Volume 12 (2026)

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.ipxi63ti

LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA'S PUBLIC SERVICE: ASSESSING TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES IN KADUNA STATE CIVIL SERVICE

SULAIMAN IBRAHIM RICHIFA^*

This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance in the Kaduna State Civil Service, Nigeria. The study was motivated by persistent concerns regarding bureaucratic rigidity, employee motivation, and public service delivery despite ongoing administrative reforms. Specifically, it assessed the extent to which transformational leadership practices...

Jun, 2026 pp. 266-289

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.k4bfrubt

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND SMALLAND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE IN ETSAKO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

AIGBOKHALEODE, EMMANUEL^*, WILLIAMS OMOKHUDU ODIWO

This study was carried out to examine the impact of business environment on the performance of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) within Etsako East Local Government Area (LGA), Edo State. Despite their critical role in grassroots economic development, SMEs in this region face distinct challenges, including infrastructure deficits, limited financial access, policy/regulatory environment and...

Jun, 2026 pp. 290-301

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.6xq2ma9y

EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY DISTRUST ON POLICE EFFECTIVENESS IN COMBATING CRIME IN KADUNA STATE NIGERIA

ONYEAMU AKAEME ONYEAMU^*, NATHAN MARCUS

In addressing crime, the police was carved out as the ideal agency or institution to tackle this menace of crime in the society. This study examined the effects of community distrust on Police effectiveness in combating crime in Kaduna State Nigeria. The research adopted the Structural-functional Theory, the Conflict theory and the Differential Association theory, to elucidate police crime prevent...

Jun, 2026 pp. 224-235

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.n1rwitbb

EFFECT OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION PRACTICES ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN IGABI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA

Lurwanu Usman^*, IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR

This study examined the effect of sustainable food production practices on household food security in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study specifically assessed the influence of soil conservation, water conservation and post-harvest loss reduction on household food security. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from selected farming households us...

Jun, 2026 pp. 236-249

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.be7dhh55

THE ROLE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT PRICES AND EXCHANGE RATE IN NIGERIA'S INFLATION DYNAMICS

DANLADI NDAYEZHIN SABA^*, ZUBAIDA YUSUF BAPPA, RICHARD KEN DODO

This study examines the impact of energy prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and monetary policy on inflation dynamics in Nigeria over the period 1985–2024. Motivated by persistent inflationary pressures and the structural policy shift following the 2023 fuel subsidy removal, the study focuses specifically on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices as a key driver of costpush inflation. The Autoregressi...

Jun, 2026 pp. 250-265

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.c50wjj92

ASSESSMENT OF ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES IN RECONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA-KADUNA-KANO HIGHWAY

ISA IBRAHIM HASSAN^*, ISA SANI MOHAMMED, UWEMEDIMO NYONG WILSON, MMODU JOSEPH ESUGA, SURAJO ABUBAKAR WADA, ABDULAZIZ AHMAD

This study assessed sustainable construction practices adopted during the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna- Kano Highway. The objectives were evaluate the selection of service providers, examine the implementation of sustainable construction practices and identify constraints to their adoption. Data were collected through questionnaires involving key project stakeholders, including clients, cons...

Jun, 2026 pp. 200-213

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.je45k7aa

EFFECT OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE ON BASIC EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

SALISU MUSA^*, FARUK ABUBAKAR, DANLADI NDAYEZHIN SABA

This study examines the effect of internally generated revenue (IGR) on basic education service delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Despite significant fiscal reforms and IGR growth exceeding 70% between 2015 and 2020, the state continues to experience educational deficits including inadequate classroom infrastructure, teacher shortages, and poor learning outcomes. The study objectives were to: (i)...

Jun, 2026 pp. 214-223

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.cn9c7o6b

INNOVATIVE FUND RAISING STRATEGIES FOR MID-SIZED COMPANIES: LESSONS FROM EMERGING MARKETS AND THE UK

OLALEKAN BALOGU^*

The objective of this research is to examine how innovative fundraising approaches can enhance the growth prospects of mid-sized companies, with a comparative focus on emerging African markets and the United Kingdom. Mid-sized firms occupy a critical position in national economies, yet they often struggle to secure external finance due to structural and institutional barriers. This study therefore...

Jun, 2026 pp. 156-177

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.g2it4ejz

AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE ON THE DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS: APPLICATION OF DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION THEORY

SULAIMAN UMAR MUSA^*

This empirical study examines the determinants of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adoption among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Kaduna State, Nigeria, using the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory. Specifically, it investigates the influence of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability on IPSAS adoption in a subnationa...

Jun, 2026 pp. 178-199

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.x1cjbqxk

ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL CRISIS AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR INTERVENTION

NASIR HARUNA SOBA^*, ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM, AHMED USMAN

Nigeria is grappling with one of the most severe out-of-school children crises globally. Despite being a signatory to international conventions like the Education for All (EFA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the country accounts for a significant proportion of the world's children deprived of formal education. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the persistent challenge ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 144-155

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.awhhd2cq

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NORTHERN NIGERIA THROUGH EFFECTIVE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

IFEOMA P. IJEI-ENESI^*, NAFISAT O. USMAN, SANNI MUSA, MARYAM L. MAKARFI

Effective healthcare service delivery is crucial for achieving optimal health outcomes. In Northern Nigeria, tertiary hospitals face numerous challenges, including resource constraints, limited infrastructure, and socio-economic barriers, which hinder the delivery of quality healthcare. Stakeholder engagement has emerged as a key strategy for addressing these challenges by fostering collaboration,...

Jun, 2026 pp. 98-108

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.plltsx0u

AUDITOR–STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPAND PUBLIC TRUST IN FINANCIAL REPORTING.

OLAJUMOKE R. OGUNNIYI^*

The reliability of financial reports hinges on audit quality and stakeholder trust. While many studies have explored audit quality and expectation gaps, few have examined how auditors foster public confidence through their relationships. This research examined the impact of auditor-stakeholder interactions on public trust in Nigerian financial reports. Grounded in Stakeholder, Agency, Information ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 109-131

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.doo49a85

A FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNING PATIENT-CENTRED HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN NIGERIA: A SOCIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM^*, NASIR HARUNA SOBA, LIVINGSTONE DOGARA, HALIMA BELLO MANGA, IFEOMA P. IJEI-ENESI

Sickle cell disease is a serious health problem globally. To reduce Sickle cell disease few studies adopted the problem from socio-cultural perspective and none of the studies use Chatman (2000) theory of information behavior. This study aims at understanding information behavior of patients with sickle cell disease, using Chatman theory of information behavior as a theoretical framework to guide ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 132-143

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.spr74kst

IMPACT OF DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON BUSINESS GROWTH AMONG YOUTH-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

IBRAHIM MOHAMMED^*, YAKUBU PHILEMON DABAWA

This research study examine the effect of digital entrepreneurship on business growth among youth-owned enterprises in Borno State, Nigeria, specifically focusing on social media marketing, adoption of digital payments, and acquiring digital skills. Although there has been recognition for the importance of digital entrepreneurship in driving growth, youth-owned enterprises in the state still face ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 48-61

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.m1lolejl

PUBLIC POLICY AND ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER: AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY INITIATIVES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*

Access to safe and reliable drinking water remains a persistent development challenge in rural Northern Nigeria despite sustained government reforms and donor-supported interventions. This study evaluates the effectiveness, implementation constraints, and sustainability of rural water supply initiatives within the broader context of public policy implementation and water governance. Drawing on Pol...

Jun, 2026 pp. 80-97

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.4ik12din

GLOBAL POWER TRANSITION AND GOVERNANCE: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA FROM AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC INFLUENCE AND CHINESE ECONOMIC EXPANSION

AHMED USMAN^*

The contemporary international system is undergoing a significant transition from a unipolar order dominated by the United States to an emerging multipolar order increasingly shaped by China's expanding global influence. This shift has profound implications for governance and development in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where both powers have pursued distinct engagement strategies. While the Un...

Jun, 2026 pp. 62-79

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.8m5vdp5z

MODERATING ROLE OF COMPETITIVE INTENSITY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AFFILIATE MARKETING AND SALES GROWTH OF SMALLAND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN KADUNA STATE

KABIRU MUSA^*, LAWAL MUHAMMAD, ABDULLAHI IBRAHIM ISAH

This study investigated the effect of affiliate marketing and competitive intensity on the sales growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the direct effects of affiliate marketing and competitive intensity on sales growth and further explored the indirect effect of competitive intensity on sales growth through affiliate marketin...

Jun, 2026 pp. 1-11

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.ahi1kcnn

DOES CLIMATE FINANCE MODERATE THE FDI–CARBON EMISSIONS NEXUS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA? A PANEL SMOOTH TRANSITION REGRESSION AND ASYMMETRIC NARDLANALYSIS

OYAMENDAN ANTHONY^*, OLUTOYE, EBENEZER ADEDAYO, DEBO-AJAGUNN, ADEBOLANLE, ADETAN, TAIWO TEMITAYO, AKINRADEWO, TOYOSI RUTH, FAGBUAGUN, TOYIN OLAJUMOKE, ALABI, SAMUEL ADEBAYO

This study examines whether climate finance influences the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions across 38 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) 2 countries from 2000 to 2022 (N = 836 country-year observations). Using Panel Smooth Transition Regression (PSTR), two-step System Generalised Method of Moments (System GMM), and asymmetric Nonlinear Autoregressive D...

Jun, 2026 pp. 12-27

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.shl7x4w9

IMPERATIVES OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY ON ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: EVIDENCE FROM THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY.

OGBAR.E. MERCY^*, INGOMOWEI .S. PREYE, SIMON-ILOGHO BUSOLA ELIZABETH, AMAKA GOODNES EZE, DAVID TAIWO ISIAVWE

Every organisation makes use of diverse types of technology for their various business that has a fundamental and essential impact on the nature, structure and work of the organisation. An organisation creates its structures in relation to the kind of business carried out, whether it is a manufacturing or service business. There is a vast variety of technology an organisation can adopt from, no ma...

Jun, 2026 pp. 28-47