CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODELLING AND APPLIED SCIENCE RESEARCH (CJMASR)
VOL. 25 NO. 9 – SEPTEMBER, 2022 EDITION
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Papers:
PRODUCTION OF BIOPLASTIC (PHB) BY SOIL MICROBIAL ISOLATES: A REVIEW
AMINA USMAN UMAR AND UDEME JOSHUA JOSIAH IJAH.
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.
Abstract
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a very important polymer of polyhydroxyalkanoates. PHB accumulates inside numerous bacteria under nutrient-limiting conditions with excess carbon, and accumulates as distinct white granules during unbalanced growth in the cell. Soil microorganisms such as Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Alcaligenes, Halomonas etc, are capable of producing this intracellular lipid granule through the action of enzymes. These bioplastics are important in the food industries, agriculture, building and in medicine, due to their good aroma barrier, oxygen permeability, tensile strength and biomoldability. The main limitations for the bulk production of bioplastics are its high production and recovery costs. However, the use of agro waste, industrial by-products, genetic and metabolic engineering has allowed their biosynthesis in several indigenous and recombinant organisms by improving the yields of production and reducing overall costs. The future market for bioplastics will be increasing owing to its sustainability. Also, new innovations of bioplastics in the future can raise the efficiency of production and build new job opportunities most especially, in developing countries.
Keywords: Soil, PHB, plastics, microorganisms, applications.
DETERMINING THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF TWO WATER BODIES (BAYEIKU AND OFFIN RIVERS) IN IKORODU DIVISION OF LAGOS STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
OGUNBANWO OLATAYO MICHAEL
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Aquatic Ecotoxicology Research Laboratory, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos State
ABSTRACT
Contamination of water bodies due to anthropogenic activities of man has been a major concern to mankind particularly in developing nations where regulations by government are either not obeyed or no stringent regulations to monitor and punish the offenders. The biological wealth of a water body is mainly dependent on its physico-chemical parameters’ quality. The physico-chemical qualities of two waterbodies (Bayeiku and Offin Rivers) in Ikorodu division of Lagos State, were sampled and analysed with the intention of determining the extent of pollution and the health of the water bodies. Five sampling stations each were established on both rivers and samples collected monthly for six months (March to May 2021). The physico-chemical parameters were analysed using standard methods by APHA. The obtained result revealed that the average value of the parameters analyzed are; turbidity (29.71±23.03 NTU), conductivity (401.94±576.52 µS/cm), DO (33107.92±59091.09 mg/L), hardness (33107.92±59091.09) and that these values are above the WHO allowed limits except for temperature (29.09±1.65°C), pH (7.59±0.34) and salinity (3.05±3.45). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the 95% confidence level revealed that the value of each parameter was not statistically significantly (p ˃0.05). The variation of each parameter was as a result of pollution from activities that take place along the river bank.
Keywords: Physico-chemical, Coastal water, Salinity, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen.
THE PHYSICIAN NOT THE DISEASE: IMPLICATION OF CLINICAL IATROGENESIS ON HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM IN KEFFI, NIGERIA
ULAGBA EMMANUEL MSC.a, RICHARD GOJI ABEL, PhDb, MARTHA JAMES ABEL, MSC.c, DORIS LAMI MADUGUd, ASSENMBOH JOSHUA HARUNA MSC.e
a Department of Sociology Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State. bDepartment of Geography Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State cDepartment of Environmental Science, Bayaro University Kano. dDepartment of Sociology, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State e Department of Sociology, Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State.
Abstract
Clinical iatrogenesis is seen as an “epidemic” that has bedeviled the modern medical institution that is being practiced in the hospital/clinics. This study was set to find out the implications of this epidemic on health delivery in Keffi. It aimed to find out the factors responsible for persistent occurrence of clinical iatrogenesis in Keffi town, its implications on health delivery and then proffer solutions that will curb its existence for an effective health delivery in Keffi and Nigeria at large. The data used for the study were collected through the administration of questionnaires, focus group discussions and observations made on the sampled population. Data were qualitatively analyzed in simple frequency and percentage table based on the one hundred and ten retrieved questionnaires. Misdiagnosis, illegible handwriting, wrong prescriptions, unnecessary/wrong surgical operations, improper keeping of patient’s records, impatience of practitioners, the monopolistic nature of practitioners over patients among other factors were discovered to be the causal factors to clinical iatrogenesis. This has negative implications on health delivery in Keffi. Thus, the government should encourage the training of more medical practitioners, in-house training/seminars/workshops to update practitioners’ knowledge on the use of modern tools, development of an effective policy that will ensure that negligent practitioners are appropriately discipline, disclosure of practitioners’ negligent acts among others. This will eradicate or reduce the occurrence of clinical iatrogenesis in Nigeria.
Keywords: Implication, Clinical iatrogenesis, health delivery
REVIEW ON IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM DOMESTIC CHICKEN SOLD IN KURE ULTRA MODERN MARKET MINNA, NIGERIA
1ALHASSAN, A. A., 2GALADIMA, M.
1Department of Biological Sciences, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State. Nigeria. 2Department of Microbilogy, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
Abstract
Salmonella as a group of microorganisms has long been recognized as an important zoonotic pathogen of worldwide economic significance in animals, birds and man. They are intestinal bacteria which give rise to enteritis and typhoid-like disease. The prevalence of Salmonella differs depending upon sample types, collection and handling methods, detection techniques and geographic regions and management systems. These differences may mask the impact of other factors such as raising practices, seasonal patterns and processing procedures that are actually causing true changes in the distribution of the bacteria. Salmonella infection causes not only decreased production performance and even death of poultry, but also contamination of the human food chain, leading to serious economic losses in the poultry business, as well as being a threat to public health. This review recommends that: The best preventive and control strategy is vaccination.
Keywords: Identification, Characterization, Salmonella, Domestic, Market.
VARIATIONAL ITERATION TECHNIQUE FOR SOLVING FREDHOLM INTEGRO – DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
SULEIMAN SABO, ALIYU GAMBO, USMAN HASSAN AND AMINU HARUNA
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, P.M.B. 0231, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This work considered problem of linear/non-linear Fredholm integro differential equation. The order fredholm integro differential equation of second kind is first reduced to a system of 1st order differential equation and integro differential equation and variational iteration method was then used to derive iterational scheme to obtain an approximate solution of the order integro- differential equation. Convergence analysis of the proposed is established. Numerical examples are presented to test the efficiency of the proposed method. Comparisons with other existing methods are given to show the accuracy of the proposed method.
Keyword: Variational Iteration Method, Fredholm Integro-Differential Equation, Iteration Scheme, Integral equation and Numerical examples.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF TARABA STATE)
GOWON DAVID
Department of Statistics, Federal Polytechnic, Bali
ABSTRACT
The study examined statistical analysis of performance of National Poverty Eradication Programme in Nigeria in which Taraba state was adopted as a case study. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the; effect of National Poverty Eradication Programme on the Gross Domestic Product of Taraba state; impact of National Poverty Eradication Programme on the Internally Generated Revenue of Taraba state and the effect of National Poverty Eradication Programme on the Poverty Index of Taraba state. The population of the study is Taraba state. Secondary data was used such that GDP, Poverty index, and internally generated revenue were obtained from National Bureau of Statistics. The study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse the data for the study. The inferential statistics adopted is ordinary least squares regression. Based on the analysis of the data, it was found and concluded that; the effect NAPEP has on the Gross Domestic Product is strong, positive and significant. The study found that NAPEP accounts for a very large proportion of the changes that occurs in GDP. It was found that NAPEP has a strong positive effect on Internally Generated Revenue of Taraba state. Lastly, it was discovered that NAPEP influences poverty index of Taraba state positively. Based on the findings of the study, the author recommended that; poverty index rate of Taraba state is very high and a divine intervention is highly needed hence, poverty alleviation schemes should be constantly established so as to reduce hunger and pain in the state; more funds should be invested in poverty eradication programmes; Taraba state government should endeavour to always increase NAPEP expenditure such that it will eventually increase the IGR of Taraba state.
Keyword: Performance, Poverty Alleviation, Eradication, Gross Domestic Product, Human Poverty Index
PHYSICAL AND COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTIC OF BRIQUETTES OF RAW AND CHAR DERIVED FROM PALM KERNEL SHELL AND COAL: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
IBRAHIM A. INUWA; & SHITU MOHAMMED
School of Sciences Federal College of Education, Yola.
Abstract
Fuel physiognomies have been a vital energy source for heat and thermal conversion. In this study, palm kernel shell (PKS) raw and biochar briquettes, and coal are compared in order to obtain a suitable and efficient solid fuel as an alternative means for domestic and small scale industrial usage. The different properties of the samples were tested using proximate, ultimate and combustion analyses to estimate its potential and rightness as a fuel feedstock. Biochar were produced by pyrolysing the PKS raw sample at 400 oC under 30 oC / min heating rate, 2 mL flow rate and 2 hours retention time. The biochar briquette had calorific value of 29.83 MJ/kg, while coal and raw sample had 26.21 and 20.46 MJ/kg. Among the samples tested, biochar contained the lowest moisture 2.56 wt% and the highest elemental carbon 72.42 wt%. In water boiling test, burning rate, specific fuel consumption, percentage heat utilized or thermal efficiency, power output and ignition time were also determined. The results showed that biochar briquette has the highest thermal efficiency of 21.74% with power output of 77.03 kJ/min. Conclusively, this study found biochar-briquettes with a maximum advantage of efficiency as a potential to supplement energy supply in developing countries.
Keywords: Coal, Biochar – Briquette, Combustion,
MOBILE WEATHER DEVICE
ORISANAIYE B.A A*., A. I. MUSAB, J. C. SHAWULUC
a*Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, bNational Centre for Petroleum Research and Development (Energy Commission of Nigeria), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria c American University of Nigeria, AUN, Yola, Adamawa State
ABSTRACT
Stored data and records of weather parameter like temperature, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, wind speed measured remotely by using appropriate sensors is important in environmental, weather monitoring and many industrial processes. A device for weather monitoring through measuring, processing and recording is developed to monitor and display the atmospheric temperature, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, solar radiation and wind speed. The aim is to design and implement mobile weather monitoring system that can be remotely used. The materials that were used including: Anemometer (wind speed sensor), DHT11 (temperature and relative humidity sensor), MPX5100AP (pressure sensor), LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) for light intensity 16×2 LCD (Liquid Cristal Display), a microcontroller, and a Memory Card (MMC). At the end, a weather monitoring system was implemented and it was used to monitor five weather parameters and store in the memory Card.
Keywords: Data, humidity, temperature, sensors, monitor
VARIETAL EVALUATION ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas L.) ON THE JOS PLATEAU
1M. ANAYIB, 2B.B. JAKUSKO AND 2J.B. ABAKURA
1Federal College of Forestry Jos, Dept. of Crop Production Technology. 2Moddibo Adama University Yola, Dept. of Crop Production and Horticulture
Abstract
Field trials were conducted during the 2019 and 2020 rainy seasons at the research and demonstration farm of Federal College of Forestry Jos, to determine the effect of varieties on the growth and yield of sweet potato. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three varieties, TIS8164, TIS2532. OP.1.13 and TIS87/0087 replicated three times. Data were collected on growth and yield parameters and were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Least Significant Difference (LSD) procedure was used to separate the means. Due to the findings, it is suggested that variety TIS87/0087 be adopted.
Keywords: Varieties, Sweet potato, Anova and Least significant difference.
THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT): APPLICATIONS, INVESTMENTS, AND CHALLENGES FOR ENTERPRISES
LELE MOHAMMED1, YAKUBU NUHU DANJUMA 2, YAMUSA IDRIS ADAMU3
Department of Computer Science, The Federal Polytechnics Bauchi
Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT), often known as the Internet of Everything or the Industrial Internet, is a cutting-edge technological paradigm that envisions a global network of interconnected machine and devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining significant attention from a variety of businesses and is acknowledged as one of the most important areas of future technology. In addition to discussing three IoT categories for enterprise applications used to increase customer value, this paper covers five IoT technologies that are crucial for the implementation of successful IoT-based goods and services. It also looks at the real option technique, which is frequently used to justify technology initiatives, and the net present value method, and it shows how the real option approach can be used to justify IoT investment. Finally, five technical and managerial challenges are covered in this paper.
Keywords: Internet of Things; Radio frequency identification; Real options; Cloud computing; Supply chain management
ESTIMATION OF RADIATION LEVEL EMITTED FROM WASTE DUMPSITES IN MUBI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ADAMAWA STATE
1BUBA MOHAMMED, 1MOHAMMED JAFARU AND 1DINGARI MARIA
1Department of science laboratory Technology Federal polytechnic Mubi
ABSTRACT
Increase in human population of major cities increases the rate and volume of waste generated. These wastes are either recycled or put in waste dumpsite which at times are close to human settlements. This study is to evaluate the exposure rates of gamma radiation in some waste dumpsite located in Mubi north area of Adamawa State and compare it with the world daily mean human radiation by the United Nation scientific committee on the effects of atomic radiation (UNSCEAR) specifications. The natural radioactivity emission from five different locations of waste dump sites have been measured using radionuclide monitor (Gieger Muller). The value recorded is ranged between 0.0l4mR/hr and 0.0l8mR/hr is high compare to UNSCEAR standard World average which is 0.015mR/hr.
Keywords: waste dumpsite, gamma radiation, exposure rates
PREVALENCE OF OPPORTUNISTIC PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS ATTENDING BAYARA GENERAL HOSPITAL, BAUCHI
1DANYA’U, M., 2SAMAILA, A.B., 2PANDA, S. M., 3YUSUF, U.
1School of Public Health Tech., College of Health Technology Ningi, Bauchi State. 2Biological Science Department, School of Science, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. 3School of General Health Science, College of Health Technolgy Ningi, Bauchi State.
Abstract
One of the major health problems among immunocompromised patients are opportunistic infections due to the deficient immunity. Furthermore, intestinal opportunistic parasitic infections, which are also one of the basic health problems in tropical regions, are common in these patients. Infection by opportunistic pathogens, including various forms of intestinal opportunistic parasites has been the major problem of HIV since the beginning of the epidemic. This work aimed to study the Prevalence of Opportunistic Parasitic Infections in Immunocompromised Patients Attending Bayara General Hospital, Bauchi. Patient stool specimens were examined as fresh wet mounts, formal-ether concentration technique and modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique. Data was obtained from 200 study patients selected by convenience sampling method. The overall prevalence of opportunistic parasitic infections was found to be 23(11.5%). Four types of intestinal opportunistic parasites were identified, the most dominant being Cryptospridium parvum 11(5.5%), Isospora belli 9(4.5%), Cyclospora cayetanensis 2(1%) and Microsporidium (Septata intestinalis) 1(0.5%). The study indicated the higher prevalence in patients with <200 CD4+ count. The research also found that socioeconomic conditions such as educational background had significant relationship with the parasitic infections. Use of portable drinking, observance of good sanitation and hygiene were also recorded in the study area. Severe Infections recorded during the study were 234.8 degree, lights infections, 93.9 degrees and moderate infections were only 31.3degrees.
Keyword: HIV/AID, Severe infection, Immuno-compromised, Opportunistic infections, public Health.
DETERMINATION OF CAFFEINE CONTENT IN SOME COMMONLY CONSUMED TEA BRANDS IN TARABA STATE
ANANIAS AMEN
Federal Polytechnic Bali, Department of Biochemistry/ Chemistry
Abstract
Caffeine is one of the most commonly use substance found in green seed coffee, green tea (Camellia sinensis) and other tea brand. Caffeine-containing products have been consumed for hundreds of years for their pleasant flavor and stimulating effects. The aim of this study is to determine the concentration of caffeine in some commonly consumed tea in Taraba state. Each tea sample was introduced into a 250ml beaker containing water and was boiled with the addition of Calcium trioxocarbonate to evaporate tannins. The solution was allowed to cool after filtration after which liquid to liquid extraction was done. Two layers of the solution was formed when tetra chloromethane was introduced into the solution. The caffeine moves into the tetrachloride phase since it is more soluble in carbon tetrachloride than water. Caffeine concentration present in SAM tea, Hilltop tea, Lipton tea, Top tea and Highland tea were calculated and showed values of 0.29, 0.17, 0.34, 1.05 and 0.34 in mg/ml. Top tea has the highest caffeine content, followed by Highland tea and Lipton tea. The least is hill top tea. The concentration of caffeine in top tea is the highest as a result, it would be the highest central nervous system stimulant among the other sample tested. This implies it could have a damaging effects among consumers, therefore, consumers’ consumption of the beverage is to be minimized. Caffeine sometimes can cause negative health effect in some individuals, therefore quantities of caffeine need to be shown on the label for the interest of those consuming them.
Keywords: Caffeine, Coffee, Tea, Stimulant, beverages.
EFFECT OF GUIDED-INQUIRY ON MECHANISTIC REASONING IN MECHANISMS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY REACTIONS AMONG COLLEGES OF EDUCATION CHEMISTRY STUDENTS, NORTH-WEST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE, NIGERIA
1YOHANNA JAMAA BOK; 2JONATHAN AYUBA; & 3ALBERT AMBROSE
1, 2 & 3Chemistry Department, Kaduna State College of Education Gidan-Waya.
Abstract
The research was effect of Guided-Inquiry on Mechanistic Reasoning in Mechanisms of Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms among State Colleges of Education Chemistry Students, North-west Geo-political Zone, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental design was employed to generate data. The population of the study comprised of 3615 NCE II Chemistry students of seven state colleges of education. The sample of the population consist of fifty (50) male and forty nine (49) female students which were selected through random sampling techniques. The study had two objectives and in line with them two research questions were raised and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested. The instruments used for data collections was Test of Mechanistic Reasoning Ability in Organic Reaction Mechanism (TMRAORM). Inferential statistics of t-Test analysis and mean were used to analyze the data collected. There was significant difference in the mean score in mechanistic reasoning between experimental and control groups with t-cal value and p-value of .6257 and .0391 respectively at .05 level of significance. There was also significant difference in the mean score in mechanistic reasoning of male and female students in organic chemistry reaction mechanisms with (t – cal = 1.452, P = 0.043).Therefore, it was recommended that the government of sub-saharan Africa should design programmes and policies that will incorporate the use of guided-inquiry instructional strategy in teaching and learning of chemistry in tertiary institutions.
Keywords: Guided-Inquiry, Mechanistic Reasoning, Mechanism, Organic Reaction, SubSaharan Africa
PROFILING LACCASE PRODUCING FUNGI FROM SOIL HABITAT
ABUBAKAR, F.S., AISHA, A. D., ALHASSAN, A. A.
Department of Biological Sciences, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State. Nigeria.
Abstract
This research work was carried out to profile laccase producing fungi from soil and water habitat. Samples were collected from different location from both soil and water. Laccase producing fungi were screen with mineral salt agar and supplemented in guiacol for 7 days. The isolates were Fusarium spp (39%), Aspergillus niger (15%), Aspergillus flavus (15%), Abisidia spp (15%), Rhizopus spp (8%) and Penicillium spp (8%). Laccase producing fungi were Rhizopus spp, fusarium sp and Aspergillus sp. In conclusion, Rhizopus spp, and Fusarium spp are good laccase producers and can be utilize in food preservation, and various industrial application.
Keywords: Laccase, Profiling, Fungi, Soil, Habitat.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF FEMALE STUDENTS STUDYING COMPUTER SCIENCE AT TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA USING STACKED AUTOENCODER AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
*SARATU HABU; *THOMAS LASS BARNA; & **ZAINAB ADAMU ALIYU
*Department of Computer Science Education, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kafanchan. **Department of Computer Science Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria
Abstract
This study investigates the under-representation of female gender in computer science education courses in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Several studies were carried out to explore the reasons for this gender imbalance in Computer Science program, but there has been limited data and research work to provide an exhaustive understanding of existing findings. This study applied a Mixed Research design to examine the learning experiences the famine gender studying Computer Science in Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya and Federal College of provide an and Qualitative data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. A model was developed using Stalk Auto Encoder Deep Learning Network was developed and was simulated on MATLAB 2021a.The model was further evaluated using t test and classification performance metrics. The Cheryan et al. (2017) framework was also considered in evaluating the model. The findings shows that these students are capable and competent to study Computer Science thereby repudiating the assumptions of male chauvinism in that makes female students demotivated. The findings of the study recommend feminist pedagogy to enhance the learning experience of female learners in Computer Science.
Keywords: Computer Science, Gender imbalance, Female Students, Agentic learners, Stalk Autoencoder
EFFECT OF SCHOOLS SUPERVISION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BASIC SCIENCE STUDENTS IN AHOADA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE NIGERIA
NWALA, LONGINUS Ph.D; AND BALAFAMA GREEN Ph.D
Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effect of schools supervision on the academic performance of Basic science students in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Six research questions and six hypotheses were raised to guide this study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study with a study population of two hundred (200) junior secondary school students, and one hundred and seventy five (175) junior secondary schools was used for the study through a multi-stage sampling technique which was adopted to select three hundred and seventy – five (375) participants. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection and all were analyzed, using simple percentage and chi-square statistical tool to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed the level of effect school supervision has on the academic performance of secondary school students on Basic science which was 76.9% indicating that more than half of the total respondents as opposed to less than 40% of the respondents that indicated 24.1% and based on that, it was concluded that the rate of school supervision is directly proportional to the academic performance of secondary school students on Basic science as a hallmark for educational improvement. It was recommended that government should increase effort on finding school supervision as to improve the quality of education which are of great significance toward students’ academic performance.
Keywords: Effect, supervision, academic performance, basic science, students
ENHANCEMENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: AN ONTOLOGICAL APPROACH
SHUAIBU ALANI BALOGUN*1, ADAMU MAKAMA PINDIGA2, MURTALA UBA DISSINA1, JAMILA ADAMU1
1Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, School of Engineering Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bauchi, Nigeria 2Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, School of Environmental Technology, Department of surveying and Geoinformatics, Bauchi, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Information is vital at every stage of the product life. At the early-stage information about existing product is useful to enable setting of target during product definition. Furthermore, information about function, form and processing method are all important at the early stage. As the product becomes matured the information need is concern with its operation and disposal. For a successful product development process, there is need to study the product development process and the means of storing design information throughout the life span of the artifact. Ontology has proved to be one of the best tools for information storage indexing and retrieval. However, its use in product development process is not well emphasised. This paper scans through the existing ontology application to understand method applied to build them and the challenges and progresses register in them. It then proposed a need to deploy ontology for information capturing storage and retrieval at all stages of PDP. This can go a long way to assist new entrant into the industries to improve on their design capabilities.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOTYPE AUTOMATIC SLIDING HOME GATE WITH A WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM
BARNABAS MATHIAS; ALIYU BUBA DAHIRU; & HAYATU SAAD GIREI,
Department of Computer Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, PMB 35 Adamawa State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this work is to design and construct a prototype automatic sliding home gate with a wireless control system. The operation of manual home gate is not only cumbersome but tiring. Therefore, the development of automatic home gate with wireless controlled system proof important. In this research, a prototype of automatic sliding home gate with wireless control system is implemented. The research was fully developed using radio frequency signal transmission and reception system, microcontroller and DC motor. The final prototype design shows that signal is generated by a transmitting handheld remote control at ultra-high frequency. The signal is decoded by the reception module to give out a digital output. The digital output is coupled to a microcontroller which makes a decision to either open or close the gate by driving a direct current stepper motor logically based on the previous conditions.
Keywords: Sliding gate, Wireless control system, Microcontroller, DC Motor, Magnetic switch
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