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• Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12pt

• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing (Abstract: Single-spaced)

• Page Limit: Maximum 16 pages (including references)

• Title: Concise, topical, and in Initial Capital format

• Abstract: Max 250 words with up to 5 keywords

• Referencing: APA 7th Edition

How to Submit

1. Title Page: Include author name(s), institutional affiliation, email, and phone number (lead author).

2. Submission Email: Send your manuscript as an MS Word attachment to directorcerdel@yahoo.com.

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• Review Fee: ₦5,000.00 ($5 for International Authors)

• Publication Fee: ₦25,000.00 ($15 for International Authors)

Payment Information

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• Account No: 2032541731

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  Professor of Forest Resources Management
  Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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  Bethel University, Minnesota, United States

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  Professor of Public and Constitutional Law
  Lagos State University, Lagos State, Nigeria

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  Lukenya University, Lukenya, Kenya

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  University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria

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  University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria

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