International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science

• Aderonmu, Temitope S. B.
  University Demonstration Secondary School, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
• Adolphus, Telima
  Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Aderonmu, Temitope S. B. & Adolphus, Telima"Students’ Level of Scientific Literacy and Academic Performance in Physics Concepts in Rivers State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 January 2021, pp.01-04 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/01-04.pdf

• Patrick Oluwafemi AKERELE
  Unilorin Counselling And Human Development Centre .University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
• Tosin .E. AKINDUYO Ph.D
  Department of Guidance and Counselling, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Ondo State, Nigeria

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Patrick Oluwafemi AKERELE, Tosin .E. AKINDUYO Ph.D .Influence of Cheap Labour Method By Private Schools on the Efficiency of Secondary School Education In Ilorin Metropolis " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 January 2021, pp.14-20 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/14-20.pdf

• Henry Okwudili CHIBUDIKE
  Chemical, Fiber and Environmental Technology Department, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, F.I.I.R.O., Lagos-Nigeria
• Eze MGBACHIUZO
  Chemical, Fiber and Environmental Technology Department, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, F.I.I.R.O., Lagos-Nigeria
• Nelly Acha NDUKWE
  Department of Chemical Sciences, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, Mountain Top University, Magoki, Ogun State, Lagos-Nigeria
• Nkemdilim Ifeanyi OBI
  National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Abuja-Nigeria
• Olubamike Adetutu ADEYOJU
  Production, Analytical and Laboratory Management, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, F.I.I.R.O., Lagos-Nigeria
• Eunice Chinedum CHIBUDIKE
  Planning, Technology Transfer and Information Management, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, F.I.I.R.O., Lagos-Nigeria

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Henry Okwudili CHIBUDIKE, Eze MGBACHIUZO, Nelly Acha NDUKWE, Nkemdilim Ifeanyi OBI, Olubamike Adetutu ADEYOJU and Eunice Chinedum CHIBUDIKE, "Monoethanolamine Pulping Of EFB Agro-Biomass: Effect of Operational Variables on Pulp Screen Yield " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 January 2021, pp.10-16 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/10-16.pdf

• Yvonne Somukieni Iwo-Brown
  European Global School-University, Paris

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Yvonne Somukieni Iwo-Brown, "Managerial Conscientiousness and Organizational Innovation in Deposit Money Banks" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 Januaay 2021, pp.17-20 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/17-20.pdf

• Amoke A.,
  Department of Polymer Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
• Tenebe O.G,
  Department of Polymer Technology, Nigeria Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Zaria, Nigeria.
• Ichetaonye, S.I,
  Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria
• Edegbe, O.C
  Department of Polymer Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
• Ayo M.D
  Department of Polymer Technology, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

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Amoke A., Tenebe O.G, Ichetaonye, S.I, Edegbe, O.C, Ayo M.D, "Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizates Filled with Hybrid Fillers (Carbon Black/Palm Kernel Shell and Palm Kernel Shell/Sandbox Seed Shell)" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 January 2021, pp.21-26 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/21-26.pdf

• Dr. Abolade Francis AKINTOLA
  Department of Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo Ogun state, Nigeria
• Dr. Samuel Adebayo OLAOYE
  Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
• Dr. Pius Okafor ONICHABOR
  Department of Accounting & Finance, Mountain Top University, Ibafo,Ogun State , Nigeria.

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Dr. Abolade Francis AKINTOLA, Dr. Samuel Adebayo OLAOYE, Dr. Pius Okafor ONICHABOR "Impact of Liquidity Management on Return on Equity of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (2004 -2017)" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.6 issue 1 January 2021, pp.27-33 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.6&Issue1/27-33.pdf

• Ezemba E. U.
  Educational management and policy, Enugu State, Nigeria
• Stanley U. Nnorom
  Educational management and policy, Enugu State, Nigeria
• Anyaeji Adaora vivian
  Educational management and policy, Enugu State, Nigeria
• Aloysius O. Ezeanolue
  Educational foundation, Enugu State, Nigeria

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• M. A. Barde
  National Agricultural Seeds Council, Abuja, Nigeria
Plant Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
• M. S. Mohammed
  Plant Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
• M. Oyekunle
  Plant Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
• I. S. Usman
  Plant Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
• A. Shaahu
  National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, Niger State, Nigeria

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• Cris Norman P. Olipas
  College of Information and Communications Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
• Romabelle Cheline M. Sawit
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc., Guimba, Philippine
• Rubelyn M. Esperon
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc., Guimba, Philippine

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• Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso
  Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. PMB 5001
• Azubike A Nwankwo
  Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. PMB 5001
• Charles Chijioke Dike
  Department of Human Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. PMB 5001.
• Kenneth Chiedozie Oparaji
  Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebony State, Nigeria. PMB 1010
• Ndubuisi Nonso Richard
  Department of Physiology, Ben Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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• Alagoa, K.J
  Department of Biological Sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
• Osakwe, J
  Department of Biological Sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

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• Hemonta Kumar Sarkar
  Research & Development,Akij Textile Mills Ltd., Manikgonj, Bangladesh
• Anupam Deb Nath
  Department of Yarn Engineering Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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• A. Kaushik
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• Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Owusu-Addo
  Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, P.O. Box 363, Sunyani

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• Danjuma Kamlen Adda
  Center For Initiative and Development Taraba, Nigeria
• Obed Tiwah John
  Center For Initiative and Development Taraba, Nigeria
Department of Statistics and Operations Research, ModibboAdama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
• Abdulhafiz Lamiya
  Center For Initiative and Development Taraba, Nigeria

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• Obot Akaninyene
  Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Osuafor Ogonna
  Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Nwigwe Cecilia
  Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Ositanwosu Chukwunonso
  Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

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• Oyekale, K. O.
  Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, School of Science and Technology Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
• Adeoye, S. O.
  Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, School of Science and Technology Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
• Akinboye, O. E.
  Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, School of Science and Technology Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
• Oyekale, O. O.
  Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, School of Science and Technology Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
• Adeyeye, J. A
  Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Basic Medical Science Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

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• Dr. Marcel P. Agah
  Department of Science Education, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria
• Saratu Midankiya
  Mubi North Local Education Authority, Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria

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• Oliweh Ifeanyi Solomon
  Integrated Science Department. College of Education, Agbor Delta State, Nigeria.
• Dr. (Mrs.) Oyem Ifeanyi M.
  Integrated Science Department. College of Education, Agbor Delta State, Nigeria.

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  Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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  Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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  Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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  Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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  Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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• Unuagba, T.Peter
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• Ideozu, R.U
  Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
• Eze, Stanley
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• Osung, E.Wilson
  Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Nigeria
• Abolarin, O. Macpaul
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• Benson Ade Afere
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• Usman, G. A
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  Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna
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  Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna

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• Azeh Yakubu
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  Department of Chemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, P. M. B. 11, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
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• Adedzwa, D.K.
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• Amon T.E
  National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi, Niger State, Nigeria
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