September 13, 2022
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Physico-Chemical Composition and Sensory Characteristics of Biscuit from Wheat-Fluted Pumpkin Seed and Juice

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production , volume 7, number 1, 2022

Ochulor, D.O, Duru, F.C Oparaku, O, Okpulor, S.U, Emurigho, T.A, Nwariem, S.M Nnaji, K.C &Ejelonu, N.C

Department of food Technology,

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State

Email- ejelonunelson@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Biscuits were produced from flour of wheat fluted pumpkin seed and juice at different ratios of 100:0, 90:5:5, 80:10:10, 70:15:15 and 50:25:25 of wheat, fluted pumpkin juice and fluted pumpkin seeds respectively. The biscuits were analyzed for the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics and the result of the proximate composition; moisture ranged from (6.02 to 6.10%), ash ranged from (1.95 to 2.03%), fat ranged from (2.79 to 3.21%), crude protein ranged from (8.01 to 11.11%), crude fibre ranged from (1.48 to 1.60%) and CHO (75.95 to 79.75). The physical properties revealed that for thickness ranged from (0.19 to 0.25)mm, diameter ranged from (5.02 to 5.21)mm, weight ranged from (7.58 to 8.57)mm spread ratio ranged from (20.87 – 2686)mm. The physical analysis showed slight difference among samples. The sensory result also showed very slight difference among samples. The study recommends that wheat flour with pumpkin seed flour and from seed and juice be used in baking applications to increase cheap products to yield better enriched product.

Keywords: Proximate composition, biscuit, wheat, pumpkin seed and juice.

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September 13, 2022
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Influence of Covid19 on Food Security in Imo State, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production , volume 7, number 1, 2022

Eric ChukwumaMaduka, John C Amadi, Polycarp C Nlem, Chidinma A Okafor

Department of Geography and Environment Studies

AlvanIkoku Federal College of Education.

Email: madukaericgeography@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Maduka Eric C

ABSTRACT

The Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic is a global health crisis caused by a newly discovered corona virus . Covid-19 is far more than an infectious disease; it is affecting the socioeconomic and food security (FS) worldwide.. This work therefore focuses on how Covid 19 policy influences food security. Three(3) objectives and research questions were raised for the work. The research design used is descriptive survey and random sampling was used. A total of 1400 questionnaire were administered at 350 for each selected area. Findings from this work reveals that policies like Social distancing, Lockdown and curfew have be constantly observed all over the world including the study area. This research has found out that food availability has been influenced negatively by the Covid 19 policies. Findings from the work show that online markets and internet buying can help in solving the problems associated with Covid 19 policies. This research strongly recommends that online markets should be encouraged through provision of strong internet services. This will help citizen to have easy and safe access to food and in turn enhance food security.

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September 13, 2022
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USE OF QUARRY DUST TO REPLACE SAND IN SANDCRETE BLOCKS

Category : International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, volume 7, number 1, 2022

Auwalu Saidu¹, Ahmad Sani² and Aaron Samuel Kafinta³

Department of Civil Engineering Technology

Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

Email:auwalusaidu9@gmail.com¹,asani.cet@fptb.edu,ng²andskaaron@fptb.edu.ng³

ABSTRACT

The research wasbasedon an investigation of the optimum quantity of quarry dust required to replace sand content in sandcrete blocks, which would yield best quality products. The cement was combined with fine aggregates in ratio of 1:8. The percentage replacements of sand by quarry dust were: 0%, 5%, 15%, 25%, 35% and 45% by volume of fine aggregate. Sieve analysis was carried out to classify the sand and quarry dust. Forty-five sandcrete blocks of 150mm × 225mm × 450mm were produced and tested. Compressive strength test and hygric property (porosity and sorptibity) analysis were conducted. From the results, an increase in compressive strength with the increase in quarry dust was observed. The compressive strength reached its optimum values at 15% replacement, and the values are: 2.18, 2.28, and 2.55N/mm² at the age of 7, 14, and 28 respectively. Beyond 15% replacement, increase in quarry dust decreases the compressive strength of the sandcrete blocks. Also, it was observed that, increase in quarry dust decreases porosity and sorptivity.

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September 12, 2022
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMART PARKING LOT

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, volume 7, number 1, 2022

J. A. Ogbekhiulu¹ and A. M. Epemu²

¹Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,

College of Engineering and Technology,

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Email: ogbekhiulu.joseph@fupre.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

This paper present the design and implementation of a smart parking lot. The design involves three parking lots and a prototype parking environment constructed with wood. The design was achieved by programming a PIC 16f84a using C program that receives its input from different infrared ray sensor located at the different entrance of the parking lots, then processes the input and sends the output to a seven segment display LCD. The design is a prototype that is intended to solve the issues of proper parking in urban areas, business centers, and University environment. It reduce the stress caused by indiscriminate parking of cars and any form of danger or insecurity to cars and owners. The prototype design was simulated in Proteus environment and then implemented. The results obtained indicates that parking of cars in urban areas, business center and University environment could be controlled and indiscriminate parking and theft of cars could be eliminated.

Key words: Prototype, simulated, parking, programing, environment

September 12, 2022
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN IoT BASED MONITORING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Category : International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, volume 7, number 1, 2022

¹Ogbekhiulu A., J. &²Agbontaen F. O

¹Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,

College of Engineering and Technology,Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.

²Departmentof Electrical / Electronic Engineering,

Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.

Email: ogbekhiulu.joseph@fupre.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Transformers are the main components in a power system. Any fault in the transformer adversely affects the balance of a power system. The faults are mainly occurring due to overloading and inefficient cooling system in the transformer. This paper present a real time monitoring system of the health condition of distribution transformer using IOT (Internet of Things) Technology. Parameters such as temperature, oil level, humidity, voltage, current and location of a transformer are monitored, processed and recorded in servers. The system also have an anti-theft security (alarm) system as well as surveillance camera and backup security lighting unit for late hours for the protection of the substation against vandals and unauthorized personnel having access to it. The database used in this paper is the firebase database and it can be accessed from anywhere around the world using IoT technology through HTTP protocol. Messages are sent to pre-stored mobile numbers when any abnormalities in the parameters being monitored is observed using existing network. This helps in identifying and solving a problem before a failure could occur in the system without human dependency.The transformer parameters are monitored on a mobile application with the access being controlled remotely via the mobile application designed for the system. The transformer automatically isolated the load/consumer loads from the power supply when load current, oil temperature increases beyond the preset values. An alarm gets activated and the ESP32 camera captures the intruder when unauthorized personnel try to access the power substation. The system was then implemented and tested. The results obtained indicates that the parameters of the transformer and the substation can be conveniently monitored using IoT technology.

Keywords: IoT, Distribution Transformers, Mobile Application, Firebase Database, ESP 32

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September 12, 2022
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMART PARKING LOT

Category : International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, volume 7, number 1, 2022

J. A. Ogbekhiulu¹ and A. M. Epemu²

¹Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,

College of Engineering and Technology,

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Email: ogbekhiulu.joseph@fupre.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

This paper present the design and implementation of a smart parking lot. The design involves three parking lots and a prototype parking environment constructed with wood. The design was achieved by programming a PIC 16f84a using C program that receives its input from different infrared ray sensor located at the different entrance of the parking lots, then processes the input and sends the output to a seven segment display LCD. The design is a prototype that is intended to solve the issues of proper parking in urban areas, business centers, and University environment. It reduce the stress caused by indiscriminate parking of cars and any form of danger or insecurity to cars and owners. The prototype design was simulated in Proteus environment and then implemented. The results obtained indicates that parking of cars in urban areas, business center and University environment could be controlled and indiscriminate parking and theft of cars could be eliminated.

Key words: Prototype, simulated, parking, programing, environment

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June 1, 2022
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INTEGRATED GEO-ELECTRICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC PROSPECTIVITY FOR GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL OF GRID ‘PART A’ OF FELELE CAMPUS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, volume 7, number 1, 2022

Isaac O. Agbane1*, Ogbadu R. Omeje2, Dayo J. Olutokun3 and Esther A. Yahaya3
1Department of Geology, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
2Department of Geology, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria
3Department of Physics, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria
*Email: agbaneisaac@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Geophysical investigation involving the use of vertical electrical sounding
(VES) on grid-A part of Felele campus, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
with objectives to delineating depth to fresh basement, fractured zones
in the study area for potential groundwater exploration within the
crystalline basement rocks. The area is underlain by the Crystalline
Basement rocks composed of granite gneiss, quartzite and intrusions. PASI
Terrameter was used and the symmetrical Schlumberger configuration
adopted. A total of four (4) Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) stations were
established. Preliminary input data from the field were inputed into the
WINRESIST software to generate real resistivities and depths to
geoelectric layers. Three (3) geoelectric layers were interpreted, the first
layer is the top soil made up of resistivity values ranging from 141 Ωm –
486.1 Ωm and depth to weathered basement of 1.2-2.5m. It is inferred that
this layer does not consist of the same material across the entire length of
the profile. The second layer is made up of resistivity values ranging from
37.9Ωm to 85.6Ωm and depth to fresh basement of 11.2 – 16.1m. Its
inferred to composed mostly of fractured and unconsolidated rocks, loose
gravel, sandy soil and clayey. The resistivity value within this layer indicates that is it good for groundwater exploration and the third layer has the highest resistivity values ranging from 821.2 Ωm – 2695Ωm with an infinite depth. It’s entirely composed of fresh basement rock which is possibly of the gneissic suite.
Keywords: Basement rocks, Fractures, Geoelctric layers, ground water,
lokoja, schlumberger

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May 11, 2022
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SMALL AND LIGHT WEAPONS PROLIFERATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 6, number 3, 2021

Samuel OlugbengaOjo

Department of Peace & Conflict Studies,

Faculty of Social Sciences,

Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye),Oye-Ekiti. Ekiti State. Nigeria.Emails: pastorgbengaojo@ymail.com or olugbengaojo.ojo@fuoye.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

The escalating use of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) has wreaked havoc across West Africa. SALWs, especially those used by Nigeria, are to blame for the carnage, criminality, and violence in that country and elsewhere in Africa. There is an increase in insecurity across Nigeria as a result of weapons proliferation. This study was motivated by the necessity to analyse the causes, implications, and solutions to the spread of Small and Light Weapons. The study was predicated on a combination of the theories of relative autonomy of the state and the theory of failed states. Data was collected through the use of secondary sources such as books, academic journals, and other publications. The study found among others that Illegal arms proliferation fuels crime, militancy, terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and insurgency. Homicide rates could rise as a result of an increase in the availability and accessibility of firearms. Many innocent Nigerians have died have died as a result of ethnic and religious clashes and violent robberies involving SALWs. Based on the above findings appropriate recommendations were made on how to mitigate the proliferation of SALWs in Nigeria

Keywords: Proliferation, Security, Weapons. Light Weapons, Small Arms.

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May 5, 2022
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DEVELOPMENT OF COST PREDICTION MODEL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, volume 7, number 1, 2022

Kasimu A.M¹, Kabir U.M²; Nasiru A. M³&Ahmed M⁴

Department of Quantity Surveying

Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State Email: kasimumohammed@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The lack of cost data base and standard for which cost of road could be determined in developing countries like Nigeria have negative effect on the estimation of road construction cost. The successful completion of road construction projects depends solely on the accuracy of cost estimate at the inception phase of the projects. Especially in Niger State, where most of the roads are in the state of dilapidation and some of the projects abandoned as a result of lack of proper model for predicting accurately the cost of road construction at initial stage of a project. Therefore, the paper aims at developing cost prediction model for road construction projects in Niger State with a view of improving the road construction projects delivery. The archival data was collected from Niger State Ministry of Work, Housing and Transport. The data obtained from the ministry are Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME), financial statement, financial reports of the road construction projects within the period of 2007 to 2017 in Niger State. The method of analysis adopted for this study was simple regression analysis. The result shows that followings elements of road construction projects (site clearance, sub base, base course, asphalt course, and excavation works) tested with total cost of road construction projects have the probability value of >0.05 with the followings R² value of 45.1%; 56.9%; 45% 82.9% & 47.4%. This imply that there is strong statistical significant relationship between the two variables. The paper therefore, recommended that the top management of the construction firms should be encouraged to adopt this cost prediction model to reduce cost escalation, conflicts, disputes and abandonment of road projects.

Keyword:Cost Prediction Model; Cost Estimation; Construction Industry; Project Delivery and Road Construction.

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May 5, 2022
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GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF FLOURITE (CaF2) MINING IN GOMBE INLIER, GONGOLA BASIN UPPER BENUE TOUGH NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Environmental Studies and Safety Research, volume 6, number 3, 2021

¹Rabiu, M., ¹Adamu, K.G.,²Abatcha, A.B and¹Habibu, A.A

¹Geology Department, GombeState University Nigeria.

²Ashaka Quarry, Ashaka Cement PlcGombe State Nigeria

Email:marrah201354@gsu.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Fluorite (CaF2), also commercially known as fluorspar, is an important industrial mineral that is used as a raw material in the metallurgical, ceramic and chemical industries apart from optical and lapidary uses. It is the source of fluorine in the production of hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid, which is used as the feedstock for numerous organic and inorganic chemical compounds. Fluorite is present in a diverse group of mineral deposits ranging from epithermal to high temperature and high salinity magmatic deposits in varied host lithologies. Detailed field studies of the Fluorite occurrences have shown that Mineralization within the Inlier is structurally controlled and is localized within a deep-seated fracture zones that truncate both the Basement and Stratigraphic successions. Two major rock types coexist with Mineral veins in the area, these include Pale-grey, trough cross-bedded conglomeratic arkosic sandstones with interbedded mottled clay, Mylonitic granites and orthogneisses. The activities of artisanal miners have produced pits/gullies in the area. For the sake of environmental protection, all most all the mined-out pits and gullies produced do not undergo any reclamation and with time this can give way to deep ponds or lakes. However, if this problem goes unchecked it will result to large scale degradation of the environment

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