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2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Effect of Storage Conditions on the Methanol Content of Burukutu Produced from Different Sorghum Varieties; A Response Surface Methodology Approach

Igwe Victory Somtochukwu, Omeire Gloria Chinenyenwa, Awuchi Chinaza Godswill , Kwari Mercy Ibrahim, Oledimma Ngozi Uchenna, Amagwula Ikechukwu Otuosorochi

2018 | American Journal of Food, Nutrition and Health | Pp. 42-47

Methanol content of burukutu made from different sorghum varieties was studied using Response Surface Methodology. A three-level three-factorial Box-Behnken experimental design was adopted to study the effects of storage conditions and chemical properties on...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Edible and Non-Edible Bioquenchants: Analysis and Comparison of Mechanical Properties in Pure Commercial Aluminium

Oluwasegun Samuel Odebiyi, Joseph Olayinka Olaoye, Mustafa Mohammed Mundu

2018 | Journal of Materials Sciences and Applications | Pp. 51-57

The imbibed properties of pure commercial Aluminium were evaluated after being heated and quenched in various bio quenchants (edible and non-edible oils). These metals were subjected to various material testing processes. The data obtained showed the existenc...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of an Automatic Sun Tracking Solar Panel without Light Sensors

Ibrahim Adabara, Abdurrahman Shuaibu Hassan, Lombe Ian

2018 | International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Science | Pp. 77-83

Solar energy is one of the most commonly used types of renewable energy in areas that experience a lot of sunlight annually. Most solar panels are installed in a stationary position where they receive solar radiations from the sun. But still, there is a lot o...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of an Automatic Power Supply from Four Different Source Using Microcontrolle

Abdurrahman Shuaibu Hassan, Ibrahim Adabara, Amanyire Ronald, Kaumba Muteba

2018 | International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Science | Pp. 40-46

This project is designed to automatically supply continuous power to a load through one of the four sources of supply that are: solar, mains, thermal, and wind when any one of them is unavailable. The four switches represent the four causes. The switches are...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of an Automatic High-Performance Voltage Stabilizer

Ibrahim Adabara

2018 | International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems (IJEAIS) | Pp. 1-10

This research aims at the design and implementation of an automatic high-performance voltage stabilizer which helps to detect inappropriate voltage levels and correct them to produce a reasonably stable output. The system consists of five dependent architectu...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Cloud-Based Erp Systems Used In Higher Education Institution: Benefit, Challenges, And Selection

Ibrahim Adabara, Dr. Sanni Shamsudeen, Dr.Ajiboye Adeleke Raheem, Habiba Njeri Ngugi

2018 | International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems (IJEAIS) | Pp. 1-9

Cloud ERP is an approach to enterprise resource planning (ERP) that rely on cloud computing platforms and services to deliver a business with a more flexible business process revolution. ERP systems are nowadays looking at a robust IT solution for the higher...

2018 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS UNDER SUB-QUEUED PREFERENCES

Sulaiman Sani, Maria Mbatudde, Michael Khatete

2018 | International Journal of Applied Mathematics | Pp. 541-547

Business environments including agricultural business environ-ments are known to have subgroups of desks, counters, workers and customersof distinct stationary preferences, allocations and characteristics. Is it possi-ble then to carry out analysis with these...

2017 School of Pharmacy

Efficacy of Commercially Used Antibacterial Agents against Oral Bacteria Associated with HIV/AIDS Patients in South Western Uganda

Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu; Muhammad Ntale; Steve Okwudili Ogbonnia; Ezera Agwu; Julius Kihdze Tanayen; Keneth Iceland Kasozi; Ambrose Amamchukwu Akunne; Chukwudi Onyeka Okonkwo; and Frederick Byarugaba

2017 | British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research | Pp. 2-14

Aims: This was to determine efficacy and resistance profiles against commonly used commercial antibacterial agents in Uganda in the management of oral pathogens in HIV/AIDS patients.Study Design: This was an experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: Mic...

2017 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Mobile Applications and Agricultural Knowledge of Smallholder Famers in Kura Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria

Ibrahim Adabara, Auwalu Sunusi, Businge Phelix Mbabazi

2017 | International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science | Pp. 47-51

This study was to investigate the relevance of mobile applications in enhancing the agricultural knowledge of smallholder farmers in Kura local government, Kano State - Nigeria. These are guided by assessing the relevance of mobile phones applications in agri...

2017 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of an Electrostatic Precipitator and Its Cleaning System for Small Scale Combustion

Ibrahim Adabara, Abdurrahman S Hassan and Abdurrashid S Hassan

2017 | Indo-Iranian Journal of Scientific Research | Pp. 213-224

A simple wire-plate electrostatic precipitator (ESP) was constructed in order to test the efficiency of collecting smoke particles from combustion of rubber-wood that is used as a source of biomass energy. The ESP contains collection cylinder electrode and 2...