THE COMMODIFICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: SCOPUS-INDEXED JOURNAL PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT, AN ABERRATION TO INCLUSIVITY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES- A CRITICAL EXAMINATION

Abstract

The pressure to publish in Scopus-indexed journals has created a culture of commodification, where knowledge is valued only for its marketability. This obsession for international publication has led to the marginalization of local knowledge, cultural diversity, and inclusive education. This paper critiques the Scopus-indexed journal publication as requirement for promotion of academics in Nigerian universities, arguing that it perpetuates knowledge commodification, undermines inclusivity, and marginalizes local knowledge production. We examine the consequences for Nigerian scholars, students, and communities, advocating for alternative knowledge production and dissemination models that value local contexts and diversity.