The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti

EVALUATION OF CHEESE WHEY FOR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST DIARRHOEAGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI

Diarrhoeal diseases remain a major public health problem and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children, particularly in developing countries. Among the bacterial pathogens associated with childhood diarrhoea, Escherichia coli is frequently implicated, wi...

Soil acidity, cation balance, exchangeable potassium status and cation retention capacity under K-bearing rock dust–organic amendment systems in a tropical Alfisol of southwestern Nigeria

Abstract Soil acidity and weak cation-holding conditions reduce nutrient-use efficiency in highly weathered tropical soils and constrain progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 12 and 15. This study evaluated the 14-day soil chemical response to locally sourced p...

Urban Planning–Architecture Synergies for ClimateResilient Cities in Developing Countries

Rapid urbanisation in developing countries has intensified exposure to climate-related risks suchas flooding, heat stress, and infrastructure failure. This paper examines how the integration of urban planningstrategies and architectural innovations can enhance climate resilience...

Experimental Analysis and Adaptive Intelligent Load Frequency Control (Case Study of Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Generation Station, Nigeria)

The stabilization of electricity is depended on absolute load frequency control. Rather than complicated advanced control techniques, this paper presents an adaptive intelligent load frequency control (AI-LFC) scheme that can be applied to improve the control performance of hydro...

Customer Trust in Digital Commerce: The Role of Last-Mile Delivery Performance

This study systematically reviews and synthesises the literature on the relationship between last-mile delivery performance and customer trust in e-commerce supply chains. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic R...

Cultural Design and Sustainable Architecture: Impact on SDG-11 and Urban Development

This article aims to explore the relationship between cultural design and sustainable architecture,and how it contributes to the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG-11), which is to make citiesand human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. A syste...

Eco-friendly biochar-modified ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced optoelectronic properties

The present study investigated the effect of in-situ agro-waste biochar-modification on the semiconductor properties of ZnO NPs prepared by chemical bath deposition technique. The biochar was prepared from oil palm ( Elaeis guineensis ) fingers by slow pyrolysis. X-ray diffractio...

Development of Modulus of Rupture Testing Machine for the Measurement of Flexural Strength of Brittle Materials

Ceramics and other brittle materials like glass, plastic, wood, and concrete beams or slabs are highly valuable both for domestic and industrial applications. Most of these brittle materials fail during transportation or use when minimal force is applied. It is wise to note that...

MONEY SUPPLY AND POVERTY NEXUS IN NIGERIA: AN EMPERICAL INVESTIGATION

This study investigates the nexus between money supply and poverty in Nigeria from 1990 to 2025. The objective is to determine both the long-run and short-run relationship between broad money supply M2, inflation, GDP growth, unemployment, and poverty rate. The study is motivated...

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...

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)...

Revisiting Burkina Faso Military Coups of 2022: Implications on West African Democracy

Abstract There-emergence of coups in West Africa is a 21st century trend. The purpose of this study was to analyze the nature of the coup(s) in Burkina Faso and its impact on West African democracy. The study, which was design ed qualitatively in an exploratory manner, provided d...

PANCREATIC AND HEPATIC PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF SENNA TORA (L.) ROXB. SEED EXTRACT IN STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: A COMPARATIVE HISTOPATHOLOGICAL AND RELATIVE ORGAN WEIGHT STUDY

This study evaluated the organ-safety profile and hepato-pancreatic protective effects of Senna tora ethanol seed extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Male Wistar rats were allocated to experimental groups receiving 200, 400, or 600 mg/kg S. tora, with normal, diabeti...

Multi-instrumental analysis of bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties in Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel. leaves extract

This research investigated the phytochemical components and antioxidant properties of the ethanol leaves extract fraction (C5), which was obtained by macerating the leaves in 80% ethanol, fractionating the extract via column chromatography, and further purifying it using TLC. The...

The interaction effect of health expenditure and institutional quality on maternal and child health in Nigeria between 1978 and 2023

Poor budget allocation has been identified as one of the reasons for poor health outcomes in Nigeria. Recently, government expenditure on the health sector has increased across all tiers of government to enhance health service deliveries. However, the performance of health indica...

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY L.G.A OF CROSS RIVER STATE

This study examined the influence of Social Media in promoting SMEs in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Two specific purposes and two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha level of significance. The stud...

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY L.G.A OF CROSS RIVER STATE

This study examined the influence of Social Media in promoting SMEs in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Two specific purposes and two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha level of significance. The stud...

AI-generated books and collection development practices: a survey of librarians in Nigerian university libraries

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...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Real Estate Valuation: Developing an Explainable AI-Based Automated Valuation Model (AVM)

Abstract Property valuation remains fundamental to real estate markets, influencing investment decisions, mortgage lending, taxation, and financial reporting. Traditional valuation approaches relying on professional judgment have been increasingly criticized for subjectivity, inc...

PropTech Adoption in Real Estate Management: The Role of AI, Big Data and Digital Platforms in Improving Property Management Performance

Abstract Property management has evolved significantly from traditional manual approaches to technology-driven operations, with Property Technology (PropTech) emerging as a transformative force in the real estate sector. The integration of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data analyt...