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BJAR › Volume 1 (2026)

Issue 4

Published: October 2026

◆ CrossRef DOIs · 10.68263 ◆ British Library ISSN · 3153-709X ◆ Indexed in Google Scholar
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Article 001

Eco-Colonialism and the Subversion of Indigenous Space in G. N. Devy’s A Nomad Called Thief

Rashmi Achmare

Associate Professor, Department of English, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, JSPM University, Pune, India

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-AXENMUZE

Article 002

NAVIGATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY IN NIGERIA: RECONFIGURING RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND TRUST IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Canon Clinton Onyekachi Okorie, Ukachukwu, Chukwunonyerem S. O., Nwosu, Godsent C., Okoro, Ugonna Ogechukwu

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-2Z7EE6E3

Article 003

Poverty, Social Inclusion and Economic Development in Africa

Emerem Jennifer Obidiebube, Azowue O. Emmanuel, Jude Chidi Ozumba

Peace and Conflict Studies, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Department of Public Administration and Local Government University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-NRKQG3S7

Article 004

The Politics of Marginalisation: A Major Challenge of Fourth Republican Nigeria

Ezea Chinedu Stella, Azowue Emmanuel, Ezugwu Kelechi Theresa

Peace and Conflict Studies, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-JX7HFVV7

Article 006

Lexicogrammatical Variation in Academic Book Reviews

Sani Iguda Usman, Wasila Lawan Gadanya

School of General Studies, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-ASYFXYBU

Article 007

INFLUENCE OF RELIGION IN ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA

Kalu Samuel Obasi, Azowue O. Emmanuel, Ojohu Obongha Richard, Jude C. Ani, Anierobi Ogomegbunam Perpetua

Peace and Conflict Studies, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-HA7QHXGY

Article 009

Factors Affecting Drug Adherence Among Adolescents Living With HIV/AIDS at the Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Akinwaleoluwa Oluwafemi Awosemusi, Oyesegun Oyerinde, Morenike Omodele

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-DPXR79XY

Article 010

POWER SYSTEMS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES, INNOVATION AND POLICY PERSPECTIVE

Ibekwe Ikechukwu Kingsley, Henry Azuka Ifeachor

Federal Polytechnic Ngodo Isuochi, School of Engineering, Department of Renewable Energy Engineering Technology

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-7F7JKVZQ

Article 011

Biochemical Markers, Physiological Resilience, and Smart Health Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Review of Human Physical Performance and Health Maintenance

Reshma Babu K, Karthik Kumar

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, SAI-LNCPE Research Centre, University of Kerala, India.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-46BT47NE

Article 012

Analysis of Contemporary Texts on Social Media: Behavioural, Physiological, and Linguistic Manifestations

Hariharan E A, Subramani R

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-QQYY8UXF

Article 014

Examination of Artificial Intelligence Revolution Through the Lens of Maqāṣid Al-Sharīʿah in Nigeria

Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi Abdulmalik

Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Abuja FCT, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-VEHEQ37H

Article 015

Booking Status, Maternal Education and Gestational Age at Presentation as Correlates of Perinatal Outcome among Women Managed for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Record Review

Timi Fiekumo Buseri, Osuji Franklin Chukwuemeka, Ruth Ebiegberi Obidake, Buseri, Oyintokoni Beauty, Esther Oduru

Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-CFUAYT35

Article 016

Design and Development of Slow-Burning Mosquito and Other Insect-Repelling Aromatised Paraffinic Bee Wax Candle

Yakubu Abdulmumini, A., Abubakar-Sadiq Baba Mohammed

Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-TBZ7MCN2

Article 017

A Two-Year Comparison (2022–2023) of Therapeutic Approach and Maternal Outcome in the Management of Preeclampsia/Eclampsia: Evidence of a Practice Shift toward the Pritchard Magnesium Sulphate Regimen

Timi Fiekumo Buseri, Osuji Franklin Chukwuemeka, Ruth Ebiegberi Obidake, Buseri, Oyintokoni Beauty, Esther Oduru

Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-UCZ87DWZ

Article 019

Diaspora Remittances and Economic Resilience: A Transnational Development Perspective on Nigeria

Manir Umar, Abdulkadir Aminu Ladan

Department of Economics, School of Management and Financial Studies. Aliyu Magatakarda-Wamakko College of Technology and Advanced Studies, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-WBEMFJRU

Article 023

LEVERAGING ICT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN STUDENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Yidougha Esido, Biokuromoye Fyneman, Amadis Gloria

Department of Administration, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-NXUQPZFU

Article 024

Democratic Governance and the Promotion of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Nursing Mothers in Nigeria

Abubakar Mamuda, Hussaini Ibn Mohammed, Halima Lami Bello

Political Science Department, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-29KRRTA4

Article 025

Modeling the Volatility Effects of Climate Policy Uncertainty on Renewable Energy Stock Returns in Nigeria Using the EGARCH Model

Raphael Asu Owan, Asu, Dorcas, N.

Department of Statistics, Faculty of physical sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-75G7D2GG

Article 026

ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES, REFORMS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Henry Azuka Ifeachor, Chima Elijah Uwaoma, Agha, Ikechukwu Chukwukadibia, Onwualia Promise Ebubechukwu, Eneh Christian Chukwuemeka

School of Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Ngodo-Isuochi, Abia State

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-NY6PBK8E

Article 027

Generative AI and Workforce Transformation: Developing an AI-HRM Framework for Employee Productivity in Deposit Money Banks Operating in Rivers State

OBIBHUNUN LUCKY, USORO LAWRENCE BASSEY

Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Administration and Management, River State University, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-A8ET2V5Q

Article 028

Coalition Communication and Governance in Rivers State: A Study of Political Realignment and Rainbow Politics

EZE, George Ogazi Mani

Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-TUCRWNVH

Article 029

Caregivers’ Attitudes Towards Childcare in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Akinwaleola Oluwafemi Awosemusi, Oyesegun Oyerinde, Morenike Precious Omodele, Sharon Inioluwa Sharon

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-M7R26FHD

Article 030

AVAILABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MATERNAL HEALTH MESSAGES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NURSING MOTHERS IN SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITIES IN PLATEAU STATE

YUSUF PYELSHAK, Bala Yakubu Ngwan, Gonam Samuel Irimiya, Azi E.J, Piengah, Nangaih Paul, Duksuk, Nora

Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Information Management. Plateau State College of Health Information Management.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-3P4X68U3

Article 031

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA AND GHANA: EVIDENCE FROM A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PANEL ANALYSIS, 1990–2024

Ohalete Chibuzor Sunday, Ahuchogu Gladys Obinna

Department of Economics, Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria; Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance, Owerrinta, Abia State, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-NFQW22S2

Article 032

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE POLICY AND COMMUNICATION IN PLATEAU STATE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

YUSUF PYELSHAK, Gonam Samuel Irimiya, Azi E.J., Bala Yakubu Ngwan, Nathaniel Iliya Pam, Joshua Moses Gonzwal, Gyang Beatrice Daniel

Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Information Management. Plateau state College of Health Information Management.

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-9J6AX89N

Article 033

Healthcare Infrastructural and healthcare performance in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Bassey, Esther Samuel, Ekong E. Daniel, Atairet C. Atairet

Department of Public Administration, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-EDFARBKB

Article 034

SEAWEED ENHANCES GROWTH, YIELD AND YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF BORO RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) IN BANGLADESH

Md. Ibrahim Ali, M. F. Hossain, S. Akram, Md. Mahbubul Hassan Sohag, Milon Kobir, Foysal Ahmmed, Shah Mostaq Ahammad Chowdhury, Nazia Naheen Nisheeth, Nadira Akter Jothy, Sadid Md. Zaman

Agronomy Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture

DOI: 10.68263/BJAR-5X43DJK3