Ekpoma Journal of Social Science

About the Journal

Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge both locally and globally by disseminating high-quality research findings and scholarly contributions in the fields of management and the social sciences.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, case studies, and book reviews that address a wide range of topics within the social sciences and management. It encourages interdisciplinary approaches and empirical research that offer innovative insights and contribute to solving contemporary social, political, economic, and developmental challenges in Nigeria, Africa, and the global community.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Ekpoma Journal of Social Science are to:

• Promote scholarly discourse and intellectual exchange in the social sciences and management fields.
• Provide a reputable platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish and share their findings with a global audience.
• Encourage critical thinking and evidence-based research that address pressing social and developmental issues.
• Support academic capacity building and the dissemination of indigenous knowledge among emerging scholars, especially in Africa.

Subject Areas

The journal covers a broad range of disciplines and subject areas, including but not limited to:

• Sociology
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Psychology
• Economics
• International Relations
• Development Studies
• Management and Organizational Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Gender and Development
• Media and Communication Studies
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Social Work
• Environmental Policy and Governance

Publication and Open Access

The Ekpoma Journal of Social Science is published in both print and electronic formats to ensure wide accessibility. It operates under an Open Access model, which guarantees that all published articles are freely available to the public. This approach enhances the visibility, reach, and impact of the research disseminated through the journal.

To strengthen the credibility and discoverability of its content, each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), providing a unique and permanent web link for citation and retrieval.

The journal is indexed in several major academic platforms and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP. Through its rigorous peer-review process, open access policy, and broad subject coverage, the journal provides a credible and dynamic platform for impactful scholarship in the social sciences.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor -In-Chief

Prof. IGANIGA, Benson Obo

Editor

Prof. AGARA, Tunde O.

Faculty Editorial Board

1. Prof Tunde Agara - Chairman
2. Dr. Sunday Odigie (Sociology)
3. Dr. Francis Igerease (Economics)
4. Mr. Andrew Aigbodion (Psychology)
5. Mr. Ibrahim Momoh (Political Science) – Secretary

Consulting Editors

Prof. IMHONDE, Odhianosen Henry

Prof. EGUAVOEN, Agatha Nonyem Taiwo

Prof. AGBEBAKU, P.E.

Prof. AGWEDA, Theophilus O.

Prof. ONWUKA, Emmanuel Chike

Prof. IMIMOLE, Benedict

Prof. ODIAGBE, Sims Osediamen

Prof. OBETOH, Godfrey Inegbenekhian