Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): JOURNAL OF CURRENT DISCOURSE AND RESEARCH (JCDR)
JOURNAL OF CURRENT DISCOURSE AND RESEARCH
PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN ACADEMICS
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI
ISSN: 2276-6383
VOL. 8 NO 1, MAY, 2026
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EDITORIAL
The Journal of Current Discourse and Research, an official publication of the National Association of Women in Academics, Ekiti State University Chapter, provides a platform for the dissemination of current research findings across all fields of academic endeavor. The journal focuses on double-blind review process. It is published in both print and online forms.
The articles in this volume reflect diverse research outputs that only a journal of such a multidisciplinary nature can accommodate. The articles have been organized according to the disciplinary focus of their respective contents.
The Chief Editor is deeply grateful to the members of the Editorial Board for their invaluable contributions, resilience, and continuous support for the vision of the journal. Together, we remain committed to fostering impactful research and promoting intellectual growth within and beyond our academic community.
Professor O. G. E. Arowosoge
Editor-in-Chief
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor -in- Chief
Professor O.G.E. Arowosoge
Dept. of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Coordinating Editor, Secretary
Professor Graceful Ofodu Mrs Seun Omowonuola Afolayan Dept. of Arts and Language Education Department of Private and Property Law Ekiti State University Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Consulting Editors
Prof. Deji Ajayi - College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Prof. B.A. Falana - Department of Guidance and Counselling, Ekiti State University,
Ado-Ekiti
Prof. Taiwo Owoeye - Department of Economics, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Prof. F.A. Adeniyi - Department of Arts Education, University of Ilorin
Prof. (Mrs.) O.A. Oluyege - Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Prof. O.O. Owolewa - Department of Arts Education, Adekunle Ajasin University,
Akungba
Prof. O.Y. Ogunsanwo - Department of Forest Production and Products, University of
Ibadan.
Prof. A.E. Salami - Department of Crop, Horticulture and Landscape Design, Ekiti
State University, Ado-Ekiti
Kamo Sende Esq - Doctoral Researcher at School of Law and Social Sciences,
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Scotland.
Editors
Prof. J.C. Onyekwelu - Department of Forest and Wood Technology, Federal University
of Technology, Akure
Prof. O. A. Oniyinde - Department of Private and Property Law, Ekiti State University,
Ado-Ekiti
Prof. O. O. Longe - Dept. of Crop, Hort. and Landscape Design, Ekiti State
University, Ado-Ekiti
Prof. Tee T. Norbert - Dept. of Social and Environmental Forestry, Joseph Sarwuan
Tarka University, Makurdi
Prof. M.Y. Ojo - Department of Religious Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Prof. F. A Alade - Department of Guidance and Counselling, Ekiti State University,
Ado-Ekiti
Dr. C. Y. Afolabi - Department of Gender and Development Studies, Ekiti State
University, Ado-Ekiti
Dr. Onyeka C. Aduma - Department of Commercial and Industrial Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Journal of Current Discourse and Research (JCDR) accepts papers across all disciplines of academic endeavour, including the humanities, education, management, natural sciences, and law. The journal is published annually by the NAWACS EKSU Chapter. Papers are accepted throughout the year.
The Journal of Current Discourse and Research is domiciled at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Papers intended for publication may be written in English or in any other official or indigenous Nigerian language.
GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTORS
- The title of the paper and subheadings should be highlighted and clearly
- The abstract should not exceed 200 italicised words and should include a maximum of six keywords. The paper should focus on the purpose, literature, methodology, findings, and recommendations, and should not exceed 12 pages.
- Manuscripts should not be more than 12 pages on A4-size paper, typed in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font.
- The author(s) name(s) must appear in full on the first page, indicating designation, affiliation, and contact details such as email address and GSM
- Tables should be clearly typed using the MS Word table template. All illustrations (photographs, drawings, graphs, ), excluding tables, should be labelled as figures. Figures and tables should be presented to one decimal place, and levels of significance clearly stated where applicable.
- The 7th edition of the APA referencing style must be followed. Visit apastyle.org for guidance.
- Notification of acceptance will be communicated within two weeks of paper
- Only original articles that have not been published elsewhere are
All articles should be sent to: nawacseksu@gmail.com
All enquiries should be directed to the Coordinating Editor:
Professor Graceful Ofodu
Department of Arts and Language Education Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
