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					1186DB9272B1CF18056CC7FA4225CB45
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	author={{Dr.Abaje} and {Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State-Nigeria}},
	journal={{Global Journal of Human Social Sciences}},
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	publisher={Global Journals Organisation}132110
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