REVIEWING FORM Instruction for reviewer: please clearly answer on the question in the in first line after question. In second line after question, you can explain you answer. Add lines, if needed. TITLE: Diversification of Energy Resources and Energy Security in Nigeria AUTHOR(S): Yohanna Panshak & Joseph Ayoola Omojolaibi
I PAPER EVALUATION
1. Has the paper been published previously by author(s) elsewhere? (Please check most popular databases, at least Google level. Review only with answer “No” can be positive.) NO. Omojolaibi published a lot on Nigerian oil while Panshak published on economic paradigms. 2. Is the Title relevant to the paper content? YES. The title reflects the paper content. 3. Is the topic scientifically important? YES. The topic is insofar scientifically important as it attacks the economical sustainability of the current Nigerian energy paradigm. 4. Are the objectives of the paper clear? YES. Alternative energy roads are clearly explained. 5. Is the research methodology for the study appropriate and applied properly? YES. The methodical range covers the problem of the energy study appropriately. 6. Is the discussion of the results based on analysis of data? YES. The presented data are used to explain the possible energy options for Nigeria. 7. Are the results overstated or over generalized? NO. Overstatements cannot be detected. 8. Is the Abstract relevant to the paper content? YES. The abstract does cover the paper content. 9. Is the writing style/English clear and understandable? YES, definitely. 10. Are references adequate for the content of the paper? YES. However, the concept of EROI (energy return on energy invested) could be useful for future elaborations of the topic, e.g. Energy and the Wealth of Nations from C.Hall. II. OVERALL EVALUATION:
□X (accept) □ (not accept) □ (accept after improving) for publication in Eastern European Business and Economics Journal REVIEWER'S SIGNATURE: Stephen I. Ternyik
REVIEWER'S FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, AFFILIATION: Stephen I. Ternyik; Techno-Logos, Inc.
REVIEWER'S E-MAIL ADDRESS: StephenJehucal@web.de