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View article: The future of work and environmental sustainability: Balancing automation and green jobs
The future of work and environmental sustainability: Balancing automation and green jobs Open
The rate at which automation has swept the world, does not only capture the attention of a number of emerging industries and revolutionizing productivity schemes but also defying concepts toward environmental sustainability and labor alloc…
View article: Evaluation of Optimized Carbonized Wheat Husk-Reinforced AA6061 Composite for Automotive Components Applications
Evaluation of Optimized Carbonized Wheat Husk-Reinforced AA6061 Composite for Automotive Components Applications Open
In the pursuit of sustainable and lightweight materials for automotive applications, metal matrix composites (MMCs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their superior strength-to-weight ratios, enhanced wear resistance, and tailore…
View article: Optimization of carbonized wheat husk reinforced AA6061 composites for enhanced mechanical performance
Optimization of carbonized wheat husk reinforced AA6061 composites for enhanced mechanical performance Open
The increasing demand for lightweight, cost-effective, and high-performance materials in the automotive industry has driven interest in aluminum matrix composites (AMMCs) reinforced with sustainable materials like agricultural waste. While…
View article: Multi-criteria decision-making approach for evaluating the critical determinants of machine tool integrity
Multi-criteria decision-making approach for evaluating the critical determinants of machine tool integrity Open
Machine tools degrade with time, and critical determinants influencing machine tool integrity are often unknown, overlooked, and with multiple conflicting criteria during operation and maintenance. This study introduces a hybrid fuzzy DEMA…
View article: Effect of Fractionation of Potassium Fertilizer and Humic Acid on the Phenotypic and Nutritional Qualities of Eggplant
Effect of Fractionation of Potassium Fertilizer and Humic Acid on the Phenotypic and Nutritional Qualities of Eggplant Open
A field experiment was conducted during the agricultural season 2023-2024 inside the greenhouse at the Second Agricultural Research Station of the College of Agriculture/AlMuthanna University in the Al-Bandar region. The aim of this study …
View article: Development of OEE Error-Proof (OEE-EP) Model for Production Process Improvement
Development of OEE Error-Proof (OEE-EP) Model for Production Process Improvement Open
The global demand for effective utilization of both humans and machinery is increasing due to wastage incurred during product manufacturing. Excessive waste generation has made entrepreneurs find it difficult to breakeven. The development …
View article: Effect of Splitting Potassium Fertilizer and Humic Acid on Eggplant Growth, Yield and Quality
Effect of Splitting Potassium Fertilizer and Humic Acid on Eggplant Growth, Yield and Quality Open
A field trial was carried out through the 2023-2024 agricultural growing season inside the greenhouse at the second station of agricultural research in the Al-Bandar region belonging to the College of Agriculture/Al-Muthanna University, to…
View article: Upgrading the versatility of conventional machine tools using the mechatronic approach
Upgrading the versatility of conventional machine tools using the mechatronic approach Open
Production managers seek cost-effective methods to meet the basic requirements of a modern manufacturing system, as several conventional machine tools in most manufacturing industries face abandonment or require upgrades due to challenges …
View article: An Econometric Study of the Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth in Selected Oil Countries During the Period (2000-2020) Using the Static Panel Model
An Econometric Study of the Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth in Selected Oil Countries During the Period (2000-2020) Using the Static Panel Model Open
View article: An Econometric Study of the Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth in Selected Oil Countries During the Period (2000-2020) Using the Static Panel Model
An Econometric Study of the Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth in Selected Oil Countries During the Period (2000-2020) Using the Static Panel Model Open
View article: Development of a Weighted Productivity Model for a Food Processing Industry
Development of a Weighted Productivity Model for a Food Processing Industry Open
In this paper, the data collected from a food processing industry was used to calculate the total productivity. It presents a comprehensive model and methodology for defining and measuring productivity attributes in the food processing ind…
View article: Evaluation of a Nigerian power plant for sustainable delivery
Evaluation of a Nigerian power plant for sustainable delivery Open
The overwhelming objective of the electricity power policy strategy is to ensure that Nigerian has an electricity supply market that can meet the needs of its citizens. This paper evaluates challenges, prospects and performance of Olorunso…
View article: Determination of Production System Effectiveness Based on Sustainable Global Standards
Determination of Production System Effectiveness Based on Sustainable Global Standards Open
Production system effectiveness determine to measure the sustainability of the established industries demands the development of a model for resolving global sustainable productivity challenges. The attributes (internal and external) of in…
View article: Design of Waste Tyre Flexible Couplings for Generating Plant
Design of Waste Tyre Flexible Couplings for Generating Plant Open
There is a growing need at creating wealth from wastes. Waste tyres have been littering our environment. There is need to create ways of utilizing them effectively after their critical mechanical properties have been investigated. Flexible…
View article: Evaluation of a Nigerian power plant for sustainable delivery
Evaluation of a Nigerian power plant for sustainable delivery Open
The overwhelming objective of the electricity power policy strategy is to ensure that Nigerian has an electricity supply market that can meet the needs of its citizens. This paper evaluates challenges, prospects and performance of Olorunso…
View article: Evaluation of Production System Effectiveness of Selected Industries in Nigeria
Evaluation of Production System Effectiveness of Selected Industries in Nigeria Open
The need to evaluate production industries demands the development of a model at resolving sustainable productivity challenges. The attributes (internal and external) of industrial failure were determined using questionnaire administra…
View article: Determination of Critical Classifications to Integrity of Machine Tools and Their Levels of Importance
Determination of Critical Classifications to Integrity of Machine Tools and Their Levels of Importance Open
View article: Investigation of the Effects of Some Statistical Data Components on the Selection of Optimum Smoothing Constant
Investigation of the Effects of Some Statistical Data Components on the Selection of Optimum Smoothing Constant Open
Simple exponential smoothing is one of the best forecast methods, especially for time series data. Its efficacy depends on a parameter called smoothing constant (α) which, if optimally determined, minimises the mean square error (MSE), the…
View article: Performance Evaluation of a Micro-Steam Turbine Powered Electric Generator under Changeable Bed and Drive Mechanisms
Performance Evaluation of a Micro-Steam Turbine Powered Electric Generator under Changeable Bed and Drive Mechanisms Open
Machines are growth engines of the economy; each sector of the economy achieves its demand by the use of the machine. They are installed in various establishments for the purpose of using them to perform certain functions or others. Howeve…
View article: Development of an Adjustable Bed for a Micro-Turbine Electric Power Generator Plant
Development of an Adjustable Bed for a Micro-Turbine Electric Power Generator Plant Open
An adjustable bed is a supporting structure designed to provide a seating base or platform, for a 5.0 KW micro steam turbine generator plant prior to its mounting on a block-type concrete foundation. The design of the bed frame and flanges…
View article: Development of iron ores sintering machine for blast furnace process
Development of iron ores sintering machine for blast furnace process Open
There must be proper means to sinter and, agglomerated iron ore concentrate before it can be further processed in the blast furnace. A Sintering machine of 5kg capacity of agglomerated ore was designed and fabricated using mild steel mater…
View article: Optimum detailed design of 13,000 m3 oil storage tanks using 0.8 height-diameter ratio
Optimum detailed design of 13,000 m3 oil storage tanks using 0.8 height-diameter ratio Open
This study deals with the detailed design of 13,000 m3 oil storage tank using height-diameter ratio of 0.8. The nominal diameter and nominal height was estimated to be 26.76 m and 23.1 m respectively. The jumbo plate material used was G40.…
View article: A component-based sigma-quality improvement model for effective signal detection in communication networks
A component-based sigma-quality improvement model for effective signal detection in communication networks Open
Purpose: There are many algorithms and models that are successfully utilized in controlling noises and preventing signal fading in communication networks. Signal strength enhancement studies that utilize component-based quality improvement…
View article: Transportation model under weighted insecurity
Transportation model under weighted insecurity Open
View article: Decision on the selection of the best height-diameter ratio for the optimal design of 13,000 m <sup>3</sup> oil storage tank
Decision on the selection of the best height-diameter ratio for the optimal design of 13,000 m <sup>3</sup> oil storage tank Open
The decision on the selection of the best height-diameter ratio for the optimal design of oil storage tanks is a difficult task because there are so many criteria to be considered in selecting the most appropriate alternative. In this stud…
View article: MODELLING OF COST ESTIMATES FOR THE GEOMETRICAL CALIBRATION OF UPRIGHT OIL STORAGE TANKS
MODELLING OF COST ESTIMATES FOR THE GEOMETRICAL CALIBRATION OF UPRIGHT OIL STORAGE TANKS Open
Cost estimation is a fundamental activity in engineering management and business decision making. It normally involves estimating the quantity of labor, materials, utilities, floor space, sales, overhead, time and other parameters over a g…
View article: Influence of Cutting Angle on the Performance of an Orange Peeling Machine
Influence of Cutting Angle on the Performance of an Orange Peeling Machine Open
Growing demand for oranges for domestic and industrial uses requires a device that would peel the oranges at minimum cost, stress and time. Reduction in cost and stress can be meaningful only if the peeling time is minimised. Orange peelin…
View article: SMART OEE-SIGMA MODEL FOR PRODUCTION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
SMART OEE-SIGMA MODEL FOR PRODUCTION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION Open
The quest for effective utilization of both humans and machinery is on the increase in order to survive competition.Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metric application in industry has been facing a challenge of continuing advancement …
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRICITY GENERATING SYSTEM FOR A MICROPOWER PLANT
DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRICITY GENERATING SYSTEM FOR A MICROPOWER PLANT Open
The move from fossil fuel to clean energy has become the focus of the 21 st century, to suplement the energy needs of the world which have been on the increase.This research tackles the challenge of energy inadequacy by designing and fabri…
View article: Dataset for the development of a diagnostic schedule for a defective LC-195V5 CNC milling machine at FUTA central workshop
Dataset for the development of a diagnostic schedule for a defective LC-195V5 CNC milling machine at FUTA central workshop Open