Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026)

Published June 10, 2026
Journal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies (JCARM)
Volume 1, Issue 4

Published: June 10, 2026

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Volume 1, Issue 4 of the Journal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies (JCARM) showcases an expanded range of multidisciplinary studies. This issue continues our mission of providing a global, open-access platform for high-quality, peer-reviewed research across diverse academic fields.

Each article in this volume has undergone a rigorous review process to ensure methodological integrity and academic merit. By assigning a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to every manuscript, we ensure that the research within this issue is archived, discoverable, and citable by the global academic community.

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Articles

Folorunso Obayemi Temitope Obasuyi (Author)
1-10
CONCEPTUALISING LIFE TRANSITION TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY: A DIGITAL CAPABILITY TRANSITION PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, DIGITAL SKILLS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
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Kevin Emojevwe Akpochafo, Godwin Simeon Anigboro, Stanley Oniovosa (Author)
11-28
Inflation Targeting as a Policy Instrument for Ameliorating the persistent Inflationary Pressures in Nigeria
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Adedotun Adedoyin MULEKANLE (Author)
29-33
ENHANCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS: TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS FROM LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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Suleiman Shafiu Ango, Chikwendu Lilian, Jimoh Mustapha Titilope (Author)
34-44
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica) Against Escherichia coli Isolated from Random Stool Sample
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Phillips Panotani Asaph, Mohammed Inuwa Dauda, Mustapha Yusuf Kabara (Author)
45-66
IMPACT OF HEALTH INEQUALITY ON LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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Salaudeen Jubril Abdulahi (PhD) (Author)
67-83
NIGERIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY REFORM ACT (NIIRA) 2025: AN ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK WORK AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON TAKAFUL INSURANCE IN NIGERIA
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Hussaini A. Bukar, Musa U. Dabai, Abdullahi M. Sokoto, Yusuf, M. M, Bashir Habib (Author)
84-97
PRODUCTION OF ECO-FRIENDLY BIOLUBRICANT FROM Sesbania herbacea SEED OIL USING POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CATALYST
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Ariri James Karinatei, FESMI, CPPM, MAPMON. (Author)
98-112
Equity in Public Transportation: Accessibility and Affordability in Lagos, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria
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ENIKANSAYE ADEBOWALE MARTINS (Author)
116-128
The Rise of Populism and Its Impact on Democratic Institutions
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Tewogbade Tunde Ayobami, JUSTUS-IRABOR, JEGBEFU EDLYN, Olaleye, Folasade Funke (Author)
129-145
Strategic Planning and Business Survival in a Volatile Economy: A Case Study of Nigeria
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Adikwu Friday Livingword, Esther I. Ernest, Aniche Enare Asu, Ibimina Ayanate Excel Charles Peters, Ehoche Edache Elijah (Author)
212-242
DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTATION A SECURE, TRANSPARENT AND DECENTRALIZED VOTING SYSTEM USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
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Abdulmalik Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi (Author)
146-154
Humanity from a Single Source and Gender Equality in Islam: Scriptural Foundations and Contemporary Practice
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Hussaini Ibn Mohammed (PhD), Aisa Isa Geidam, Aishatu Umar Dahiru (PhD), Dauda Bukar Dauda (Author)
155-173
Sociological Study on Socioeconomic and Cultural Influence on Traditional Medicine Acceptability and Use among Rural Households in Yobe State, Nigeria
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Ajiboso, Oreka Meka (Author)
176-185
PRODUCTION, NUTRITIONAL AND SENSORY PROPERΤIES OF CASSAVA-WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKE
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BRIGHT PETERS ORDUVE, GODSDAY IDANEGBE USIABULU (Author)
186-203
ROOT CAUSES OF THE PERSISTENT COMMUNAL CONFLICT IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE
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Ugwulebo Oswalo Chikere, Ugwulebo Jesse Chidera (Author)
204-211
Human Art and AI-Generated Art: A Contemporary Study of Aura and Creative Meaning
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Balogun Oladosu Jimoh (Author)
113-124
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND SMEs GROWTH IN NIGERIA
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Papka I.M, Umar M.M, Ishaq M.S, Bukbuk D.N (Author)
243-254
SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS A VIRUS (HAV) ANTIBODIES AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING SELECTED HOSPITALS IN JIMETA METROPOLIS, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
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Ajiboso, O.M, Ajiboso, S.O. (Author)
255-262
NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF KUNUZAKI PRODUCED FROM Arachis hypogea and Oryza sativa BLEND
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Dania, Sunday Festus (PhD), Daodu, Sunday Afeosemobo (PhD), Gambo, Suleiman Ibrahim, Uduimoh Irumhi (Author)
263-286
A Systematic Review of Low-Income Earners’ Housing Challenges and Government Interventions: A Quantitative Study in Nigeria
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AWE OMOLARA (PhD), Awe Mercy Toluwani (Author)
287-302
Synanthropic Insects as Potential Mechanical Vectors of Enteric and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Fresh Vegetables Sold in Open Markets in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
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Godsday Idanegbe Usiabulu, Bright Orduve (Author)
303-315
CONSEQUENCES OF COMMUNAL CONFLICT ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE
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Dania, Sunday Festus, (PhD), Abass, Mohammed Damisa, Festus-Dania, Jennifer Oiza, Dedegu ,Uduimoh Irumhi (Author)
316-337
Reward Systems and the Performance of Selected Skilled Workers in Building Construction Sites in Edo State, Nigeria: A Quantitative Study in Nigeria
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Ogunbote, Shefiu, Dawodu, Rasheed Adegbenro, Omotayo, Felix Adegunle (Author)
338-354
EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AMONG TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN LAGOS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES
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ONAMUSI Abiodun Babatunde, OGUNTIMEHIN, Oluwafemi John (Author)
355-378
Impact of E-Banking Service Quality on Customer Experience in Deposit Money Banks: Evidence from Ogun State, Nigeria
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Umar Mustapha Kachalla (PhD), Mohammed Bello Shetima, Salihu Bulama Bizi (Author)
379-407
The Impact of Cashless Policy on Business Transactions in Nigeria
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Engr. Henry Azuka Ifeachor (Author)
408-420
ENERGY ACCESS AND ENERGY SUPPLY IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES, PROGRESS, AND SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS
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Bright Orduve, Godsday Idanegbe Usiabulu (Author)
421-432
CONSEQUENCES OF COMMUNAL CONFLICT ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE
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Eyo, Uforo Etim, Nkanta, Nsikan Clement, Thomas, Cornelia David (Author)
433-446
Recruitment Techniques in Akwa Ibom State Civil Service: A Reflection of Charles Linblom’s Incremental Model
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Wada Richard Sylvester, Lucky Ibrahim (Author)
447-459
An Assessment of the Institutions Saddled with the Responsibilities of Policy Implementation in the Nigerian Economy in the Past Ten Years
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Celso Jhun J, Macoco, Pretty Pearl Kate F. Serilo, Fritz Jaime L. Sumbo, Kyla G. Villavicencio, John Erwin P. Pedroso (Author)
460-481
Rainbow Faith: Exploring the Characteristics of LGBTQ+ Camareros Towards Pagsasanto
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Eyo, Uforo Etim, Nkanta, Nsikan Clement, Archibong, Sylvester Imeh (Author)
482-496
IMPACT OF IBOM CHRISTMAS VILLAGE ON PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE
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Ibrahim Isa Onuku, Ayodele Titilayo Blessing, Agwadu Sunday Gwadzi (Author)
497-506
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTION AND GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY IN NIGERIA
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Engr. Henry Azuka Ifeachor, Agha, Ikechukwu Chukwukadibia, Engr. Tech. Bakare, Azubuike Godwin, Okereke Ngozi Faith (Author)
507-516
Control in Robotics and Autonomous Systems in Nigeria: Current Landscape, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways
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Dr. Fasina Olubukola Abimbola, Prof Clement Chukwuemeka Nwawolo, Dr Osodin Timothy Eromose, Dr Akinola Moronke, Dr Adekoya Vincent Abimbola, Dr Oni Kolapo Solomon, Dr Adeola Lucy Sanda (Author)
517-535
PREVALENCE OF MIDDLE EAR DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH CLEFT PALATE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
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Samuel Terungwa Abaya, Udoka Nwangwu, Pekene Teifenyo, Perekeme Makio, Gerald Odili (Author)
536-549
A one health investigation of the 2024 yellow fever outbreak in Bayelsa State, Nigeria: Epidemiology, response and lessons learned
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Abdulmalik Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi (Author)
550-576
Uniqueness of Fingerprints: The Religious and Scientific Perspectives
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Ani Sunday Elijah (Author)
577-587
LEVERAGING SOLAR ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: A POLICY-ORIENTED DISCOURSE
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Oboh, Christopher Ikhianosime, Balogun, Ehime Moses, Aliu, Momodu Mohammed (PhD), Abudulai, Momoh (Author)
588-604
The Role of Accounting Disclosure Quality in Advancing Sustainable Public Procurement Practices: Evidence from Nigeria
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Samuel Akpadu, Omah Iheanyi (Author)
605-621
Pressure Analysis of Heavy Oil Reservoirs under High Viscosity and Pressure-Dependent Properties during Drawdown and Buildup Tests
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Oboh, Christopher Ikhianosime, Balogun, Ehime Moses, Aliu, Momodu Mohammed (PhD), Igiekhume, Mohammed Nurudeen (Author)
622-639
Artificial Intelligence–Driven Audit Analytics and Fraud Detection Effectiveness in Public Sector Procurement Systems: A Quantitative Study in Nigeria
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Dadi Jonathan Abba, Mafeng Jamima Dudari, Haruna Gideon Tata (Author)
625-648
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE—DRIVEN LEADERSHIP MODELS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: EXAMINING LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR INSTITUTIONS
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Samuel Akpadu, Ikputu Woyengikuro Hilary (Author)
649-674
Optimizing Production Allocation Using Well Test Data and Nodal Analysis to Maximize Total Field Production
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Dr Ebikabowei MUSAH (Author)
675-686
Effect of Cognitive Load on Schema Transfer Among Secondary School Students in Ekeremor LGA of Bayelsa State
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Uchendu, Caroline Ifeoma (PhD), Egbunu, Joy Anyo (PhD), Nwaononiwu, Ngozi Linda (PhD) (Author)
687-706
The Influence of Media and Social Media on Substance Abuse Behaviours Among Government Day Senior Secondary School Students in North-Central Nigeria
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Abdulmalik Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi (Author)
707-711
One Origin, Many Shades: Genetic Diversity, Human Unity, and the Extraordinary Case of the Aylmer Twins
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Dr Akinfalabi, Mustafa Adelani (Author)
712-727
IMPACT OF GENDER DISPARITIES ON EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
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Usman Suleiman, Dolapo Shobanke, Ajare Emmanuel Oloruntoba, Shehu Abdullahi (Author)
728-741
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF MODIFIED PROPHET MODEL FOR TIME SERIES COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
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Thokchom Pratap Singh (Author)
742-756
Traditional Wine Brewing and Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Andro Village, Manipur
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Usman Suleiman, Dolapo Shobanke, Ajare Emmanuel Oloruntoba, Shehu Abdullahi (Author)
757-773
EVALUATION OF AUTOMATED MODIFIED PROPHET METHOD IN TIME SERIES COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
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LAWAL Sharafdeen Atanda, YUSUF, Olabanji Bakare, SOFENWA, Babajide Rasheed (Author)
774-785
READINESS OF MADARIS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION: A STAKEHOLDERS-BASED EVALUATION IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
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Kolapo, Oluyemi Mary, Ojelabi, Olaide Saheed, Oyewusi, Oluwaseun Paul, Adegbite Adebanbo Israel (Author)
786-802
Assessment of Gender Disparities on Employment Rate: Evidence from Nigerian Brewery PLC, Alakia, Ibadan
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Kenekayoro T. Peter (Author)
803-822
Evaluating the Impact of Politicization, and the Commodification of Juridification, on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
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Kokumo Endurance Agbonmwandolor (Author)
823-845
Electricity Generation from Wood Sawdust: A Sustainable Approach to Biomass Energy Utilization in Nigeria
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Motunrayo Helen FALAYE, Damilola Omotolani ITADARE (Author)
846-858
EFFECT OF MICROCREDIT DYNAMICS ON CATFISH ENTERPRISES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
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Peace Chukwuemeka Chieke (Author)
859-871
Leveraging Multi-Modal Discourse Analysis for Effective Foreign Language Teaching to Non-Native Speakers
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Abdulwahab Buhari Zogirma, Ishaya Musa Dagwa, Tanko Musa Zarmai (Author)
872-885
Performance Evaluation of Flywheel Solar Water Pump for Semiarid Climate Zone in Nigeria Using ANOVA
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Dr Aliyu Salihu, Dr Abubakar Muhammad Sani, Dr Shamsuddeen Lawan Yahya (Author)
886-897
An Islamic X-Ray on the Attitudes of Muslim Ladies Toward the Islamic Dress Code in Campuses
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Akintunde, Michael Yinka, Adebayo, Moses Abiodun, Kolapo, Oluyemi Mary (Author)
898-906
REAL-TIME COMMUNITY-BASED MISSING PERSON IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM USING FACENET AND OPENCV
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David Christopher Okoro, AN Abdullahi, Umar M. Suraj (Author)
907-916
Conflict Management Practices in the Nigerian Construction Industry: A Study of Kaduna Metropolis
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Arowolo Babatunde Emmanuel (Author)
917-993
Evaluation of the Usability of Feasibility and Viability Appraisal in Commercial Real Estate in Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Engr. Sunday E. Ani (PhD) (Author)
994-1008
Influence of socioeconomic Status on the Acceptance and Optimization of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Power Supply in Umunneochi
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Shaikh Shohag Hossain, Sumaia Sultana Emu, Afia Jaynab (Author)
1009-1029
Climate Change as a Human Rights Crisis: Legal Obligations and Emerging Jurisprudence under International Law
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Osiokor Onoriode Alexander (Author)
1030-1048
Impact of Internet and its Influence on Students Reading Habit: A Study of Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
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Ekpeno George Akpan, Friday A. Okon (PhD) (Author)
1049-1080
Oscillating South African Truths: A Metamodern Reading of History, Trauma, and Hopeful Melancholy in Damon Galgut’s The Promise.
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Abhisek Khan (Author)
1080-1092
Integral Humanism and the Politics of Bharatiya Identity: Nation, Culture and Civilisation in Modern India
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JESUTUNWASE, Jones Segun (PhD), AWARUN, Olabode, ONUBI, Ojochegbe Godfrey (Author)
1093-1110
EXPLORING THE BIBLICAL ARTS AND GENERAL AESTHETICISM IN AFRICAN (YORUBA) CULTURAL EXPERIENCE: THE SIGNIFICANCES ON THE YORUBA CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
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