About the Journal

AKSU Annals of Sustainable Development (AASD) is the official scientific publication of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences in Akwa Ibom State University; and it is available in both printed and electronic formats. The journal is published bi-annually:  June and December of each year.

AASD is a peer-reviewed, open access online international journal which publishes original research papers. The journal welcomes submission from multi-disciplinary scholars and practitioners across the globe for possible publication. The scope of the journal includes: Sciences, Engineering, Education, Arts and Humanities, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Management Sciences and Social Sciences.

AASD allows researchers to publish and share their thoughts, ideas and findings beyond physical boundaries. Theoretical and empirical research articles, reviews and case studies across disciplines are welcomed.

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
Published: 2025-08-12

Articles

  • SERVICE COMPACT (SERVICOM) AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

    Bassey, Mandu Young, Atairet Clifford Atairet, Umo Umoh Effiong (Author)
    1-14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.65
    Views | Downloads : 70 / 20

  • ONE HEALTH STRATEGIC PLAN AND VETERINARY ADMINISTRATION IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

    Okon, Vincent Patrick, Ibanga, Sunday Effiong, Ndaeyo, Emmanuel Asuquo (Author)
    134 - 147
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.67
    Views | Downloads : 68 / 12

  • FORGING A DIPLOMATIC IDENTITY: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICYAT INDEPENDENCE

    Amah Maclean Williams (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.80
    Views | Downloads : 61 / 10

  • AN APPRAISAL OF THIRTY YEARS AFTER THE RWANDA GENOCIDE (1994-2024): LESSONS FROM HISTORY

    Inwang Benson Utin, Uduak Johnson-Esua (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.81
    Views | Downloads : 50 / 12

  • SOCIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND HEALTH RECUPERATION AMONG RESIDENTS IN UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

    Samuel Emmanuel Solomon, Ekaette Raphael Udoh, Edidiong Anthony Ekoriko (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.82
    Views | Downloads : 93 / 19

  • RECIDIVISM AND PUBLIC ORDER IN NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN AKWA IBOM STATE

    Peter Archibong Essoh, Okoro Sunday Asangausung, Uduak Gabriel Peter (Author)
    14-34
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.66
    Views | Downloads : 75 / 31

  • IDENTITY SUSTAINABILITY AND CONNOTATIVE INTERPRETATION OF MASQUERADE SONGS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN COMMUNITIES

    Miriam Stephen Inegbe, Mamina Mba Ndifon, Lilian Ohanyere (Author)
    35-44
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.71
    Views | Downloads : 85 / 26

  • JUNGLE JUSTICE IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON DRIVING FACTORS, PATTERNS, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE

    Peter Archibong Essoh, Okoro Sunday Asangausung (Author)
    45-69
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.68
    Views | Downloads : 81 / 26

  • PERCEPTION OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM OF WOMEN WITH FIRST TIME PREGNANCY EXPERIENCE IN NSIT UBIUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

    Udom Sunday Daniel, Victor Ben (Author)
    69-79
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.72
    Views | Downloads : 106 / 19

  • STRATEGY PROCESS: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA

    Alphonsus Patrick Udoh, Namso Ekpo Mbon, Faith EjiroGhene Udoh (Author)
    80-89
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.73
    Views | Downloads : 63 / 13

  • GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE IN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

    Mbon, Namso Ekpo (Author)
    90-111
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.74
    Views | Downloads : 68 / 19

  • INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS AS A TOOL OF DIPLOMACY: A HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF THEIR DETERRENT EFFECT

    Amah Maclean Williams (Author)
    112-114
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.75
    Views | Downloads : 119 / 20

  • HISTORICING THE MARITIME DOMAIN AND SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA (1435-2025)

    Inwang Benson Utin (Author)
    125-133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/aasd.vol3no1.76
    Views | Downloads : 89 / 22
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