Olubunmi D. APELOKO
PhD, Department of Public Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria.

 Celestine O. JOMBO
Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Nigeria, and Doctoral Candidate in Political Science at the University of Kwa Zulu-Natal, South Africa

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Olubunmi D. APELOKO, Celestine O. JOMBO “Institutional Reforms and Mechanisms for Public Financial Accountability in Nigeria: Finding a Recourse to Horizontal Arrangement” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.01-10 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/01-10.pdf

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Institutional Reforms and Mechanisms for Public Financial Accountability in Nigeria: Finding a Recourse to Horizontal Arrangement

 Dr. Winnie Joyce. A
Assistant Professor, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Winnie Joyce. A ” A Study on Self Esteem among HIV/AIDS Affected People ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.11-13 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/11-13.pdf

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A Study on Self Esteem among HIV/AIDS Affected People

 Abubakar, M.B
School of Secondary Education, Vocational Programmes, Federal Collage of Education Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria

 Ajinuhi, S.A
School of Secondary Education, Vocational Programmes, Federal Collage of Education Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria

 Hassan, Y.
School of Secondary Education, Vocational Programmes, Federal Collage of Education Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria

 Imufutau, S.A.
School of Secondary Education, Vocational Programmes, Federal Collage of Education Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria

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Abubakar, M.B, Ajinuhi, S.A, Hassan, Y. Imufutau, S.A. “The Effects of Integration of Entrepreneurship Education for Self-Reliance among Graduates of N.C.E in North Central Zone of Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.23-30 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/23-30.pdf

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The Effects of Integration of Entrepreneurship Education for Self-Reliance among Graduates of N.C.E in North Central Zone of Nigeria

 Adesanya Tolulope
Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

 Tenibiaje Mobobola
Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Adesanya Tolulope & Tenibiaje Mobobola “Federal Character Principle and the elusive idea of Unity in Contemporary Nigeria: Aspects of Law, Politics and Policy” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.31-35 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/31-35.pdf

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Federal Character Principle and the elusive idea of Unity in Contemporary Nigeria: Aspects of Law, Politics and Policy

 Dr. Ikwuba Agnes
Department of Sociology, Benue State University Makurdi, Benue State-Nigeria

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Dr. Ikwuba Agnes “Government Agricultural Spending and Agricultural Output in Nigeria (1999-2012)” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.36-44 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/36-44.pdf

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Government Agricultural Spending and Agricultural Output in Nigeria (1999-2012)

 Mile Terwase Joshua
Ph.D , Educational Foundations and General Studies, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria

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Mile Terwase Joshua, “History and National Integration in Nigeria: An Empirical Overview” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.45-49 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/45-49.pdf

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History and National Integration in Nigeria: An Empirical Overview

 Chibuzor Obi Jude
M.Sc., Department of Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

 Keyna Marie Chizoma Eshika
MPhil/Ph.D., Department of Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

 Mallam Joel Tisan
M.Sc., Department of Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

 Ndana Salihu Danlami
MPhil/Ph.D., Department of Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

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Ethical Leadership as a Panacea to Organization Conflict in Nigeria

 Oriola, M.O
Ph.D, Department of Creative Arts, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria

 Akase, T.M
Ph.D, Department of Mass Communication, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

 Akilla, M.O
Ph.D, Department of English Studies, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria

 Agbele, D.J
Department of Mass Communication, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

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Challenges of Privacy Protection in the New Media Era

 Michael Chukwunaekwu Nwafor
Department of Accounting and Finance, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria

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Impact of Insurance Deepening on Economic Growth in Nigeria

 Esther Agbodeka
Ph.D (Cand.), (10214850), University of Ghana-Legon, Accra, Ghana

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Retirement Preparation of Ordained Ministers of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana

 Leonorah Tendayi Nyaruwata
Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe

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Dual Mode University in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC): Successes, Challenges and Solutions

 Maduabuchukwu Prince Ajie
Department of Metalwork Technology, Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 Chivuikem Isaac Dokubo
Department of Vocational/Technology Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 Chima Christian Ibekwe
Department of Vocational/Technology Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

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Roles of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Curbing Electoral Violence in Rivers State, Nigeria

 Venatus V. Kakwagh
Department of Sociology, Kogi State University, Anyigba-Nigeria

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Occupational Health Hazards of Women Farmers in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State- Nigeria

 Lilian Chaminuka
Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe

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Gendered Impact of Zimbabwe’s Transitional Justice: Too Little Too Late

  Robinson Mambwe
School of Education, University of Zambia

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Social Studies Student Teachers’ Views on the implementation of Learner-Centred Approach in Zambian Primary Schools

 Nyaga G. Juster
Tutorial Fellow, Management University of Africa, Kenya

 Samuel Thiong’o
Tutorial Fellow, Management University of Africa, Kenya

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Factors Affecting Quality of Building Construction Projects in Informal Settlements within Nairobi City County, Kenya

 Sunjida Islam
Lecturer, Department of Law, Rajshahi Science & Technology University, Natore, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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A Theoretical Analysis of the Legal Status of Transgender: Bangladesh Perspective

 H.M.W.M.Herath
Department of Management Sciences, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka

 W.G.N.S.C.D.Wijerathna
Department of Management Sciences, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka

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Analysis of the Effect of the Working Environment to the Job Satisfaction of the Air Hostesses (With Special Reference to Sri Lankan Airlines)

 ROBINSON, Monday Olulu
Department of Economics University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 OBAYORI, Joseph Bidemi
Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria

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The Relevance and Applicability of the Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment Clause in International Trade Agreements

 Sabbir Hassan Chowdhury
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, City University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Sanjoy Kumar Roy
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, City University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Murshedul Arafin
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, City University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Sifat Siddiquee
Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, City University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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 Dr Salihu Abubakar
Department of Business Administration and Management, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria

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External Environmental Factors and Failure of Small and Medium Enterprises in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

 Ogar, Cassius Ayam
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Nigeria

 Amanze, Darlane
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Nigeria

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Ogar, Cassius Ayam, Amanze, Darlane “Work-Life-Balance: The Nigerian Organizational Experience (A Study of Selected Banks in Ebonyi State)” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.145-157 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/145-157.pdf

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Work-Life-Balance: The Nigerian Organizational Experience (A Study of Selected Banks in Ebonyi State)

 J. D. S. N. Siriwardana
Geologist, Landslide Research and Risk Management Division, National Building Research Organization, Sri Lanka

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J. D. S. N. Siriwardana “Socioeconomic Impacts and Damages Encountered with Re-activated Landslide in Udawatta Area – A Case Study from Hanguranketha Area in Nuwara Eliya District” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.158-161 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/158-161.pdf

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Socioeconomic Impacts and Damages Encountered with Re-activated Landslide in Udawatta Area – A Case Study from Hanguranketha Area in Nuwara Eliya District

 Ita Sulistyawati
Law Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

 Adi Sulistiyono
Law Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

 Moch. Najib Imanullah
Law Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

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Ita Sulistyawati, Adi Sulistiyono, Moch. Najib Imanullah “Implementation of Bonded Zone Facilities in Indonesia” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.162-167 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/162-167.pdf

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Implementation of Bonded Zone Facilities in Indonesia

 Aminu Yakubu
Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola College of Continuing Education Islamic Studies Department,
Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDE), University Science Malaysia

 Dahiru Usman
Department Arabic Medium, Federal College of Education, Yola, Nigeria

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Aminu Yakubu, Dahiru Usman “The Role of Islamic Economic System in Tackling Poverty in a Society” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.168-170 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/168-170.pdf

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The Role of Islamic Economic System in Tackling Poverty in a Society

 NDAGIJIMANA Ibrahim
PhD Student, Governance and Leadership, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

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NDAGIJIMANA Ibrahim “Governance Factors Affecting Citizens Participation in District Performance in Rwamagana District, Rwanda Local Government” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.171-180 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/171-180.pdf

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Governance Factors Affecting Citizens Participation in District Performance in Rwamagana District, Rwanda Local Government

 Suleiman Ocheni

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Youth, Luxury and the Willingness to Pay

 Samuel B. Adewumi
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 Chinedu J. Ogbodo
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 James E. Onoh
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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Human Capital Flight, Remittances and the Problem of Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa

 Ronald E Wanda
Mount Kenya University, Kenya

 Joyce Muchemi
Mount Kenya University, Kenya

 Nyandoro K Obondi
Mount Kenya University, Kenya

 Ogachi O Nyamora
Mount Kenya University, Kenya

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Ronald E Wanda, Joyce Muchemi, Nyandoro K Obondi & Ogachi O Nyamora “Role of Community Involvement in Peace Building: A Case of Mount Elgon in Bungoma County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.198-207 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/198-207.pdf

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Role of Community Involvement in Peace Building: A Case of Mount Elgon in Bungoma County, Kenya

 Sabo Usman

 Musa Muhammed Bello

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Sabo Usman; Musa Muhammed Bello “Application of Competitor Focused Accounting (CFA) Method as Competitive Advantages in Foods and Baking Enterprises in Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi States of Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.208-216 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/208-216.pdf

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Application of Competitor Focused Accounting (CFA) Method as Competitive Advantages in Foods and Baking Enterprises in Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi States of Nigeria

 Salawu, R.O.
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

 Adegbie, F. F.
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

 Oladejo, O.F.
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan –Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Access to Credit Facilities and Tax Compliance among SMEs: Evidence from Nigeria

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Instructor, URC, Primary and Mass Education Ministry, Bangladesh.

 Nusrat Jahan
Lecturar, Department of Islamic History, Government Ispahani College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Science Classes at the Primary Schools of Bangladesh: Classroom Practice and Challenges

 Chijioke Basil Onuoha
PhD, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 Henry Ufomba
Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Local Government Fiscal Autonomy and Its Impact on the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria

 Shima Dawson Banele
The Open University of Tanzania, Faculty of Education, P.O. Box 23409, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Factors for Teachers’ Low Use of ICT in Secondary Schools in Tanzania

 ADEJARE, Toosin Adeyinka
Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unoversty, Sokoto, Nigeria

 YARO, Hauwa Bodinga
Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unoversty, Sokoto, Nigeria

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Application of Cognitive Restructuring Counselling Technique in Managing Couples with Infertility Problems

 Olalekan Oladipo Akinrinola
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

 Enyi Patrick Enyi
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

 Ishola Rufus Akintoye
Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Accounting Information System as an Aid to Decision Making Process in Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

 Lydia Cheptoo Koech
Department of Education Technology, University of Eldoret., P. O. Box 1125-30100 Eldoret, Kenya

 John Simiyu
Department of Education Technology, University of Eldoret., P. O. Box 1125-30100 Eldoret, Kenya

 Herbert Ndimo
Department of Education Technology, University of Eldoret., P. O. Box 1125-30100 Eldoret, Kenya

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Effect of Counselling in Teenage Mothers Academic Performances in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya

 Raphael Achou Etta (PhD)
University of Bamenda, Cameroon

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Ejagham Cross Border Re-integration between Cameroon and Nigeria 1916-1961

 Mohammed Gishiwa
Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.

 Luka Yelwa Barde
Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.

 Waziri Garba, El-jajah
Yobe State Teaching Service Board Damaturu Yobe State, Nigeria.

 Musa Hassan Elzaman
Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.

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Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.

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Mohammed Gishiwa, Luka Yelwa Barde, Waziri Garba, El-jajah, Musa Hassan Elzaman, Tabita Sule Gaba “Evaluation of the Assessment Programme in Special Education Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.288-294 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/288-294.pdf

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Evaluation of the Assessment Programme in Special Education Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria

 Moses Ackah Anlimachie
School of Education, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

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Understanding the Causes of Students’ weak Performance in Geography at the WASSCE and the Implications for School Practices; A Case of Two Senior High Schools in a Rural District of Ghana

 Cosmas Chikwawawa
PhD student, College of Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe 2018 Elections: Shattered Hopes for Change and Economic Recovery

 Chemwok C. K
University of Eldoret, Kenya

 Tuitoek D. K
Moi University, Kenya

 Nganai S. K.
Moi University, Kenya

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Chemwok C. K, Tuitoek D. K, Nganai S. K. “Socio-Economic Profiles of Beekeeping Farmers in Marigat, Baringo County – Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 3, pp.317-321 March 2019  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-3/317-321.pdf

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Socio-Economic Profiles of Beekeeping Farmers in Marigat, Baringo County – Kenya

 Teke Johnson Takwa
Central Bureau for Censuses and Population Studies, BUCREP, Yaoundé-Cameroona

 Johnson Sambitla Tita-Fangmbung
PhD Student in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Atlantic International University Honolulu USA.

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Causes, Prevention and Solutions to Domestic Violence against Women in Cameroon: A Qualitative Study of Opinions from Perpetrators and Victims

 Ambubi Andrew Josephert
Department of Geography, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

 Cholo Wilberforce
Department of Health Sciences, Masinde Muliro University, Kenya

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Department of Geography, Masinde Muliro University, Kenya

 Paul Obino Ong’anyi
Department of Geography, Kibabii University, Kenya

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