15 articles in this issue
O. A. Adeaga, O. O. Alabi, S. A. Akintola
The essence of refrigeration systems cannot be overemphasized especially in this part of the globe. Perishable items are to be preserved for some periods before usage while human comfort should also be also be paramount since we are in the northern hemisp... see more
N. O. Adekunle, S. O. Ismaila, S. I. Kuye, R. Adetunji, O. O. Olamide, O. Tomori
A brake is a mechanical device used in controlling the speed of a moving vehicle using a frictional material and dissipates the absorbed kinetic energy as heat to the surroundings. A new brake pad composition has been developed with the Cashew Nutshell (C... see more
U. N. Wilson, A. G. Bakori, F. O. P. Oriola, S. O. Odeyemi, F. O. Adeyemi, A. S. Zayyanu, R. O. Rahmon
In this work, the Nigerian-grown Eucalyptus camaldulensis timber specie was characterized based on the NCP 2 (1973) and EN 338 (2009) code. The specie was obtained from timber markets in Sabon Gari, Zaria and Fanteka, Kaduna, North-western Nigeria. ... see more
A. O. Babatunde, I. D. Oladipo, A. O. Busari, G. B. Balogun, F. A. Taofeek-Ibrahim, M. O. Sheu
There are a lot of optimization challenges in the world, as we all know. The vehicle routing problem is one of the more complex and high-level problems. Vehicle Routing Problem is a real-life problem in the Postal Delivery System logistics and, if not pro... see more
O. I. Joseph, O. K. Ogidan, O. A. Oloruntoba, J. Sese
Hand washing is simple and effective in preventing the transmission of infection and sickness in various contexts, including the home, workplace, childcare facilities, and hospitals. It is important to note that contaminated surface like tap heads and man... see more
A. O. Babatunde, S. O. Dauda, A. K. Raji, I. D. Oladipo, Z. O. Ogunwobi, F. A. Taofeek-Ibrahim, G. B. Balogun
Recent developments in smart healthcare have brought us a great deal of convenience. Connecting common objects to the Internet is made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT). These connected gadgets have sensors and actuators for data collection and tra... see more
Olalere Nurudeen Abimbola
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission due to power generation from fossil fuel is a major contributor to the current issues of global warming and climate change. This paper proposes offshore generation of electricity from renewables to supply offshore oil fields.... see more
J. L. Adedokun, I. A. Adejumobi, O. I. Adebisi, B. I. Olajuwon
Research has shown that addition of loads to a distributed generation (DG) system operating either in stand-alone mode (SAM) or grid-connected mode (GCM) has impacts on its operations. This paper analyzed the voltage and frequency responses of the DG when... see more
O. T. Fehintola, I. A. Adejumo, K. A. Amusa, B. I. Olajuwon
The desire for an enhanced power transfer capability and quality of electricity delivered to the customers has led to emergence of Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). This work compares power system voltage stability with and withou... see more
P.O. O. Dada, J. J. Musa, J. K. Adewumi, O. O. Olla
Amaranthus hybridus (African Spinach) production is a common vegetable in many southwestern parts of Nigeria. Many farmers grow it for its high source of protein and vitamins under different soil conditions without taking into consideration the tillage me... see more
E. E. Umoh, H. C. Chuku, D. B. Olowosejeje
This research revealed the reservoir quality and the nature of the depositional Environment of the study location in order to have an accurate field development and reservoir update. The objectives are to interpret logs of gamma ray, porosity and permeabi... see more
P. Mensah, C. Salau, T. M. Osobamiro
Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) are one of the staple foods in Nigeria, in order to ensure food safety, foreign matter, and contaminants need to be monitored to be within the acceptable safe limit. Two varieties that are mostly consumed- Honey beans (Oloyin) a... see more
I. A. Ola, C. I. Agu, T. M. A. Olayanju, O. T. Tomori, T. S. Adenipekun, O. Afolabi, E. S. A. Ajisegiri
Fish products are major sources protein supplements for human nourishment composing of low - fat diet cherished by consumers for health wise consequence. Quite substantial amount of this products during harvest cum handling are lost to spoilage due to lac... see more
Kehinde Raheef Adebayo
The effects of magnetized irrigation water and cowpea seeds on germination, water use efficiency (WUE), and yields were investigated under transparent garden. Irrigation water was treated with neodymium and round-bar magnets with magnetic fluxes of 112.74... see more
O. E. Aru, E. U. Udo, O. T. Nwanebu
The customers of Nigerian banks are regularly faced with the issue of delay in reversing debited funds when dispense errors occur. These customers in some cases wait for days, weeks and months to get their reversal and sometimes they are never rever... see more