Doctoral Degree Dissertation (2026)
Academic Capacity Variables and Research Publication in Mainstream Journals among University Lecturers in South South Nigeria
Publications
The specific focus of my research is on Research Evaluation, Scientometrics, Scholarly Communication, Psychometrics, and Research Analytics. This page presents my journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, and other scholarly publications. Open Access publications include direct download links where available. For publications with restricted access, selecting the citation will take you to the publisher's page or DOI. If you are unable to obtain a publication, you may request a copy using the Request a Copy button.
Recent Publications
- Ogabor, J. O., Apie, M. A., Odok, A. O., Oyo-Ita, I. E., Osaji, N. N., Ahueansebhor, E., Odok, E. A., Adie, B. U., Ukpata, C. O., Ntino, M. O., Apeh, C. A., Akpa, S. U., Etta, E. E., Ufford, I. I., Akan, H. A., & Owan, V. J. (2027). Influence of aerobic exercise on biopsychological function among patients with bipolar affective disorder in Nigeria. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 9, e2027211. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2027211
- Owan, V. J., Amaonye, C. B., & Njok, P. C. (2026). Crisis management variables as predictors of student enrolment, teacher retention and school completion in private secondary schools. Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal, 5(3), 123–141. https://doi.org/10.64726/bt5ppw26
- Ojong, M. A., Asu-Okang, S., Adieme, F. G., Owan, M. V., Asuquo, M. E., Igu, N. C. N., Okenjom, G. P., Elechi, C. N., & Owan, V. J. (2026). Stress management in Nigerian universities: The role of career stage and demographic factors in a multivariate analysis. Educational Point, 3(2), Article e164. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/19102
- Owan, V. J. (2026). Research competence in higher education: An integrative synthesis of international and Nigerian evidence. Vinkwell Publishing Company Ltd.
- Aduma, P. O., Chukwu, C. O., Owan, V. J., Amaonye, C. B., & Owan, T. J. (2026). Institutional climate, size, and culture in relation to academic staff teaching, community service, and research performance in Nigerian universities. Pedagogical Research, 11(1), Article em0254. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/17918
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2026
- Aduma, P. O.; Chukwu, C. O.; Owan, V. J.; Amaonye, C. B.; Owan, T. J. (2026). Institutional climate, size, and culture in relation to academic staff teaching, community service, and research performance in Nigerian universities. Pedagogical Research, 11(1), Article em0254.
- Owan, V. J. (2026). "We talk about the risks, what about the gains"? Large language models and learning in mathematics, statistics, and computing. Journal of Education, Innovation and Communication, 8(2), 62–88.
- Owan, V. J.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Obogo, G. O.; Owan, M. V.; Okon, S.; Etorti, I. J.; Ngwanya, N. (2026). Academic Staff Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (ASEIQ): Development, Validation, and Bifactor Modelling in Nigerian Universities. Psychological Science and Education, 31(2), 54–68.
- Dan, F. A. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ogabor, J. O.; Asu-Okang, S.; Akpa, S. U.; Eni, E. I.; Ejeh, E. I.; Orogwu, A. A.; Opara, P. I.; Aduma, P. O. (2026). Awareness and perception as predictors of preparedness to use AI in health emergencies among undergraduates: A machine learning approach. Discover Public Health, 23(1), Article 122.
- Owan, V. J.; Amaonye, C. B.; Njok, P. C. (2026). Crisis Management variables as predictors of student enrolment, teacher retention and school completion in private secondary schools. Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal, 5(3), 123–141.
- Owan, V. J.; Ikono, A. A.; Undie, S. B.; Ekwevugbe, A. O.; Azubuike, O. R.; Dien, C. A.; Obibessong, V. M.; Ebuara, M. O. (2026). Evaluation of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme of National Teachers Institute in Akwa Ibom State , Nigeria. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 14(2).
- Owan, V. J.; Ogar, J. O.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Eni, E. I.; Obogo, G. O.; Ejeh, E. I.; Nnadede, L. U.; Ekwevugbe, A. O.; Owan, M. V.; Ogar, P. E. (2026). Lecturers' job satisfaction questionnaire (LJSQ): Development, construct validity, and bifactor modelling in Nigerian universities. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 9(6), 2026256.
- Owan, V. J.; Aduma, P. O.; Moses, M. S.; Asuquo, M. E. (2026). Predicting job creation likelihood among corps members in Nigeria using linear and machine learning models. Discover Education, 5(1), Article 96.
- Owan, V. J.; Ogabor, J. O. (2026). Publish or perish revisited: Persistence, academic labour, and institutional logics in scholarly publishing. Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(4), 1–24.
- Akpan, S. M.; Owan, V. J. (2026). Self-directed research learning as a mediator between artificial intelligence utilisation and research productivity: A hierarchical regression approach. Education for Today, 22(4), 268–278.
- Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V.; Ogabor, J. O.; Olajubu, B. I.; Etta, E. O. (2026). Street food safety and foodborne illness in Nigeria: An integrative review of epidemiology, vendor practices, and consumer behaviour. Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(4), 25–46.
- Ojong, M. A.; Asu-Okang, S.; Adieme, F. G.; Owan, M. V.; Asuquo, M. E.; Igu, N. C. N.; Okenjom, G. P.; Elechi, C. N.; Owan, V. J. (2026). Stress Management in Nigerian Universities: The Role of Career Stage and Demographic Factors in a Multivariate Analysis. Educational Point, 3(2), e164.
2025
- Ofem, U. J.; Owan, V. J.; Iyam, M. A.; Udeh, M. I.; Anake, P. M.; Ovat, S. V. (2025). Students' perceptions, attitudes and utilisation of ChatGPT for academic dishonesty: Multigroup analyses via PLS‒SEM. Education and Information Technologies, 30(1), 159–187.
- Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E.; Etudo-Eyor, E. (2025). Leadership styles, public relation skills and school-community collaboration: A quantitative analysis of the perception of stakeholders. International Journal of Leadership in Education, 28(4), 715–737.
- Owan, V. J.; Chukwu, C. O.; Agama, V. U.; Owan, T. J.; Ogar, J. O.; Etorti, I. J. (2025). Acceptance and use of artificial intelligence for self-directed research learning among postgraduate students in Nigerian public universities. Discover Education, 4(1), Article No 329.
- Owan, V. J.; Mohammed, I. A.; Bello, A.; Shittu, T. A. (2025). Higher education students' ChatGPT use behavior: Structural equation modelling of contributing factors through a modified UTAUT model. Contemporary Educational Technology, 17(4), Article No. ep592.
- Owan, M. V.; Chukwu, C. O.; Owan, V. J.; Aduma, P. O. (2025). An evaluation of the input, processes, and outcomes of the national youth service corps program in Nigeria. Pedagogical Research, 10(3), em0246.
- Ofem, U. J.; Owan, V. J.; Ibout, C.; Ovat, S. V. (2025). Paradigm shift in reliability estimates: Application of analysis of variance repeated measures (ANOVAM) in validation studies. Pedagogical Research, 10(2), em0239.
- Amanso, E. O. I.; Owan, V. J. (2025). Educational evaluation in a political context: Whose interests are served?. Global Journal of Educational Research, 24(1), 429–447.
- Okpa, E. O.; Okoi, I. I.; Edoho, G. E.; Essien, V. E.; Ojong, R. A.; Eni, E. I.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Obla, M. E.; Agurokpon, D. C.; Owan, V. J. (2025). Demographic variables and engagement in community development service: A survey of an online cohort of national youth service corps members. Open Education Studies, 7(1), Article 20250106.
- Amanso, E. O. I.; Owan, V. J. (2025). Ethics in educational assessment: Emerging issues, controversies, and best practices. Global Journal of Educational Research, 24(1), 449–469.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpe, I. B.; Edam-Agbor, I. B.; Aduma, P. O.; Owan, M. V. (2025). Research literature-seeking behaviours of female lecturers in faculties of education at a Nigerian Federal University. Eureka: Journal of Educational Research, 4(1), 8–21.
2024
- Owan, V. J.; Ameh, E.; Anam, E. G. (2024). Collaboration and institutional culture as mediators linking mentorship and institutional support to academics' research productivity. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 23, 19–44.
- Petters, J. S.; Owan, V. J.; Okpa, O. E.; Idika, D. O.; Ojini, R. A.; Ntamu, B. A.; Robert, A. I.; Owan, M. V.; Asu-Okang, S.; Essien, V. E. (2024). Predicting users' behavior: Gender and age as interactive antecedents of students' Facebook use for research data collection. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, 14(1), e202406.
- Chuktu, O.; Owan, V. J.; Abang, K. B.; Idika, D. O.; Ekpo, E. E.; Ekon, E. E.; Dan, F. A. O.; Ojini, R. A.; Sunday, M. O.; Robert, I. A.; Aduma, P. O. (2024). Institutional attributes and parents' contentment with the quality of teaching, care, and safety of pupils in public primary schools. Cogent Education, 11(1), Article 2295167.
- Owan, V. J.; Chuktu, O.; Nwosu, P. O.; Undie, R. A.; Uchegbue, H. O.; Edoho, G. E.; Egaga, M. M.; Anam, B. B.; Ofem, U. J.; Enamhe, D. C.; Owan, M. V. (2024). Demographic variables and perceptions of corruption among undergraduates: Evidence from a Nigerian federal university. Social Sciences and Humanities Open, 10, Article No. 100983.
- Owan, V. J.; Agama, V. U.; Odey, J. O.; Idika, D. O. (2024). Metrics in research impact assessment and grant funding: Insights from researchers in the “Reviewer 2 Must Be Stopped!” Facebook group. Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching, 7(1), 1–12.
- Owan, V. J.; Osim, R. O.; Liwhuliwhe, J. U.; Edoho, G. E.; Onabe, D. B.; Ibor, I. O.; Owan, M. V. (2024). Principals' demographic qualities and the misuse of school material capital in secondary schools. Open Education Studies, 6(1), Article 20240009.
- Odor, E. E.; Owan, V. J.; Agama, V. U. (2024). Process errors committed by senior secondary school students in solving problems in geometry in Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Educational Research, 23(3), 257–278.
- Abang, K. B.; Owan, V. J.; Ojini, R. A.; Otu, B. D.; Anagbogu, G. E.; Beshel, C. A. (2024). Indiscipline among senior secondary school students: The contributions of home behaviour control and religiosity. Psychological Science and Education, 29(2), 76–95.
- Odiong, J. E.; Udemba, C. E.; Ari, J. T.; Ekpoto, D. F.; Owan, V. J.; Idika, D. O. (2024). Predictive modelling of data accessibility and research attitude of postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research (AJTPER), 12, 22–36.
- Ekpenyong, J. A.; Ekaette, S. O.; Ekpo, A.; Owan, V. J.; Effah, F.; Mbon, U. F. (2024). Principals' managerial behaviour and school climate in public secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education (IJCSSE), 5(1), 35–50.
2023
- Owan, V. J.; Abang, K. B.; Idika, D. O.; Etta, E. O.; Bassey, B. A. (2023). Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence tools in educational measurement and assessment. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 19(8), Article em2307.
- Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J.; Mbon, U. F.; Undie, S. B. (2023). Family and community inputs as predictors of students' overall, cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning outcomes in secondary schools. Journal of Pedagogical Research, 7(1), 103–127.
- Owan, V. J.; Obla, M. E.; Asuquo, M. E.; Owan, M. V.; Okenjom, G. P.; Undie, S. B.; Ogar, J. O.; Udeh, K. V. (2023). Students' awareness, willingness and utilisation of facebook for research data collection: Multigroup analysis with age and gender as control variables. Journal of Pedagogical Research, 7(4), 369–399.
- Owan, V. J.; Chuktu, O.; Dijeh, A. E.; Zaafour, A.; Ukah, J. U.; Chukwurah, M. U.; Ube, D. A.; Asuquo, M. E.; Esuong, U. U.; Udida, U. J.; Ojong, C. O. (2023). Distance education students' indulgence in six sharp practices: General linear modelling of predictive parameters. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 24(3), 71–92.
- Owan, V. J.; Ukam, C. U.; Egame, E. A. (2023). Beyond school grades: Measuring students' learning outcomes and the emergence of achievers and underachievers. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 5(3), 1–20.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Ubi, I. O. (2023). Construction and standardisation of an instrument measuring lecturers' persistence to publish in Scopus-indexed journals. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 6(2), 158–171.
- Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V.; Ogabor, J. O. (2023). Sitting arrangement and malpractice behaviours among higher education test-takers: On educational assessment in Nigeria. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 6(1), 244–258.
- Asuquo, M. E.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Undie, S. B.; Mbon, U. F.; Anagbogu, G. E.; Ukpong, N. N.; Okpa, O. E.; Dan, F. A. O.; Okoi, I. I.; Otu, B. D.; Ategwu, P. O. (2023). Evaluation of teachers' training and development programmes in secondary schools: Administrators' and teachers' perceptions. Nurture, 17(3), 208–222.
- Mbon, U. F.; Ukpabio, G. E.; Ekanem, E. E.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Amalu, M.; Nwogwugwu, C. E.; Ntamu, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2023). Embracing diversity in the educational landscape: Resource supply and inclusive education in secondary schools. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 13(5), 155–169.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Mbon, U. F.; Abang, K. B.; Ukpong, N. N.; Sunday, M. O.; Ekaette, S. O.; Asuquo, M. E.; Agama, V. U.; Omorobi, G. O.; Undie, J. A. (2023). Predicting students' multidimensional learning outcomes in public secondary schools: The roles of school facilities, administrative expenses and curriculum. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 6(2), 294–310.
- Owan, V. J.; Johnson, A. J.; Osim, R. O.; Anagbogu, G. E.; Otu, B. D.; Undie, S. B.; Ogabor, J. O.; Apie, M. A.; Ekere, S. C. O. (2023). School-based supervisory practices and teachers' job effectiveness using bootstrapping in covariance-based structural equation modelling. Cogent Education, 10(1), Article 2168406.
- Owan, V. J.; Beshel, C. A.; Okpa, O. E.; Anagbogu, G. E.; Otu, B. D. (2023). Skill possession and prospective university students' career decisions: Does prior exposure really matter?. International Journal of Education and Practice, 11(3), 540–556.
- Idika, D. O.; Owan, V. J.; Agama, V. U. (2023). The application of the nominal scale of measurement in research data analysis. Prestige Journal of Education, 6(1), 190–198.
- Odor, E. E.; Owan, V. J.; Agama, V. U. (2023). Trigtastrophe: Analysis of the process errors senior secondary students commit in solving trigonometric problems. Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas (JEREDA), 4(2), 123–138.
2022
- Owan, V. J.; Emanghe, E. E.; Denwigwe, C. P.; Etudor-Eyo, E.; Usoro, A. A.; Ebuara, V. O.; Effiong, C.; Ogar, J. O.; Bassey, B. A. (2022). Curriculum management and graduate programmes' viability: The mediation of institutional effectiveness using PLS-SEM approach. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11(5), 114–127.
- Owan, V. J.; Odigwe, F. N.; Okon, A. E.; Duruamaku-dim, J. U.; Ubi, I. O.; Emanghe, E. E.; Owan, M. V.; Bassey, B. A. (2022). Contributions of placement, retraining and motivation to teachers' job commitment: structural equation modelling of the linkages. Heliyon, 8(4), Article e09334.
- Okon, A. E.; Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V. (2022). Mentorship practices and research productivity among early-career educational psychologists in universities. Educational Process International Journal, 11(1), 105–126.
- Akah, L. U.; Owan, V. J.; Aduma, P. O.; Onyenweaku, E. O.; Olofu, M. A.; Alawa, D. A.; Ikutal, A.; Usoro, A. A. (2022). Occupational stress and academic staff job performance in two Nigerian universities. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11(5), 64–78.
- Aduma, P. O.; Owan, V. J.; Akah, L. U.; Alawa, D. A.; Apie, M. A.; Ogabor, J. O.; Olofu, M. A.; Unimna, F. A.; Ebuara, V. O.; Essien, E. E.; Essien, C. K. (2022). Interactive analysis of demographic variables and occupational stress on university lecturers' job performance. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 10(2), 88–102.
- Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J.; Ogar, J. O.; Undie, J. A. (2022). Hierarchical linear modelling of educational outcomes in secondary schools: What matters – teachers' or administrators' input?. Cogent Education, 9(1), Article 2133491.
- Akah, L. U.; Owan, V. J.; Alawa, D. A.; Ojie, F. C.; Usoro, A. A.; Dada, O. A.; Olofu, M. A.; Ebuara, V. O.; Ajigo, I.; Essien, E. E.; Essien, C. K.; Unimna, F. A.; Ukpong, J.; Adeleke, P. O.; Neji, H. A. (2022). ICT deployment for teaching in the COVID-19 era: A quantitative assessment of resource availability and challenges in public universities. Frontiers in Education, 7, Article 920932.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Chuktu, O.; Asuquo, M. E.; Ogar, J. O.; Owan, M. V.; Okon, S. (2022). Innate ability, health, motivation, and social capital as predictors of students' cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning outcomes in secondary schools. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, Article 1024017.
- Onyenweaku, E. O.; Akah, L. U.; Kesa, H.; Alawa, D. A.; Ebai, P. A.; Kalu, U. U.; Ajigo, I.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Protein quality evaluation of some commonly consumed bird egg varieties using amino acid scores. Biochemistry Research International, 2022, Article 6536826.
- Orim, M. A.; Orim, S. O.; Adeleke, P. O.; Essien, E. E.; Olayi, J. E.; Essien, C. K.; Dada, O. A.; Ewa, J. A.; Eke, V. U.; Igba, I. U.; Ogar, R. O.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment intervention for aggressive behaviors in clients with intellectual disabilities and concomitant mental health conditions. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 11, Article 395.
- Owan, V. J.; Duruamaku-Dim, J. U.; Okon, A. E.; Akah, L. U.; Agurokpon, D. C.; Ubi, I. O.; Abanyam, V. A. (2022). Interlinking alcohol intake, mental stress, psychotic experiences and job performance of higher institutions' graduates: A structural equation modelling. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 11, Article 312.
- Odigwe, F. N.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Principals' management of financial and non-financial resources as correlates of institutional goal fulfilment in secondary schools in calabar metropolis. Global Journal of Educational Research, 21(2), 123–134.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A. (2022). Usage of electronic infrastructures and students' learning effectiveness in Nigerian universities: A polytomous logistic prediction. Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal, 15(2), 87–104.
- Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V.; Lata, N. (2022). Discharge of pedagogic duties: A bootstrapped structural equation modelling of teachers' use of research materials in school libraries. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 5(2), 116–131.
- Owan, V. J.; Akah, L. U.; Ekpo, A. J.; Ubi, I. O.; Abeng, F. A.; Akah, G. T. (2022). Socioeconomic factors and the evaluation of HIV/AIDS prevention programs: A psychometric analysis of an instrument. Electronic Journal of General Medicine, 19(6), Article em405.
- Owan, V. J.; Duruamaku-dim, J. U.; Odigwe, F. N.; Owan, M. V. (2022). Dataset of the adoption of digital tools for research sharing among academics in African Varsities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. F1000Research, 11, Article 82.
- Owan, V. J.; Chuktu, O.; Mbon, U. F.; Denwigwe, C. P.; Okpechi, P. A.; Arop, L. O.; Ekere, S. C. O.; Udida, U. J.; Asuquo, M. E.; Akpa, S. U. (2022). Perspectives of Nigerian graduates on curriculum reengineering, acquisition of emerging technologies, and job creation: A descriptive study. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11(8), 224–237.
- Owan, V. J.; Duruamaku-Dim, J. U.; Okon, A. E.; Akah, L. U.; Agurokpon, D. C. (2022). Joint mediation of psychosis and mental stress on alcohol consumption and graduates' job performance: A PLS structural equation modeling. The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education, 30(1), 89–111.
- Owan, V. J.; Akpan, S. M.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Bassey, B. A. (2022). Latent class analysis of postgraduate students' behavioral characteristics toward ICT Use: What are their job creation differences?. The International Journal of Adult, Community and Professional Learning, 30(1), 17–34.
- Esuong, U. U.; Owan, V. J.; Edoho, E. A.; Eni, B. E. (2022). Mathematics symbol instruction and senior secondary students' achievement in word problems: A quasi-experimental study. Pedagogical Research, 8(1), Article em0142.
- Akah, L. U.; Owan, V. J.; Uduigwomen, G. A.; Akpa, S. U. (2022). Psychological variables and healthy meal consumption among first cycle students in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas (JEREDA), 3(2), 223–236.
- Owan, V. J.; Emanghe, E. E.; Akpan, S. M.; Alawa, D. A.; Ebuara, V. O.; Abanyam, V. A.; Owan, M. V.; Unimna, F. A.; Ajigo, I. (2022). An evaluation of the three measurable cardinal objectives of the National Youth Service Corps programme: A survey dataset. F1000Research, 11, Article 652.
- Akah, L. U.; Ekpo, A. J.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Care/support, location, and the monitoring/evaluation of HIV/AIDs prevention programs: The case of Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies, 17(1), 115–135.
- Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V. (2022). Availability of digital resources and institutional compliance with COVID-19 mitigation measures in a Nigerian university: A descriptive study. Electronic Journal of Medical and Educational Technologies, 15(4), Article em2208.
- Owan, V. J.; Agurokpon, D. C.; Owan, A. V. (2022). Evaluation of the availability and utilization status of texts in core subjects in primary schools' libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2022, Article 6150.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Udida, U. J. (2022). Personal characteristics and academic staff teaching adjustment to the new normal: The case of a public university in Nigeria. \"Universitepark Bülten (Universitepark Bulletin), 11(1), 92–103.
2021
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Asuquo, M. E. (2021). A structural equation model of principals' communication patterns, funds management and school-community relationship. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 3(1), 1–18.
- Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E. (2021). Assessment of socio-demographic factors and students' satisfaction with the study of ICT in secondary schools. Pedagogical Research, 6(3), Article em0101.
- Owan, V. J. (2021). Predictive path modelling of indicators of secondary school instructors' affective, continuance and normative job commitment. Journal of International Cooperation and Development, 4(2), 86–108.
- Owan, V. J.; Owan, M. V. (2021). Complications connected to using the impact factor of journals for the assessment of researchers in higher education. Mediterranean Journal of Social & Behavioral Research, 5(1), 13–21.
- Owan, V. J.; Akah, L. U.; Ogbeche, M. M.; Obla, M. E. (2021). Professional variables and staff readiness to utilise internet-based channels for research communication in an era of Covid-19. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021, Article 5863.
- Owan, V. J.; Agurokpon, D. C.; Udida, U. J. (2021). Curriculum restructuring and job creation among Nigerian graduates: The mediating role of emerging Internet applications. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning, & Research (IJEAPR), 13(2), 1–16.
- Owan, V. J.; Offu, O. E. (2021). Standardised predictive linear models of managerial processes and the sustainability of graduate programmes (SGPs) in universities: A case study. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 2(1), Article ep21006.
- Ogbeche, M. M.; Emeribe, K. V.; Asu-okang, S.; Etim, C. E.; Owan, V. J. (2021). Strategic planning and staff management as determinants of post-graduate programmes' effectiveness in universities. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(12), 1962–1970.
- Aslam, S.; Sonkar, S. K.; Owan, V. J. (2021). Changes in teaching and learning in higher education during Covid-19 lockdown: A study of LIS students in India. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021, Article 5223.
- Owan, V. J.; Ameh, E.; Ubabudu, M. C. (2021). Enrolment patterns in Federal universities based on three criteria (2010-2031): A time series analysis. Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas (JEREDA), 2(1), 34–51.
- Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E.; Ekaette, S. O.; Aslam, S.; Obla, M. E.; Owan, M. V. (2021). Gender, age and staff preparedness to adopt Internet tools for research sharing during Covid-19 in African varsities. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021, Article 6133.
- Owan, V. J.; Osim, R. O.; Emanghe, E. E.; Ameh, E.; Ekpenyong, J. A. (2021). Principals' management of library resources and teachers' lesson preparation practices in secondary schools: A predictive evaluation. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021, Article 6180.
- Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E.; Makuku, V.; Etudor-Eyo, E. (2021). The extent of online platforms utilization for scholarly research dissemination: A survey of academic staff in African Universities. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021, Article 5585.
2020
- Odigwe, F. N.; Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2020). Data management practices and educational research effectiveness of university lecturers in South-South Nigeria. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 10(3), 24–34.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Ini, S. E. (2020). Interactive effect of gender, test anxiety, and test items sequencing on academic performance of SS3 students in Mathematics in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Creative Education, 3(1), 21–31.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Agurokpon, D. C. (2020). Path analytic study of factors affecting students' attitude towards test-taking in secondary schools in Afikpo Education Zone, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. American Journal of Creative Education, 3(1), 10–20.
- Owan, V. J.; Ndibe, V. C.; Anyanwu, C. C. (2020). Diversification and economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2016): An econometric approach based on ordinary least squares (OLS). European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, 4(4), Article em0131.
- Omorobi, G. O.; Mbon, U. F.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A. (2020). Participative management practices and institutional goal attainment in Nigerian universities. American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(1), 169–177.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpe, M. B.; Eneje, S. (2020). Undergraduates' utilisation of social networking media and sexual behaviours in higher education: A case study. Pedagogical Research, 5(2), Article em0062.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Mbon, U. F.; Okon, A. E.; Egbula, E. O.; Ekaette, S. O.; Ojong, C. O.; Ekpe, M. B. (2020). Validation of an instrument and measurement of employee work-life policies, psychological Empowerment, and job commitment of academic staff in universities. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 11(2), 86–100.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J.; Ikwen, E. U.; Amanso, E. O. (2020). Teachers' attitudes towards learners with disability scale (TALDS): Construction and psychometric analysis. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(5), 518–530.
- Bassey, B. A.; Ubi, I. O.; Anagbogu, G. E.; Owan, V. J. (2020). Permutation of UTME multiple-choice test items on performance in use of English and mathematics among prospective higher education students. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(4), 483–493.
- Owan, V. J. (2020). Effects of gender, test anxiety and test items scrambling on students' performance in Mathematics: A quasi-experimental study. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2(2), 56–75.
- Ekaette, S. O.; Ameh, E.; Owan, V. J. (2020). Statistical trends of school size, location and enrolment: An evaluation of public junior secondary schools for sustainable development. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2(2), 76–88.
- Owan, V. J.; Egbula, E. O.; Mbon, U. F.; Arop, F. O.; Asuquo, M. E.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Okon, J. E. (2020). Principals' leadership variables and undergraduates attitudes towards practicum exercise in secondary schools. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(6), 659–669.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Omorobi, G. O.; Esuong, U. U. (2020). Poll everywhere e-learning platform, test anxiety, and undergraduates' academic performance in Mathematics: Empirical evidence from Nigeria. American Journal of Social Sciences and humanities, 5(1), 141–150.
- Odigwe, F. N.; Owan, V. J. (2020). Management of data in higher education and the quality of academic research of university lecturers: A case study in South-South Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Business Strategies (IJIBS), 6(1), 378–387.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A.; Ekpe, M. B. (2020). Assessment of students' attitude towards test-taking in secondary schools in Afikpo Education Zone Ebonyi State, Nigeria. American Journal of Creative Education, 3(1), 1–9.
2019
- Owan, V. J.; Agunwa, J. N. (2019). Principals' administrative competence and teachers' work performance in secondary schools in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 7(1), 20–28.
- Owan, V. J. (2019). School-community relationship and school system effectiveness in secondary schools in Cross River State. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 1(1), 11–19.
- Owan, V. J.; Duruamaku-dim, J. U.; Ekpe, M. B.; Owan, T. J.; Agurokpon, D. C. (2019). School characteristics and secondary school teachers' work effectiveness in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.. American Journal of Education and Information Technology, 3(1), 25–31.
- Ekaette, S. O.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J. (2019). School characteristics and enrollment trend in upper basic schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria from 2008-2016. Pedagogical Research, 4(3), Article em0039.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpe, M. B. (2019). Disciplinary management in public primary schools and teachers' job effectiveness in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 1(1), 1–10.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekaette, S. O. (2019). Students' personnel management and academic effectiveness of secondary school students in Calabar education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 4(2), 13–19.
- Owan, V. J.; Robert, I. A. (2019). Analysis of the utilization of social media platforms and university students' attitudes towards academic activities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Prestige Journal of Education, 2(1), 1–15.
- Owan, V. J.; Etudor-Eyo, E.; Esuong, U. U. (2019). Administration of punishment, students' test anxiety, and performance in Mathematics in secondary schools of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(6), 415–430.
- Madukwe, E. C.; Owan, V. J.; Nwannunu, B. I. (2019). Administrative networking strategies and principals' supervisory effectiveness in secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Education, 7(4), 39–48.
- Arop, F. O.; Madukwe, E. C.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Adolescents' perception management and attitudes towards sex education in secondary schools of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 8(3), 32–38.
- Mbon, U. F.; Omorobi, G. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A. (2019). Analysis of the quality of educational resources and effective instructional service delivery in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Education and Evaluation, 5(7), 25–34.
- Ekaette, S. O.; Owan, V. J.; Agbo, D. I. (2019). External debts and the financing of education in Nigeria from 1988 – 2018: Implication for effective educational management. Journal of Educational Realities (JERA), 9(1), 1–14.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Madukwe, E. C. (2019). Human resource management and teachers' job performance in secondary schools in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, 5(2), 27–34.
- Owan, V. J.; Duruamaku-dim, J. U.; Eneje, S. (2019). Mode of test administration, birth variables, and students' academic achievement in Mathematics in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, 2(2), 60–77.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J.; Eze, E. A. (2019). Nexus between students', teachers' and school system effectiveness: Construction and factorial validity of a measuring instrument. British Journal of Education, 7(7), 62–75.
- Owan, V. J.; Arop, F. O.; Agunwa, J. N. (2019). Path analysis of innovative management practices and secondary school system effectiveness in Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Education, 7(3), 58–68.
- Agunwa, J. N.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpe, M. B. (2019). Personnel management: Implications for the effectiveness of the school system. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 3(10), 391–395.
- Egbula, E. O.; Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Practicum exercise and the attitudes of pre-service educational administrators in Cross River State. International Journal of Innovation Management (IJIEM), 3(1), 9–19.
- Madukwe, E. C.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Principals' supervisory techniques for combating corruption and the attainment of quality school governance in public secondary schools in Aba Education Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Benchmark, 13(2), 113–123.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J.; Agunwa, J. N. (2019). Quality assurance practices and students' performance evaluation in universities of South-South Nigeria: A structural equation modelling approach. British Journal of Psychology Research, 7(3), 1–13.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ibor, I. O. (2019). School quality indicators and secondary school teachers' job performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Evaluation, 5(3), 19–28.
- Robert, I. A.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Students' perception of teachers effectiveness and learning outcomes in Mathematics and Economics in secondary schools of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Contemporary Social Science Education (IJCSSE), 2(1), 157–165.
- Offem, O. O.; Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Students' perception towards management of discipline and their academic performance in Cross River State. Global Journal of Academic Research (GJAR), 3(1), 34–40.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Agunwa, J. N. (2019). Teaching personnel management and attitude to work in secondary schools of Calabar Education Zone of Cross River state, Nigeria. Prestige Journal of Education, 2(1), 62–73.
- Arop, F. O.; Agunwa, J. N.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Tertiary students' social media management attitudes and academic performance in Cross River State. British International Journal of Education And Social Sciences, 6(3), 48–52.
- Odigwe, F. N.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Trend analysis of the Nigerian budgetary allocation to the education sector from 2009 – 2018 with reference to UNESCO'S 26% Benchmark. International Journal of Educational Benchmark, 14(1), 1–14.
2018
- Arop, F. O.; Ekpang, M. A.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Owan, V. J. (2018). Personnel management and corrupt academic practices in universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 6(9), 405–419.
- Owan, V. J. (2018). Management of educational support services and attainment of universal basic education goals in primary schools in Cross River State. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 6(4), 203–210.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpang, M. A. (2018). Administrators' conflict management strategies utilization and job effectiveness of secondary school teachers in Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management, 4(7), 11–21.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpang, M. A. (2018). A qualitative analysis of universal basic education policy implementation strategies in Nigeria: Effective management for goals realization. International Journal of Research and innovation in Social Science, 2(9), 48–54.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A. (2018). Comparative study of manual and computerized software techniques of data management and analysis in educational research. International Journal of innovation in Educational Management (IJIEM), 2(1), 35–45.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J. (2018). Institutional variables and the supervision of security in public secondary schools in Cross River State. International Journal of innovation in Educational Management (IJIEM), 2(1), 1–11.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpe, M. B. (2018). Classroom management variables and primary school system effectiveness in Calabar-South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning, & Research (IJEAPR), 10(2), 87–100.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpang, M. A. (2018). Effective communication management and the performance of tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research, 10(7), 72019–72023.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2018). Innovation management and effectiveness of educational research in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 3(13), 11–17.
- Arop, F. O.; Ekpang, M. A.; Owan, V. J. (2018). Management of school related variables and teachers' job effectiveness in secondary schools in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, 4(8), 90–100.
- Owan, V. J.; Nwannunu, B. I.; Madukwe, E. C. (2018). Problems of school management and students' academic performance in secondary schools in Calabar education zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2(10), 120–127.
- Arop, F. O.; Owan, V. J.; Ekpang, M. A. (2018). School hazards management and teachers' job effectiveness in secondary schools in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Evaluation, 4(9), 38–49.
- Odigwe, F. N.; Offem, O. O.; Owan, V. J. (2018). Vocational training duration and university graduates' job performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research, 10(7), 72024–72028.
Book chapters
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2023
- Petters, J. S.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E. (2023). Reviving indigenous clay pot production for students' entrepreneurial and vocational inspiration. Digital preservation and documentation of global indigenous knowledge systems, 1–26.
- Owan, V. J.; Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, M. V.; Owan, J. N.; Ekereke, A. B. (2023). Students' entrepreneurship development through indigenous palm wine production and alcohol distillation: The case of Yala-Obubra community. Digital preservation and documentation of global indigenous knowledge systems, 43–67.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2023). Basics of research report writing for behavioural science students and emerging scholars. Social research methodology and publishing results: A guide to non-native English speakers, 241–266.
- Owan, V. J.; Ogar, J. O.; Nwosu, P. O.; Agama, V. U.; Verma, A.; Nwoke, F. A. K. (2023). Indigenous research and data management in electronic archives: A framework for African indigenous communities. Digital preservation and documentation of global indigenous knowledge systems, 342–362.
- Owan, V. J.; Alawa, D. A.; Abang, K. B.; Owan, M. V.; Dan, F. A. O.; Idika, D. O.; Agurokpon, D. C. (2023). Electronic documentation of Nigerian indigenous arts and crafts for historical research engagements and tourism. Digital preservation and documentation of global indigenous knowledge systems, 236–261.
2022
- Owan, V. J. (2022). A data mining algorithm for accessing research literature in electronic databases: Boolean operators. Innovative technologies for enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries, 140–155.
- Lata, N.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Contemporary trends and technologies in research libraries: An overview. Innovative technologies for enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries, 40–56.
- Owan, V. J.; Agurokpon, D. C. (2022). A digital library for researchers, scientists, and scholars: Mendeley desktop application. Innovative technologies for enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries, 89–104.
- Ekpenyong, J. A.; Owan, V. J. (2022). Application of blockchain technology for distributed management of digital research library holdings. Innovative technologies for enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries, 196–212.
- Owan, V. J.; Asuquo, M. E. (2022). "Publish or perish," "publish and perish": The Nigerian experience. Management of higher educational systems, 986–994.
- Odigwe, F. N.; Owan, V. J. (2022). University collaborative research and wealth creation. Management of higher educational systems, 995–1002.
2020
- Owan, V. J. (2020). Computer-administered testing practice in higher education in era of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related diseases outbreaks. Multidisciplinary issues in health, human kinetics and general education practices, 429–442.
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2020). Higher-ordered test items as assessment practice in higher education during Pandemics: Implications for effective e-learning and safety. Multidisciplinary issues in health, human kinetics and general education practices, 395–409.
2019
- Bassey, B. A.; Owan, V. J. (2019). Ethical issues in educational research management and practice. Encyclopedia of institutional leadership, policy, and management: A handbook of research in honour of Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, 1287–1301.
- Owan, V. J.; Bassey, B. A. (2019). Data management practices in Educational Research. Encyclopedia of institutional leadership, policy, and management: A handbook of research in honour of Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, 1251–1265.
Conference proceedings
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2020
Theses and projects
Master’s Degree Thesis (2023)
Multigroup mediation modelling of emotional intelligence, job satisfaction and persistence to publish in Scopus indexed journals among university lecturers in Cross River State
Bachelor’s Degree Project (2018)
Conflict management strategies and secondary school teachers job effectiveness in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
NCE Project (2012)
Some causes of poor performance of pupils in primary school mathematics: A case study in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
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