The objectives of this journal is to provide an appropriate forum for the dissemination of empirically based ideas, theories and information by academics and practitioners in all fields of Social Sciences. The scope of the journal covers areas such as Accounting, Banking, Finance, Management, Marketing, Economics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Regional Planning, Environmental Issues, etc.

• Vol-4 No-1 (2004)
• - Deregulation and Productivity Improvements In Developing Economies: The Nigerian Case
• - Beyond Social Class and Crime: Linking Political Patronage of Agaba Boys With Crime In Calabar Metropolis
• - Child Labour and Africa'S Development: An Overview
• - Exchange Rate Policy and Inflation In Niqeria: A Causal Analysis
• - The Role of Churches In Health Educational In Rural Communities of Nigeria: A Case Study of Abak Local...
• - Nation - Building and The Failure of The Nigerian Youth: The Necessity of Primary Education
• - The Role of Human Resources Development In Societal Transformation In Nigeria
• - Elites and Personalsocial Responsibility: Contemporary Welfare Investment Challenges In Nigeria
• - Current Cost Profit Measurement As It Affects Coporate Capital
• - Rainfall Climatology and Hydro Electric Power Generation: A Case Study of Kainji Hydro Electric Power Station,...
• - Students' Perception of Education Deregulation Policy In South Eastern Nigerian Federal Universities

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Prof. M. O. Ebong

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. J. O. Charles

Editor

Prof. C. O. Bassey

Associate Editor

Dr. Uwem E. Essia

Associate Editor

Dr. E. J. C. Duru

Assistant

Mr. E. E. Inang

Assistant

Mr. I. A. Animashau

Assistant

Prof. A. H. Ekpo

Consultant

Prof. V. C. Uchendu

Consultant

Prof. E. A. O. Sule

Consultant

Prof. Mike I. Obadan

Consultant

Prof. E. J. Etuk

Consultant

Prof. E. R. Iwok

Consultant

Prof. J. E. U. Ndebbio

Consultant

Prof. J. A. T. Ojo

Consultant

Prof. J. G. Ottong

Consultant

Prof. Amadu Sesay

Consultant

Prof. E. A Oke

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