Winner. Scientist of the Year 2021

Peter James Kpolovie

Academic title, degree: Professor, Ph.D.
Fields of science: Educational Statistics
Research interest: Data analysis with statistical software such as SPSS
Institution: University of Port Harcourt
Position: Director Graduate Research
Country: Nigeria

Peter James Kpolovie is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, and former Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Control at the University of Port Harcourt. He is an accomplished product of the University, and an expert in Educational Measurement and Evaluation, IBM SPSS Statistics, Educational Research, and Educational Statistics. In 2003-2006, he successfully served in the Bayelsa State Executive Council, and later, in 2010-2013, at the Faculty of Education of the University of Port Harcourt as a Head of Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling.

Today, in addition to lecturing at the Faculty of Education, Professor Peter James Kpolovie plays an active role at the University of Port Harcourt. He is responsible for the development of new academic programs, and revision of existing academic programs of every department in the University to ensure compliance with international best practices; the NUC Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS); and the University Senate’s Regulations as embedded in the Statement of Academic Policies. Also, he is engaged in the management of the University’s data online for improved rankings of the Institution.

Prof. Kpolovie is also a TETFund Desk-Officer in charge of academic staff training and development; conference attendance intervention; academic manuscript development into subject area textbooks; institution-based academic research journal publications; and institution-based research interventions. Besides, he is a member of several Committees of the University of Port Harcourt, and a member of some professional associations, including IGI Global Disseminator of Knowledge, USA; World Education Research Association (WERA), Pretoria; European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK, etc.

Professor Peter James Kpolovie is a member of the Board of Editors or Team of Reviewers of several international journals. His publications include 6 groundbreaking books: "Test, Measurement, and Evaluation in Education"; "Advanced Research Methods"; "Statistical Techniques for Advanced Research"; "Educational Reforms without Evaluation Designs: Nigeria at Risk"; "The Making of the United States of America: Lessons for Nigeria"; and "Educational Management in Developing Economies".

Some awards won:
• 2019 International Science Book Award in the United States of America by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, sponsored by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG). Title of the book: Statistical Approaches in Excellent Research Methods;
• 2018 International Educational Book Award in the United States of America, organized by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, sponsored by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG). Title of the book: Excellent Research Methods;
• 2017 Best Publication Award in the United Kingdom, organized by the European-American Journals, sponsored by the European Center for Research Training and Development (ECRTD). Title of the book: Statistical Analysis with SPSS for Research;
• 2017 Academic Noble Award by the Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria;
• Internationally Ranked 77th Top Scientist in Nigeria on the basis of H-Index and Citation Index, 2015, by the Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics) and Google Scholar;
• Distinct African Gold Award (DAGA), 2015, by Web Design Group (WDG) in collaboration with Peak Laurels Magazine;
• Award of Honour to a Distinguished Alumnus, 2015, by Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt;
• Best Guest Lecturer Award, 2013, by Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) at the Maiden NAEC Education Summit in Uyo;
• Award of Excellence, 2010, by Student Union Government (SUG), University of Port Harcourt;
• Award of Excellence, 2007, by the University of Port Harcourt School of Graduate Studies at its Silver Jubilee;
• Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, 2002, by the National Universities Commission (NUC);
• Common Wealth Scholarship, 1994, by The Common Wealth.

Peter James Kpolovie has lectured and helped thousands to become experts in research and SPSS Statistics. His passion is to give the unique gift of excellent skills in research and data analysis with SPSS to as many persons as possible.

Professor Peter James Kpolovie has published many exceptional books, numerous journal articles, and book chapters that are readily available internationally. For virtually every research that a person will be doing in the behavioral sciences, some of Prof. Kpolovie's international publications could suitably serve as guide and resource materials. He is globally known and celebrated for filling major knowledge gaps in the following areas:
• Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education;
• Use of computer software (SPSS Statistics) for data analyses;
• Enhancement of human learning;
• Knowledge discovery through research;
• Measurement and improvement of human intelligence;
• Statistical analyses;
• Psychological testing;
• Research methodologies;
• Enhancement of educational management for sustainable development;
• Improvement of educational measurement and evaluation praxis;
• Enhancement of peace and development in the Niger Delta and Nigeria.

Among his recent publications, there are 3 major books to enable every user to attain mastery knowledge of how to analyze different sorts of research data accurately with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) without going for any physical class as necessitated by the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. In his books, Professor Peter James Kpolovie has provided a superb guide that thoroughly presents the SPSS dialog boxes selection method and SPSS syntax method for myriads of introductory and advanced statistical techniques.

Academic scholarly publications - books published internationally:
• Kpolovie, P. J. (2021). Correlation, Multiple Regression, and Three-Way ANOVA. USA: Amazon KDP. CORRELATION, MULTIPLE REGRESSION, AND THREE-WAY ANOVA - Kindle edition by KPOLOVIE, Peter James. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
• Kpolovie, P. J. (2021). Factor Analysis: Excellent guide with SPSS. Amazon KDP. Amazon.co.uk
• Kpolovie, P. J. (2020). IBM SPSS Statistics Excellent Guide. USA: Amazon KDP. IBM SPSS STATISTICS EXCELLENT GUIDE: KPOLOVIE, Peter James: 9798563947115: Amazon.com: Books
• Kpolovie, P. J. (2018). Statistical Approaches in Excellent Research Methods. USA: Partridge Publishing.
• Kpolovie, P. J. (2017). Statistical Analysis with SPSS for Research. London: ECRTD Publication.