in the field of Economics. He ha...

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Professor Aishatu Abdu-Ismail, PhDPolitical Scientist | Gender & Policy Expert | Educator & Consultant

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Professor Aishatu Abdu-Ismail is a seasoned academic and multidisciplinary development and policy expert with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and public service. Her experience spans policy studies, gender equity, education reform, gover...

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PROF. CHINEDUM UZOMA NWAJIUBA

EDITORIAL BOARD ADVISER

Prof. Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba is the Chair, West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adopted Land Use(WASCAL), Governing Board and Nigeria's representative on the Board.He holds a PhD, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's de...

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