Most cited papers in African Education and Politics

African Education and Politics

What are the most cited papers in African Education and Politics?

The most cited paper in African Education and Politics is "Research methods in education, 6th ed." (Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, Keith Morrison, 2007), with 1,934 citations. Next come "Colonialism and the Two Publics in Africa: A Theoretical Statement" (1,507) and "Educational Administration, Theory, Research, and Practice Wayne K. Hoy and Cecil G. Miskel. New York: Random House, 1978" (356).

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Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 54 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	Research methods in education, 6th ed. Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, Keith Morrison	2007	1,934
2	Colonialism and the Two Publics in Africa: A Theoretical Statement Peter P. Ekeh · Comparative Studies in Society and History	1975	1,507
3	Educational Administration, Theory, Research, and Practice Wayne K. Hoy and Cecil G. Miskel. New York: Random House, 1978 Carol Camp Yeakey, Gladys Styles Johnston · Journal of Teacher Education	Nov 1979	356
4	AFRICAN CULTURE AND VALUES Gabriel E. Idang · Phronimon Open access	29 Jan 2018	320
5	Higher Education in Nigeria: A Status Report William Saint, Teresa A Hartnett, Erich H. Strassner · Higher Education Policy	Sep 2003	218
6	Mathematics textbooks, opportunity to learn and student achievement Jukka Törnroos · Studies In Educational Evaluation	2005	201
7	Literacy, Culture, and Development: Becoming Literate in Morocco. David Dwyer, Daniel A. Wagner · Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute	Jun 1996	178
8	Determinants of good academic performance among university students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study Mesfin Tadese, Alex Yeshaneh, Getaneh Baye Mulu · BMC Medical Education Open access	23 May 2022	159
9	Political Corruption in Nigeria: Theoretical Perspectives and Some Explanations Ilufoye Sarafa Ogundiya · The Anthropologist	Oct 2009	156
10	The politics of religion in Nigeria: the parameters of the 1987 crisis in Kaduna State Jibrin Ibrahim · Review of African Political Economy Open access	1989	145
11	The education gospel: The economic power of schooling John L. Rury · Science Education	2005	145
12	Educational Publishing in African Languages, With a Focus on Swahili in Kenya Nathan Oyori Ogechi, Emily Bosire-Ogechi · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) Open access	30 Jun 2002	140
13	Politics, ethno-religious conflicts and democratic consolidation in Nigeria Ukoha Ukiwo · The Journal of Modern African Studies	Mar 2003	138
14	The perverse manifestation of civil society: evidence from Nigeria Augustine Ikelegbe · The Journal of Modern African Studies	Mar 2001	137
15	The World Bank, the language question and the future of African education Alamin M. Mazrui · Race & Class	1997	131
16	Mathematics Education: A Predictor of Scientific Competitiveness Lynn Arthur Steen · Science	17 Jul 1987	122
17	Effects of Instructional Materials on Secondary Schools Students’ Academic Achievement in Social Studies in Ekiti State, Nigeria Abdu-Raheem Bilqees Olayinka · World Journal of Education Open access	9 Feb 2016	120
18	Building new identities in teacher preparation for inclusive education in Ghana Joseph Seyram Agbenyega · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)	May 2011	120
19	Teacher Job Satisfaction, Student Achievement, and the Cost of Primary Education in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa Katharina Michaelowa, Michaelowa, Katharina · RePEc: Research Papers in Economics PreprintOpen access	2002	116
20	Effect of Demonstration Method of Teaching on Students’ Achievement in Agricultural Science Daluba Noah Ekeyi · World Journal of Education Open access	12 Nov 2013	114
21	ANALYSIS OF TEST ITEMS ON DIFFICULTY LEVEL AND DISCRIMINATION INDEX IN THE TEST FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION C. Boopathiraj, K. Chellamani · International Journal Of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research	15 Feb 2013	113
22	School Facilities and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Agricultural Science in Ekiti State, Nigeria Joseph Sunday Owoeye, Philias Olatunde Yara · Asian Social Science Open access	3 Jul 2011	113
23	Nigerian Government and Politics Anthony H. M. Kirk‐Greene · African Affairs	1967	110
24	Levels of Nineteenth-Century American Investment in Education Albert Fishlow · The Journal of Economic History	Dec 1966	110
25	Insecurity and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria Olabanji Olukayode Ewetan, Urhie Ese · Covenant University Repository (Covenant University)	2014	105
26	Overview of the law and availability of abortion services in Ghana R.A.S Morhee, E.S.K Morhee · Ghana Medical Journal Open access	7 Jun 2010	104
27	Entrepreneurship education : an imperative for sustainable development in Nigeria B. B. Arogundade · Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies	Feb 2011	104
28	The Influence of Think-Pair-Share (TPS) on Improving Students’ Oral Communication Skills in EFL Classrooms Ahmed Amin Awad Raba · Creative Education Open access	2017	103
29	Relationship among leadership style, organizational culture and employee commitment in university libraries Muhammad Rafiq Awan, Khalid M. Mahmood · Library Management	15 May 2010	103
30	Qlaju:A Yorba concept of development J. D. Y. Peel · The Journal of Development Studies	1978	102
31	Linearity of ability-performance relationships: A reconfirmation. W. Mark Coward, Paul R. Sackett · Journal of Applied Psychology	Jun 1990	101
32	Teachers’ Effectiveness and Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria Agharuwhe A. Akiri, Nkechi M. Ugborugbo · Studies on Home and Community Science	Dec 2009	100
33	The Use of Audio-Visual Materials in the Teaching and Learning Processes in Colleges of Education in Benue State-Nigeria Doosuur Ashaver · IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) Open access	2013	99
34	Women and higher education leadership in Kenya: a critical analysis George O. Odhiambo · Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management	8 Nov 2011	96
35	Qatar’s educational reform past and future: challenges in teacher development Ramzi Naim Nasser · Open Review of Educational Research Open access	2017	95
36	Different Teaching Methods: A Panacea for Effective Curriculum Implementation in the Classroom Theresa Ebiere Dorgu · International Journal of Secondary Education Open access	2015	95
37	The Legacy of U.S. Educational Leadership: Notes on Distribution and Economic Growth in the 20th Century Claudia Dale Goldin, Lawrence F. Katz · American Economic Review Open access	May 2001	95
38	Teachers in Ghana: Issues of training, remuneration and effectiveness George M. Osei · International Journal of Educational Development	22 Nov 2005	92
39	Challenges of Youth Unemployment in Nigeria: Effective Career Guidance as a Panacea BI Ajufo · African Research Review Open access	3 May 2013	89
40	Education in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Comparative Analysis Kirsten Majgaard, Alain Mingat · World Bank Publications Open access	2012	89
41	Investigating barriers teachers face in the implementation of inclusive education in high schools in Gege branch, Swaziland Sifiso Lungelo Zwane, Matome M. Malale · African Journal of Disability Open access	6 Dec 2018	88
42	Child marriage and maternal health risks among young mothers in Gombi, Adamawa State, Nigeria: implications for mortality, entitlements and freedoms Olaide Adedokun, Adeyemi Oluwagbemiga, Cholli Dauda · African Health Sciences Open access	7 Mar 2017	87
43	Menace of Cultism in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: The Way Out Iyiade Adeseye Ajayi, Haastrup T. Ekundayo, Florence Modupe Osalusi · The Anthropologist	Jul 2010	87
44	Improving Quality Higher Education in Nigeria: The Roles of Stakeholders Romina Ifeoma Asiyai · International Journal of Higher Education Open access	11 Dec 2014	86
45	Poverty Eradication, Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development in Nigeria Barnes Anger · Journal of Sustainable Development Open access	22 Nov 2010	80
46	Best practices for quality assurance in higher education: implications for educational administration Romina Ifeoma Asiyai · International Journal of Leadership in Education	12 Jan 2020	79
47	Appraising the relationship between ICT usage and integration and the standard of teacher education programs in a developing economy Nwachukwu Prince Ololube	10 Aug 2006	79
48	The Causes of Poor Performance in Mathematics among Public Senior Secondary School Students in Azare Metropolis of Bauchi State, Nigeria Tata Umar Sa’ad, Abba Adamu, Abdullahi M. Sadiq · IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) Open access	2014	79
49	Youths unemployment and crime in Nigeria: A nexus and implications for national development Abayomi Adebayo · International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Open access	31 Dec 2013	77
50	The Emirs and the Spread of Western Education in Northern Nigeria, 1910–1946 Peter Kazenga Tibenderana · The Journal of African History	Oct 1983	77

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