Dr. Kingsley Kenechukwu Obiekwe
Dr. Kingsley Kenechukwu Obiekwe is a SENIOR LECTURER in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Kingsley Kenechukwu Obiekwe, is a lecturer at the Department of Educational Management and Policy. He is an educational research consultant and a member of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP). Areas of interest include: educational management and Leadership, educational management information system, policy issues in educational management, educational supervision.
Personal Information
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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 | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2019) October, 2016 to October, 2019 PhD Educational Mnagament |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2015) October, 2012 to August, 2015 M.Ed Educational Management |
| 3 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2011) January, 2006 to September, 2010 BSc. Ed. Education Economics |
| 4 | Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka. (NECO, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 SSSC |
| 5 | Central School, Awka.. (FSLC, May, 1997) September, 1990 to September, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | PhD Programme Supervisor, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Educational Management and Policy January, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | ICT Officer, Department of Educational Management and Policy February, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | PGD & MEd. Programme Supervisor, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to October, 2025 |
| 7 | Secretary Faculty of Education Grant Committee, Faculty Of Education July, 2022 to February, 2025 |
| 8 | Secretary Postgraduate Programme Committee, Department of Educational Management and Policy May, 2022 to January, 2025 |
| 9 | Secretary Departmental Linkages/Alumni Collaboration Committee, Department of Educational Management and Policy February, 2022 to May, 2023 |
| 10 | Secretary Departmental Welfare Scheme, Department of Educational Management and Policy February, 2022 to January, 2025 |
| 11 | Staff Adviser, Department of Educational Management and Policy May, 2021 to June, 2022 |
| 12 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. December, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 13 | Research Assistant/ Data Analyst, CHRIS-HARRIS RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AWKA October, 2015 to October, 2019 |
| 14 | Economics Teacher, Oyun Local Government, Kwara State. March, 2012 to March, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Obiekwe K.K, Ogbo R.N, Anyanwu J.A, Ezeanolue A.O, Ani A.N.A, Ogbuanya P.C.. (2025, May) Innovation and Change in Educational Management and Development |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ugwu i, Obuekwe k.k. (2026, June), "WORKPLACE INCIVILITY AMONG ACADEMICS, PREVALENCE AND JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Current Issues in Educational Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 23-33 |
| 2 | Joseph A. A, Obiekwe K.K., Ubaka, A. N, Thomposon, C.C.. (2026, April), "PRINCIPALS’ INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORK AS CORRELATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Nexus Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 333-348 |
| 3 | Nwasike H.K, Egboka P.N, and Obiekwe K.K.. (2026, January), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRINCIPALS CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR IMPROVING TEACHER’S JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Nexus Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 15-23 |
| 4 | Obiekwe K.K, Azeez T.O. (2025, June), "Staff Professional Development and Physical Facilities Support As Predictors of Lecturers’ Job Satisfaction in Colleges of Education in Anambra State", Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 191-203 |
| 5 | Obiekwe K.K, Ayodele J.A, Okechukwu J.N., Obadigie E.O.. (2025, March), "IMPACT OF TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Irish Journal of Educational Practice, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 30-50 |
| 6 | Ironkwe A.C, Okechukwu J.N, Obiekwe K.K, Eziamaka C.N, Mokwe N.F. (2025, April), "SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JUSTICE AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", British International Journal of Business and Marketing Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-21 |
| 7 | Thompson C.C, Okonkwo S, Obiekwe K.K. (2025, September), "Ethics and Bias in AI-Driven Education and Security Management in Nigerian Schools", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy (UJOEMP), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 85-97 |
| 8 | Obiekwe R.C, Egboka P.N, Obiekwe K.K. (2024, July), "School Climate as Predictor of Teachers’ Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 15-22 |
| 9 | Okechukwu, Obiekwe, Ironkwe. (2024, March), "USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AS A DETERMINANT OF TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 80-89 |
| 10 | Obiekwe, Oluwatoni, Awodoyin. (2024, March), "EXTENT OF PRINCIPALS’ IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY CARE, SAFETY AND CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 90-96 |
| 11 | Obiekwe, Oluwatoni, Awodoyin. (2024, April), "EXTENT OF PRINCIPALS’ IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY CARE, SAFETY AND CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 90-96 |
| 12 | Obiekwe,Ayodele, Madudili. (2024, April), "PRINCIPALS’ JOB COMPETENCIES AND TEACHERS’ COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 113-120 |
| 13 | Obiekwe. K.K, Emere O.N, Uyanwa C.U.. (2024, September), "Principals’ organizational justice and teachers’ organizational citizenship behaviour in public secondary schools.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 67-74 |
| 14 | Offor. N.E, Obiekwe. K.K. (2024, September), "Relationship Between Principals’ Decision-Making Behaviour and Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 161-166 |
| 15 | Okechukwu J.N, Ayodele J.A, Obiekwe, K.K. (2024, August), "STAFF MENTORING AND JOB ROTATION AS CORRELATES OF LECTURERS’ TASK PERFORMANCE IN AN ERA OF DIGITALIZATION IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA", International Journal of Innovative Approaches to Learning and Teaching, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 26-44 |
| 16 | Obiekwe, K.K, Thompson, C.C, and Ogbo, R.N.. (2023, March), "Principals' Staff Mentorship and Networking Practices for Enhancing Effective Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 38-46 |
| 17 | Obiekwe, K.K., Uwaezuoke, M.I.. (2023, May), "SECURITY MEASURES ADOPTED BY PRINCIPALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 157-166 |
| 18 | Uwaezuoke, M.I., Obiekwe, K.K.. (2023, January), "Evaluation of entrepreneurial subjects in public secondary schools in Anambra State for achieving sustainable development goals", Unizik Jornal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 67-76 |
| 19 | Oguejiofor C.N, Obiekwe K.K, Chibuko H.. (2023, May), "Significance of proper educational planning on educational development in secondary schools in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State.", International Journal Of Education, Research And Scientific Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 20 | Ogbo, R.N, Obiekwe, K.K, Okorji, P.N. (2023, April), "Principals’ Optimism, Teachers’ Psychological Safety and Job Performance in Secondary Schools of Enugu State, Nigeria", British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 56-67 |
| 21 | Akudo F.U, Obiekwe K.K. (2023, July), "Principals' Planning Skills and Teachers Task Performance in Secondary Schools in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 58-63 |
| 22 | Thompson C.C, Unachukwu G.O, Obiekwe K.K, Amaonye, C.B. (2022, July), "Relationship Between School Organizational Culture and Teachers' Task Performance in Secondary Schools in Anambra State", GPH-International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 1-9 |
| 23 | Obiekwe KK, Mbonu OA, Emere OG. (2022, September), "ANALYSIS OF PRINCIPALS’ APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 153-167 |
| 24 | Obiekwe K.K, Mbonu A.O, Ikedimma I.F. (2021, November), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MALE AND FEMALE PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP ROLE PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 64-71 |
| 25 | Obiekwe, K.K., Unachukwu, G.O. Ikedimma, I.F. & Mbonu, O.A.. (2021, March), "Ethical Leadership Practices Of Principals For Goal Attainment In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State", European Modern Studies Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 290-299 |
| 26 | Odimmega, C.G, Udemba, N.F, & Obiekwe, K.K.. (2021, May), "Strategies For Mentoring New Secondary School Teachers For Greater Performance In Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 109-123 |
| 27 | German, I.O, Obiekwe, K.K., Ogbo, R.N, Mbonu, O.A, & Chukwu, N.R.. (2021, May), "Extending E-administration Capabilities For Safe School Management Using ICT Peripheral Devices In Secondary Schools In Ebonyi State.", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 334-345 |
| 28 | Nwafor, C.P., Nwogbo, V.N., & Obiekwe, K.K. (2021, May), "Availability And Utilization Of Information And Communication Technology (ICT) For Managing Examination Misconduct In Public Universities In South-East Nigeria.", International Journal of Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 452-467 |
| 29 | Obiekwe, K.K., Thompson, C.C., & Ikedinma, I.F.. (2021, June), "Principals’ Managerial Strategies And Teachers’ Use Of Innovative Instructional Strategies In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 247-251 |
| 30 | Uwaezuoke, M.I., & Obiekwe, K.K.. (2021, October), "Conflict management practices employed by principals for quality assurance in Rivers State.", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 1-9 |
| 31 | Obiekwe KK, Mbonu OA, Ikedimma IF. (2021, November), "Comparative Analysis of Male and Female Principals’ Leadership Role Performance in Secondary Schools in Anambra State", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 64-71 |
| 32 | Obiekwe, K. K & Uwaezuoke, M. I. (2021, September), "Interpersonal And Communication Skills Used By Teachers To Achieve Quality Classroom Management In Secondary Schools In Imo State", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 106-112 |
| 33 | Thompson, C.C., Nweke, J. & Obiekwe, K.K.. (2020, September), "Occupational Stress And The Management Strategies Adopted By Secondary School Principals In Anambra State", National Journal of Educational Leadership, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 55-63 |
| 34 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Ogbo, R.N.. (2020, March), "Relationship Between Teachers' Classroom Management Styles And Pupils' Discipline In Public Primary Schools In Anambra State", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 392-398 |
| 35 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Ogbo, R.N.. (2020, June), "Principals' Emotional Intelligence And Their Administrative Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State", International Journal of Education and Evaluation, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 35-43 |
| 36 | Obiekwe, K.K., Ogbo, R.N., & Igbokwe, I.C.. (2020, June), "Relationship Between Principals’ Communicative And Decisional Ethical Leadership Behaviour And Teachers’ Job Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 61-72 |
| 37 | Ogbo, R.N., Obiekwe, K.K., & Emere, O.N.. (2020, June), "Assessing The Managerial Communication Skills Possessed By Principals For Administrative Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Enugu State", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 1223-1234 |
| 38 | Obiekwe, K.K., Ikedimma, I.F., Thompson, C.C., & Ogbo, R.N.. (2020, November), "Assessment Of Principals' Involvement Of Stakeholders In School Improvement Planning In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State.", International Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 366-372 |
| 39 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Ezeugbor, C.O.. (2019, August), "Correlate Of Principals’ Ethical Leadership Dimensions And Teachers’ Job Commitment In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 61-72 |
| 40 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Mbanefo, N.J.. (2019, August), "Teachers’ Perception Of Principals’ Human Resource Management Practices As Correlate Of Their Job Performance In Anambra State", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 570-585 |
| 41 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Ezeugbor, C.O.. (2019, September), "Teachers' Perception Regarding The Level Of Principals' Ethical Leadership Behaviours In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 45-48 |
| 42 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Obadigie, E.O.. (2019, September), "Information And Communication Technology Competencies Needed By Principals For Administrative Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Social Science and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 43 | Ukachukwu, R.U., & Obiekwe K.K.. (2019, September), "Extent Of Principals' Implementation Of External Supervision Feedback For Quality Assurance In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State", International Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 82-87 |
| 44 | Ezeugbor, C.O., & Obiekwe, K.K.. (2018, March), "Adequacy Of Infrastructural Facilities Required For The Implementation Of Nigeria Education Management Information System Policy In Anambra State", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 12-20 |
| 45 | Obiekwe, K.K., & Mbonu, O. A.. (2018, May), "Time Management Practices Adopted By Principals For Effective School Administration In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", International Journal of Scientific and Education Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 47-56 |
| 46 | Ezeugbor, C.O., Obiekwe, K.K., & Onyali L.C.. (2016, January), "Assessing The Availability Of School Records Required For The Implementation Of Nigeria Education Management Information System Policy In Anambra State.", Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 36-44 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Institutional Support and Effective Communication as Predictors of Lecturers' Job Satisfaction in Colleges of Education in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Azeez Tajudeen Olalekan (2019686019FB) |
| 2 | "Principals' Decision Making Behaviours and Teachers' Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Nnaemeka Ezeador Offor, (2020686004PB) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Procurement of Utility Bus Grant" (December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by CIEN INVEST. LTD |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy UJOEMP" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "GPH-International Journal of Educational Research" (April, 2024) |
| 4 | Editor, "International Journal of Education Research and Scientific Development IJERSD" (March, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "Global Research for New World Order" (May, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal DefencPrincipals’ Leadership Styles as Correlates of Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra Statee" (May, 2025 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Principals’ Stress Management Strategies As Predictors Of Administrative Effectiveness In Public Secondary Schools In Anambra State. EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Principals’ Managerial Competencies as Correlate of Teachers’ Organizational Behaviour in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State" (May, 2025 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Compensation As Correlate to Employees’ Job Performance In Ministry Of Education in Adamawa State" (February, 2024 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Knowledge and ICT Committee" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Examination Committee" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Education Linkages and Collaboration Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 5 | ICT Officer, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (January, 2024) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Departmental Board" (May, 2023) |
| 7 | Secretary, "Department or Educational Management and Policy Postgraduate Programmes" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Education Linkages and Collaborations Comittee" (January, 2023 to January, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Accreditation Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 10 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Postgraduate Studies" (June, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" (December, 2022) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Welfare Scheme" (February, 2022) |
| 13 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Linkages/Alumni Collaboration Committee" (February, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Faculty of Education Grant Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, "Faculty of Education Workshop and Seminar Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 16 | Member, "Faculty of Education COVID 19 Response Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 17 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Regular Result Computation Committee" (July, 2021 to May, 2023) |
| 18 | Member, "Department of Educational Management and Policy Welfare Scheme" (February, 2021 to May, 2023) |
| 19 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 20 | Member, "Faculty of Education Staff Welfare Committee" (April, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management" - 02879 (member since 2020), https://naeap.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)" - 02879 (member since 2020), https://naeap.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "SpiceE Special EduCation STEAM Academy Conference", (SpiceE Special Education STEAM Academy), 30th May, 2025 to 31st May, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Faculty of Education National Conference", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Chike Okoli Entrepreneurship Center |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION WORKSHOP", (DRI/ASUU), 13th August, 2025 to 13th August, 2025; Physical |