Contributors

Nwanne Dike Ijere

PhD researcher, Federal University of Technology Owerri

PhD researcher, Federal University of Technology Owerri Nwanne Dike Ijere bagged a PhD in environmental health biology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) in 2023. She has been teaching and researching in her field of study for over six years. She also has a Master of Science in environmental health biology from FUTO (2015). Her first degree was in plant science and biotechnology from the Abia State University, Uturu (2008). Dr Ijere has taught at the Imo State University, Extension Services (2020-2023) and the College of Arts, Science and Professional Studies, Aba (2017-present). She has attended and participated in over 20 national conferences. She is passionate about carrying out qualitative research and has published the findings of her research studies in reputable, peer reviewed scientific journals. Dr Ijere is also a member of some professional societies: Nigerian Environmental Society, Grassroots Environmental Healthcare Initiative, Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Environmental Health Scientists Association, Nigeria and Society for Environmental Health of Nigeria. She has received awards of excellence as a peer reviewer of the following international journals:  Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology  BP International  International Journal of Environment and Climate Change  Asian Research Journal of Agriculture  Journal of Experimental Agriculture International  Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology  International Journal of Plant & Soil Science  International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 1 N. Dike Ijere, J. N. Okereke and E. U. Ezeji (2022). Potential Hazards Associated with Wearing of Synthetic Hairs (Wigs, Weavons, Hair Extensions/ Attachments) in Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 6 (4):299-313. 2 N. Dike ijere, R. I. Okechukwu, J. N. Okereke, I. C. Mgbemena and O. I. Ogidi (2022). Bioaccumulation of PAHs and Heavy Metals by Waterleaf and Fluted pumpkin Harvested in four Communities Around Hairdressing Salon Facilities in Abia State, Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 6 (4):281-298. 3 Ogidi, O. I. Tobia, P. S., Ijere, D. N., Akpan, U. M., Omu, O., Carbom H. E. and Iyosayi A. R. (2022). Investigation of Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Pawpaw (Carica papaya) Leave Extracts against Morbific Microorganisms, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 10 (1): 21-28. 4 Okereke, J. N., Dike Ijere, N., Ukaoma, A.A. and Ezejiofor, T. I. N. (2020). Genotoxicity of Hairdressing Salon Effluent using Allium cepa, World Journal of Innovative Research, 9(1):6-12. 5 Mbah, U. O., Egbuonu, A. C. C., Ijere, N. D. and Jeremiah, O. (2019). Renal-Biofunction Potentials of Ethanolic Extract of Solanum meongena Linn Fruit on Monosodium Glutamate- Intoxicated Rats and Kidney Histology, Asian Medical Journal, 6 (1) 1-8. 6 Mbah, U. O., Egbuonu, A. C. C., Achi, N. K., Ijere, N. D. and Jeremiah, O. (2019). Hepatoprotective Potentials of Ethanolic Extract of Solanum melongena Linn Fruit on Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats and Liver Section Histology, International Blood Research & Reviews (Indian-UK), 9 (1):1-9. 7 Mbah, U. O. Egbuonu, A. C. C., Omodamiro, O. D., Jeremiah, O. and Ijere, N. D. (2018). In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Egg Plant (Solanum melongena Linn) Fruit, Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5 (4):1-10. 8 Ijere, N. D., Mbah U. O. and Ijere G. D. (2016). Re-emergence of Lassa fever in Nigeria; Amelioration, Prevention and Sustainability Approach to Health, Journal of Disease and Global Health (Indian-UK), 7(4):174-182. 9 Mbah, U. O., Ijere, N. D., Eke, I. N. and Ekeleme, C. M. (2016). The Physicochemical Assessment of Noodles Plant Effluent in Aba, Abia State Nigeria; Effects on Human and the Environment, Journal of Disease and Global Health (Indian-Uk), 18 (2):82-88. 10 Obasi, K. O. Ijere, N. D. and Okechukwu, R. I. (2013). Species diversity and equitability indices of some freshwater species in Aba River and Azumini blue river, Abia State, Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Technology (UK), 2(3): 238-241.

Neil Lunt

Professor of Social Policy, University of York

Professor of Social Policy, University of York My undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are in politics (University of Durham) and political philosophy (University of York). I have a PhD in social policy (Massey University, New Zealand). Following a stint during 1991 as research assistant in education policy, I joined the Social Policy Research Unit here at York. Between 1992 and 1996 I was a research fellow on various externally funded projects focused on the organisation and delivery of health and social services, and disability employment policy. Between 1997 and 2006 I spent a decade in New Zealand based at Massey University (Auckland) teaching policy studies. I returned to York in January 2007.

Nigel Fletcher

Teaching Fellow in Politics and Contemporary History, King's College London

Teaching Fellow in Politics and Contemporary History, King's College London Dr Nigel Fletcher completed his PhD at King's on the history of the Official Opposition in the UK, and has taught on the Politics and Contemporary History MA since 2017. He took his first degree in Politics at Queen Mary, University of London, where he was awarded the Professor Lord Smith Prize for his undergraduate dissertation on the Conservative Party in Opposition. He then worked for over a decade as a political and policy adviser in the House of Commons, the London Assembly and the Conservative Research Department, where he was special adviser on education and skills. He also served many years as a Councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, eventually becoming Leader of the Opposition. The relative lack of research on political opposition prompted him to establish the Centre for Opposition Studies as an independent research organisation devoted to promoting the study of the subject. It has as its Honorary Presidents two former UK opposition leaders, Michael Howard and Neil Kinnock, and is now chaired by Baroness Royall, former Labour Leader in the House of Lords. In 2017 the Centre formed a new academic partnership with the University of Bolton, where it is now hosted. As well as public seminars and lectures, it has also run a programme of education and engagement in the Middle East with funding from the UK Foreign Office. Dr Fletcher edited the book "How to be in Opposition" (Biteback, 2011), contributed a chapter to "Leaders of the Opposition from Churchill to Cameron" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), and his first monograph, based on his PhD thesis, is due for publication by Routledge. He contributes regularly in the media on the subjects of opposition, political history and the constitution, with appearances on the BBC, Times Radio and numerous overseas broadcasters. He also presents the “OppositionCast” podcast, produced by the Centre for Opposition Studies. Research Dr Fletcher's research interests include political opposition, UK political institutions and the constitution and British political history since 1945. He also has a special interest in the modern monarchy and its place in the constitution.

Nemuel Daniel Pah

Visiting Associate Professor, STEM College, RMIT University

Visiting Associate Professor, STEM College, RMIT University NEMUEL D. PAH (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.E. degree in electronics from the Institut of Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, in 1992, M.Eng in electronics engineering, and the Ph.D. degree from RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, in 1999 and 2003, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Surabaya, Indonesia, and a Visiting Associate Professor at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests include signal processing of bioelectrical signals, image processing, and applications of AI in biomedical engineering.

Nilupama Wijewardena

Lecturer, College of Business and Law, RMIT University

Lecturer, College of Business and Law, RMIT University

Nargiz Travis

Project Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University

Project Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University I hold a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology from Freie University Berlin, Germany. I have over nine years of research experience in cardiovascular epidemiology and healthcare research, with main research areas in the epidemiology of chronic cardiovascular diseases, risk prediction algorithms, health promotion and interventions, health outcomes and health systems research, quality and efficiency in healthcare, and health technology assessment. I joined the Tobacco Regulatory Science field four years ago as a Project Director at the Department of Oncology at Georgetown University managing multiple federally-funded multi-site research projects. My research areas include health effects and use patterns of novel nicotine delivery systems with a focus on the use of simulation modeling for regulatory science. My research focuses on developing data inputs for state and federal policy simulation models by conducting systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and expert panels. My work intends to provide evidence to inform federal and policy decision-making.