Publications
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Journal Articles
- Adepoju, S., Ekundayo, A., Lasotte, B. M. Y., Osho, O., Abubakar, S. A., & Oluwashina, L. M. (2026). Usability and Accessibility Evaluation of Political Party Websites in Nigeria. International Journal on Perceptive and Cognitive Computing, 12(2), 60–70.
- Osho, O., Gupta, A., Brown, D., Knijnenburg, B., Kennedy, C., Kraemer, E., … Smarr, S. A. (2026). Gender differences in grit and programming experience across course levels and their relationship to undergraduate students' intention to complete a computer science degree. Computer Science Education, 1–38.
- Owusu Achiaw, A., Bonney, E. N., Adesina, K. A., Osho, O., Arthur, G., & Osho, L. O. (2026). Language of assessment matters: a study of Ghanaian primary school students' scientific reasoning skills. Journal for Multicultural Education, 20(1), 104–119.
- Iqbal, M., Singh, K., Khan, S., Osho, O., Sidnam-Mauch, E., Bannister, N., ... & Knijnenburg, B. (2025). Teaching AI Awareness in Middle School Classrooms: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Two Education Modules on Algorithmic Bias and Filter Bubbles. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 8, 100425.
- Singh, K., Sidnam-Mauch, E., Iqbal, M., Osho, O., Khan, S., Nelson, P., ... & Bannister, N. (2022). Trust the Teachers! Conducting School-Based Research in a Rural Middle School When Building Relationships Face-to-Face Is Not Possible. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 269–274.
- Uduimoh, A. A., Ismaila, I., Osho, O., and Abdulhamid, S. M. (2019). Forensic Analysis of Mobile Banking Applications in Nigeria. i-manager's Journal of Mobile Applications and Technologies, 6(1), 9–20.
- Shuaib, M., Abdulhamid, S. M., Adebayo, O. S., Osho, O., Idris, I., Alhassan, J. K., and Rana, N. (2019). Whale Optimization Algorithm-Based Email Spam Feature Selection Method Using Rotation Forest Algorithm for Classification. SN Applied Sciences, 1:390, 1–17.
- Osho, O. and Eneche, B. O. (2019). Market Dealers or Perpetrators of Cybercrimes? Investigating Cybercriminal Activities in Information Technology Markets in Nigeria. i-manager's Journal on Information Technology, 8(1), 11–19.
- Ayanfeoluwa, O., Osho, O., and Shuaib, M. (2018). Evaluation of Classification Algorithms for Phishing URL Detection. i-manager's Journal on Computer Science, 6(3), 34–41.
- Abdulhamid, S. M., Shuaib, M., Osho, O., Ismaila, I., & Alhassan, J. K. (2018). Comparative Analysis of Classification Algorithms for Email Spam Detection. International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security, 10(1), 60–67.
- Yisa, V. L., Meshach, B., Osho, O., & Sule, A. (2018). Application of Geo-Location-Based Access Control in an Enterprise Environment. International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security, 10(1), 36–43.
- Abdulhamid, S. M., Latiff, M. S. A., Chiroma, H., Osho, O., Abdul-Salaam, G., Bakar, A. A., & Herawan, T. (2017). A Review on Mobile SMS Spam Filtering Techniques. IEEE Access, 5, 15650–15666.
- Osho, O. and Faruna, A. U. (2016). FileSyncer: Design, Implementation, and Performance Evaluation. International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security, 8(11), 32–43.
- Osho, L. O., Abdullahi, M. B., and Osho, O. (2016). Framework for an E-Voting System Applicable in Developing Economies. International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business, 8(6), 9–21.
- Osho, O. and Ohida, S. O. (2016). Comparative Evaluation of Mobile Forensics Tools. International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science, 8(1), 74–83.
- Osho, O. and Onoja, A. D. (2015). National Cyber Security Policy and Strategy of Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 9(1), 120–143.
- Abdulhamid, S. M., Abd Latiff, M. S., Madni, S. H. H., and Osho, O. (2015). A Survey of League Championship Algorithm: Prospects and Challenges. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 8(S3), 101–110.
- Osho, L. O., Abdullahi, M. B., Osho, O., and Alhassan, J. K. (2015). Effective Networking Model for Efficient Implementation of E-Governance: A Case Study of Nigeria. International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business, 7(1), 18–28.
- Falaye, A. A., Adama, N. V., Osho, O., Ugwuoke, C. U., and Ogunlana, O. G. (2014). Cost-Effective Multimedia E-Learning Application for Nigerian Higher Institutions. Computer Science and Information Technology, 2(2), 79–86.
- Osho, L. O., Sanjay, M., and Osho, O. (2013). A Metric in Global Software Development Environment. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 14(2), 213–219.
- Osho, O., Falaye, A. A., and Shafi'i, M. A. (2013). Combating Terrorism with Cybersecurity: The Nigerian Perspective. World Journal of Computer Application and Technology, 1(4), 103–109.
- Osho, L. O., Francisca, O., and Osho, O. (2013). Axiomatic Basis for Computer Programming. Universal Journal of Computational Mathematics, 1(3), 67–72.
- Falaye, A. A., Osho, O., Alabi, I. O., Adama, N. V., and Amanambru, V. R. (2013). Secure Authentication for Mobile Banking Using Facial Recognition. IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering, 10(3), 51–59.
- Adebayo, O. S., Mabayoje, M. A., Amit, M., and Osho, O. (2012). Malware Detection, Supportive Software Agents, and Its Classification Schemes. International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications, 4(6), 33–49.
Conference Papers
- Osho, O., Knijnenburg, B., Kraemer, E., Kennedy, C., Washington, G., Porter, J., III, & Gosha, K. (2026). Different ways of 'being a CS student': Latent profiles of identity and need satisfaction, and their links to attitudes and persistence intentions. RESPECT 2026. ACM.
- Osho, O., Yisa, V., Falade, P. V., Osho, L. O., & Uduimoh, A. (2025). Digital closeness, real dangers: Predictors of online sexual behaviors, solicitations, and harassment among adolescents in Nigeria. AfriCHI '25, 378–386. ACM. 🏆 Best Note Award
- Osho, O., Yisa, V., Falade, P. V., Yusuf, A., Adepoju, S., & Orji, R. (2025). Piracy in perspective: Exploring drivers of digital piracy intention in Nigeria. AfriCHI '25, 301–310. ACM.
- Aliyu, S., Khan, S., Mbodj, A. N., Osho, O., Li, L., Knijnenburg, B., & Cherubini, M. (2024). Participatory Design to Address Disclosure-Based Cyberbullying. ACM DIS 2024, 1547–1565.
- Khan, S., Iqbal, M., Osho, O., Singh, K., Derrick, K., Nelson, P., ... & Knijnenburg, B. (2024). Teaching Middle Schoolers about the Privacy Threats of Tracking and Pervasive Personalization: A Classroom Intervention Using Design-Based Research. CHI 2024, 1–26.
- Osho, O., Gupta, A., Brown, D., Knijnenburg, B., Kennedy, C., Washington, G., ... & Gosha, K. (2024). Developing and Validating a Scale on Subjective Factors Affecting Retention of Underrepresented Computer Science Undergrads. BICE 2024, 8–14. IEEE.
- Osho, O., Oluyomi A., Misra S., Ahuja R., Damasevicius R., Maskeliunas R. (2019). Comparative Evaluation of Techniques for Detection of Phishing URLs. ICAI 2019. CCIS vol 1051, 385–394. Springer.
- Osho, O., Musa F. A., Misra S., Uduimoh A. A., Adewunmi A., Ahuja R. (2019). AbsoluteSecure: A Tri-Layered Data Security System. ICIST 2019. CCIS vol 1078, 243–255. Springer.
- Osho, O., Mohammed U. L., Nimzing N. N., Uduimoh A. A., Misra S. (2019). Forensic Analysis of Mobile Banking Apps. ICCSA 2019. LNCS vol 11623, 613–626. Springer.
- Osho, O., Obar, I., and Oluyomi, A. (2019). Beware of that Email Attachment, It Could Be a Death Trap! Cyber Secure Nigeria 2019, Abuja, 54–60.
- Abdulkadir, A., Abdulhamid, S. M., Osho, O., Idris, I., and Alhassan, J. K. (2018). Secure Electronic Medical Records Transmission in Audio using NTRU Cryptosystem with Least Significant Bit Steganographic Technique. IREHI 2018, Cotonou, Benin.
- Adebayo, O. S., Sulaiman, S. A., Osho, O., Abdulhamid, S. M., and Alhassan, J. K. (2017). Forensic Analysis of Kik Messenger on Android Devices. IEC 2017, Minna, Nigeria, 1–8.
- Falaye, A. A., Osho, O., Emehian, M. I. and Ale, S. (2016). Dynamics of SCADA System Malware: Impacts of Smart Grid Electricity Networks and Countermeasures. ICTA 2016, Minna, Nigeria, 139–145.
- Yisa, V. L., Osho, O., and Soje, I. (2016). Online Social Networks: A Survey of Usage and Risks Experience among University Students in North-Central Nigeria. ICTA 2016, Minna, Nigeria, 129–133.
- Osho, O. and Adepoju, S. A. (2016). Cybercafés in Nigeria: Curse to the Internet? ICTA 2016, Minna, Nigeria, 117–123.
- Osho, O., Ajisola, T. H., Onoja, A. D., and Ugwu, J. N. (2016). "Were We Ready in the First Place?": An Analysis of Cashless Policy Implementation in Nigeria. Conference on Computing Research and Innovations, Ibadan, 171–178.
- Osho, O., Onuoha, C. I., Ugwu, J. N., and Falaye, A. A. (2016). E-Commerce in Nigeria: A Survey of Security Awareness and Factors that Influence Acceptance. Conference on Computing Research and Innovations, Ibadan, 71–78.
- Osho, O., Yisa, V. L., Ogunleke, O. Y., and Abdulhamid, S. M. (2015). Mobile Spamming in Nigeria: An Empirical Survey. International Conference on Cyberspace Governance, Abuja, 150–159.
- Osho, O., Yisa, V. L., and Jebutu, O. J. (2015). E-Voting in Nigeria: A Survey of Voters' Perception on Security and Other Trust Factors. International Conference on Cyberspace Governance, Abuja, 202–211.
- Osho, O., Ogunleke, O. Y., and Falaye, A. A. (2014). Frameworks for Mitigating Identity Theft and Spamming through Bulk Messaging. IEEE ICASTECH 2014, Ota, Nigeria, 1–6.
- Osho, O., Zubair, Y. O., Osho, L. O., and Ojeniyi, J. A. (2014). A Simple Encryption and Decryption System. iSTEAMS Research Nexus, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, 77–84.
Extended Abstract
- Osho, O., Knijnenburg, B. P., Kraemer, E., Kennedy, C., Washington, G., Sexton, S., ... & Gosha, K. (2022). Societal Factors that Impact Retention and Graduation of Underrepresented Computer Science Undergraduates. SIGCSE 2023, V. 2, 1399.
Books
- Osho, O., and Waziri, V. (2013). Conceptual Models and Simulation of Computer Worm Propagation. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-47454-5.
- Osho, O. (2008). A Sprouting Bud Among Thorns (Education in Zamfara State). Midas Equitable. ISBN 98-370373-0-2.
Technical Reports
- Falade, P. V., Akande, J., Osho, O., … & Ahmad, M. A. (2026, January). CSEAN Nigeria Cyber Threat Forecast 2026.
- Osho, O., Odumesi, J., Ayodele, J., Falade, P. V., Lateef, H., & Oloyede, O. (2025, January). CSEAN Nigeria Cyber Threat Forecast 2025.
- Osho, O., Odumesi, J., Lateef, H., Oloyede, O., & Ayodele, J. (2023, December). CSEAN National Cyber Threat Forecast 2024.
- Osho, O., Odumesi, J., Lateef, H., & Abdulraheem, H. (2022, December). CSEAN National Cyber Threat Forecast 2023.
- Osho, O., Ojeniyi, J. A., & Abdulhamid, S. M. (2017, November). Protecting the Core. GCSC Issue Brief 1, 99–126.
Conference Proceedings (Editor)
- Olalere, M., Osho, O., Olaniyi, O. M., Abdulhamid, S. M., Ganiyu, S. O., and Chiroma, H. (2019). Proceedings of the Cyber Secure Nigeria 2019 Conference.
- Osho, O., Abdulhamid, S. M., … Adebayo, O. S. (2018). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Its Applications (ICTA 2018).
- Salami, H. O., Ikuesan, R. A., Osho, O., Mikail, O., … Ahmad, S. (2017). Proceedings of the International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Its Applications (ICTA 2016).