Abiola Ajimobi Technical University Ibadan

Foam Mat Drying of Soursop Pulp: Evaluation of Phytochemicals and Physico-chemical Properties of Powder Obtained

Foam mat drying (FMD) was employed to dry soursop pulp, with the objective of assessing the powder quality parameters. Egg albumen was applied at 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15% wt/wt and methylcellulose at 0.4%, 0.8%, 1.2%, 1.6%, and 2% wt/wt as foaming and stabilizing agents, respecti...

Spatio-temporal dynamics, clustering, and hotspot evolution of reported foot-and-mouth disease outbreak burden in Nigeria, 2015–2025

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in Nigeria, yet the national spatio-temporal structure of officially reported outbreaks remains poorly characterised. We analysed the temporal dynamics, clustering, and hotspot evolution of reported FMD outbreaks across Nigeria’s 36 states...

Conceptualizations of compassion in the context of dementia caregiving: A scoping review protocol

Background Compassion is widely recognized as a vital component of dementia caregiving, yet its conceptualization, definition, and operationalization remain inconsistent across contexts. In dementia caregiving, compassion is often conflated with empathy, emotional labor, and rela...

Determinants of renewable energy intensity in Sub-Saharan Africa

The devastating consequences of climate change have intensified the global imperative for renewable energy transition, with particular urgency in Africa, where vulnerability to climatic impacts is compounded by persistent poverty and weak institutions. Although existing literatur...

Impact of particulate matter and heavy metals emissions from automotive painting booths on ambient air quality

This study investigated the particulate and heavy metal emissions arising from automotive paint applications. A total of 22 sampling locations, represented as AQ1 - AQ22 for this study. Concentrations of particulate matters were determined using Aerocet 831 particle counter while...