The Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research (JIPR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published quarterly by the Colege of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja. Its mission is to provide a vibrant platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative ideas across disciplinary boundaries, embracing contributions from the sciences, social sciences, arts, education, health sciences, engineering, and technology. JIPR welcomes research articles, review papers, and case studies from postgraduate students and academic researchers that reflect intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary relevance.

Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
gbenga.ibileye@fulokoja.edu.ng

Associate Editor:
Dr. Olakunle Ogunjobi
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
olakunle.ogunjobie@fulokoja.edu.ng

Associate Editor:
Dr. Philip Vande
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
philip.vande@fulokoja.edu.ng

Associate Editor:
Prof. Matthew Fashagba
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
mathew.fashagba@fulokoja.edu.ng

Associate Editor:
Dr. Zolile Mtumela
WalterSizulu University, South Africa
zmtumela@wsu.ac.za

Associate Editor:
Dr. HabtamuF Etefa
Dambi Dollo University, Ethiopia
dr.habtamu@dadu.edu.et

Associate Editor:
Dr. Hossein Ghadjari
University of Calgary, Canada
hossein.ghadjari@ucalgary

CALL FOR PAPERS Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research (JIPR) Volume 1, Issue 2 | June 2026 eISSN: 3141-2343 Submit your manuscripts directly to: jipr@boldscholar.com ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  ABOUT JIPR The Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research (JIPR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published quarterly by the College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria. JIPR provides a premier platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative ideas across disciplinary boundaries, embracing contributions from the sciences, social sciences, arts, education, health sciences, engineering, and technology. We welcome research articles, review papers, and case studies from postgraduate students and academic researchers that reflect intellectual rigour and interdisciplinary relevance. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT Following the successful launch of our INAUGURAL ISSUE in March 2026, which published 34 peer-reviewed articles spanning 305 pages from authors across 9 countries and 4 continents, the Editorial Board is pleased to announce the CALL FOR PAPERS for Volume 1, Issue 2, scheduled for publication in June 2026. This is an opportunity for scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students to contribute to the growing body of interdisciplinary knowledge published by JIPR. The response to our inaugural issue has been overwhelming, and we look forward to maintaining the same standard of academic excellence in subsequent issues. Submit your manuscript for Volume 1, Issue 2 to: jipr@boldscholar.com ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  BENEFITS FOR AUTHORS Authors submitting to Volume 1, Issue 2 will receive: ✓ FREE EDITORIAL SUPPORT: Our technical team will provide complimentary article formatting assistance, language polishing, and professional proofreading for all Volume 1 submissions. We are committed to helping authors present their best work. ✓ RIGOROUS PEER REVIEW: Double-blind peer review with an average of 2.3 reviewers per manuscript and a mean turnaround of 18 days, as demonstrated in our inaugural issue. ✓ ENHANCED VISIBILITY: Featured promotion and increased exposure for contributors across our platforms and networks, with DOI registration through Crossref. INTERNATIONAL READERSHIP: Our inaugural issue attracted contributions from Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Ghana, and Antarctica (SANAE IV), demonstrating genuine global reach. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  RESEARCH SCOPE JIPR welcomes submissions across all academic disciplines, including but not limited to: • Physical Sciences and Life Sciences • Social Sciences and Humanities • Engineering and Technology • Health and Medical Sciences • Environmental and Agricultural Sciences • Education and Pedagogical Studies • Computer Science and Information Technology • Business, Economics and Management • Arts and Creative Studies • Law and Governance • Space and Atmospheric Sciences • Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  ARTICLE TYPES We accept the following types of submissions: • Original Research Articles (Full-length empirical studies) • Comprehensive Review Papers (Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, literature reviews) • Innovative Case Studies • Short Communications (Brief reports of significant findings) • Technical Notes • Perspectives and Commentaries (Opinion pieces on current issues) All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality and integrity. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  IMPORTANT DATES Submission Portal Opens:               1 April 2026 Early Submission Deadline:              30 April 2026 (Priority consideration) Final Submission Deadline:              10 May 2026 Peer Review Period:                         11 May – 25 May 2026 Revision Deadline:                            31 May 2026 Final Acceptance:                              7 June 2026 Issue 2 Publication:                           30 June 2026  Quarterly Publication Schedule: March | June | September | December ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Manuscripts should be original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Authors should: 1. Visit the JIPR portal at: https://boldscholar.com/Home/JournalDetails/JIPR 2. Register for a free author account on the BoldScholar platform 3. Prepare your manuscript according to our author guidelines (available on the journal portal) 4. Submit your manuscript through the online submission system or email to jipr@boldscholar.com 5. Upload any supplementary materials (figures, tables, datasets) as needed 6. Track your submission status through your author dashboard For submissions requiring technical assistance with formatting, language polishing, or other editorial support, please contact our Managing Editor immediately after submission at: jipr@boldscholar.com ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  INDEXING AND DISCOVERABILITY JIPR is hosted on the BoldScholar platform, a leading African academic publishing infrastructure. All published articles will receive: • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref • Automatic indexing in Google Scholar • Plagiarism screening via EagleScan • Open access for maximum global visibility We are actively pursuing inclusion in: • African Journals Online (AJOL) • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) • Scopus (application planned after establishing publication track record) • Major discipline-specific databases and repositories ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  PUBLICATION ETHICS JIPR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We adhere to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and expect all contributors to uphold principles of: • Originality and proper attribution • Transparency in research methods and data • Disclosure of conflicts of interest • Ethical treatment of research subjects • Responsible authorship practices All submissions are screened for plagiarism and AI-generated content, and undergo thorough double-blind peer review. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  INAUGURAL ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS (VOL. 1, NO. 1) Our inaugural issue, published on 30 March 2026, achieved the following milestones: • 34 peer-reviewed articles published across 305 pages • Contributions from 9 countries spanning 4 continents plus Antarctica • 82 total submissions received, with a selective 41.5% acceptance rate • 100% double-blind peer review with an average of 2.3 reviewers per paper • Coverage of 7 disciplinary areas including Physics, Geology, Engineering, and Social Sciences • Average review turnaround of 18 days from submission to first decision ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  EDITORIAL TEAM Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, Federal University Lokoja Associate Editors: • Dr. Olakunle Ogunjobi, Federal University Lokoja (Managing Editor) • Dr. Philip Vande, Federal University Lokoja • Prof. Matthew Fashagba, Federal University Lokoja • Dr. Zolile Mtumela, Walter Sizulu University, South Africa • Dr. Habtamu F. Etefa, Dambi Dollo University, Ethiopia • Dr. Hossein Ghadjari, University of Calgary, Canada Our diverse international editorial board ensures rigorous, fair, and expert evaluation of all submissions. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  CONTACT INFORMATION Managing Editor: Dr. Olakunle Ogunjobi Email: olakunle.ogunjobi@fulokoja.edu.ng Journal Submissions: jipr@boldscholar.com Journal Portal: https://boldscholar.com/Home/JournalDetails/JIPR Publisher: College of Postgraduate Studies Federal University Lokoja Kogi State, Nigeria ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  WHY PUBLISH WITH JIPR? • Join a growing international community of scholars (9 countries in Issue 1) • Open access ensures your research reaches the widest possible audience • Rigorous double-blind peer review guarantees academic quality • International editorial board with diverse expertise • Modern, user-friendly submission and tracking platform • Crossref DOI registration for permanent citation records • Fast  turn around from submission to publication (18-day average review) • Commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation • Proven track record: 34 articles, 305 pages, 9 countries in Issue 1 ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  JOIN US IN ADVANCING SCHOLARLY FRONTIERS! We invite researchers, academics, and postgraduate students from around the world to submit their best work to JIPR Volume 1, Issue 2. Building on the success of our inaugural issue, we continue to welcome contributions that bridge disciplines and advance knowledge across all fields of scholarly inquiry. Submit your manuscript today at: https://boldscholar.com/Home/JournalDetails/JIPR For inquiries, please contact: olakunle.ogunjobi@fulokoja.edu.ng or submit directly to: jipr@boldscholar.com ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ JIPR Advancing Scholarly Frontiers Across Disciplines Published by the College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja Hosted on BoldScholar Platform | eISSN: 3141-2343 Open Access | Peer-Reviewed | Quarterly Publication © 2026 Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research