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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.j7mcbaug

HORTICULTURAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COMPOSTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Tony .A. AMBA*, Hosea .K. MANDE, Amwe .A. AMBA

Purpose: This paper examines the generation, management, and composting of horticultural waste in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria, to evaluate its potential for advancing environmental sustainability. Specifically, the study quantifies waste composition, assesses the agronomic impact of compost on soil fertility and vegetable yield, and identifies barriers limiting the adoption of sustainable w...

Jul, 2025 pp. 235-249 75 views 44 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.iz0v1zq6

AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS GROUPS IN IMPROVING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

Chinedu OKOYE*, Nasiru IDRIS, Ibrahim Dinju Choji

Purpose: This study examines the role of Project Management Process Groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing) in improving sustainable energy policy implementation in Nigeria, addressing the persistent implementation deficit despite comprehensive frameworks. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a quantitative descriptive survey design, data were collected from...

Jun, 2026 pp. 245-261 98 views 25 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.edepxhvo

ASSESSMENT OF USERS’ SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATE IN KADUNA

Ayodele A. IBUOYE*, Wasiu A. DUROSINMI, Matthew MAMMAN

Purpose: The study assessed the level of satisfaction in public estate in Kaduna with a view to understanding the challenges affecting maximum satisfaction expected derived by the occupants in the estate. Methodology: The study analysed 90 and 250 returned responses from the occupants of Kaduna North and south housing estates respectively. the responses were anal...

Dec, 2025 pp. 246-260 67 views 38 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.5ogxztrz

ASSESSING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KADUNA STATE

Florence H. YAYOCK*, Jobin ISHAYA, Bareh Y. GALADIMA, Elias IBRAHIM

Purpose: Studies have shown that several barriers hinder the effective implementation of sustainable practices in building maintenance, despite considerable efforts to transition from conventional to sustainable building maintenance practices. Sustainable building maintenance is essential for minimising the environmental impact of buildings and ensuring their long-term sustainability. T...

Jul, 2025 pp. 250-259 111 views 31 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.84m5dbpl

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Ayoola G. SOLAJA*, Segun O. OKUNOLA, Michael O. ADEGBILE, Akinfolarin A. JOBI

Purpose: The rise of computer-aided design (CAD) has revolutionised architectural education, driving a shift from traditional drafting techniques to digital design processes. This technological advancement has made CAD an integral part of architectural training, reshaping how students conceptualise and develop design solutions. This study aims to explore CAD proficiency and deployment l...

Jul, 2025 pp. 260-278 60 views 40 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.n9tbd567

UNDERLYING FACTORS OF HOUSING CHOICE AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTECHNIC, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Ayodele A. IBUOYE*

Purpose: The study examined prominent determinants of housing choice of academic staff of tertiary institution in Nigeria. This was done with a view to providing information on critical factors that could influence the housing choice of the academic staff when thinking of their dwelling place. Methodology: The study administered 92 questionnaires to the academic s...

Dec, 2025 pp. 261-270 69 views 37 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.b8k5382j

BRIDGING IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN NIGERIA’S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICIES: A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS GROUP AND STAKEHOLDER AWARENESS ANALYSIS

Chinedu OKOYE*, Nasiru IDRIS, Ibrahim Dinju Choji

Purpose: This study investigated the persistent implementation gap within Nigeria's sustainable energy sector by examining how stakeholder awareness and the application of Project Management Process Groups (PMPGs) influence policy performance. Design/methodology/approach: Utilising a quantitative descriptive survey design, data were collected from 290 stratified stakeholders, including...

Jun, 2026 pp. 262-276 66 views 21 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.bemwsz7s

ANALYSIS OF INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ACCESSING SECONDARY MORTGAGE FINANCE (SMF) OF HOUSING IN NIGERIA

Ayodele A. IBUOYE*, Bamidele, M. OGUNLEYE, Rashidat. A. OLADAPO

Purpose: The study examined the institutional framework for accessing secondary mortgage finance (SMF) of housing in Nigeria. The primary objectives were to identify the critical criteria, prominent institutional framework and its level of significance to level of accessing SMM. Methodology: The study surveyed members of Real Estate Developers Association of Niger...

Dec, 2025 pp. 271-284 57 views 33 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.2wxwb4br

EFFECTS OF HOUSING CONDITION ON RENTAL VALUES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Matthew MAMMAN*, Maryam S. MOHAMMAD, Ishiyaku BALA, Nneoma V. IROAGANACHI

Purpose: A neighbourhood’s housing environment encompasses the social services and utilities that make a community liveable. Because housing quality significantly affects both environments and their populations, it is vital to understand its drivers and measurement metrics. This study aims to assess the effects of housing quality on the rental values of residential properties in the Mal...

Dec, 2025 pp. 285-296 69 views 34 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.d818qp2g

ASSESSMENT AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN A SEMI-ARID URBAN ENVIRONMENT: EVIDENCE FROM DAURA TOWN, NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Godwill G. JIDAUNA*, Abdullahi I. AHMAD, Zumuta D. KUSHI, Yusuf S. SANI

Purpose: Groundwater is the primary source of domestic water supply in most semi-arid regions of northern Nigeria due to limited surface water availability and inadequate municipal water infrastructure. This study assessed physicochemical quality and spatial distribution of groundwater in Daura Town, Katsina State, with the aim of evaluating its suitability for domestic use. Design/methodology/ap...

Apr, 2026 pp. 289-299 48 views 20 downloads