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Professional Development Opportunities as a Motivational Tool for Teachers in Enugu State Public Schools
Full text linkThis study examines the role of professional development opportunities—such as training, workshops, and career advancement programs—as a motivational tool for teachers in Enugu State public schools. With the increasing concern about teacher performance and retention in public schools, this research explores whether and how access to professional development initiatives enhances teachers’ job satisfaction, commitment, and overall performance. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews involving 300 teachers from selected public secondary schools. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between access to professional development opportunities and teacher motivation and performance. Recommendations include institutionalizing regular training programs, creating transparent career progression paths, and incentivizing participation in professional development
Assessment of the Integration of Renewable Energy in Industrial Processes
Full text linkThere are several chances for both technological and financial breakthroughs when renewable energy is included in industrial processes. When used as process heat, biomass exhibits a feasible economic potential of 15–19 EJ annually for ambitious deployment scenarios and 13–14 EJ annually under accelerated deployment scenarios. With an estimated 81 EJ annually for aggressive deployment and 41 EJ annually for rapid deployment, its technically achievable potential is noticeably greater. When used as feedstock, biomass provides an extra economic potential of 1 to 2 EJ annually in ambitious scenarios and 0.5 to 1 EJ annually in accelerated scenarios. With a technological potential of 14.9 EJ per year, solar thermal energy has an economic potential of 0.9 to 3.8 EJ annually. In line with its technical capability of 1.9 EJ annually, geothermal energy has an economic potential of 1.7 to 1.9 EJ annually. Heat pumps have a technical potential of 2.3 EJ annually and an economic potential of 1.2 to 1.9 EJ annually. As a renewable energy source, electricity continues to have 1.1 EJ of annual economic and technical potential. These numbers highlight the significant contribution renewable energy sources can make to improving industrial sustainability and energy efficiency
Experimental Assessment of Local Demulsifiers for Crude Oil Emulsion Breaking: A Study on Jatropha curcas, Indigenous Materials, and their Blends
Full text linkCrude oil emulsion is one of the most challenging problems plaguing the phases of oil and gas production. Crude oil emulsion stability causes high viscosity of crude oil which leads to challenges in pipeline transportation and processing. This paper investigated the effectiveness of locally sourced material as a demulsifier, where the stability crude oil emulsion of varying viscosity by using three different formulated local demulsifiers such as Jatropha curcas extract, local materials, and their blends were investigated. The laboratory experiment was carried out using Crude oil I, II and III, blend of Jatrophas curcas and local materials into Sample A (100% Jatropha curcas extract), B (6:4), C (1:1), D (4:6), E (3:7), F (2:8), and G (100% local materials), at 60, 90, 120, 180, 240. 300, 360, 420 and 480 mins. The result generally showed that the lower the viscosity of crude oil the higher the water recovery (WR). Also, the demusifier blends had better WR when compared to without blends. Irrespective of the type of crude oil, demulsifier blends of equal ratio 1:1, 4:6, and 3:7 % led to maximum WR. For crude oil I, without delmusifier achieved 5.4 % WR, while Sample A had 86 % 77 % WR for Sample G at constant time of 480 mins, and 100 % WR for Sample D but at 36mins. Crude oil II, had WR of 4.0% at 480mins without demulsifier, Sample A, B, and D had water recovery of 79%, 72%, and 100% at 480 mins, respectively. Lower recoveries were observed for crude III majorly due to its higher viscous nature, as all samples had WR between 48.2 and 75%. This study has demonstrated that blend of locally formulated demulsifiers had better water separation capability
Application of Mathematical Model for Optimal Blending of Crude Oils
Full text linkCrude oil blending as a unit operation in the transportation and refining processes is critical for process optimization. This is because crude oils vary in properties based on their source of production. Meanwhile, distillation equipment (crude distillation unit) is designed based on the specific properties of crude oil. Product yield, therefore, is dependent on the proximity of the crude properties to be distilled to the design parameters of the crude distillation unit (CDU). Processing of crude oil with a wide disparity in properties gives a poor yield. Crude oil blending addresses this problem by mixing crude oils with different properties to give approximate values to the desired design properties. The present work developed mixing criteria for crude oils to achieve the properties that give optimum distillation output based on select crude parameters. The models were tested with simulation data from three Sudanese Crude oils and gave good predictive quality
Examining the challenges to Community Choose Your Project Initiative to Community Development in Anambra State under the Obiano Administration, 2014-2022
Full text linkPolicies of government often times fail to achieve its major objectives and this could be attributed to several factors both political, social, economic and sometimes cultural. This paper examines the challenges faced by the Community Choose their Project Initiative (CPI) towards Community Development in Anambra State between 2014 and 2022. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design the Participatory Rural Approach (PRA) was adopted as the theoretical framework of analysis. The study discovered that; bad leadership, absence of accountability and political interference among other challenges impinged community development in Anambra State under the Obiano Administration, 2014-2022. The study concluded that community-based or community-dictated development approach involves the movement of the people designed to promote better living for the whole community within the active participation of, and if possible on the initiative of the community concerned. Based on the foregoing, the study recommended that; the government should set up grass root institutions to help in the fight against bad leadership, while at the same time leaders at the communities should as a mater fact be ready to give stewardship for the use of public scarce resources. This study has contributed to knowledge by engaging in an expository study of the impact of Community Choose their Project Initiative (CPI) on Community Development in Anambra State between 2014 and 2022 which is believed to be a bottom-top approach to community development
Ai-Neural Networks And Accounting Outcomes In Financial Services Companies In Lagos Metropolis
Full text linkThe research evaluates AI-neural networks and accounting outcomes in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis. The study was conducted to examine the level of correlation between recurrent neural networks and accurate financial forecasts in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis; and to assess the extent to which feedforward neural networks correlate with pattern recognition in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis. The research adopts survey research design. The study uses primary sources of data. A structured questionnaire was the major instrument for data collection. The study adopts the purposive sampling technique. Cronbach Alpha statistic was used to obtain the value of 0.82 as the instrument reliability ratio. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. The findings reveal that there is a positive and significant level of correlation between recurrent neural networks and accurate financial forecasts in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis; feedback positively and significantly correlate with pattern recognition in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis. The study concludes that AI-neural networks are correlates of accounting practices in financial services companies in Lagos Metropolis. The study recommends among others that Managements of enterprises need to ensure that more accountants and management experts are professionally equipped with recurrent neural network competences and skills for accurate financial forecasts; management of commercial entities should organize more training programmes for their accountants on the best ways to employ feedforward neural networks for effective pattern recognition in the organizations
Influence Of Cultural Heritage On Media Practice In Africa (a Study Of Nigeria Eastern Region)
Full text linkThe study investigated the Influence of Culture on communication practice in Africa, with Nigeria as a study Area. The objectives of the study, include to find out really if culture influences Communication practice, which of the genders are mostly influenced by culture in their profession in Enugu State and whether culture influences people’s communication patter. Survey research method was used, after extensive consultation of literature that related to the topic. Findings revealed that in Nigeria, more male are engaged in media practices than female and that culture influence very often on people’s communication life, and by extension influences practitioners of public relations profession particularly. The study concluded that culture as people’s way of life influence on people’s communication practice and particularly on the professionals of media practices. It suggested some recommendations such as constant enlightenment and education of some obnoxious culture that obstruct effective media practice, and ways to modernise them or outright removal of those culture. Again, the study recommended constant in-house training for media practitioners in a bid to teach them practical approaches and model to avoid conflict of cultural clash with their professional practices
Anambra State Community Choose Your Project Initiative and Infrastructural Development under the Obiano Administration, 2014-2022
Full text linkThis paper examined the impact of Community Choose their Project Initiative (CPI) on Community Development in Anambra State between 2014 and 2022. The This study adopted the descriptive survey research design, while the Empowerment theory of development formed the theoretical framework of analysis. The study discovered that; Community Choose Your Project Initiative impacted on the provision of water bore hole, construction of roads, markets and healthcare facilities in Anambra State under the Obiano Administration, 2014-2022. Community project initiative has impacted on the provision of infrastructure/ social amenities. The study concluded that community-based or community-dictated development approach involves the movement of the people designed to promote better living for the whole community within the active participation of, and if possible on the initiative of the community concerned. Based on the foregoing, the study recommended that; since the Community Chose Your Project Initiative impacted on community development through the provision of water bore holes, markets, construction of roads and healthcare facilities, local governments should involve their communities in the inherence and protection of public facilities provided for them such as electricity, pipe-borne water school building, health facilities, among others, such community involvement has the potential of creating an enormous sense of community
Online Patient Information Management System (OPIMS)
Full text linkOnline Patient Information Management System (OPIMS) is an extensive, coordinated information system designed to manage patient’s data in hospitals with the administrative process. Health care centers depend on patient information, for the efficiency of administrative process and for better management. The principle objective of OPIMS is to streamline the stream of data from the hospital towards decision making for patient planning and management in an enhanced and effective way. A Computerized PIMS will be important in light of the fact that, there are a considerable measure of challenges in keeping up a lot of data on paper, particularly as there is usually no backup for the data, access to data can be tedious in the event that requires for the search of a file, and accuracy is required in the recording of key data, and the administrator cannot manage all that is composed on the tremendous measure of paper to be utilized. Hence, it is very important for health organizations like hospitals and clinics to have a computerized patient information management system. The system was implemented via the following technologies; PHP, HTML, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, etc
Improving Rehabilitation And Maintenance Of Characterization Of a Rock Well Hardness Testing Machine In Caritas University Amorji-Nike Enugu Using Fuzzy Based Static Var Compensator(SVC)
Full text linkThe reliability and functionality of the Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine are critical for material testing and mechanical engineering applications. However, frequent power fluctuations, component wear, and inadequate maintenance practices often compromise the performance of this essential equipment, particularly in educational institutions like Caritas University Amorji Nike Enugu. This study investigates the application of a Fuzzy Logic-Based Static Var Compensator (SVC) to improve the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine. The fuzzy-based SVC system is designed to enhance voltage stability, mitigate harmonic distortions, and ensure a consistent power supply to the machine. By integrating intelligent control algorithms, the system can predict and adapt to varying operational conditions, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing the likelihood of system failures. This approach not only safeguards sensitive components from power-related damages but also extends the machine’s operational lifespan and minimizes downtime. The study employs a combination of experimental analysis and simulation to evaluate the performance of the fuzzy-based SVC system. Results demonstrate significant improvements in power quality, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced operational reliability of the Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine. The findings underscore the potential of intelligent power systems in modernizing equipment maintenance practices and ensuring sustainable engineering education. This research contributes to the advancement of intelligent maintenance systems and highlights the role of fuzzy logic in addressing power-related challenges in engineering equipment. It provides a practical framework for optimizing the functionality and longevity of critical workshop tools, fostering technological development within academic environment