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Federal University of Technology Owerri
Recent research
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Spatial heterogeneity is a fundamental characteristic of agricultural landscapes, and accurately modelling its impact on crop yield is critical for precision agriculture. This study presents a comparative analysis of spatial statistical and machine learning approaches to model yi...
International Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics & Computer Science2026-10-120 citationsDOI - Open access
Young people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bear a disproportionate burden of global HIV. Young people living with HIV/AIDS (YPLWHA) experience poorer treatment outcomes compared to adults. This study assessed the barriers that affect antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among YPL...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
International audience
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
IMPACTS OF WESTERN CHRISTIAN MISSIONS ON EDUCATION IN CENTRAL IGBOLAND
Abstract This work examined the Impact of Western Christian Missions on Education with particular interest on Central Igboland. It necessitated by the fact that Igboman seems to have lost the decency of his culture, norms and religious values; and the glaring call from most quar...
- Society & Economics
The buildings and construction sector accounted for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions in 2023, creating an urgent need for Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in construction. This study develops a GSCM framework for building construction project delivery in South-East N...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
The increasing industrial demand for enzymes, particularly cellulases, has driven the search for novel, cost-effective and thermostable enzymes from thermophilic microorganisms. This study aimed to isolate and identify thermophilic cellulolytic bacteria from a cow rumen-waste dum...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance among major pathogens poses a significant threat to public health, necessitating innovative control measures and novel antibacterial drugs. This study employs a computational design and lead optimization approach to discover new...
- BiologyOpen access
Aim: This study examines the interactions of climate change, economic, and social factors on food security, by way of a three -decade impact and threat assessment of Nigeria. Methods: The study employs annual time-series data covering 32 observations and applies the Autoregressiv...
- Climate & Environment
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worldwide One Health emergency, but the contribution of biotherapeutic manufacturing to the selection and dissemination of resistant microorganisms is not well appreciated. This review compiles available interdisciplinary evidence on biopharmac...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
The radiation tolerance of mixed-halide perovskites is of considerable interest for next-generation space photovoltaics and nuclear-grade optoelectronics devices operating in harsh radiation environments. In this work, the structural, optical, and electrical evolution of Cs 0.15...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to developing countries like Nigeria due to limited resources. Accurate prediction of disease spread is crucial for effective containment measures. This study investigates the application of statistical and machine l...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Background: Nigeria, one of the most malaria-endemic regions globally, relies heavily on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) targeting Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 (Pfhrp2/3). However, emerging deletions in these genes can lead to false-negative results, undermining...
- AI & Computing
This paper explored AI-generated books and collection development practices among librarians in federal university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The study was anchored on the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI). A descriptive survey design was employed, and the study population...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background: Anaesthesia for open abdominal myomectomy is customised to provide a comfortable and pain-free surgical experience for the patient, taking into consideration their medical history, personal preferences and the results of the pre-anaesthesia assessment. Object...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
This paper focuses on heavy metal (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cd and As) contamination, modified degree of contamination in the soils of Enyigba, southeastern Nigeria. Pollution by these metals was examined using several calculation methods: modified degree of contamination and geoaccumulation...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
This paper focuses on heavy metal (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cd and As) contamination, modified degree of contamination in the soils of Enyigba, southeastern Nigeria. Pollution by these metals was examined using several calculation methods: modified degree of contamination and geoaccumulation...
- AI & Computing
Delay Factors of Construction Project Delivery in Nigeria
It is evident in the Nigeria construction industry that it is a rare event that the projects are completed on the scheduled time, budgeted cost, and desired quality because the construction projects experience a tremendous amount of delays. Timely completion of construction proje...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
In recent times, 45S5 bioglass-ceramics have attracted significant attention for biomedical applications due to their excellent mechanical performance and considerable bioactivity. In this study, 45S5 bioglass was fabricated by a melt-quenching method and subjected to microwave-a...