Nigerian scientific journals: Present problems and future solutions

Nigerian scientific journals are irregular and unreliable. Identifies lack of patronage, publicity and information about these journals as contributing factors. A subscription service was packaged and operated between 1987 and 1990 to investigate the full ramifications of the problems of Nigerian jo...

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Published in:New library world 1993-01, Vol.94 (1)
Main Authors: Petunola Abifarin, Fasola, Ogunbekun, Tayo
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