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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
RESEARCH CENTRE FOR
MANAGEMENT AND
SOCIAL STUDIES
VOL. 2 NO. 1 OCTOBER 2013
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(IJPAMR)
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH (IJPAMR), VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, OCTOBER, 2013.
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Language: English
Frequency: Quarterly
Published by
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collaboration with Researchersworld, India
About the Journal
International Journal of Public Administration and Management (IJPAMR) is a peerreviewed quarterly and research-driven journal that provides an intellectual platform for
the dissemination of critical, empirical and regular papers in public administration,
management, social sciences and education. Through papers published, the journal hopes
to accelerate development and governance in both developed and developing countries.
Book reviews and reports are welcome.
Submission of Manuscripts: Submission of manuscript is electronically by attachment
via the email: rcmssjournals@gmail.com or rcmssorg@gmail.com. Manuscript should
not be published else where or under consideration for publication.
Preparation of Manuscript: The maximum length of intended articles for publication in
the journal is 8000 words. A short abstract of 150-250 words with 4-5 key words should
precede the introduction. Contributors are to submit a separate cover page containing
their contact details. Corresponding authors of papers submitted should be indicated.
Upon acceptance of paper, author would be required to sign a copyright transfer form.
Authors will receive a copy of the volume containing their articles. All diagrams, tables,
and figures should appear as appendix at the end of the paper.
Reference: We accept American Psychological Association (APA) and a double or triple
in text citation (Johnson, 2010 or Johnson, 2010:10).
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Editorial Board
Editor- in- Chief
Dr. Dileep Kumar M.
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University of Utara, Malaysia
Associate Editors
Dr. Arif Anjum
Dr. Charles Adora
Dr. Mohammad A. Bhatti
Upu C. T.
M.S.G. Arts, Science & Commerce College, India
Kogi State University, Nigeria
University of Utara, Malaysia
Institute of Public Speaking and Rural Development,
Nigeria
Grace E. M. Agba
Research Centre for Management and Social
Studies (RCMSS), Nigeria
Dr. Cristina-Georgiana Voicu
Apollonia University of Iasi, Romania
Managing Editor
Michael Sunday Agba
University of Calabar, Nigeria
Editorial and Advisory Board (International)
Dr. V.S. More
University of Pune, India
Dr. A. M. Ogaboh Agba
University of Calabar, Nigeria
Engineer A. Yusufu
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Dr. Fen-ling Chen
National Taipei University, Taiwan
Dr. Pacha. Malyadri
Govt. Degree College (Osmania University), India
Dr. Stan C. Weeber
McNeese State University, United States
Dr. Itai Beeri,
University of Haifa, Israel
Dr. Theophilus Tshukudu
University of Botswana, Botswana
Kittisak Jermsittiparsert, PhD (Candidate)
Rangsit University, Thailand
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Authors of accepted papers are to pay a publication fee of 150USD or it equivalent in
favour of the Research Centre for Management and Social Studies (RCMSS).
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Single issue prices (Institutional) Within Africa 70 USD; Outside Africa 120 USD
Single issue prices (Individual) Within Africa 50 USD; Outside Africa 60 USD
Disclaimer: The views and ideas expressed in articles/reviews are those of the author(s)
and not necessarily of the editorial board, RCMSS and Researchersworld, India. Articles
are published in good faith and the authors(s) will be liable for any copyright
infringements.
Indexing/Abstracting/Library: International Journal of Public Administration and
Management and other journals published by the Research Centre for Management and
Social Studies (RCMSS) are indexed and abstracted by Open J-Gate, India. RCMSS
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International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (IJPCS)
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: Dr. A. M. Ogaboh Agba, Nigeria
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International Journal of Democratic and Development Studies (IJDDS)
Editor in Chief :Dr. Stan C. Weeber, USA
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Journal of Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa (JGGSDA)
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International Journal of Capacity Building in Education and Management (IJCBEM)
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Chief
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Unemployment and Poverty: Implications for National Security and
Good Governance in Nigeria.
Akwara, Azalahu F ; Akwara, Ngozi F ; Enwuchola, John ;
Adekunle,Morufu & Udaw, Joseph E.
Labour Unions and the Transformation of the Nigerian Civil Service:
A Discuss
Paul, Salisu Ojonemi; Usman, Timothy Onechojon & Ali, Mohammed
Attai
Nigerian Local Government System and Effective Manpower
Planning: A Reappraisal
Moses Atakpa; Stephen Ocheni; & Basil C. Nwankwo,
Revenue Allocation Formulae in Nigeria: A Continuous Search
Victor I. Lukpata
Review of Performance Appraisal and Objective Assessment of
Subordinate Officers in Nigeria
Moses Atakpa; Stephen Ocheni & Basil C. Nwankwo
National Identity, Integration and Question: Implications for National
Security and Stable Democratic Governance in Nigeria.
Akwara, Azalahu F; Udaw, Joseph E. & Onimawo, Jane
National Interest and National Development in Nigeria
Victor I. Lukpata
Banking Industry as a Central Nervous System of an Economy, the
Role, Challenges and Prospects
Afuberoh Dennis
The Effect of the Cost of Militancy and Unrest or Peace Accounting on
the Productivity of Private Organisations in Nigeria
Fidelis Esira Arong & Egbere Michael Ikechukwu
Green Audit and Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria: Unveiling
Corporate Perspectives
Usman, Timothy Onechojon; Paul, Salisu Ojonemi & Okala, Mark
Public Service Ethics and the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria: A
Critical Analysis
Agba, Michael Sunday; Ochimana, Grace Eleojo; & Idu, Abubakar Y.
The Perception of Nigerians on the Deregulation and Privatization
Moves of the Government in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria
Fidelis Esira Arong & Egbere Michael Ikechukwu
Developing the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria through Community
Development Committees (CDCs): A Critical Assessment
Agba, A. M. Ogaboh ; Ikoh, Moses U. & Ushie, E. M.
Political Groups as Important Element in Political Decision Making in
Nigeria
Ngara, Christopher Ochanja & Orokpo, Ogbole F.E
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