Dr. Chijiuka Isreal Oparaji
Dr. Chijiuka Isreal Oparaji is a READER in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Israel Oparaji is from Ochia, in Ohaji-Egbema LGA in Imo state, is a lecturer I in the department of Educational Management and policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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Address: | Educational Management And Policy, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2024) February, 2021 to February, 2024 Law |
| 2 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to November, 2014 LLB Law |
| 3 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to October, 2013 LLB Law |
| 4 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to November, 2014 LLB Law |
| 5 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2010) May, 2002 to March, 2010 Ph.D Educational Management |
| 6 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2010) November, 2002 to March, 2010 |
| 7 | University Of Ibadan. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2010) November, 2002 to June, 2008 PhD Educational Management |
| 8 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1997) November, 1995 to May, 1997 M.Ed Management |
| 9 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1997) November, 1995 to May, 1997 |
| 10 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to September, 1992 BLS (Hons) Library Science |
| 11 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to September, 1992 |
| 12 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to June, 1992 BLS LIbrary And Information Science |
| 13 | Community Secondary School, AWARRA. (SSCE, December, 1984) August, 1979 to June, 1984 |
| 14 | Community Secondary School, AWARRA. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 |
| 15 | Community Secondary School Awara, Ohaji Imo State. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 SSCE |
| 16 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1977) November, 1995 to February, 1997 M.Ed Management |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Departmental Laboratory and Library, Department of Educational Management and Policy January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, Department of Educational Management and Policy March, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to March, 2005 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1 ( Full Time ), Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer (Full Time), Abubakar Tafewa Balewa University, Bauchi April, 2016 to March, 2019 |
| 6 | Part Time Lecturer, Lagos State University, Ojo June, 2008 to April, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Oparaji Israel Chijiuka. (2022, May) Concepts and Issues in Educational Planning and Administration in Post Covid'' 19 Era. Education and Sustainable development in Post Covid-19 Era. Onstreet Consulting Limited h, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 36-48 |
| 2 | Nwankwo, I. N, Oparaji, I. C & Obiakor M. (2020, August) Stress Management and Teachers' Efficiency in Public Secondary schools in Ohaji, Imo State, Nigeria University of Lome, Togo, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 92 - 97 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Israel Chijiuka Oparaji, Obinna Nonso Anachuna.. (2025, April), "Application of Management Matrix as Predictor of Principal's Managerial Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State. Nigeria", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 537-542 |
| 2 | Israel Chijiuka Oparaji, Martha-Rose Ofeoma Uwaezuoke and Eucharia Chinenye Okonkwo. (2024, May), "The Elements of System Analysis on Principal's Managerial Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools", Eureka Journal of Education Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 36--43 |
| 3 | Oparaji Israel C., Martha-Rose Ifeoma Uwaezuoke & Chinenye Eucharia Okonkwo. (2024, December), "Application of Education Law as Principals' Personnel Management Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State.", Indonesian Educational Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 57-65 |
| 4 | Chidinma Thomson, Blessing Maduabuchi and Israel Chijiuka Oparaji. (2024, December), "Perceived Impact of Principal's' Financial Management Practices on Secondary School Administration in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 327-347 |
| 5 | Anyanwu, J.A, Oparaji, I.C and Obilor P, U.. (2024, December), "Teacher's Strategies for Managing Students Classroom Behavioural Problems in Secondary Schools on Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State.ha", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 50-63 |
| 6 | Egboka, P.N, Oparaji, I. C and Ariwuzo, C. J. (2024, July), "Principals' Application of Organizational Justice as Predictor of Teachers' Job Commitment in Anambra State.", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 62 -- 75 |
| 7 | Oparaji, I.C, Okafor J. N and Ugwuoke, M.C. (2024, April), "Effective Record Keeping as Strategy for Principals' Administrative Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 36-43 |
| 8 | Oparaji, I.C, Okafor, J.N and Okonkwo E, C. (2024, April), "Influence of Entrepreneurial Education on Self-employment Prospects of Final Year Students Public Secondary Schools in Orlu Education Zone of Imo State", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entreprenuership Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 88-94 |
| 9 | Oparaji, I. C., Okafor, J. N. and Okonkwo, E. C. (2024, April), "Teachers' Work Attitude as Correlate of Students Development of Entrepreneurial Skills in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entreprenuership Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 130-138 |
| 10 | Oparaji, I.C, and Eziamaka, C.N. (2024, June), "The Role of System Approach in Educational Management", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 102-111 |
| 11 | Oparaji,I .C. Okafor, J.N., Ezemba, E.U. (2023, April), "Influence of Increased Enrolment on the Provision of Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in South East , Nigeria.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 20 - 35 |
| 12 | Oparaji, I. C., Eziamaka, C. N., Nwabugo, A., Okonkwo, E. C. & Obasi, C. C.. (2023, March), "Job Performance Indicators As Correlates of Teachers' Job Proficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Enterpreneurship Studies. Vol. 2. https://ajemates.org, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 15-24 |
| 13 | Israel C Oparaji, Judith N Okafor, Monic C Ugwuoke. (2023, June), "Job Involvement Indicators As Tools for Teachers' Job Performance Appraisal", SOUTH EASTERN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (SEJRSD), Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 37-55 |
| 14 | Oparaji, I.C., Ezemba, E.U.,and Okafor, J. N. (2023, June), "Work Autonomy As Correlates of Teachers' Job Effectiveness Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 28-37 |
| 15 | Uwaezuoke, M. R. I & Oparaji, I.C. (2023, August), "Managing students' academic failure among secondary school students for high productivity in Obingwa LGA of Abia State", Eureka Journal of Educational Research, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.56773/ejer.v 211.19. ISSN 2962-5548. 15-25, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15-25 |
| 16 | Oparaji, I.C, Okeke, L.N and Okafor, J.N. (2023, June), "School Facilities as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Ohaji, Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 60-66 |
| 17 | Ugwude, D. I, Oparaji, I. C, Agu, A. N. (2023, May), "Nomadic Education and National Security in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 230-237 |
| 18 | Oparaji, I.C. (2022, December), "Causes and Effects of Increased Enrolment in the Provision of Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in the South East of Nigeria.", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 209-224 |
| 19 | Oparaji, I.C, Eziuzo, G O. & Okeke, N .L. (2022, September), "Organizational Pride as Correlate of Teacher' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", IIARD Journal of Humanities And Social Policy, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 10 - 16, E-ISSN: 2545-5729 P-2695 |
| 20 | Israel C Oparaji; Ngozi A Agu; Godstime E Emerho; Loveline B Ekweogu; Regina N. Chukwu. (2022, March), "Influence of collaborative teaching on teachers' job proficiency in public secondary schools in Ohaji, Imo state, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 28-32 |
| 21 | Oparaji, I.C, agu, N, Oji,,M.E, Emengini., B, and Chike, R.N. (2022, May), "Innovative Teaching as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Reseach, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 57-60 |
| 22 | Oparaji, I.C, Eziamaka, C, Amaefule, F, and Obineme, P.O. (2022, June), "Selection of Subjects as Correlte of the Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 68-75 |
| 23 | Oparaji, I.C, Nwosu, O, and Okeke, N.C.. (2022, May), "Time Management as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo Stae", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 35-41 |
| 24 | Oparaji, I.C, Nwosu, O ,and Oguejiofor, N. (2022, June), "Online Teaching and Learning in Imo State Public Secondary Schools during the Covid-19 Pandemic Era", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 146-150 |
| 25 | Oparaji, I.C, Oguejiofor, N and Agogbua, V.. (2022, August), "Management Organizational Cynicism as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 77-85 |
| 26 | Oparaji, I.C, Ugwude, A.C, Obineme, P.O, and Emengini, B.B. (2021, August), "Influence Of Self-Esteem On Teachers' Job Effectiveness In Public Secondary Schools In Orlu Educational Zone , Imo State, Nigeria.", The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 72 - 77 |
| 27 | Oparaji, I. C.. (2021, June), "Emotional Intelligence As Correlate Of Academic Achievement Of Students In Mathematics In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State, Nigeria.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 209-222 |
| 28 | Oparaji, I.C, Ugwu, I. and Chime, G.O.. (2021, May), "Teaching Ethics As Determinants Of Teacher's Job Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Okigwe Education , Imo State.s", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 275-281 |
| 29 | Obineme, P.A; Oparaji, I.C; Nwigwe, J.C. (2021, July), "Effective Management Emergencies Utilized By Head Teachers Of Primary Schools In Ebonyi State", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Sciences Reserch. Vol. 3, Issue 4, IJMSSSR: ISSN: 2582 - 0265 |
| 30 | Patience Obineme, Israel Oparaji Chijiuka, Nwigwe Jude Chinedu. (2021, July), "Effective Planning Competence Utilized by the Head teachers in managing emergency issues in primary education Ebonyi state", international journal of management studies and social science research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 31 | Ugwude Anthony Chudi, Oparaji Israel Chijiuka, Agu Anthonia Ngozi. (2021, January), "A Delphl study on the management information system (MIS) for decision making for administrators of south east nigeria", journal of emerging trends in educational research and policy studies, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 84-90 |
| 32 | Chime, G.O; Ugwu, I; Oparaji, I.C.. (2021, April), "The Influence Of COVID-19 On Nigeria's Education System: A Spotlight On Enugu State Nigeria", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Enterpreneurship Studies. Vol. 2. https://ajemates.org, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 444-460 |
| 33 | Ugwude, A.C., Oparaji, I.C, Agu, A.N.. (2021, April), "Management Information Data Dissemination Methods For Decision-making In South-East Universities.", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 23-27 |
| 34 | Akudo, F.U., Igbokwe, A.C., Oparaji, I.C.. (2021, April), "School Mapping As The Determinant Of The Provision Of Infrastructures In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Imo State", European Journal of Education Studies8, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 252-262 |
| 35 | Oparaji, I.C, Itoya, J., Asiegbu, E.N, Igbo, C.J.. (2021, April), "School-Community Financing As Determinant Of Infrastructure In Public Secondary Schools In Ohaji L.G.A, Imo State.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 50-58 |
| 36 | Oparaji, I.C., Igbokwe, I.C., Eziuzo, G.O, Itoya, J.. (2021, February), "Study Habit As Predictor Of Academic Performance Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State.", Global Scientific Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 37 | Oparaji, I.C., Ugwude, A.C., Nweke, J.. (2021, January), "SCHOOL CLIMATE AS PREDICTOR OF Principal'S EFFICICIENCY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational REsearch and Policy Studies, Vol. 6, pp 190-202 |
| 38 | Oparaji, I. C., Ugwude, A. C., Chime, G. and Agogbua V. U.. (2021, September), "Teachers' Recruitment as Determinant of the Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 419-423 |
| 39 | Oparaji, I. C., Umeozor, U. J., Obiakor M. I., & Igbokwe, I. C.. (2020, September), "Influence of Self-instructional Strategies on the Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Ohaji, Imo State, Nigeria", THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 121-126 |
| 40 | Israel C. Oparaji, Innocent C Igbokwe, Anthony Ugwude. (2020, March), "Class Management as predictor of students' academic achievement in public secondary schools in Awka South of Anambra State", International Journal of Applied RESEARCH, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 353-457 |
| 41 | Israel C. Oparaji, Innocent C Igbokwe, Anthony Ugwude. (2020, April), "Class room management as predictor of students academic achievement in public secondary schools in Awka south.", International Journal of Applied RESEARCH, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 353-357 |
| 42 | Oparaji, I.C., Igbokwe, I.C., Ugwude, A.C. & Okeke-James, N. J. (2020, August), "The Influence Of Emotional Intelligence On The Academic Performance Of Students In Economics In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State. Journal Of Research And Method In Education (JOSR-JRME)", IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 45-50 |
| 43 | Oparaji, I.C, Igbokwe, I.C, Anyanwu, A.N, and Ugwude,A.C,. (2020, September), "Quality Assurance Indices As Correlates Of Students' Academic Achievement In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Imo State.", International Journal of Research and Research Publications, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 497-504 |
| 44 | Ugwu, I., Emengini, B., James-Okeke, N., Igbkwe, I.N., Oparaji, I.C. (2020, March), "The Influence Of Principal - Teacher Conflict On Teachers' Job Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Awka South Of Anambra State.", International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 39-42 |
| 45 | Oparaji, I.C.. (2020, January), "Creative Thinking As Predictor Of Teachers' Job Proficiency In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Ohaji, Imo State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 46 | Chime, G.O., Ugwu, I., Oparaji, I.C.. (2020, March), "Principal's Strategies For The Improvement Of Staff Personnel Administration Of Secondary Schools In Enugu North Education Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research GRANTHAALAYAH, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 322-328 |
| 47 | Ugwu, I., Oparaji, I.C., Chime, G.O.,. (2020, May), "Analysis Of Principals' Management Activities For Sustainable Quality Assurance In Secondary Schools In Anambra State.", International Journal of Research -- Granthaalayah: A Knowledge Repository, Vol. 8, pp 294-304 |
| 48 | Israel Chijiuka Oparaji, and Ifeanyichukwu Ugwu. (2019, December), "Self-regulated Learning Strategies as Correlates of Students' Academic Achievement in Financial Accounting in Public Secondary Schools in Abia State.", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development (SEJRSD), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 101-114 |
| 49 | Oparaji, I.C. and Igbokwe, I.C.. (2019, October), "Challenges Of Educational Policy Implementation And Constraints To The Realization Of Millennium Development Goals In Nigeria.", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 6, pp 60=71 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwankwo, I.N, Ejesi, S.N., Oparaji, I.C., Obiakor, M.I.. (2020, March), "Influence Of Principals' Laissez - Faire Leadership Style On The Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students In Onitsha Education Zone, Anambra State", Faculty of Education, Univerity of Kampala, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Principals Application of Organizational Justics and School Climate as Predictors of Teachers Job and Commitment in Secondary Schools in Anambra State" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ariwuzo Chidieble Justina/ 2018686021F |
| 2 | "Principils application of roganizational justices and school climate as predictors of techers job commitment in secondary schools in anambra state" (2024). Completed Masters project by ARIWUZO CHIDIEBELE J 2018686021F |
| 3 | "Principals' management Practices as Correlates of Teachers' Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ogwurumba Amanda Onyinyechi |
| 4 | "Principals' Application of Organizational Justice and School Climate as Predictors of Teachers Job Commitment in Public Secondary Schools" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ariwozor Chidiebele J. |
| 5 | "Approval to Supervise PhD Dissertation" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dikachi Paulic |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Award of TETFund Institution Based Research (IBR) Grant" (August, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Abuja |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorship of Academic Journal" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (UNIJERPS)" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies" (June, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Cordinator of Departmental Laboratory and Library, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Educational Management and Policy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (November, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education Proposal Defence" (September, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (March, 2024 to March, 2024) |
| 6 | Supervisor, "Application for Addition of Supervisor" (May, 2024) |
| 7 | Supervisor, "Application for Addition of Supervisor" (April, 2024) |
| 8 | Member/Secretary, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (January, 2023 to September, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Teaching, Examination Monitoring and Conference Marking" (January, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 10 | Vice-Chairman, "Faculty of Education Workshops and Seminars Committee" (January, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 11 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (November, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 12 | Supervisor, "Supervised Ariwuzo Chidiebele Justina on her (Masters Degree)" (January, 2021 to December, 2024) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Reimagining Education for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future: The Intersection Technology, Enconomic Empowerment and Conflict Resolution in Combating Educational Crisis among young people in Southern Nigeria.", (UNESCO), 17th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; zoom |
| 2 | "Performance Improvement Of Effective Teaching And Inter-Personal Skills In Schools", (Lagos State Public Service Development Centre), 25th September, 2002 to 25th September, 2002; Magodo, Lagos |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "A One-Day Hands-On Workshop on Demystifying Grant Writing and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunities Through Practical Experiences and Application", (Department of Educational Management and Policy), 9th April, 2025 to 9th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. |
| 2 | "Quality Schools - Quality Learning", (University of Hall), 6th April, 2010 to 10th April, 2010; United Arab Emirate |