ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | Google Indexed | DOI via Zenodo | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Alvan Journal of Social Sciences International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Quarterly publication | Double-blind review | Open access

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | DOI via Zenodo | Google Indexed

A scholarly platform for interdisciplinary research in governance, procurement, sustainability, education, development studies, environmental management, logistics, and the wider social sciences.

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64+ Published articles
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Editorial Integrity

Manuscripts pass through editorial screening, similarity checks, and peer-review evaluation before publication. This keeps the journal focused on originality, clarity, citation quality, and academic contribution.

Selected Articles

Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)

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Research Article

Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement

N. O. Chibundu, B. U. Dike, U. Chris-Ejiogu

Pages 14-23 Read Article
Research Article

Urban Mass Transit and Socio-Economic Development in Abuja

Mohammed G. Yusuf et al.

Pages 35-49 Read Article
Research Article

Library-Led Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Essor Gospel Chisa, Mercy Douglas

Pages 186-193 Read Article

Editorial Leadership

AJSS is guided by scholars and researchers committed to rigorous peer review, ethical publication practice, and credible social science communication.

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Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Ambrose O. Abaneme

Editor
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Publication Ethics

AJSS maintains strict publication ethics, double-blind peer review, originality checks, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and responsible scholarly publishing standards.

Author Guide

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to AJSS formatting, citation, originality, abstract, keywords, and submission requirements.

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal

Prof. Alafuro Epelle
Consulting Editor

About

Professor Alafuro Epelle, a Nigerian, teaches in the Department of Political Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. A graduate of both the University of Port Harcourt and the University of Benin, he was a lecturer in the then Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the latter University for several years. Since transferring his services to Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in 2008 he has served as Head, Department of Political Science; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; and is currently Director, Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the institution. He has authored five reputable textbooks, edited three other texts in his area of specialisation, and published nearly one hundred scholarly articles on both local and international academic platforms. A member of many professional associations; External Assessor and/or External Examiner to several universities in the country, a Knight of Saint Christopher (KSC); he is happily married to Lady Joy and the marriage is blessed with wonderful children.

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