REVIEWERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

IJER sincerely thanks the scholars who generously gave their time and expertise to review manuscripts for the journal during 2025. Rigorous, constructive peer review is central to the quality and integrity of everything we publish, and we are deeply grateful for this service.

The reviewers listed below have kindly consented to the publication of their names. We equally thank, without naming them, the reviewers who preferred not to have their names published, as well as those who did not indicate a preference; their contribution is valued no less. In keeping with our double-blind peer-review policy, this acknowledgement is not linked to any specific manuscript, issue or editorial decision.

Reviewers who reviewed for the journal in 2025 are listed alphabetically by surname, with institutional affiliation and country.

Prof. Emmanuel O. Adu, Ball State University, United States

Dr Taiwo Adefisoye, University of Ilesa, Nigeria

Dr Oluwaseyi Emmanuel Alasoluyi, Eleazar Global Education and Training Consult, Nigeria

Dr Musa Adekunle Ayanwale, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Dr Kazeem Ajasa Badaru, University of South Africa, South Africa

Dr Olalekan Taofeek Badmus, University of the Free State, South Africa

Dr Nurudeen Babatunde Bamiro, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

Dr Sakyiwaa Boateng, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Prof. Shakespear Chiphambo, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Prof. Hieronimus Canggung Darong, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng, Indonesia

Prof. Bekithemba Dube, Central University of Technology, South Africa

Prof. Haastrup Ekundayo, Ekiti State University, Nigeria

Dr Folasade Esther Jimola, Ekiti State University, Nigeria

Prof. Fumane Portia Khanare, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Dr Kehinde Clement Lawrence, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

Prof. Grey Magaiza, University of the Free State, South Africa

Prof. Bulelwa Makena, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Prof. Mncedisi C. Maphalala, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa

Prof. Newlin Marongwe, North-West University, South Africa

Dr Wilson Mugizi, Kyambogo University, Uganda

Prof. Graceful Onovughe Ofodu, Ekiti State University, Nigeria

Dr Jumoke Iyabode Oladele, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr Babawande Emmanuel Olawale, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Dr Peter Babajide Oloba, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr Matthew Omojemite, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Prof. George S. Oreku, University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Dr Olajumoke Olayemi Salami, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Prof. Wendy Setlalentoa, Central University of Technology, South Africa

Dr Damilola Seyi-Oderinde, Purdue University, United States

Prof. Cias Tsotetsi, University of the Free State, South Africa

Dr Peter Yidana, C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ghana