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Physicochemical Analysis of Oil Extracted from Raphia Sudanica Fruit Sold in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
Abstract: Raphia sudanica, commonly called Raphia hookeri or bamboo palm fruit, is one of the most valuable species among known palm fruits found in Nigeria and is widespread in major parts of West Africa. In this study, oils extracted and analyzed from Raphia sudanica fruits (pulp and seed) revealed the respective physicochemical values; acid value (5.56, 6.10 mgKOH/g), peroxide value (2.44, 5.82 Meq/kg), iodine value (41.30, 68.10 gI₂/100 g), saponification value …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Enhance Thermal and Conductive Properties through Graph Neural Network-Based Machine Learning-Driven Advanced Polymer Material Design
Abstract: Advanced polymer materials are widely used in modern engineering and manufacturing because of their lightweight nature, flexibility, durability, and adaptability to different applications. However, designing polymer materials with enhanced thermal and electrical properties remains a challenging task. The performance of polymers is influenced by a complex combination of molecular structures, filler materials, processing parameters, and nanoscale interactions. Conventional optimization methods often require extensive experimental trials and computational resources, making it …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 386–407 Read article
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Enhancing Power Conversion Efficiency in Tandem Solar Cells with Temporal Dynamic Graph Neural Network
Abstract: In modern homes, people want good comfort and also less electricity bill, so managing heating load and cooling load become very important. Heating Load (HL) and Cooling Load (CL) depend on many things like wall material, window size, sunlight, ventilation, and weather. Because of this many factors, calculation and optimization of HL and CL is little difficult and many time normal formulas give wrong or not perfect results. So in …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of a Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Chitosan–Fucoidan–Polymer Nanocomposite Loaded with Persea americana Leaf Extract
Abstract: Consuming a natural composite of Persea americana (Avocado) leaf extract and a chitosan and fucoidan form a biodegradable biopolymer matrix–polymer nanocomposite with biomedical applications, this study explored a potential therapeutic method. GC–MS and UV spectroscopy were used to describe the aqueous leaf extract, which was verified by phytochemical screening to contain flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The chitosan–fucoidan biodegradable polymer matrix served as a biocompatible stabilizing and encapsulating carrier …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 130–148 Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano-metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures can deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical study was performed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Applications of Artificial Neural Network in Construction Engineering and Management: An Academic Literature Review and Direction for Future Research
Abstract: One of the artificial intelligence topics is artificial neural network in whichdata processing system is the idea of the human brain.The cause of processing data is many processorsthat treat in parallel form in order to solve the problem.The applications of artificial neural network with neuron model and different network architecture can be used to estimate, predict and modelling of complex problems in construction management. In order to bridge the gap …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Facile Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Sterculia Gum–graft-poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) Hydrogel for Efficient Removal of Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solution
Abstract: Water is indispensable component of life. Contamination of water is a severe problem that affects human health, aquatic vegetation, and fauna. Aside from various effluents, a variety of cationic dyes generated by industrial effluents contributes significantly to water contamination. In this study, a sterculia gum graft-poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) hydrogel was made using a graft copolymerization technique with N,N′-methylene-bis-acrylamide as a crosslinker, ammonium persulphate as an initiator, and tetramethylethylenediamine as an accelerator to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–59 Read article
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Enhanced Oil Recovery through the Application of Nanoparticles with Irvingia Gabonensis in Flooding Process in the Reservoir
Abstract: This experimental investigation is aimed at establishing the ability of nanofluids formula from a mixture of nanoparticles and oil extracted from Irvingia gabonensis (bush mango) in enhancing recovery from oil reservoir. The laboratory study involved the use of core flooding unit, crude oil, brine, nano-particles and Irvingia gabonensis. In this study, nanofluids formulated from nanoparticles of aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ) and zinc oxide (ZnO) respectively were used …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Performance of Cr3C2-25(Ni-20Cr) and Ni-20Cr Coatings on T22 Boiler Tube Steel in Simulated Boiler Environment
Abstract: Corrosion of metals is a dangerous process, due to which there is loss of metal by the attack of corrosive agents. The high temperature corrosion causes fast material degradation which results in failure of components. Boiler tubes in the thermal power plants are subjected to corrosion due to high temperatures. Thermal spray coatings have been used to reduce the corrosion of boiler tubes. In this research paper an attempt has …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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LTE & 5G NR Carrier Aggregation Network Optimization through Advanced Measurement Configuration
Abstract: The ability to merge numerous frequency carriers—component carriers—to increase transmission bandwidth and throughput speeds over what can be achieved with a single carrier is known as carrier aggregation, and it is a crucial technology in 4G LTE and 5G networks. Cellular devices may attain gigabit data speeds by combining carriers from several frequency bands, such as 600 MHz to mm Wave frequencies, to increase downlink and uplink capacity. This study …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Trends Analysis of Temperature and Rainfall over Nguru, a Floodplain of Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria
Abstract: Abstract:This paper present the trends of meteorological parameters over Nguru, floodplain of Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria, with the aim of revealing increasing or decreasing trend within a 40 years monthly time series data of minimum temperature, maximum temperature, average temperature and rainfall. A non-parametric Mann-Kendall trend test and Sen’s slope estimate was used to analyse trends exhibited by the variables. The results reveal annual increasing (upward) trends of temperatures (minimum, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Convolutional Neural Network and its Architectures
Abstract: Convolutional neural network (CNN) is a type of artificial neural network (ANN) with multiple layers. From the past decades, it has been considered as a powerful classification technique as it can handle a huge amount of imagery data. It can be applied in the field of image recognition. The name CNN has been derived from the mathematical linear operation known as convolution which is performed between two matrices. CNN has …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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A Randomized Controlled Open Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nagara Ksheera Nasya in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka with Special Reference to Migraine
Abstract: Background: One of the 11 forms of Shiro-Roga is called Ardhavabhedaka, and symptomatically similar to Migraine, which is a neurovascular disorder. Panchakarma procedures and many formulations are described in Ayurveda for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Since Acharya Chakradatta described Nagara-Ksheera Nasya Karma in the context of Shiro-Roga- Chikitsa, an An effort has been made to assess the efficacy of using it for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Objective Assess the effectiveness …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Multiphysics Analysis of Biomedical Polymer Composite Systems
Abstract: Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) offer an effective model of solving coupled multiphysics equations in biomedical polymer composite systems, which are data-driven. In the given work, the PINN method is presented where equations of elasticity, mass diffusion, and heat transfer are integrated to model the complex processes that take place in composite biomaterials. The neural network loss is specified to include the governing partial different equations which enables both the system …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Slip Conditions in Nanofluid Flow Induced by a Nonlinearly Stretching Sheet: A bvp4c Approach
Abstract: The present work describes a numerical analysis of the steady, laminar flow over a nonlinear stretching sheet in a nanofluid medium. Slip conditions in terms of velocity, temperature, and concentration have been introduced into the mathematical model to capture the impact of interfacial mass transfer on the stretching surface. The problem is modeled to include nanoparticle transportation in terms of Brownian diffusion and thermophoresis, thereby affecting the temperature and concentration …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network-Based Multifocus Image Fusion
Abstract: Fusion of multiple images is needed for combining information contained in images obtained using different imaging devices or different camera settings. Due to the physics of optical lenses present in these devices, it is difficult to capture an image that has all the relevant objects well in focus. Thus, artificial neural network (ANN)-based multifocus image fusion method in YCbCr color space is proposed. Input images are first mapped from RGB …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Optical Character Recognition Using Back Propagation Neural Network
Abstract: This paper represents an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based approach for the recognition of English characters using feed-forward neural network. Noise has been considered as one of the major issues that degrades the performance of character recognition system. Our feed forward network has one input, one hidden, and one output layer. The entire recognition system is divided into two sections, namely training and recognition section. Both the sections include image acquisition, …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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A Roadmap for Next-generation Operating Systems: Navigating Towards Future Innovation
Abstract: As technology advances rapidly, there is a growing demand for next-generation operating systems (OS) to keep up with the changes. This study delves into the research roadmap essential for shaping the future of operating systems. By identifying current challenges, analysing emerging technologies, and envisioning future user needs, this roadmap aims to provide a comprehensive guide for researchers and developers navigating the complex landscape of OS innovation. From advancements in security …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Nanoinformatics: An Overview
Abstract: Nanoinformatics uses informatics techniques to (i) collect, (ii) process, (iii) store, and (iv) retrieve information on nanoparticles/nanomaterials/nanodevices and their potential applications in health care. Nanoinformatics assists to develop new computing applications to accelerate research and development in nanomedicine. In this context, it is playing an important role in acquiring relevant data and information, conceptually organizing information for conversion to knowledge, and developing computing applications that are based on important parameters …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement on Macro-, Micro- and Nano-scales
Abstract: This paper presents a review of investigations on boiling heat transfer enhancement on macro-, micro- and nano-scale surfaces and fluids by the authors at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI) plus known results of other researchers. These investigations were conducted with the purpose of increasing safety and efficiency of power generating systems. The investigations were focused on such problems as effective cooling at high heat flux (1 MW/m2 and more), …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article