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Enhancing the Punching Shear Capacity of Two-way Concrete Slab Reinforced with GFRP Bars without Vertical Hook Shear Reinforcement

Emmanuel K. Banini, Charles K. Kankam, Vincent K. Akortia & Eugene Akomeah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The pursuit of durable, ductile concrete has intensified because steel reinforcement suffers corrosion and durability problems. Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars offer high strength-to-weight, corrosion resistance, and nonmagnetic properties, yet their low elastic modulu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51889

Thermal Performance, Efficiency and Applications of Solar-driven Cooling Systems in Hot Climate Areas: A Narrative Review

Ayoade Benson Ogundare, Joel Ogunyemi, Zacchaeus Adesakin Adetona & Bethel Abioke Uchechukwu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The Global Cooling Watch predicts that the cooling demand will triple by the year 2050. With heatwaves being the deadliest climate hazard, the burden of cooling is increasing, especially in the densely populated areas of equatorial cities. Interestingly, the sun, which promotes t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51887

Attention-driven Diagnosis: Enhancing Chicken Disease Prediction from Fecal Imagery

Kenechukwu Sylvanus Anigbogu, Joshua Makuo Nwankpa, Okwuchukwu Ejike Chukwuogo & Chinedu Emmanuel Mbonu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Poultry farming is essential for food security, but traditional disease detection is inefficient, making AI-driven CNN models a powerful solution for accurate and automated diagnosis. Aims: This study aims to develop and evaluate an enhanced deep learning-based framew...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51884

Early Detection of Pneumonia Using Deep Learning on Chest Radiographic Images

Jampala Manasa, Palanti Harika, Kanugula Venkata Dyuthisri, NagaBabu Pachhala & Koya Amrutha · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

There are lots of diseases causing health issues for people, and among them, there is pneumonia which results in deaths of the patients. It is important to recognize symptoms since they cannot be prevented. Chest X-ray can be one of the tools for diagnosing the illness. At the sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51885

Comparative Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Real-Time Quality Alert Classification in a Metalworking Manufacturing Environment

FRANCIS IKECHUKWU ODINAKA & Muideen Bankole Opejin · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Real-time quality monitoring in metalworking manufacturing is essential to minimize defects, reduce downtime, and maintain product consistency in dynamic production environments. Machine learning algorithms provide robust tools for classifying quality alerts by captur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51886

A Review of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Bipolar Plate Forming Methods: Comparison of Performance, Scalability and Cost

Fu Wang Zhou · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Bipolar plates are pivotal components in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), performing current collection, reactant distribution, heat management, and stack structural support. Their material choice and ma nufacturing route strongly influence cell efficiency, durabilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51883

A Novel Bandwidth Maximization-based Approach to Call Admission Control for Real-time Application in 3GPP LTE Networks

Francis Chinomso Maduakolam, Samson Dauda Yusuf & Abdulmumini Zubairu Loko · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The continuous growth in the number of users of various communication networks, either wired or wireless, Real-Time (RT) or Non Real-Time (NRT); available network resources are always limited and so not enough for more request in addition to already existing calls. This goes on t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51881

Modeling and Simulation of a PV–Battery Integrated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter for EV Applications

M. Gnanaprakash, S. P. Mangaiyarkarasi, R. Hari Haran, M. Kabilan & R. Thiruvenkatam · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of electric vehicle (EV) energy systems. Modeling and simulation of a bidirectional DC–DC converter enable effective power flow management and optimization un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51882

Numerical Investigation of the Structural Behavior of Ferrocement-Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams with Shear-Zone Openings

Hasanain S. Al Tamemi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The presence of openings in reinforced concrete (RC) beams significantly compromises their structural performance by inducing stress concentrations at opening corners, reducing stiffness, and increasing deformation. This study investigates the effectiveness of ferrocement — a thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51879

Machine Learning Optimization of Alkali-treated Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites for Mechanical and Water Resistance Performance

Muideen Bankole Opejin, FRANCIS IKECHUKWU ODINAKA & Oyedele Joseph Adewole · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: The study characterizes the effects of NaOH concentration, soaking duration, and fiber-to-polyester ratio on the mechanical performance, FTIR spectral signatures, and water resistance of sisal/polyester composites, and to evaluate machine learning (ML) frameworks for predic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51878

Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC) as a Highly Efficient Inorganic Coagulant: An Update of Its Cost-Effective Manufacturing Process-A Review

Shermen M. Salamaya, Joseph Govha & Itai Mutadza · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Growing global water pollution and the need for sustainable treatment technologies have intensified the demand for high-performance coagulants like PAC. Consequently, research has focused on developing economically viable and environmentally friendly manufacturing app...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i41877

Optimizing Urban Electric Concrete Mixer Truck Routing with an Improved Ant Colony Algorithm: Balancing Costs and Discharge Profits

Weijie Peng · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Urban traffic restrictions and the growing demand for low-carbon logistics have created new challenges for the routing of electric concrete mixer trucks in urban distribution. To address this issue, this study investigates the route planning problem of electric concrete mixer tru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i41874

Development and Field Validation of a Low-cost Georeferenced Datalogger for Multiparameter Soil Sensing

Abel Quevedo Nolasco & Graciano Javier Aguado Rodríguez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Monitoring soil properties such as moisture, temperature, electrical conductivity, pH, and nutrient availability is essential for agricultural management and environmental studies. However, many soil monitoring systems remain expensive or require complex instrumentati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i41875

Dynamic Simulation of Three-Phase Separator for Oil and Gas Processing Operation using Aspen HYSYS

Ifeanyichukwu Edeh & Bawa Jonathan Bula · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The transient dynamics of three-phase separators play a critical role in upstream oil and gas production facilities. However, conventional steady-state design methodologies rarely account for time-dependent operational effects with sufficient rigor.. In this study, a dynamic simu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i41876