Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi

The effects of planting window and nutrient sources on the growth and chemical composition of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) grown in Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria.

Experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research farm Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, Benue State. It lies on the geographical coordinates of 7° 44' 0" N, 8° 32' 0" E, the experiment was carried out in the 2026 cropping season with the maximum and minimum temperat...

Annealing-induced evolution of structure, optical properties, and crystallisation kinetics in co-precipitated CdS nanoparticles

Cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanoparticles were synthesised via co-precipitation to investigate the effect of annealing temperature on their structural, optical, and morphological properties. The nanoparticles were annealed at 150–400 °C and studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis s...

Comparative effects of neem extracts and storage methods on the quality of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata)

Yam ( Dioscorea spp. L.) is an important cash and industrial crop of high quality but with huge postharvest losses. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of neem extracts and storage methods on quality of white yam ( Dioscorea rotundata L.). Yam tubers were obtaine...

Microstructural and physicochemical characterization, mechanical and durability performance with statistical evaluation of montmorillonite-impregnated burnt red soil bricks incorporating pyrolyzed coffee and tobacco biochars

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has increased interest in utilizing agricultural waste as functional additives in fired clay products. However, limited information is available regarding the influence of pyrolysis temperature on the engineering performan...

Interactions of climate change, economic and social factors on food security: a three-decade impact and threat assessment of Nigeria

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...

Investigation of Structural, Elastic, Thermodynamic Properties and Phonon Dispersion of Heusler Alloys XYSb (X = Li2 and Ru, Y = Na and Ta) Using First Principles Calculations

Abstract This study presents a comprehensive density functional theory examination of Li2NaSb and RuTaSb Heusler alloys, exploring structural, elastic, thermodynamic, and phonon dispersion properties. Quantum ESPRESSO and Thermo_pw calculations reveal optimized lattice constants...

EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT TAXATION ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined the effect of government taxation on the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Benue State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the effects of tax burden, multiple taxation and tax compliance cost on SME growth. A descriptive and correlation...

Tailoring structural and optical properties of CdSe thin films deposited with nominal Tb³⁺ precursor concentrations (0–10 mol%) via chemical bath deposition

Cadmium selenide (CdSe) thin films were deposited on glass substrates by chemical bath deposition using nominal Tb³ ⁺ precursor concentrations of 0 –10 mol% at 80 °C. The influence of increasing Tb precursor concentration on the structural, morphological, and optical properties o...

Factors Hindering Professionalism in Administrative Roles in Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

The declining role of professionalism in university administration is due to the rise of managerialism and excessive administrative burdens. This shift forces administrative staff into rigid, procedural routines rather than strategic service, compounded by a lack of dedicated car...

Factors Hindering Professionalism in Administrative Roles in Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

The declining role of professionalism in university administration is due to the rise of managerialism and excessive administrative burdens. This shift forces administrative staff into rigid, procedural routines rather than strategic service, compounded by a lack of dedicated car...

Evaluation of the Performance early Maize Varieties in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the growth and yield performance of three maize varieties (SAMMAZ-14, SAMMAZ-26, and SAMMAZ-30) in 2024 and 2025 rainy season under the agro-ecological conditions of Makurdi. The experiment utilized a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with t...