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Item Use of Adaptive Equipment Technology for Supporting Disabled Persons at Federal University of Technology, Minna Library Environment.(Niger State Chapter of the Nigerian Library Association, 2024-07) Okechukwu Emmanuel Munachi; Chuks-Ibe Prisca Oluchi; Saidu Amina Abubakar; Tauheed Halimah NeneItem Transforming the Curriculum for New Era Librarians in Tertiary Institutions: A Study of Federal University of Technology,Minna, Nigeria(West A frican Union University Institute Press, 2022-10) Saka Katamba Abubakar,; Madaki Abdulsalam Muhammad; Tauheed Halimah NeneItem Methods of Teaching Industrial and Technology Education(UDUS University Press Limited Sokoto, 2025) Igwe, C. O.; Hassan, A. M.Item Assessment of Electrical Energy Consumption in Some Selected Tertiary Institutions Administrative Buildings in Niger State(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna. PMB 65, Minna, Niger State Nigeria., 2024-11-29) Musa Titus Dada; Akanmu Williams Paul; Jimoh Richard A; Ejiga Anthony EjigaHigh electrical energy consumption in public buildings and institutions poses a significant challenge, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Inadequate empirical studies on building energy use have resulted in a lack of electrical energy data, especially in tertiary institutions where bulk metering is common. This study aimed to assess the electrical energy consumption in selected administrative buildings of tertiary institutions in Niger State, with the goal of reducing electrical consumption and improving energy efficiency. Experimental data collection involved direct field measurements using a real-time Efergy wireless energy (EW4500) monitoring device. Current transformer sensors were attached to the main distribution panels of the administrative buildings at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, and Niger State College of Education Minna. The objectives included evaluating electrical energy consumption, comparing total consumption across buildings, and analyzing energy consumption patterns. Results indicated that the Senate building at FUT Minna had the highest consumption rate at 2604.7 KWh/m², followed by Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru at 2579.1 KWh/m², both exceeding the global benchmarks of 128 to 130 kWh/m² set by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Building Energy Efficiency Guideline for Nigeria (BEEGN). In contrast, COE Minna’s administrative building, with consumption levels averaging 1579.1 KWh/m², generally fell within these benchmarks. The elevated energy consumption at FUT Minna and Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru was primarily attributed to operational inefficiencies, such as the continuous operation of HVAC systems and equipment during non-essential hours, even when buildings were not fully occupied. Hourly consumption patterns revealed peak usage during early working hours, with significant seasonal variations; however, both FUT Minna and Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru exhibited high energy use during off-peak periods, reflecting poor energy management practices. To address these inefficiencies, the study recommends conducting comprehensive energy audits and installing energy-efficient appliances at FUT Minna and Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru. Additionally, implementing smart metering, occupancy sensors, and optimized HVAC controls would significantly enhance monitoring and reduce energy consumption. These measures are critical for improving energy efficiency and ensuring sustainable operations in both institutions.Item Optimizing HVAC Systems for Sustainable Lecture Rooms: Harnessing Environmental and Occupancy Data for Comfort and Energy Efficiency through Data-Driven Insights(School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna. PMB 65, Minna, Niger State Nigeria., 2024-11-29) Abdulwaheed Badmus; Musa Titus DadaThe escalating energy consumption in campus infrastructure, especially in lecture halls with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, necessitates data-driven optimization strategies. This research demonstrates the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors with cloud-based predictive analytics to develop intelligent lecture room policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability. A Raspberry Pi-based IoT device, equipped with a BME680 sensor for monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality, and a passive infrared sensor for occupancy detection, was installed in a university lecture room for real-time data acquisition. Data collected was routed through MySQL for storage and Node-RED for preprocessing. Time series forecasting models, including ARIMA and Prophet, along with machine learning models like XGBoost, achieved over 90% forecast accuracy for temperature and occupancy levels, enabling proactive control of environmental conditions. The optimized HVAC scheduling, based on forecasted occupancy patterns, resulted in a 20% reduction in energy consumption over an 8-week deployment, ensuring thermal comfort by maintaining temperatures within the recommended range of 21-23°C during occupancy. Enhanced occupant comfort was also achieved by maintaining humidity levels between 40-60%, improving indoor air quality through proactive ventilation control. Key recommendations include dynamic HVAC scheduling based on occupancy forecasts, thermostat setpoint adjustments to prevent temperature peaks, and expanding IoT sensor deployments across campus facilities to generate deeper insights. This integrated IoT and predictive analytics approach enabled a sustainable and responsive built environment, providing a scalable framework for optimizing other infrastructure types such as laboratories and offices.Item Anti-trypanosomal Activity of Leaf Extracts of Andrographis paniculata in Trypanosoma brucei brucei-infected Mice(Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2025-03) Ismail, A; Omalu, I.C.J.; Abolarinwa, S. O; Abdullahi, M.; Adeniyi, K.A.; Ocha, I.MAfrican Animal Trypanosomiasis is a disease of major economic and public health importance, especially with the current setback in the treatment of cases using synthetic anti-trypanosomal agents. As a result, there is an urgent need to identify alternative compounds for chemotherapy. Therefore, the present study investigated the phytochemical composition, acute oral toxicity, and in vivo antitrypanosomal efficacy of crude methanol, n-hexane fraction, and ethyl acetate fraction of Andrographis paniculata (king of bitters) leaf in Trypanosoma brucei brucei-infected mice. The methanol extract was screened for the presence of secondary metabolites by using standard methods. The crude plant extract and fractions were administered orally to the parasite-infected mice at doses of 300 and 600 mgkg-1 body weight (b. wt) following standard procedures. The result was compared to Diminazine aceturate which was given at the recommended dose of 3.5 mgkg-1 b. wt subcutaneously. Phytochemical screening has revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, glycosides, steroids, tannins, and anthraquinones. Diminazine aceturate gave a 100% parasite clearance, and the mice survived throughout the study period (60.00±0.00) days. A. paniculata extract at 600 mgkg-1 b. wt was found to be effective in reducing the parasite multiplication by 43.58 % and extending the life span of the treated mice to (10.50±0.50) days compared to the untreated control, (7.45±0.55) days. Ethyl acetate fraction on the other hand was found to be more effective in reducing the parasitaemia level (61.33 % and 75.63 %) and extending the life span of the mice to (12.50±0.34) and (15.76±0.23) days for both 300 and 600 mgkg-1 b. wt doses respectively, whereas the n-hexane gave a limited trypanocidal effect of 9.89 % and 21.15 %. The results obtained in the present study suggest the ethnopharmacological usefulness of the plant and necessitate further studies on isolated active substances from this plant.Item Cercaricidal Efficacy of Plant Extract: Evidence from the Methanolic Leaves and Bark Extracts of Anacardium ocidentale (Linnaeus)(Dutse Journal of pure and applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), 2023) Adeniyi, K. A.; Ibeh, E. O.; Oyibo-Usman,K. A.; Shariff, M. A.; Ismail, A.; Omalu, I. C. J.; Sadiq, A. A.; Salami, K. D.Schistosomiasis continues to be a public health problem causing in unsatisfactorily high level of morbidity. Praziquantel is a recent medicine for treatment but unable to kill emerging schistosomes. It does not prevent re-infection and its constant application may lead to the advent of drug-resistant parasites. Qualitative phytochemical screening of the methanol crude extract of A. occidentale revealed the presence of Tannins, Flavonoids and Saponins. Cercaricidal activity on Gymnocephalous cercaria, after 120 minutes of contact in a concentration of 0.10 mg/mL, showed that there was 92 and 34% death when exposed to the methanol leave and bark extracts of A. occidentale leaves, and A. occidentale bark respectively. There was 99% and 98.5% mortality between the methanol bark extract of A. occidentale and the leaf of A. occidentale plant respectively in a concentration of 0.60mg/mL. Lethal concentration on Gymnocephalous cercariae showed that A. occidentale methanolic bark extract had the highest LC50 and LC84 of 0.151 and 0.204 mg/mL respectively while A. occidentale methanol leaf extract had the lowest LC50 and LC84 of 0.123 and 0.162 respectively. A. occidentale methanol bark extract had the lowest LC50 of 0.237 and A. occidentale methanol leaf extract had the lowest LC 84 of 0.316 mg/ml. The correlation coefficient of the plant parts showed a strong positive correlation between the log concentrations and probit mortality. The extracts had an effect on the cercariae tested. A. occidentale leaves extract showed highest cercaricidal activity. Gymnocephalous cercariae was more susceptible to the plant parts than the Brevifurcate cercariaItem Mathematical model for control of tuberculosis epidemiology(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2022-04-22) Mayowa M. Ojo; Olumuyiwa James Peter; Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo; Hasan S. Panigoro; Festus Abiodun OguntoluTuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that most commonly affects the lungs. Due to its high mortality, it remains a global health issue, and it is one of the leading causes of death in the majority of sub-Saharan African countries. We formulate a six-compartmental deterministic model to investigate the impact of vaccination on the dynamics of tuberculosis in a given population. The qualitative behaviors of the presented model were examined, and the respective threshold quantity was obtained. The tuberculosis-free equilibrium of the system is said to be locally asymptotically stable when the effective reproduction number and unstable otherwise. Furthermore, we examined the stability of the endemic equilibrium, and the conditions for the existence of backward bifurcation are discussed. A numerical simulation was performed to demonstrate and support the theoretical findings. The result shows that reducing the effective contact with an infected person and enhancing the rate of vaccinating susceptible individuals with high vaccine efficacy will reduce the burden of tuberculosis in the population.Item Assessment of Wood Waste Management Practices in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Minna, Niger State.(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, 2023-06) Franca Chinenye Nwankwo; Robert Okwori; Bala Maik Mohammed; Christopher Obeta IgweThe purpose of the study is to assess the management practices adopted by small and medium scale enterprises in managing wood waste in Nigeria. Wood waste mismanagement is a serious environmental threat in Niger State. The evident disposal of wood wastes on the streets, water bodies and the open air burning indicates that wood waste management practices which includes the collection, disposal, recycling and reuse of wood waste are inefficient and insufficient and therefore will pose a great threat the sustenance of Nigerian timber forests, human health and environmental balance. The objectives of the study are to identify: wood waste collection practices, wood waste recycling practices and wood waste disposal practices in SMEs in Niger State. The study adopted Survey research design. Data were collected from administration of questionnaire.The population of the study was 17 respondents. The respondents were drawn from six medium scale enterprises and 11 small scale enterprises in Minna, Niger State. Survey was carried out to identify SMEs in the study area. The respondents for the study were drawn from 6 medium scale enterprises and 11 small scale enterprises. The total population was used for the study hence there was no sampling technique. Data collected from the questionnaire was analyzed using Mean and Standard deviation and t-test. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test the Null Hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study on wood waste collection revealed that wood waste generated in SMEs are collected by poultry and animal farmers and used as animal beddings and others are collected by households and used as cooking fuel, the remnant of the wastes are burnt while others are used as landfills. The findings also revealed that wood waste are not collected by waste collection agencies nor composite boards manufacturing industries. The findings on wood waste recycling practices revealed that there are facilities for recycling, treatment and sorting of wood waste in Minna. In addition, there are wood waste disposal, storage or incineration facilities in Minna. Therefore, this study recommends that the agencies and bodies that are mandated to check and regulate wood waste should be appraised annually to ensure that their duties are effectively carried out. It is also important that necessary facilities for waste collection, storage and recycling should be made available in Niger State by the government so as to maximize wood waste utilization and create wealth and jobs in the state.Item Mathematical model and analysis of the soil-transmitted helminth infections with optimal control(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024-02) Festus Abiodun Oguntolu; Olumuyiwa James Peter; Abubakar Yusuf; B. I. Omede; G. Bolarin; T. A. AyoolaSoil-transmitted helminth diseases are highly prevalent in impoverished regions and pose a significant health burden on the global population. These diseases are primarily transmitted through the contamination of soil with human faces containing parasite eggs. This study presents a novel deterministic mathematical model to comprehensively investigate the dynamics of helminth infection transmission through the soil. The mathematical model exhibits two equilibrium points: the diseases-free equilibrium point (DFE) and the endemic equilibrium point (EEP). The DFE is proven to be locally and globally asymptotically stable when the basic reproduction number is less than one, indicating the potential for disease eradication. Conversely, the EEP is locally asymptotically stable when the basic reproduction number exceeds unity, representing a persistent endemic state. To explore effective intervention strategies for controlling the spread of these infections, optimal control theory is applied. The study incorporates two time-varying control variables derived from sensitivity analysis: the rate of hygiene consciousness in the susceptible class and the rate of hygiene consciousness in the infectious class. Numerical simulations demonstrate that implementing optimal control strategies can successfully curb and mitigate soil-transmitted helminth infections. Overall, this research highlights the importance of proactive and targeted interventions, emphasizing the significance of hygiene education and awareness campaigns. By implementing optimal control measures based on the proposed strategies, the burden of soil-transmitted helminth diseases can be significantly reduced, improving public health in affected regions.