Atumah, Oscar N
Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

 Agwu, Prince. C.
Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

 Okoye, Uzoma. O.
Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Atumah, Oscar N, Agwu, Prince. C. & Okoye, Uzoma. O. “The Place of Social Work in Preserving Human Rights in Context of Changing Gender Roles in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.01-05 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/01-05.pdf

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The Place of Social Work in Preserving Human Rights in Context of Changing Gender Roles in Nigeria

 Uduak Alphonsus Ikono
University of Uyo, Nigeria

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Uduak Alphonsus Ikono ” Determining the Actus Reus of Attempt: Legal Issues and Options ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.06-18 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/06-18.pdf

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Determining the Actus Reus of Attempt: Legal Issues and Options

 Ruby Jecty
Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana

 Benjamin Ayerkain Tettey
Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana

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Ruby Jecty, Benjamin Ayerkain Tettey “Negritudism in African Education: The Ghanaian Perspective” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.21-25 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/21-25.pdf

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Negritudism in African Education: The Ghanaian Perspective

 Shaba Iyogbele
Department of Social Studies Education, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria

 Shaibu Leonard Phd
Department of Educational Foundations, Kogi State University, Anyigba- Nigeria.

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Shaba Iyogbele, Shaibu Leonard Phd “Teachers’ Perception of Effective Training and Adequacy of Qualified Teachers for the Implementation of UBE Programme in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.26-37 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/26-37.pdf

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Teachers’ Perception of Effective Training and Adequacy of Qualified Teachers for the Implementation of UBE Programme in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State

 Ruby Jecty
Tutor, Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana

 Dr. Nana Kwaku Asiedu
Principal, Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana

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Ruby Jecty, Dr. Nana Kwaku Asiedu “Action Research Writing: Outliving its Pedagogical Essencein Colleges of Education in Ghana” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.38-47 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/38-47.pdf

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Action Research Writing: Outliving its Pedagogical Essencein Colleges of Education in Ghana

 Samson C. R. Kajawo
International Center for Teacher Education – East China Normal University

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Examining Performance and Challenges of Private Universities in Malawi

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Knowledge Diplomacy and the Digital World: The Role of International Tertiary Education towards Equitable Access to Education

 Dankwa, Ernest Akwasi Adom
Business School, Garden City University College, P.O. Box 12775 Kumasi-Ghana

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Credit Risk Management and Profitability: Challenges and Insight of Commercial Banks

 Emily Nyabisi
Department of Educational Management and Curriculum Studies, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

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Information Communication Technology (ICT) Use for Postgraduate Studies by Students in Universities in Kenya

 Ihejiamaizu, Grace Chinonye
Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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The Role of Entrepreneurship in Rural Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

 Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa Ph.D
Olusegun Obasanjo Center for African Studies [OOCAS]
National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and OIC Membership: The Constitutional Legality for Membership

 Dr. Ogunbote Shefiu
School of Vocational and Technical Education Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Otto-Ijanikin Lagos, Nigeria

 Njoku Chiso Anslem
School of Postgraduate Studies Department of Industrial Technical Education

 Ajuluchi Chika, E.
Department of Home Economics Federal College of Education Okene Kogi State, Nigeria

 Okwume Georgina Ukamaka
Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

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Re-Structuring the Implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Accelerated National Development

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UNIVERSITY of Kisubi, Faculty of Business and ICT

 Damba Andrew
UNIVERSITY of Kisubi, Faculty of Education

 Kasule Wilson
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, Department of Educational Planning and Management

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The Perceptions of Secondary School Students towards Vocational Education: A Case Study of Kampala District

 Ankwansiize Evarist
Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Psychology-University of Kisubi

 Kiyingi Frank Pio
Head Department of Social Sciences –University of Kisubi

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Trans-Generational Family Counselling and Management of Home Financial Constraints: A Case Study of Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda)

  Stellah Mutiembu Mukekhe
Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Kibabii University, Kenya.

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Evaluation of Content in Physics Teacher Education in Relation to Pedagogic Skills of Student Teachers in Public Universities in Kenya

 Roselyne Odiango
Department of Health promotion &Sport Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

 Bukhala Peter
Department of Health promotion &Sport Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

 Gordon Nguka
Department of Nutritional sciences, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro, University of Science and Technology Kakamega, Kenya

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Promoting Social Skill Learning Through Sport Socialization Intervention among Children with Intellectual Disability (ID) in Kenya: A Single Subject Experimental Research

 Steven Jerie
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe

 Naison Mandebere
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe

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Occupational Safety and Health Management in the Production of Electricity Transformers at Zesa Enterprises, Harare

 Silas Kiprono Samoei
Moi University, Kenya

 Edward Kitum Toroitich
Moi University, Kenya

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Determinants of Interest Rate Spread among Commercial Banks in Kenya

 Martin Okode Opiyo
Department of Business Administration, Maseno University, Kenya

 Dr. Charles Ondoro
Department of Business Administration, Maseno University, Kenya

 Dr. Johnmark Obura
Department of Management Science, Maseno University, Kenya

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Martin Okode Opiyo, Dr. Charles Ondoro, Dr. Johnmark Obura “Influence of Digital Financial Information Services on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kisumu County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.153-156 June 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/153-156.pdf

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Influence of Digital Financial Information Services on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kisumu County, Kenya

 Muriithi Joel Kiambi
PhD Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University, Kenya

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Interaction between Type and Frequency of Parental Conflict and Level of Social Adjustment of Adolescents in Murang’a County

 Georgina Oluwayemisi Messigah
Department of Psychology, University of South Africa

 John Olufemi Adeogun
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Lagos State University

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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Work Life Balance and Organizational Justice (A Study of Guaranty Trust Bank)

 Mohammed Zaber Hossain
Principal, Nirjhor Cantonment Public School & College, Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh

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Principal Leadership Challenges in Schools and Colleges in Bangladesh: A Case Study

 Milton Utwolo Alwanga
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

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Trends in Research and Teaching of Development Studies in Kenya (2000 – 2019)

 Parisa Ehsan Kashani
Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

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The Effect of Leader Display Emotion on Work Performance

 Maria Theresia Nanik Ismarjiati
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Physics Teacher at Kolese DeBrito High School, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 Muhammad Epi Rusdin
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 Rosa Herawati
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 Eka Nurulia
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 Dwi Sulisworo
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 Suritno Fayanto
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Implementation of E-learning Using Schoology to Improving the Interest Learning Physics at DeBritto High School

 Armstrong Ephraim Awinbugri
Assistant Lecturer, Kessben University College, Adum-Ghana, Box Ks 4868

 Prince Gyimah
Assistant Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba-Kumasi, Ghana

 Edem Wotortsi
Senior Accounting Assistant, Agogo Presbyterian Women College of Education, Ghana

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IFRS Adoption and Earnings Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa

 Usman Bashir
Department of Public Administration, Bauchi State University Gadau, Nigeria

 Muhammad Mahdi Ismail
Department of Government and Civilization Study, University Putra Malaysia

 Ku Hasnita Ku Samso
Department of Government and Civilization Study, University Putra Malaysia

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Assessing the Administrative Challenges the Use of State and Local Government Joint Account in Zaria Local Government

 Dr. Geethani Amratunga
Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

 Dr. Nadeesha Gunawardana
Department of History, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

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The Pre Buddhist Religious Beliefs in Ancient Sri Lanka

 Onwurah Okwudili
The House of Laws, Ocean University, Nigeria

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Environmental Protection System between the Antarctic Treaty System and the Arctic Regime: An Insight

 Fabian C. Ntangti
Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agronomy & Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon

 Evaristus T. Angwafo
Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agronomy & Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon

 Augustine T. Gam
Department of Geography & Planning, Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda, Cameroon

 Reeves M. Fokeng
Department of Geography & Planning, Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda, Cameroon

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Spatial Typology and Cause-effect Analysis of Recurrent Agro-pastoral Conflicts in Menchum, North West Cameroon

 Adegbie F.F
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

 Salawu R.O
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

 Usifoh O.O
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Auditing Quality and Earnings Persistence in Nigerian Quoted Manufacturing Companies

 Sunny B. Beredugo
Department of Accounting, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

 Joseph. U. B. Azubike
Department of Accounting, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

 Emmanuel E.Okon
Department of Business Management, University of Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria

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Comparative Analysis of Zero-Based Budgeting and Incremental Budgeting Techniques of Government Performance in Nigeria

 Papka Z. Medugu
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.

 Innocent Musa
Adamawa State Collage of Education, Hong, Nigeria.

 Enam Pagiel Abalis
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.

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Commercial Banks’ Credit and Agricultural Output in Nigeria: 1980 -2018

 Chinemerem Winifred Ojiego
Department of History, International Studies and Diplomacy, Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria.

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Cross Border Human Trafficking and Its Effect on Nigeria’s National Image

 Baker Akram Falah Jarah
Student Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Faculty of Finance & Administrative Sciences, Al-Madinah International University/ Malaysia
 Takiah Binti Mohd Iskandar
Al-Madinah International University/ Malaysia

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The Mediating Effect of Acceptance of Using AIS on the Relationship between the Accounting Information Systems and Financial Performance in Jordanian Companies

 Lilian Manwa
Lecturer, School of Education, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

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Institutional Resources as a Predisposing Factor of Academic Attainments of Female University Students in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

  Sammy Godfrey Poro
Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda

  Dr. Marus Eton
Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda

  Professor Andrew Peter Yiga
Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda

  Associate Professor Julius Caesar Enon
Lira University, Lira Uganda

  Fabian Mwosi
Barham University College, Kabale, Uganda

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Curriculum Interpretation and Learners’ Attainment of Reading Skills in Uganda a Case of Selected Districts in Acholi Sub-Region

 Dr. Marus Eton
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda

 Professor Natal Ayiga
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda

 Moses Agaba
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda

 Fabian Mwosi
Bishop Barham University College Kabale Uganda

 Dr. Benard Patrick, Ogwel
Kampala International University-Kampala Uganda

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Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Environmental Management and Poverty Reduction in Western Uganda

 Kato Hussein Munuulo
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

 Kagambirwe Karyeija Gerald
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

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The Role of Vertical Openness Communication in Enhancing Fiscal Decentralisation in Uganda

 Dr. Wanjiru Jane J. Mugai
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya

 Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya

 Dr. Beatrice M. Mburugu
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya

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Influence of Counsellor’s Professionalism Power on Counselling Outcomes of Learners with Behavioural Problems in Public Primary Schools in Embu County Kenya

 K.A.A.N. Thilakarathna
Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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A Critique on the Durkheimian Concept of Solidarity

 R.W. Oladiran
PhD Student of Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Nigeria

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