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Potential of the Biokinetic Integrity of Chromolaena Odorata leaf as Bio-stimulant for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation in Soil
Abstract: The biokenitic parameters of each TPH degradation in the various reactors set-up was determined in terms specific rate of TPH degradation, maximum specific rate of TPH degradation and the equilibrium or dissociation constants as well as the rate of TPH degradation (-kd) or the decay rate of TPH. The value of -kd is within the range of -0.0551 to -0.0151 for room dried and -0.0447 to 0.0118 for sundried whereas …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 47–75 Read article
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Dissimilar Joining Of Aluminium Alloy to Copper Using Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Process
Abstract: Aluminium-copper dissimilar joints are applicable to electrical industry. 2 mm thick aluminium alloys (A1100) sheet is joined to 1 mm thick copper (Cu-DHP) sheet using tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) process. The effect of process parameters like heat input, torch orientation, arc weaving on mechanical properties of the joint are studied. In this combination the molten pool generated by melting of aluminium edge will wet the coppersurface to form a …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Hydrological Modelling using Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Shivna River Basin and Calibration Using SWAT-GLUE Algorithm
Abstract: The management of water in India faces significant challenges in both the level i.e., quality andquantity. In order to address these challenges and to source the rational and efficient management ofwater resources, it is necessary to understand the different issues involved in the water cycle works.Thus, hydrological models are important tools that have been used in water resource planning and itsmanagement. In this study the hydrology of Shivna sub-basin which …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Machine Learning Regression Based Approach for Prediction of the Ultimate Tensile Strength of Tungsten Inert Gas Welded Joints
Abstract: Many leaders in technology education have shown that the main difference between the technical design process and the process of engineering construction analysis and efficiency [1–3]. The engineering analysis phase of the construction process is where the mathematical and scientific models principles are used to help the designer predict the design results. The engineering feasibility phase process is a systematic process that uses structural elements and conditions to allow the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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In-vitro assessment of plant growth promoting traits integrated with antagonistic activity of biosurfactant producing Bacillus species of oil contaminated soil
Abstract: Researchers are in search of microbial tools having plant growth promoting activity integrated to biosurfactant production potential to develop eco-friendly technique for sustainable agricultural. Presented study was undertaken to characterize the plant growth promoting activity of biosurfactant producing Bacillus species isolated from oil contaminated soil. Bacterial strains were identified as Bacillus licheniformis P1 and Bacillus velezensis P2, on the basis of morphological, biochemical and 16SrDNA gene sequence homology. Biosurfactant producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Investigation of Undesirable Event by Fault Tree Analysis - Study of domestic LPG Gas Leak
Abstract: Fault tree analysis (FTA) is a dependable and commonly used method for analyzing and identifying the combinations of failures, faults, or events that could result in a specified top event, which is typically a system failure or malfunction. FTA is widely used in risk assessment, reliability engineering, and system safety analysis, and it has proven to be an effective tool for determining the likelihood and consequences of potential system failures. …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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The Utilization of Oil Entrapped Floating Alginate Beads in a Gastroretentive Delivery System is Intended to Improve the Bioavailbility of Telmisartan Incorporating Principles of Bioinformatics
Abstract: Oil entrapped floating calcium alginate beads of Telmisartan were successfully prepared using sodium alginate as polymer and two different oil phases of mineral oil and olive oil by emulsion gelation method. The FT-IR spectra of final optimized formulation confirms no drug- polymer incompatibility. The floating time of beads was found to be more than 12 hrs suggesting that the method used for prepration was effective. The floating time of optimized …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–38 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Air Flow Field of A Gas Turbine Engine Air blast Atomizer
Abstract: One of the most crucial process that occurs before the fuel is burned in the combustion chamber is atomization. The performance of a engine will be depend mainly on the fuel mixture. Performance of the engine depends on atomization process because it breaks the bulk fuel into small droplets and injects it into the combustion chamber, in order to make this happen consequently the dimensions of most of the fuel …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 169–180 Read article
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Synergic Effect of Motivation and Interest on Achievement of Undergraduate Students of Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
Abstract: The dwindling performance of students at both internal and external examinations calls for concern among stakeholders in the education enterprise. Numerous studies have been conducted regarding the implications for educational pedagogies. However, redirection of effort towards behavioural management (classroom climate and internal control system) during interaction in the classroom is sin qua non to academic excellence in our schools. The need for educationists in the country to sit-up and think …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): A Devastating Neonatal Gastrointestinal Disorder
Abstract: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) represents a formidable challenge in neonatal medicine, particularly afflicting premature infants with its characteristic features of severe intestinal inflammation and necrosis. Despite advancements in neonatal care, NEC continues to exact a heavy toll, standing as a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population. Its multifaceted etiology, encompassing prematurity, enteral feeding practices, alterations in microbial colonization, and episodes of intestinal ischemia, underscores the complexity of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 78–83 Read article
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Algae as Bio-Fertilizer
Abstract: Bio-fertilization represents a sustainable agricultural practice that leverages bio-fertilizers to enhance soil nutrient levels, thereby increasing agricultural productivity eco-friendly and feasible substitute for pollution-free agricultural applications, soil microflora has been used to increase biomass production and improve soil fertility. Numerous cyanobacteria, including species like Oscillatoria angustissima, Nostoc sp., and Anabaena sp., are known to be efficient nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers. Acuteodesmus dimorphus, Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus dimorphus, Anabaena azolla, and Nostoc …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Fungus Detection System
Abstract: This project identifies fungal pathogens in wet soil with sensors and gives an instant result through an Android app. It helps farmers avoid crop loss, increase yield, and encourage eco-friendly farming practices by enabling early detection and evidence-based decision-making for soil health management. Soil condition is most important to agriculture and environmental health. Having fungus in pre-maturity soil analysis can prevent crop damage and increase the yield. This project seeks …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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AGRISMART: Crop and Soil Management System
Abstract: Agriculture has played a crucial role in developing countries where the majority of the rural population relies on it for their livelihoods. A finer-grade crop classification has become crucial in the context of precision agriculture. In recent years, the volume of open image data has grown significantly. This can be used in combination with machine learning techniques to classify crop types in the agricultural industry. The proposed crop species recognition …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 50–55 Read article
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Soil Around the Pier Below the Bed Level of River
Abstract: This study presents the evaluation of vertical and lateral loads acting on a bridge pier–pedestal system subjected to self-weight and vehicular loading. The pier, having a height of 25 m, length of 20 m, and thickness of 1 m, was found to carry a self-weight of 1200 t. When combined with a vehicular load of 2000 t, the total vertical load on the pier becomes 3200 t. Considering lateral force …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 64–70 Read article
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Security Vulnerability Assessment Of A Hypothetical Lng Gas Treating Plant Using A Spreadsheet Template
Abstract: The upsurge of terrorism and attacks on chemical plants in several nations, including Nigeria, has necessitated the need for vulnerability studies. This study uses the Security Vulnerability Assessment, Prevention, and Prediction approach to analyze the vulnerabilities of a hypothetical chemical plant using a developed spreadsheet template. With a safety barrier method, an attack model based on security barriers was developed. External, internal, interior, critical, and fail-safe security barriers were proposed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Geotechnical study of a landslide reactivation in clay soils (central Piedmont, NW Italy).
Abstract: In March 2015, exceptional meteoric events occurred in southern Piedmont caused a remarkable rise of the rivers water level of the Tanaro Basin with flooding and many landslides. The engineering geological study reported here, concerns a triggering of a previous landslide occurred in 1982 in the hills, shaped in the marine sedimentary succession (Lugagnano Clay, lower Pliocene) of the southern Asti Reliefs, near San Martino Alfieri village. Detailed geological, morphological …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Effects of Glass Fibres on the Shear Strength of Sandy Soil
Abstract: This paper presents the effects of glass fibres on the shear strength parameters of sand. To study the effect, sand was mixed with three different glass fibre contents (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) of length of 10 mm. Series of direct shear test was carried out to study the behaviour of unreinforced and reinforced sand. After studying the results, it clearly showed that the shear strength and angle of internal friction …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Aluminium Recovery from Incineration and Gasification Bottom Ashes
Abstract: The recovery of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the bottom ashes is a common practice, both for the environmental advantages of their recycle and to avoid problems of swelling and expansion that metals can cause when bottom ashes are reused in concrete production or in road construction. This paper focuses on metal recovery from bottom ashes produced in municipal solid waste (MSW) incinerators, with a particular focus on aluminium. A …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Probable Causes of Cracks on selected Buildings at Akrowa in Afigya Kwabre District, Ghana
Abstract: This work evaluated the nature of the foundation soils and cracks on twelve representative buildings at Akrowa, in the Afigya Kwabre District near Kumasi in Ghana. Age, material used whether clay/concrete, dimensions of cracks on the buildings and tests for geotechnical parameters of foundation soils such as moisture content, bulk density, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limit and direct shear were carried out on soils from four pits dug …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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A Review on Metal Inert Gas Welding of Dissimilar Steels
Abstract: Joining of dissimilar metals has found its use extensively in power generation, electronic, nuclear reactors, petrochemical and chemical industries due to environmental concerns, energy saving, high performance, cost saving and so on. However efficient welding of dissimilar metals has posed a major challenge due to difference in thermal, mechanical and chemical properties of the materials to be joined under a common welding condition. This causes a steep gradient of the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article