https://thebijri.com/index.php/bijri/issue/feedBolan International Journal of Research Insights (BIJRI)2025-05-10T06:04:47+00:00Dr. Arif Hussaineditor@thebijri.comOpen Journal Systems<p>The Bolan International Journal of Research Insights (BIJRI) is a prestigious and multidisciplinary scholarly publication that serves as a platform for rigorous academic research and critical analysis within the realm of <strong>Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences and Business & Management</strong>. This journal provides a forum for academics, researchers, policymakers and practitioners to contribute to and engage in discussions about contemporary societal challenges and the policy responses needed to address them.</p> <p><strong>Aims and Scope:</strong> The BIJRI aims to foster insightful discourse and disseminate high-quality research across various domains within the Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences and Business & Management. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of disciplines but not limited to:</p> <ol> <li class="show"><strong>Social Sciences</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Arts & Humanities</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Physical Sciences</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Natural Sciences</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Engineering & Technology</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Health Sciences</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Business & Management</strong></li> </ol> <p><strong>Editorial Process and Quality Standards:</strong> The BIJRI upholds rigorous academic standards, employing a robust peer-review process to ensure the quality, validity, and originality of published articles. Submissions undergo thorough evaluation by experts in the field, providing constructive feedback to authors to enhance the scholarly contribution of their work.</p> <p><strong>Contributions:</strong> The journal welcomes various types of contributions, including original research articles, review papers, case studies, policy briefs, book reviews, and commentaries. Each submission should present novel insights, theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, or practical implications relevant to the fields.</p> <p><strong>Audience and Impact:</strong> Targeted at scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and students in the above mentioned fields, the BIJRI strives to bridge the gap between academic research and policy practice. By providing evidence-based insights and innovative perspectives, the journal aims to influence policy discourse and contribute to evidence-informed decision-making.</p>https://thebijri.com/index.php/bijri/article/view/4Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural Water Management Policies in Nigeria2025-05-10T06:04:47+00:00Nnanguma, K. A.kingsleynnangume@gmail.com<p style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Agricultural Water Management (AWM) plays a crucial role in enhancing food security, improving agricultural productivity, and building resilience against climate change in Nigeria. Despite policy frameworks and donor-supported interventions such as the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project, only 2% of the country’s 3.14 million hectares of irrigable land is currently being utilized. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Nigeria’s AWM policies by employing a mixed-methods approach involving surveys, interviews, and document reviews across selected agricultural zones. Findings reveal that institutional inefficiencies, weak policy coordination, and limited infrastructure development are major impediments to achieving water management goals. Smallholder farmers, who make up over 80% of the agricultural workforce, face significant challenges in accessing formal irrigation systems and climate-smart technologies. The study also highlights a lack of participatory planning, poor monitoring systems, and gender disparities in irrigation access. It concludes that for AWM policies to be effective, they must be inclusive, decentralized, and climate-resilient. The study recommends institutional reforms, targeted investments in climate-smart irrigation infrastructure, strengthened stakeholder participation, and robust monitoring frameworks to ensure sustainable water governance in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.</p>2025-05-10T06:04:34+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Bolan International Journal of Research Insights (BIJRI)