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Legal Research Methodology: Technicalities in Legal Writing Based on Oscola and Nalt Guide
Gogo George Otuturu, PhD Crossref DOI: 10.66694/siar.gjsslr20262001 April 6, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 2 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19439391
Legal writing is technical. It is governed by technical rules. Technicalities in legal writing are the specialized techniques, structural conventions and stylistic rules used in the preparation of legal documents. Such technical issues include abstract, keywords, title, capitalization, italicization, punctuation, …
Causes, Consequences and Strategies for Reducing Low Self-Esteem Among Secondary School Students in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State
Helen E. Uzoekwe, Chinagorom Mary Anigbogu et al. March 31, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19386847
This study was on the causes, consequences and counselling strategies for reducing low selfesteem among secondary school students in Anambra State. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey research design. The study was guided by 3 …
Emotional and Financial Support from Fellow Students as Determinants of Academic Success in Higher Institutions in Nigeria
Dr. URIEN, James; Dr. IKENYEI et al. March 30, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19335228
This study examines emotional and financial support from fellow students as determinants of academic success in higher institutions in Nigeria, with Delta State as a case study. Two research questions and corresponding null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted …
The Lack of Enforcement of Environmental Rights in Nigeria: How may the Current System be Improved?
Nitoni George Lawson March 25, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19225978
There are numerous problems confronting the enforcement of environmental rights in Nigeria. This paper examines key challenges affecting the enforcement of environmental rights in Nigeria, ranging from the absence of a clear provision on the right to a clean and …
Legal Research Methodology: Major Stages in Legal Research
Gogo George Otuturu, PhD February 25, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18777096
Lawyers earn their living by solving real problems in the society mainly through researching and writing. In conducting legal research, contrary to the popular belief, lawyers follow the scientific method. They identify a research problem; formulate research questions; review existing …
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity: An Appraisal of Gender Based Offences
Kelvin Bribena PhD January 30, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18431285
Despite the advancement and development of society, crime is nonetheless pervasive and destructive. As technology and crime detection techniques advance, criminals also come up with new strategies to circumvent these systems. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and access points have significantly …
Judicial Silence and Complicity: Examining the Stands of Courts during Rivers State’s Emergency Rule
EZE, George Ogazi Mani (PhD); BABANTAH et al. January 19, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18274094
The declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State was one of the most significant constitutional crises in Nigeria's Fourth Republic, raising grave doubts about the judiciary's ability to uphold constitutional order. This study examines how Nigerian courts behaved during the …
Environmental Pollution, Water Quality Degradation, and Implications for Fish Production in Nigeria: A Systematic Review
EMMANUEL, John; ADASHOS et al. January 14, 2026 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 2, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18242404
This paper examines the effects of pollution on water quality and fish production in Nigeria. The study identifies and synthesizes major sources of pollution, assesses systematically the levels of nonbiodegradable pollutants, and evaluates the physicochemical parameters of water in selected …
Determinants of Household Access to Safely Managed Water Services in Amassoma, Nigeria
Ohwo, O. * and Agusomu et al. December 31, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18199961
Progress towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, target 6.1 by 2030 has been significantly constrained. Accordingly, this study examined the determinants of household access to safely managed water (SMW) services in Amassoma. Data for the study …
Legal Research Methodology: Types and Structure of Legal Writing
Gogo George Otuturu, PhD December 29, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18089151
Legal writing is the backbone of the legal profession. It is a critical skill that justifies proper consideration in the legal education curriculum. However, until the introduction of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) in undergraduate degree programmes by …
The Cybercrime Act and Intellectual Property Rights: An Interrogation
Kelvin Bribena PhD December 5, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17828760
The paper interrogated the corelates between the Cybercrimes Act 2015 and intellectual property rights in Nigeria. No doubt, the introduction of the anti-cybercrime legislation marked a watershed in the efforts geared towards the promotion of national cyber security policy and …
Tax Planning and Firm Value of Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Confidence Joel IHENYEN (PhD) , Moses Togo KOBON et al. December 1, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17779845
This study examined the effect of tax planning on the firm value of oil and gas companies listed in Nigeria between. Using an ex-post facto research design, data were collected from six companies selected based on availability (2019 to 2024), …
Effect of Agricultural Mechanization on the Growth of the Nigerian Economy
Kingdom Mienebimo December 1, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17779704
This study examined the impact of agricultural mechanization on the growth of the Nigerian economy by employing an ex-post facto research design. Secondary data spanning 1981 to 2023 were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and World …
Principals’ Motivational Skills as Correlate of Teachers’ Job P
SADIQ AHMED November 22, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17708569
The study investigated principals’ motivational skills as a strategic management correlate of teachers’ job performance in Post-Basic Schools in North-East, Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to determine the extent of principals’ motivation skills in post basic schools in …
Piercing the Corporate Veil: A Comparative Analysis of Common and Civil Law Approaches
Abdullahi Yusuf Abdullahi, Ph. D November 18, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17641806
The doctrine of corporate personality established in Salomon v Salomon & Co. remains the cornerstone of company law, ensuring that a corporation is a distinct legal entity separate from its members. However, the rigidity of this principle often yields to …
Media Framing and Regional Politicization of Social Movements in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis of Northern and Southern Newspapers’ Coverage of the #EndSARS and #BadGovernance Protests
SHADRACH Idi, PhD; MAIKOMO John Moses et al. October 30, 2025 SIAR-Global Journal of Social Sciences & Legal Review Vol. 1, No. 1 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17481639
This study examines the influence of ethno-regional factors on Nigerian newspaper reportage of social movements, focusing on the #EndSARS and #EndBadGovernance protests. Using the framing theory as a theoretical lens, the study analyzed frames such as motivational, diagnostic, prognostic, ethno-regional …