Federal University of Technology

Ethical Prompting Practices and Use of Generative AI Tools for Academic Writing by Librarians in Nigerian Universities: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The increasing integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools into academic writing has introduced new opportunities and ethical challenges relating to authorship, originality, transparency, and academic integrity. This study examined the use of GenAI tools and e...

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) analysis and 16S rRNA gene sequencing of indoor air pollutants in a 3000-capacity religious auditorium

A thorough molecular and environmental evaluation of microbial isolates and indoor air quality (IAQ) at a place of worship is presented in this work. The study used a dual-methodological approach, including systematic environmental monitoring to assess occupant health concerns an...

Appraising the role of students' industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) in developing employable skills: Nigerian higher education institutions' stakeholders' perspective

Purpose Despite several policies, studies have revealed that the unemployment rate among Nigerian Higher Education Institution (HEI) graduates is the highest on the continent. Evidence shows that a comprehensive, practice-based Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)...

Microalgae-based living hydrogels as engineered soil biogeochemical reactors: bridging synthetic microbiomes, climate resilience, and sustainable remediation

Microalgae-based living hydrogels represent an emerging class of engineered living materials (ELMs). They combine biological activity with the physicochemical properties of hydrated polymer networks to form a multifunctional platform that is potentially useful in soil remediation...

Influence of Land Use Land Cover Changes on Local Weather Variables in Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria

This study examines the influence of land use land cover (LULC) on key weather variables (rainfall, land surface temperature (LST), relative humidity, solar radiation, and wind speed) in Jimeta, Adamawa State, between 2004 and 2024. Data were obtained from CHRS gridded rainfall,...

Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract and Ciprofloxacin On Ocular Bacteria Infection in Owerri, Imo State

Ocular bacterial infections are a major cause of bacteria-associated conjunctivitis and may culminate in visual impairment and blindness. The disease is treated with topical antibiotics. However, the emergence of antibiotic drug resistance in ocular infections undermines successf...

Temporal feature engineering for agricultural commodity price forecasting in Nigeria: evaluating machine learning, deep learning and time-series approaches

Purpose This study investigates the effectiveness of machine learning, deep learning and traditional time-series approaches for predicting agricultural commodity prices in Nigeria, focussing on improving forecasting reliability through temporal feature engineering and time-aware...

Machine learning analysis of COVID-19 transmission dynamics demographic risk and contact tracing outcomes in Nigeria

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...

Policy Analysis: Strategies for Indigenous Language Preservation in Nigerian Educational Systems,

This policy analysis examines the implementation of strategies to preserve Nigeria's indigenous languages within its formal education sector from 2021 to 2026. It addresses the critical research gap between supportive policy rhetoric and tangible, on-the-ground outcomes, a persis...

Policy Analysis: Strategies for Indigenous Language Preservation in Nigerian Educational Systems,

This policy analysis examines the implementation of strategies to preserve Nigeria's indigenous languages within its formal education sector from 2021 to 2026. It addresses the critical research gap between supportive policy rhetoric and tangible, on-the-ground outcomes, a persis...

Digital literacy skills of lecturers as a correlate of Generation Z students online learning academic achievement in Nigeria universities

Abstract This study examines the impact of instructors' digital literacy on the academic performance of Generation Z students in Nigerian universities through online learning. The study uses a correlational survey research approach and gathers data from 215 undergraduate students...

Operationalizing a library makerspace in Nigeria: lessons from the University of Lagos library

Purpose This study aims to investigate the transition of makerspaces from concept to practice within Nigerian academic libraries, using the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Library Makerspace as a case study. It examines the emergence and operationalization of the makerspace, the fac...

An Assessment of CCTV Surveillance Infrastructure for Enhancing Highway Security: A Case Study of Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract This paper evaluates the role of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance infrastructure in enhancing urban security and traffic management along the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. Spanning 11.8 kilometers across the Lagos Lagoon, the bridge is a critical...

An Assessment of CCTV Surveillance Infrastructure for Enhancing Highway Security: A Case Study of Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract This paper evaluates the role of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance infrastructure in enhancing urban security and traffic management along the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. Spanning 11.8 kilometers across the Lagos Lagoon, the bridge is a critical...

Inoculum-dependent microbial communities and the inoculum-to-substrate ratio regulate biomethane potential during co-digestion of solid wastes

Anaerobic co-digestion of organic wastes is a sustainable method for recovering renewable energy, but its performance is highly dependent on factors such as the type of inoculum used and the inoculum-to-substrate ratio (ISR). The impact of inoculum type and ISR on biogas producti...

Atmospheric dispersion modelling of black carbon and PM₂.₅ emissions from an iron and steel plant in Ilorin, Nigeria

The iron and steel sector is one of the most aerosol-intensive branches of heavy manufacturing. In Nigeria, where environmental monitoring infrastructure remains sparse and industrial compliance enforcement is still developing, facilities such as the steel production plant in Ilo...