Articles | Lapai Journal of Sociology

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Research Article DOI: 10.68420/ljs.2026.xdszkrld

Berom Traditional Justice System and Effective Crime Prevention in Plateau State, Nigeria

Deme Samson Bitrus^*, Alhaji Usman Yusuf, Yahaya Sabo Sarkinnoma

Despite the enduring role of indigenous justice mechanisms in fostering community cohesion and resolving disputes, empirical evidence on their impact on crime prevention and overall crime reduction remains scarce. This study examines the Berom Traditional Justice System (BTJS) in Plateau State, Nigeria, and its effectiveness in crime prevention. Anchored on the social control theory, the study ado...

Sep, 2026 pp. 358-375 14 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68420/ljs.2026.t8rfe81f

A Mixed Method Analysis on the Challenges of Staff Development among Academic Staff within Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Ahmed Mustapha^*

This paper studied challenges of staff development among academic staff in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The study specifically examined the challenges of staff development, the negative consequences of staff development on staff and the university, and coping strategies adopted to mitigate the challenges of staff development. The study used Miller & Rice systematic theory of organisation to dis...

Sep, 2026 pp. 376-397 11 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68420/ljs.2026.78azvztm

Baseline and End-line Analysis of Performance of Academic Staff by Staff Development Participation within Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmed Mustapha^*

This paper studied before and after performance of academic staff by staff development participation in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The study specifically examined the performance of academic members of staff in the areas of teaching, research and community service before and after participation in staff development. The study used Vroom, Porter and Lawler goal expectancy theory to explain the...

Sep, 2026 pp. 398-423 14 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68420/ljs.2026.shet6li2

Science, Social Research, and the Scientific Approach

Anas Danasabe Abubakar^*

Understanding the world is a complex but interesting exercise. Science, as a method of enquiry, offers a unique approach in exploring the world. Many who have towed the path of scientific enquiry attest to its unrivalled rigour and its ability to produce reliable knowledge and solutions to social problems. As such, science becomes the guiding principle of any serious investigation or research. Giv...

Sep, 2026 pp. 424-434 15 views 4 downloads