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Preliminary Assessment of Indoor Radon Concentration and the Associated Health Risk to the Dwellers Surrounding Minjingu Phosphate Mine

Mujuni Rweyemamu, Peter Pantaleo & Pius Shirima · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Radon is a radioactive gas and a decay product of uranium. This gas poses a potential health risk to humans. This study aimed to assess preliminary indoor radon concentration at homes in Minjingu village and use the results of measurements to estimate the annual effective dose re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4886

Impact of Pressure on the Thermodynamic and Transport of an Air Plasma Contaminated by AgSnO2 Alloy Vapor

Banouga Adjigkiga, Kagoné Abdoul Karim, Toussakoe Karim, Yaguibou Wêpari Charles, Pafadnam Ibrahim, Kohio Niéssan, Koalaga Zacharie & Zougmoré François · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

The physico-chemical properties of the electric arc are decisive for the success or failure of the circuit breaker to cut the electric current. The effectiveness of the circuit breaker in cutting off the electric current is highly dependent on the thermal and electrical character...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4887

Thermal Propagation Effects of Hydromagnetic Micropolar Nanofluid Flow over an Expanding Stagnation-point Surface

E. O. Fatunmbi & O. O. Akanbi · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

The current study investigates the transient stagnation-point flow and heat transfer characteristics of a magneto-micropolar nanofluid over an expanding surface under the influence of thermal radiation and boundary slip. The developed model incorporates the effects of micropolari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4885

Variation of Rain Microstructure Parameters with Weather Conditions in South-western Nigeria Using a Micro Rain Radar

Tomiwa, Akinyemi C., Abe, Oluwaseyi S. & Akpaebo, Unyime F. · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Tropical regions experience diverse and complex precipitation patterns, posing significant challenges for accurate rainfall estimation and forecasting. This study addresses the problem of effectively classifying tropical rain types and refining the Z-R (Reflectivity-Rain Rate) re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3884

Seasonal Analysis of Aerosol Frequency and Assessment of the Radiative Impact of a Dust Episode in Burkina Faso, West Africa

Nébon Bado, Mogmenga Ladifata, Yaguibou Wêpari Charles, Toussakoe Karim & Florent Pelega Kieno · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This work is a contribution to the optical and radiative characterization of aerosols, with the aim of showing the impact of season on the frequency of typical days defined by aerosol optical depth (AOD) and then quantifying the impact of aerosols on incident radiation. The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3883

The Study of Altitudinal Refractivity and Refractivity Gradient Variations by Weather Parameters in Some Selected Locations in Nigeria

Olayinka J. Oyewole, Christopher Sirola, Anwaoy Pandit & Samson Ayo · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Weather parameters such as pressure, temperature and humidity significantly affect the altitudinal refractivity and refractivity gradients which in return impact the propagation of the radio wave. The alteration in these parameters changes the atmospheric refractive index. Radio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3882

Numerical Study of Effect of Kenaf Fiber Content and Size on the Thermal Inertia of Adobe Walls

Yalé Abdoul Aziz SEREBE, Zoma Vincent, Drissa Ouedraogo, Salifou Ouedraogo, Yssa TRAORE & Ahmed Douani SERE · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study aims to impact of adding kenaf fibers on the thermal performance of adobes. In a context of increasing research into sustainable, energy-efficient construction alternatives, adobes, raw earth bricks, are often considered. However, their thermal properties can be improv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3881

Corn Cob (Zea mays) and Rice (Oryza sativa l.) Hulls as Bio Pots an Alternative to Single-use Plastic Pots

Bethany A. Bayon, Mickyla T. Epanis, Matthew Eli T. LLacer, Ian Jay P. Saldo & Mary Jade P. Dandoy · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Global plastic production has surged in recent decades, exacerbating the environmental crisis due to its persistent presence and slow degradation. This parallels the environmental challenge agricultural waste poses, often improperly disposed of. On the other hand, biodegradable p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3880

Image-based Analysis of Biophysical Field Effects on Water Structure Under Corona Discharge Conditions

Ignat Ignatov & Ludmila Pesotskaya · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study uses advanced image analysis techniques to investigate the effects of biophysical fields on the structural characteristics of distilled water under corona discharge conditions. Corona discharge images of water drops were obtained using a patented device, and experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3879

Assessing Environmental Health Through Physicochemical Analysis of the Sabangan River in Barangay Can-ayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Miguel Lorenzo M. Redoble, Kenth Jerald O. Baclay, Zeliza Caline E. Rebucas, Anna Kristia M. Rivera, Ian Jay P. Saldo & Jhovel Roy D. Calo · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study aimed to assess the physicochemical water quality of the Sabangan River in Barangay Can-ayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Specifically, it evaluated total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and total alkalinity in upstream, midstream, and down...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i3878

Conversion Efficiency Optimization of All-inorganic Perovskite CsPbI\(_{3-x}\)Br\(_x\) Solar Cell with Cu\(_2\)O and SnO\(_2\) as Transport Layers

Alioune SOW, Saliou SECK, Mamadou Salif MANE, Modou Faye, Amadou NDIAYE, Bachirou NDIAYE, Babacar MBOW & Cheikh SENE · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

In this modelling study, carried out using SCAPS 1 D software, we optimized the conversion efficiency of our Al/SnO\(_2\)/CsPbI\(_{3-x}\)Br\(_x\)/Cu\(_2\)O/ITO structure device. The study reveals that CsPbI\(_{3-x}\) is the best absorber material that can be obtained (x ꞓ ℕ). fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i2877

Integrating the Asymptotic Iteration Method with Machine Learning for Predicting Vibrational Energy Levels of Diatomic Molecules

Omoriwhovo Jude Oghenekome & Asare Godfred Kesse · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Aim: This study integrates the Asymptotic Iteration Method (AIM) with Machine Learning (ML) models to enhance the prediction of vibrational energy levels in diatomic molecules. Traditional quantum mechanical methods, while accurate, are computationally demanding. This study aims...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i2874

Determination of Aquifer Protective Capacity Using Dar-Zarrouk Parameters at Sabo Area Okitipupa, Ondo State Southwestern Nigeria

Olubunmi Elizabeth Adewoye & Temitope Agbaje · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

The reasons for investigating for the aquifer protective capacity is not far-fetched as this determine the integrity of the source of our water. Mostly, more than 80% of the world depends on groundwater because of the general belief that the cleanest water can be found undergroun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i2875

Effect of Defected Ground Structures on Microstrip Patch Antenna Performance for ISM Band Applications

Harsh Verma, Sunil Mishra, Pragyesh Kumar Agrawal & Alok Kumar Rastogi · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Recent years have seen a rise in the use of microstrip patch antennas (MPAs) due to their superior radiation properties, affordability, lightweight design, ease of feeding, and ease of manufacturing and analysis. This study investigates how the addition of Defected Ground Structu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i2876

Fractal Dimension of Solar Wind Speed at Different Time Scales Using Box Counting Method

Judicaël D. Tokpanoudé, Joseph A. Adéchinan & Fernando Y. D. Kpomahou · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Our investigation focused on the analysis of the fluctuations of slow and fast solar winds through the determination of the fractal dimension at different time scales of this ionized flow that escapes from the sun towards the atmosphere. The data used to achieve this goal are hig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i2873