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Assessment of Noise Pollution Levels of Selected Sawmills Activities in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

Sawmill industries generate high levels of sound to the residential, commercial industrial environments which may be hazardous to human health. The high sound (noise) can affect workers and residents...

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Psychosocial Determinant of Occupational Safety and Health Among Chainsaw Operators in Southwestern Nigeria: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

Chainsaw is one of the mechanized wood harvesting tools being used in the forest sector, fatalities and serious injuries common among chainsaw operators are of high percentage. The aim of this study w...

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Determination of Technical and Pedagogical Enhancement Needs of Secondary School Agricultural Science Teachers in Zaria Educational Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

The study evaluated Agricultural Science teachers’ competency in teaching. Survey research design was adopted in the distribution of a structured questionnaire that comprised technical and pedagogical...

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Cosmetic Toxicology: Investigating Heavy Metal Contamination in Commercially Sold Make-up Cosmetics in Asaba, Nigeria.

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

This study aims to investigate the presence and concentrations of heavy metals in commonly used make-up cosmetics in Asaba, Southern Nigeria. A total of 50 cosmetic products, including foundation, pow...

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Exploring Factors Influencing Community Participation in Responsible E-Waste Management: A Case Study of Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2025

This study examines factors influencing community participation in e-waste management in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria, amidst challenges such as urbanization, population growth, and rising demand for el...

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Genomic and Phylogenetic Analysis of E. coli O157:H7: Towards Improved Surveillance and Public Health Response

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for severe illnesses, including hemolytic uremic syndrome. Despite existing public health efforts, recurrent outbreaks persist, highl...

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Climate Extremes in Port Harcourt: Modeling Rainfall Anomalies using GCMs and RCMs

NTST • Vol 1, Issue 1 • May 2025

The study analyzes long-term rainfall trends, identifies seasonal variability and extreme weather events, assesses rainfall anomalies and drought frequency, and compares the accuracy of Global Climate...

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The Economics of Innovation in Nigeria amidst Fuel Subsidy Removal and High Inflation: A systematic review

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2025

This systematic review investigates the impact of fuel subsidy removal and high inflation on innovation in Nigeria. Drawing on 26 studies published between 2010 and 2024, it examines how macroeconomic...

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Effect of Digital Advertisement on Consumer Behaviour in the Pharmaceutical Industry

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Oct 2025

This study examines the effect of digital advertising on consumer behaviour in the pharmaceutical industry in Oyo State, Nigeria. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 287 res...

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Impact Analysis of Financial Development on Employment in Nigeria

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Oct 2025

This research examines how financial development affects employment in Nigeria, examining how financial systems contribute to or hinder the growth of employment over the past decades, Nigeria’s econom...

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Infrastructure Development and Economic Assessment of a Smart Mini-grid Photo-Voltaic Power System for a Strategic Information and Communication Technology Park in Lagos State, Nigeria

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Oct 2025

This study assessed the technical and design specifications of a proposed smart mini-grid photovoltaic (PV) system for the strategic Katangua Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Park in Lagos...

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Innovation Capability of Software Firms in Nigeria: Users’ perception

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Oct 2025

This study explores the users ‘perceptions of the innovation capability of software firms in Nigeria. In Nigeria, software users especially organization believe that software firms are not capable to...

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Towards a Better Understanding of Credit Terms: A systematic review of recent Credit Terms research across the Globe

JBIETM • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Oct 2025

The importance of credit terms in determining small enterprises’ access to commercial banks’ credit and their performance cannot be overlooked. However, despite the increasing emphasis by government a...

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Drivers and Ecological Impacts of Invasive Plant Species on Elephant Forage in Mwea National Reserve Kenya

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 2 • Oct 2025

Studies of the ecological impacts of invasive plant species on food availability for endangered species remain limited in invasion ecology. In this study, we used purposeful sampling and established e...

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Awareness, Knowledge and Perception of Climate Change among Smallholder Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 2 • Oct 2025

Climate change impacts negatively on peoples’ livelihoods particularly in developing countries, such as Nigeria where agriculture employs a large proportion of the population and the farming systems d...

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Trophic Level Variations of Heavy Metals in Feathers of Birds from Awotan Landfill in Ibadan Nigeria

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 2 • Oct 2025

Global pollution from urbanization and technology exerts pressure on ecosystems through xenobiotics, especially heavy metals, which bioaccumulate and biomagnifies across food chains and trophic levels...

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Review on the role of Law in Corporate Sustainability and Green Practices

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

Corporate sustainability has become integral to modern business practices, reflecting a shift in how organizations understand their responsibilities to society and the environment. It allows corporati...

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Utilizing Eco-Innovation Practices to Mitigate Urban Soils Contamination from Heavy Metals: A Land Use-Based Sampling Study in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria.

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

This study investigates the utilization of Eco-Innovation practices within Nigerian industries to mitigate urban soil contamination. Soil samples were collected from various urban land uses in Ijebu O...

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Analyzing the Impact of Delta State Capital Territory Development on Land Use Change in Local Communities Using Remote Sensing, GIS, and Qualitative Survey

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

This paper demonstrates the spatial and temporal dimensions of land use change in Delta State Capital Territory and derives the policy implications and lessons for the planning and implementation of s...

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Skin Lightening Among Young Adults in Ilorin West, Nigeria: Health Risks, Societal Pressures, and the Pursuit of Fairness.

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

Skin-lightening practices are increasingly common among young adults, influenced by societal beauty standards, cultural traditions, and economic factors. However, these practices pose serious health r...

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Compliance with Environmental Regulations: Insights from Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Food and Beverage Sector in Southwestern Nigeria.

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

n view of the proliferation of SMEs, their compliance with extant environmental regulations is important in reducing the environmental impact of their production activities. Literature on the level an...

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Impact of U.S. Pesticides and Chemical Discharges Regulations on Environmental Sustainability.

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

The policy approach and strategy of the United States on the regulation of pesticides and toxic chemical discharges presents significant implications on environmental sustainability and public health....

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Organochlorine Pesticide Residues and Associated Health Risks in Nigerian Rice Samples: Implications for Food Safety and Environmental Policy

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

This study assessed OCP residues in rice grains and soils from various rice-producing regions in Nigeria, aiming to estimate human exposure and associated health risks from rice consumption. Samples w...

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Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Conservation from the Yoruba Cultural Perspective

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

This study examines the public perception of climate change and its impacts within Yoruba communities across eight (8) states in southwestern Nigeria. An online survey, using snowball sampling, was ad...

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Economics of Solar Energy Usage among Poultry Farmers in Nigeria.

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

Nigeria poultry farmers face high energy costs and unreliable electricity supply which hinders their productivity. This increasing energy demand and rising energy prices have led to a growing interest...

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Impact of Contract Farming on Smallholder Farmers' Livelihood and Food Security in Kubau LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria

GJESS • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Mar 2025

The study aimed at establishing influence of contract farming on smallholder farmers’ livelihood and food security in Kubau Local Government Area, using descriptive survey design. The instrument used...

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Impact of Sustainable Farming Practices on Nutritional Quality of Food

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability has propelled the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Feeding a growing global population necessitates a shift toward sustainable...

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Socio-economic Characteristics of Residents and Households’ Accessibility to Housing Finance in Lagos Metropolis

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Jan 2026

The study examined the socio-economic characteristics of residents of Lagos metropolis as factors influencing housing finance accessibility in Lagos metropolis. This was with a view to providing infor...

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Awareness of the Concept of Sustainable Development Principles among Building Construction Professionals in Asaba, Nigeria

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The concept of Sustainable Development (SD) has gained popularity and prominence in theory, but it tends to be misunderstood. The conflict between theory and practice lies in the misconception of sust...

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Assessment of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Anaemia in Apparently Healthy Students in Gombe State University

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is a key regulatory enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) which produces nicotiamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) to maintain an adequate red...

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Innovative Application of Cellulose Nano-crystals from Agricultural Waste for Enhanced Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment through Artificial Intelligence-Driven Adsorption Modelling

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The effective treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater poses a significant challenge due to the presence of complex and diverse organic and inorganic contaminants. Traditional treatment methods often fa...

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Addressing Food Security and Environmental Concerns through Bioplastic Innovation in Food Packaging

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The food packaging industry faces a significant challenge: reconcile the need for food security with the imperative to reduce environmental pollution. In response, this study suggests sustainable food...

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Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion on Phytochemicals from Citrus-Derived Waste

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

Citrus is one of the most consumed fruit crops in the world, its peels are often discarded, contributing to environmental pollution. This study aims at extracting the bioactive compounds in these wast...

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Assessment of Groundwater Samples in the Niger Delta Using Chemometric and Geospatial Techniques

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The Niger Delta, rich in natural resources but facing serious environmental challenges, requires a thorough assessment of groundwater quality for safe drinking water and sustainable practices. This re...

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Moisture-Dependent Mechanical Properties of Flame Tree (Delonix Regia) Seeds

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The seeds of Delonix regia (Flame Tree), commonly known for their medicinal properties, have not been fully explored for their mechanical properties, thereby hindering their mechanization in productio...

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Spent Lubricant Oil Generation Rate and Handling Practices Among Automobile Mechanics in Selected Mechanic Workshops in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

Many African countries, especially Nigeria, are grappling with proper management of spent lubricant oil, which poses an immediate threat to the environment and human health. Addressing this issue can...

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Are Genetically-Modified Foods Made for the Common Good? The Perspectives of the Victoria Islanders

GJESS • Vol 1, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

This research investigated the depth of public knowledge on genetically modified food products, and further explored their understanding of the underlining socio-environmental and public health benefi...

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Does Learning-By-Exporting Affect Manufacturing Competitiveness of Firms in Nigeria?

AJSPIM • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Oct 2024

The unimpressive state of the Nigerian manufacturing sector underscores the need for policy actions to improve the performance of the sector. This is reflected by the harsh innovation environment whic...

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Modular Refinery Critical Infrastructure Investment in Nigeria: a strategic project planning assessment

AJSPIM • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Oct 2024

This study examined strategic project parameters for a modular refinery critical infrastructure investment in Nigeria. Technological and project economic data for the modular refinery alternative were...

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Digital Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Millennials in the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Southwest Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Oct 2024

This paper examines the Digital Entrepreneurial Behaviour (DEBs) of the Nigerian Millennial and makes conceptual contributions to the literature on how their digital entrepreneurial conduct influenc...

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An Exploratory Study of the Message System in the Public Transportation Sector in Nigeria: potentials as a low-carbon bottom-up social innovation

AJSPIM • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Oct 2024

Bottom-up social innovations are being used in the transportation sector with unintended outcomes for carbon emission reducing potentials. Activists and policy makers have called for studies on the po...

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Modelling the Effects of Manpower Training and Development on Employee Performance: a case of bank employees in Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 2, Issue 1 • Oct 2024

In this study, a statistical analysis and the formulation of a mathematical model equation of the effects of manpower training and development on employee efficiency and performance were carried out....

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The Geese That Fail To Fly: The AGOA, Textile and Apparel related FDI and implications for technological spillovers in Sub-Saharan Africa

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

Many countries in Southeast Asia have used technological spillovers from textile and apparel related Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to industrialise and diversify their economies and integrate their...

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Technology, Technology Transfer and the WTO - TRIPS Agreement: A science policy and law analysis for Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

The introduction of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Properties (TRIPS) Agreement has limited the access of developing countries like Nigeria to technologies critical for national development...

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Technology Transfer, A Panacea for National Development: A reflection of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

There is global awareness of the tremendous impact technology transfer can make on economic development. Successive Nigerian governments being fully aware of this, have made concerted efforts over the...

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Technological Capabilities in Informal Sectors: A case of the Bakery Industry in Southwestern Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

The informal sector employs the largest share of labour in developing countries and it is considered to be a fertile ground for growing the technological capabilities needed for economic development....

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Big Data Oriented Soft-Technologies and ICT Management

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Jan 2026

Numerous Soft-Technologies (So-Techs) such as Information Retrieval (IR) systems are found on the Internet. The level of dynamism the Internet exhibits makes it rather tricky to manage these technolog...

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Development of a Web-Based Software for Prescription Monitoring and Medicine Management in a University Healthcare Facility

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

In a typical health care facility in Nigeria, pharmacy operations are laden with paper-based methods of documentation and routine tasks of medicine distribution. As a result, there are largely inadequ...

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Computerized Accounting System as an Aid to Effective Financial Reporting in Small and Medium Scale Food and Beverage Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

Most Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) fail due to the lack of keeping proper financial records. To forestall this problem, many studies have recommended the use of Computerized Accounting Sys...

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Adoption of Project Scheduling Tools in the Nigerian Construction Industry

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

Many studies have reported the benefits of using Project Management scheduling tools. Their use in building projects in Nigeria has however not been given adequate attention. This study identified the...

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Nigerian Marginal Oil and Gas Field Development: A collaborative perspective

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

In spite of the potential of marginal oil and gas fields to increase the level of petroleum production in Nigeria, very few indigenous producers have made appreciable progress. The envisaged developme...

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The Nigerian Solar Energy Innovation System

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

This study examined the breadth and depth of interactions undertaken by the knowledge driven elements in the Nigerian solar energy innovation ecosystem, and the constraints of interactions existing in...

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Critical Skills for the 21st Century: Technopreneurial and Innovative Behaviour of Fresh Graduates in Lagos State, Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 3, Issue 1 • Nov 2024

This study explores the influence of the acquisition of critical skills on the technopreneurial and innovative behaviour of fresh graduates in Lagos State, Nigeria. One set of structured questionnaire...

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A Study of Innovation Activities in Software Firms in Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

Software firms in Nigeria were in the business of buying and selling software products about two decades ago but are now developing customized software products. Hence, this study sought to examine th...

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Deployment of Alcohol Detection System in the Operations of Mechanical Systems

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The paper addressed the development of an alcohol detection device and its deployment in the operation of mechanical systems. The aim of the device is to prevent accidents caused by alcohol impairment...

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An Assessment of Innovation Capability of Artisanal Fabricators of Oil Palm Fruit Processing Machines in Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Jan 2026

This study assessed the innovation capability of artisanal fabricators of oil palm fruit processing machines in Nigeria with a view to developing policy mechanisms that will improve the quality of mac...

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Strategic Assessment of the Utilization of Energy-Efficient Lighting Devices in Municipal Residential Complexes in Selected States in Southwestern Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

This study characterized electric lighting devices utilized in municipal residential complexes in Southwestern Nigeria, assessed the utilization of energy-saving lighting devices, and investigated the...

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Investigating the Effect of Innovative Construction Waste Management Practices on the Performance of Building Projects in Lagos State, Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The construction sector in Lagos State, Nigeria, faces significant challenges due to waste generation, impacting both the environment and project efficiency. Recognizing the urgency to address these i...

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Assessment of Barriers Influencing the Adoption of Building Information Modeling in the Construction Industry in, Lagos State, Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 4, Issue 1 • Dec 2024

The implementation of building information modelling (BIM) has been slow in recent years and this is due to some prominent barriers that hinder its adoption. In this regard, this study aims to examine...

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A Characterization of Processing Technologies in the Small-scale Yam Flour Processing Industry in Southwestern Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

This study examined the types of technologies available for yam flour production in southwestern Nigeria with a view to examining the perceived efficiency of technologies used in the sector. The study...

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Determinants of Adoption of Digital Marketing among Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Lagos State, Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

The benefits of the adoption of digital marketing cannot be over-emphasized in the context of developed countries. This is however not the case in developing country context which is characterized wit...

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Science Policy and Sustainability: Musings about Nigeria

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

This study examines the dual role of science and its applications in the pursuit of sustainable development in Nigeria. It discusses how science is a pathway to mitigating risks of scientific innovati...

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An Assessment of Reverse Engineering Capabilities among Artisanal Metal Fabricators in Selected States in Nigeria.

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

Due to a lack of knowhow of scientific methods of enquiry and linkages with formalized research institutions to aid machine design, many local artisans have turned to reverse engineering or copying th...

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The Patent Thicket Threat to Innovation: The Role of Skilled Patent Examination in Patent Grants.

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

The study analyzes intellectual property laws and their impact on innovation, focusing on the consequences of excessive patenting or "patent thickets," where multiple overlapping patents complicate re...

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Towards Integrated Air Pollution Policies: Addressing the Health and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal Crude Oil Refining

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

This study examines the environmental and public health crises associated with artisanal crude oil refining in developing regions, emphasizing its role in exacerbating air pollution and exposure to ca...

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Entrepreneurship Education in Selected Tertiary Schools in Nigeria: A Post-Pandemic Experience

AJSPIM • Vol 5, Issue 1 • Jul 2025

This study examines the way entrepreneurship education has been revolutionized in Nigeria as a result of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The genesis of this study stems from the need...

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