Vol. 8 Issue 1 June, 2026

The Editorial Board of the BOSU Journal of Research and Development Studies (BOSU JRDS) is pleased to present Volume 8, Number 1, June 2026 edition of the journal. This issue represents another significant milestone in our continued commitment to promoting quality research, scholarly engagement, and intellectual advancement across diverse fields of knowledge.

The production of this volume has been the result of rigorous academic effort, collaboration, and dedication by members of the editorial team, reviewers, contributors, and supporting institutions. Despite the numerous challenges associated with academic publishing, the Editorial Board remained steadfast in ensuring that all manuscripts passed through thorough peer review, editorial scrutiny, plagiarism checks, and professional assessment in line with accepted academic standards and best practices.

This edition showcases a rich collection of scholarly works contributed by academics, researchers, and professionals from various Nigerian universities, colleges of education, and research institutions. The diversity of topics covered in this issue reflects the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary research and highlights the growing commitment of Nigerian scholars to addressing local, national, and global developmental concerns through evidence-based inquiry and intellectual discourse.

The articles published in this volume span several disciplines, including Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Science and Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Health and Environmental Studies, Political Science and Governance, Economics and Finance, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, and related interdisciplinary fields. The contributions demonstrate the vibrancy of research culture within Nigerian tertiary institutions and the willingness of scholars from diverse academic backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at addressing societal challenges, advancing knowledge, and promoting sustainable development.

This volume further reflects the journal’s commitment to fostering multidisciplinary scholarship by providing a platform for research that explores educational development, technological innovation, environmental sustainability, public health, economic empowerment, governance, cultural heritage, language studies, and religious scholarship. Collectively, these contributions enrich academic discourse and offer practical insights capable of informing policy formulation, professional practice, and community development.

The Editorial Board expresses its profound appreciation to all authors whose valuable submissions made this publication possible. We equally acknowledge the tireless efforts of our reviewers and editorial advisers, whose professional insights, constructive criticisms, and commitment to academic excellence greatly enhanced the quality of the papers published in this issue. Their dedication continues to sustain the integrity and reputation of the journal.

Special appreciation also goes to the management of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, for its institutional support and encouragement toward the advancement of research and scholarly publishing. We further commend all members of the editorial and technical teams for their resilience, cooperation, and unwavering commitment throughout the editorial and production processes.

It is our sincere hope that the articles contained in this volume will contribute meaningfully to academic scholarship, policy development, teaching, and further research within and beyond Nigeria. We encourage researchers and scholars to continue contributing high-quality manuscripts that will enrich future editions of the journal and strengthen the culture of research, innovation, and sustainable development in our institutions.

Thank you.

Editorial Board

BOSU Journal of Research and Development Studies (BOSU JRDS)

Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Nigeria.