Elijah A. Alhassan
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View article: EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA Open
Nigeria is an agrarian economy with high production of agricultural products. However, the emergence of Covid-19 disease in the country and its spread across the nation as well as the lockdown policies of the Federal and State governments …
View article: Statistical modelling of a tractor tractive performance during ploughing operation on a tropical <i>Alfisol</i>
Statistical modelling of a tractor tractive performance during ploughing operation on a tropical <i>Alfisol</i> Open
Tractor is the most prominent off-road agricultural machinery that is significant to the global food security. The tractive modelling of tyre–soil interaction and agricultural implement dynamics is a complex phenomenon that require holisti…
View article: Tractor acquisition and agricultural performance among Nigerian farmers: Evidence from Co-integration Modeling technique
Tractor acquisition and agricultural performance among Nigerian farmers: Evidence from Co-integration Modeling technique Open
Given the envisioned significance of the agricultural sector in Nigeria, which scholars have argued has the potential to promote pro-poor growth and poverty alleviation. However, questions have been raised about using and accessing modern …
View article: Review of: "Growth, Instability and Trend Analysis of Rice Production Indicators in Nigeria"
Review of: "Growth, Instability and Trend Analysis of Rice Production Indicators in Nigeria" Open
Purpose: The reason for this study was not mentioned.Research Method: Why the ")" after cultivated area.(II) -implies what?; Which software was used for the analysis?Are there indices that are of utmost importance in the study?What are the…
View article: Design and fabrication of a fish feed mixing cum pelleting machine for small-medium scale aquaculture industry
Design and fabrication of a fish feed mixing cum pelleting machine for small-medium scale aquaculture industry Open
The study developed a compact, single unit of fish feed mixing and pelleting machine. In this work, a compact fish feed mixing and pelleting machine was designed, fabricated, and evaluated for its performance efficiency. The basic units of…
View article: Mathematical modeling of the moisture ratio during drying of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in a hot air dryer
Mathematical modeling of the moisture ratio during drying of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in a hot air dryer Open
Drying is one of the major unit operation in food industry and it kinetics data is required for optimization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of air temperature (50, 60, and 70°C), air velocity (0.5, 1, and 1.5 m/s), and s…
View article: Mechanical performance of abrasive sandpaper made with palm kernel shells and coconut shells
Mechanical performance of abrasive sandpaper made with palm kernel shells and coconut shells Open
The use of agricultural wastes as additives for other valuable products has been the focus of many research efforts because of their availability, inherent properties, and environmental friendliness. Palm kernel shells (PKS) and coconut sh…
View article: Tensile and flexural behaviour of steel materials used in the construction of crop processing machines
Tensile and flexural behaviour of steel materials used in the construction of crop processing machines Open
This experiment investigated the mechanical properties of mild steel, galvanized iron and stainless steel when subjected to tensile and flexural loading. Work pieces of 54 samples were prepared having a gage length of 30 mm for material th…
View article: An investigation into some crop residues generation from farming activities and inherent energy potentials in Kwara State, Nigeria
An investigation into some crop residues generation from farming activities and inherent energy potentials in Kwara State, Nigeria Open
In recent time, interest in energy generation from biological materials has been on the increase because of its environmental benefits. The use of these waste materials as feedstock in energy generation plants has been used in many industr…
View article: Evaluation of a Locust Beans Seed Dehulling Machine for Small Scale Farmers
Evaluation of a Locust Beans Seed Dehulling Machine for Small Scale Farmers Open
A locust bean dehulling machine was fabricated and evaluated using locally available materials. The machine performs dual operations of removing the seed coats and cleaning. Components of the machine include the frame, hopper, dehulling ch…
View article: Design, Development and Evaluation of a Tangential-flow Paddy Thresher: A Response Surface Analysis
Design, Development and Evaluation of a Tangential-flow Paddy Thresher: A Response Surface Analysis Open
Background and Objective: Traditional paddy threshing is still usually carried out by women and children in the rural village. The aim
\nof this study was to design and develop a tangential thresher, optimize the conditions necessary for t…
View article: Research Article Design, Development and Evaluation of a Tangential-flow Paddy Thresher: A Response Surface Analysis
Research Article Design, Development and Evaluation of a Tangential-flow Paddy Thresher: A Response Surface Analysis Open
Traditional paddy threshing is still usually carried out by women and children in the rural village. The aimof this study was to design and develop a tangential thresher, optimize the conditions necessary for threshing paddy using a respon…
View article: Design, Fabrication and Testing of Cocoa Depodding Machine
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Cocoa Depodding Machine Open
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is an important cash crop that serves numerous food purposes. Removing the seed from the pod, or depodding is key to its vast applications. In an attempt to ease the bottleneck in breaking the pods to release the se…
View article: Development of a rice cleaner cum grader for cottage industry processors in Nigeria.
Development of a rice cleaner cum grader for cottage industry processors in Nigeria. Open
The consumption of locally processed rice in Nigeria has been on the increase because of its high nutritive values and favourable government policies. There have been issues with the wide acceptability of this product as a result of the ph…
View article: Ameliorating effect of milled eggshell on cement stabilized lateritic soil for highway construction
Ameliorating effect of milled eggshell on cement stabilized lateritic soil for highway construction Open
This case study outlined the outcomes from the laboratory assessment of a lateritic soil
\nstabilized with milled eggshell, cement and mixture of both in ratio 1:1 for potential use as
\na highway construction material. The stabilizing bin…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF CASSAVA PEELING MACHINE USING AN ABRASIVE MECHANISM
DEVELOPMENT OF CASSAVA PEELING MACHINE USING AN ABRASIVE MECHANISM Open
Cassava, a household name in Nigeria because of its importance in the food supply matrix of the populace. A multipurpose crop that serves as source of food for man, animals and raw materials for industry. The need to appropriate the enormo…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED GARI FRYER
DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED GARI FRYER Open
Traditional frying of cassava mash into gari continues to be an onerous and complex
\nunit operation for food processors. It is highly labor intensive, tedious, unhygienic and
\nlow productivity compared with the time and labor invested. T…