ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | Google Indexed | DOI via Zenodo | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Alvan Journal of Social Sciences International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Quarterly publication | Double-blind review | Open access

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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64+ Published articles
Quarterly Publication frequency
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Editorial Integrity

Manuscripts pass through editorial screening, similarity checks, and peer-review evaluation before publication. This keeps the journal focused on originality, clarity, citation quality, and academic contribution.

Selected Articles

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

Pages 14-23 Read Article
Research Article

Urban Mass Transit and Socio-Economic Development in Abuja

Mohammed G. Yusuf et al.

Pages 35-49 Read Article
Research Article

Library-Led Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Essor Gospel Chisa, Mercy Douglas

Pages 186-193 Read Article

Editorial Leadership

AJSS is guided by scholars and researchers committed to rigorous peer review, ethical publication practice, and credible social science communication.

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Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Ambrose O. Abaneme

Editor
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Editorial Board

Guide

Publication Ethics

AJSS maintains strict publication ethics, double-blind peer review, originality checks, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and responsible scholarly publishing standards.

Author Guide

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to AJSS formatting, citation, originality, abstract, keywords, and submission requirements.

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal

🌍 Welcome to AJSS
Discover the world of social sciences

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that addresses pressing societal challenges across Nigeria, Africa, and the global community.

We provide a platform for innovative, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant scholarship that bridges the gap between academia, governance, and real-world practice.

🎯 Our Focus

At AJSS, we publish research that:

  • Advances knowledge across the social sciences and allied disciplines
  • Integrates perspectives from multiple fields to solve complex problems
  • Influences policy, governance, and sustainable development
  • Promotes African scholarship with global relevance

πŸ“š Multidisciplinary Coverage

We welcome contributions from diverse fields including:

  • Governance & Public Policy
  • Economics & Development Studies
  • Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Sociology & Anthropology
  • Political Science & International Relations
  • Environmental Sustainability & ESG
  • Business, Management & Organizational Studies
  • Education, Psychology & Human Development
  • Digital Innovation & Information Systems

πŸ” Why AJSS?

  • βœ”οΈ Double-blind peer review ensuring quality and integrity
  • βœ”οΈ Open access – free and unrestricted access to all articles
  • βœ”οΈ Quarterly publication with timely dissemination
  • βœ”οΈ Multidisciplinary visibility across research domains
  • βœ”οΈ Strong focus on policy and real-world impact

πŸ“’ Call for Papers

We are currently accepting submissions for upcoming issues.

πŸ“Œ Submit original research, review papers, case studies, and policy analyses.
πŸ“Œ Ensure alignment with our multidisciplinary scope.

πŸ‘‰ Submit your manuscript today:
πŸ“§ ajsspubalvan.owerri@gmail.com

πŸ“Š Journal Highlights

  • πŸ“„ Peer-reviewed academic journal
  • 🌐 Open-access publication model
  • πŸ“… Quarterly issues
  • 🌍 Focus on Africa and emerging economies
  • πŸ“ˆ Growing international visibility

βš–οΈ Commitment to Excellence

AJSS adheres to international standards in academic publishing, ensuring:

  • Ethical research practices
  • Transparent peer review
  • High editorial integrity
  • Quality scholarly contributions

🀝 Join Our Academic Community

Whether you are a researcher, policy expert, or practitioner, AJSS provides a platform to:

  • Share your research
  • Influence policy
  • Contribute to global knowledge

πŸ“© Contact

πŸ“§ ajsspubalvan.owerri@gmail.com
🌐 https://www.ajsspub2.org

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Ethics
πŸ“Œ Overview

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

The journal adheres to internationally recognized best practices, particularly those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in all stages of the publication process.

πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to AJSS must ensure that:

βœ”οΈ Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts are entirely original
  • All sources are properly cited using APA (7th Edition)
  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited

βœ”οΈ Multiple or Concurrent Submission

  • Manuscripts are not under review in any other journal
  • Duplicate publication is unacceptable

βœ”οΈ Authorship Criteria

  • Only individuals who made significant contributions are listed as authors
  • All co-authors approve the final manuscript before submission

βœ”οΈ Data Integrity

  • Data must be accurate, verifiable, and not fabricated or manipulated
  • Authors should be prepared to provide raw data upon request

βœ”οΈ Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

  • All financial or institutional conflicts must be disclosed
  • Sources of funding must be clearly stated

πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
  • Identify relevant published work not cited by authors
  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of AJSS are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on scholarly merit and relevance
  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased review process
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submissions
  • Addressing ethical concerns promptly and transparently

Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research without author consent.

🚫 Publication Misconduct

AJSS takes all forms of publication misconduct seriously, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Citation manipulation
  • Ghost authorship or gift authorship

Any detected misconduct will result in:

  • Immediate rejection or retraction
  • Notification to relevant institutions where necessary

πŸ” Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection using standard software tools.

  • Acceptable similarity threshold: ≀ 15–20% (excluding references)
  • Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be rejected or returned for revision

πŸ§ͺ Ethical Approval for Research

For studies involving human participants, organizations, or sensitive data:

  • Authors must provide evidence of ethical clearance
  • Informed consent must be obtained where applicable
  • Confidentiality and anonymity must be maintained

πŸ”„ Corrections and Retractions

AJSS is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record:

  • Corrections will be issued for minor errors
  • Retractions will be published in cases of serious ethical violations
  • Readers will be informed transparently

πŸ“’ Complaints and Appeals

Authors have the right to:

  • Appeal editorial decisions with justified reasons
  • Submit complaints regarding the review or publication process

All appeals will be handled in line with COPE guidelines.

πŸ” Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • AJSS reserves the right to publish and distribute the article
  • Licensing framework (e.g., Creative Commons) may be adopted as the journal expands

🌍 Commitment to Ethical Publishing

AJSS promotes:

  • Academic honesty
  • Transparency in research and publication
  • Respect for intellectual property
  • Global best practices in scholarly communication
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πŸ’° Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) operates an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

To sustain high-quality editorial processes, peer review management, and digital publication, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

πŸ’΅ APC Structure

CategoryFeeNigerian Authors₦30,000International Authors$40 USD

⚠️ Important: APC is charged only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

βœ… What the APC Covers

The APC supports:

  • Editorial processing and manuscript handling
  • Double-blind peer review coordination
  • Copyediting and professional formatting
  • Digital publication and online hosting
  • Long-term archiving and accessibility
  • Metadata preparation and indexing support (DOI integration in progress)

🚫 No Submission Fee

AJSS does not charge any fee for:

  • Manuscript submission
  • Initial editorial screening
  • Peer review process

πŸ‘‰ Authors are only required to pay after acceptance.

βš–οΈ Waiver Policy

AJSS supports inclusive publishing and may grant partial or full APC waivers under the following conditions:

  • Early-career researchers and students
  • Authors with demonstrated financial constraints
  • High-impact research with strong societal relevance

πŸ“© Waiver requests should be submitted alongside the manuscript with proper justification.

πŸ” Transparency and Ethics

AJSS maintains strict transparency:

  • No hidden charges
  • No fast-track or preferential publication based on payment
  • APC has zero influence on editorial decisions

All manuscripts are evaluated strictly on quality, originality, and relevance.

πŸ’³ Payment Information

Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance and may include:

  • Bank transfer (for Nigerian authors)
  • International transfer options (for global authors)

πŸ“§ Official communication: ajsspubalvan.owerri@gmail.com

🧾 Payment Confirmation

  • Authors will receive an official receipt/acknowledgment
  • Publication proceeds after payment verification

🌍 Open Access Commitment

Through APC support, AJSS ensures:

  • Free and unrestricted access to all published research
  • Increased global visibility and citation potential
  • Sustainable and ethical academic publishing
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πŸ“š Indexing and Abstracting

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is committed to enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact of published research through reputable indexing systems, persistent identifiers, and open digital infrastructures.

The journal adopts modern scholarly communication practices to ensure all publications are discoverable, citable, verifiable, and permanently accessible.

πŸ” Current Indexing and Digital Presence

AJSS is currently:

  • 🌐 Indexed in Google Scholar β€” enabling global discoverability
  • πŸ”— Assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via Zenodo
  • πŸ’» Maintained on GitHub β€” supporting open access infrastructure and version transparency
  • πŸ“‚ Archived in open-access repositories for long-term preservation

🧾 DOI, Archiving, and Open Infrastructure

AJSS utilizes Zenodo, supported by CERN, to assign DOIs and preserve published content.

Integration with GitHub enables:

  • Transparent hosting of journal website and systems
  • Version control and update tracking
  • Open-access infrastructure development
  • Enhanced reproducibility and digital reliability

πŸ‘‰ This combination (Zenodo + GitHub) reflects modern open science publishing practices.

πŸš€ Indexing in Progress

AJSS is actively pursuing inclusion in:

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • Scopus
  • EBSCO
  • ProQuest

πŸ“ˆ Why This Matters

This infrastructure ensures that AJSS articles are:

  • Easily discoverable worldwide 🌍
  • Permanently identifiable via DOI πŸ”—
  • Transparently managed through open systems πŸ’»
  • Positioned for global indexing and citation growth πŸ“Š

βš™οΈ Metadata and Publishing Standards

AJSS aligns with international standards through:

  • Structured metadata (title, abstract, keywords)
  • APA (7th Edition) referencing
  • Open-access compliance
  • Ethical publishing practices
  • Persistent identifiers (DOIs)

⚠️ Transparency Statement

AJSS maintains strict integrity in indexing claims:

  • Only verified platforms are listed
  • No false or inflated indexing claims
  • Continuous updates as new indexing milestones are achieved
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News and updates

Keep up with Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

Here's the latest from us, including updates and announcements.

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    List of Contributors

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    Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, celebrates the 2024 World Environmental Day with both physical and mental activities

    Events
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    • The Dean and the Research and Development Committee convened for a strategic session.
    • The primary agenda was the enhancement of the faculty's online presence.
    • The Website Engineer presented current website analytics and identified areas for improvement.
    • Discussions centered around user experience, website navigation, and content management.
    • Innovative solutions for increasing online engagement and accessibility were proposed.
    • Action items were assigned, with specific deadlines for implementation.
    • The meeting concluded with a commitment to regular follow-ups to monitor progress.
    • At the centre seated is Dr Ezinne Okoroafor Dean Faculty of Social and Management Sciences Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri.
    • Key officers in the picture:
    • Dr Ambrose Oluchukwu Abaneme Coordinating Editor (AJSS) / Chairman, Research and Development Committee, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
    • Dr. Sunday I. Umo : Coordinating Editor (AJSS)/ Secretary, Research and Development Committee Faculty of Social Sciences Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri
    • Other Officers:Chinyere Charles-Akalonu (Committee Chairman), Chidinma Ukah, Mrs Ugonma (Music Department), Chinwe Ngharamike (English Department), and Mr Amadi John. The young girl there is the daughter of Chinwe Ngharamike.
    • Then the Website Engineer Consultant: Engr. Michael Igara Nmecha,MNSE,COREN,Reg. Project Management /Logistics and Transport Officer. Centre of Execellence in Sustainable Procurement,Environmental and Social Standards,Federal University of Technology Owerri.
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    Multidisciplinary journal indexed with Google, DOI, and allied ranking features. Accepting original research manuscripts (≀7,000 words) across diverse fields. Submission deadline: 20th October 2025. Publication: 30th November 2025.

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    Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) – Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2026 invites original manuscripts in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Education, Accounting, Business, Psychology, Tourism, and related fields. Papers must be under 7,000 words, include a 200-word abstract, 5 keywords, and follow APA 7th style, Times New Roman 12pt, double spacing. Submit to alvanfass@gmail.com. Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 (print) and Mar 30, 2026 (online). Review fee: ₦5,000; publication fee: ₦25,000. Payments: FCMB 1015634458, Research & Development, FASS. Only manuscripts with AI content below 20% will be accepted.

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    AJSS 2025 Phase 4 publications deliver real, ground-level insights on how technology, governance, education, security, and sustainable policy interact in Nigerian contexts β€” from AI’s frontline roles to community health, procurement reform, and gender justice.

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    The conference focuses on examining Nigeria’s development priorities, particularly the need to harmonize security concerns, economic advancement, and environmental sustainability. Participants will explore policy directions, research innovations, and institutional strategies capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable development.

    The event will feature keynote presentations, lead paper discussions, and panel contributions from distinguished academics and policy experts, including senior government officials and university leaders.

    πŸ“… Date: Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th March, 2026
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    The Annual National Conference 2026, organized by the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, is a national academic gathering designed to bring together scholars, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners.

    The conference focuses on examining Nigeria’s development priorities, particularly the need to harmonize security concerns, economic advancement, and environmental sustainability. Participants will explore policy directions, research innovations, and institutional strategies capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable development.

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Publication Ethics

Open Access, Copyright, Licensing and Archiving Policy

Open Access Policy

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is an open access journal. All published articles are freely available online without subscription or access fees. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles for lawful scholarly purposes.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published articles. Articles published in AJSS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Peer Review Process

AJSS operates a double-anonymous peer review process. Manuscripts are first screened by the editorial office for scope, formatting, originality, and ethical compliance before being sent to qualified reviewers.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using Turnitin similarity detection software prior to peer review and editorial consideration.

Article Processing Charge

AJSS charges an Article Processing Charge after acceptance. The current publication fee is displayed on the journal website. AJSS does not charge submission fees or other hidden author fees.

Repository Policy

AJSS permits authors to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, personal websites, and academic networking platforms, provided that the original AJSS publication and DOI link are properly cited.

Digital Preservation

AJSS preserves published articles through Zenodo DOI records, Google-indexed journal pages, journal archive pages, and institutional cloud storage. The journal continues to strengthen its long-term digital preservation strategy.

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