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Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

ISSN: 1595-5842  |  E-ISSN: 3043-5463

AJSS is a peer-reviewed open access journal publishing research in procurement, environmental, and broader social science disciplines.

Current Edition: Vol. 3, Issue 1 (March 2026)

About the Journal

The Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary social science research.

Publisher: AJSS Publishing
Frequency: Quarterly

Aims and Scope

  • Public Procurement
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Sciences Research

The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented papers.

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Volume 1 (2026)

Issue 1

Editorial Board

  • Prof. A. B. – University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Dr. C. D. – University of Ghana, Ghana

Publication Ethics

AJSS follows COPE guidelines and uses a double-blind peer review model.

Article Processing Charge

₦30,000 payable after acceptance.

Indexing & Abstracting

  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (Pending)

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

Professor Chris Obioma Nwoko
Consulting Editor

About

Professor Chris Obioma Nwoko is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Environmental Management, currently serving as a Professor at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Born on April 27, 1971, in Umuahia, Abia State, he is a Nigerian national with a robust educational background, holding a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from the University of Ibadan, where he also earned his M.Sc. His undergraduate degree in Botany was awarded by the University of Calabar.

With over two decades of academic experience, Professor Nwoko has made significant contributions to Environmental management, focusing on areas such as Waste management, restoration ecology, and pollution control. His doctoral research on the Bioaugmentation of Palm Oil mill Effluent with nitrifying bacteria showcases his commitment to addressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions.

Professor Nwoko’s scholarly work is underscored by numerous publications and patents, and he has presented at various international conferences, advocating for sustainable development and environmental protection. He has also attracted substantial research grants, including an $11 million World Bank grant aimed at enhancing procurement and environmental standards in Nigeria.

In addition to his teaching and research duties, Professor Nwoko has held various administrative roles, including Head of Department of Environmental Management, Associate Dean, School of Environmental Sciences and Deputy Director of the World Bank Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Procurement, Environment, and Social Standards at FUTO. His professional affiliations include memberships in several Ecological and Environmental societies, reflecting his dedication to advancing Environmental Science.

A family man, Professor Nwoko is married with four children and enjoys traveling, reading, and music in his leisure time. His work continues to inspire and impact both students and the broader community in Nigeria and beyond.

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All articles published in the Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) .

Under this license, authors retain full copyright of their work while granting AJSS the right of first publication. The CC BY 4.0 license permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation of the work in any medium, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and AJSS as the source of first publication.

Users are free to copy, share, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided proper attribution is maintained and any changes made are clearly indicated.

AJSS is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that scholarly works are freely accessible to a global audience, thereby enhancing knowledge dissemination, academic visibility, and research impact.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party materials included in their manuscripts comply with applicable copyright laws and licensing requirements.

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