Review of: "The Nexus between Energy Policies and Supply: A Descriptive Evaluation of Nigeria and UK Energy Sectors"

Résumé

The Nexus between Energy Policies and Supply: A Descriptive Evaluation of Nigeria and UK Energy SectorsThe paper attempts to descriptively evaluate the efficiency of policies designed by governments in Nigeria and the UK on energy supply.To this end, the authors used the descriptive statistics to present and analyze data while the policy analysis framework underpinned the study.Overall, the paper is interesting and exhibits good potential.However, it suffers from several deficiencies that need to be addressed before it can be accepted for publication.1. Generally, the abstract of a paper is based on research aim/purpose, research method, and key findings.Abstract of this paper is well written but it is required to highlight the key findings of the study.Please revamp the abstract and make sure to include information as below, in order:-Motivation -Objective -Data and method -Results -Implications 2. The Introduction fails to motivate the study.In the present form, it resembles a mini-review of literature, rather than discussing any policy-level problem.Why this study is necessary?What policy level problem this study is addressing?How is the study expected to provide any solution to that problem?How does the choice of sample is complementing that problem?Are the results and policies generalizable?The introduction is silent in all these aspects.The mere choice of new variables, new methods, or choosing a new context is not considered as contribution of a study.In the introduction section, the study should be positioned within the context of more contemporary literature.In this direction, more recent literature can be used to motivate the research question adequately.Meanwhile, the authors are strongly advised to derive the gap in which the study intends to fill from the existing literature.This section thus requires a thorough revision.3. Originality: Structurally, this paper is well-written but lacks a well-established econometric methodology.Also, the most

Citer ce document

Accès au document

Ce document est hébergé sur son dépôt institutionnel d'origine.

Auteur(s)

Statistiques

Consultations : 1

Téléchargements : 0