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Analysis of Brick Bonds: A Systematic Review

Anthony Obododike Ekwuno · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The need to address problems such as cracking and structural instability, enhance the effectiveness and quality of masonry construction, ensure adherence to building codes, as well as improve thermal performance, makes this brick bond research pertinent. One of the materials most...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71568

A Comparison of OFDM Techniques in Massive MIMO on Data Throughput and Spectral Efficiency in Digital Wireless Communication Systems

Samson Dauda Yusuf, Lukman Femi Egbebi & Sule Idris Isah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The exponential increase in wireless services necessitate development of advance technologies for wireless communication to enable massive machine-type communications (mMTC), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and optimized resour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71569

Cyber Risk Spillovers in Interconnected Financial Ecosystems: Evidence from Traditional Banks and DeFi Oracles

Akinde Michael Ogunmolu, Emonena Patrick Obrik-Uloho, Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi, Aisha Temitope Arigbabu & Oluwatobi Bamigbade · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates the systemic propagation of cyber risks between traditional financial institutions (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructures, focusing on oracles as critical conduits for contagion. Using publicly available datasets—including MITRE ATT&...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71565

Design and Application of Three-component Force Sensor Principle and Structural Progress

WANG Haibo, SUN Li & ZHU Jiajing · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Three-component force sensors are capable of simultaneously detecting force or moment components in three directions in space, and are widely used in robotics, industrial automation, medical equipment, and sports technology. This article focuses on resistive-strain, capacitive, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71563

Experimental Study and Numerical Modeling of the Lap Strength of Reinforcing Steel Bars Milled from Recycled Scrap Metals

Richard Akuaku, Charles K. Kankam, Jacqueline Obeng, Jonathan Sassah, Kofi Owusu Sarpong & Edward C. Mansal · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The study aimed to assess the lap strength of reinforcing steel bars milled from scrap metals in beams. Lapping of reinforcing bars is generally inevitable in concrete members such as beams, slabs and columns due to construction dictates and such bars are required to effectively...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71564

Treatment of Effluent Water from Futo Hostel Using Carica papaya (Pawpaw) Seeds as Coagulant

Anyikwa Sylvester.O., O.D Onukwuli., E. N. Ikezue., Olisaeke Mmesoma .A & Nkwazema MacDonald C. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Access to clean water remains a critical challenge in many communities, particularly in densely populated areas like university hostels where wastewater often contains high levels of contaminants. This study explores an eco-friendly solution by investigating the effectiveness of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71562

Characterization of Wind Energy Potential in Ladeba, Lagos State, Nigeria

IKYAATOR, M.T., KAANKUKA, T. K., AWULU, J. O., ATOO, S.T. & MEDE, W. A. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Accurate wind resource assessment (WRA) is essential in evaluating the feasibility and planning of wind energy projects, especially in under-studied coastal regions like Ladeba, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria. This study investigates the wind energy potential of Ladeba using 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71561

Stability Analyses of Rock Slopes and Improvement Solutions: A Case of Muğla Bakıcak, Turkey

İnan KESKİN & Metehan Alp MEMİŞ · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study evaluates the overall stability of the rock slopes in Muğla Bakıcak and discusses how these slopes can be made safer with specific measures. In this context, the stability of the rock slopes in Muğla Bakıcak was investigated using various analysis methods. In the study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71560

A Multi-dimensional AI Framework for Sustainable Drinking Water Management: Integrating Federated Learning, Digital Twins, and Blockchain

F. A. Samiul Islam · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The global drinking water crisis- driven by climate change, rapid urbanization, and infrastructure gaps- demands intelligent, adaptive, and decentralized management systems. This study explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform conventional water governance into pred...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61558

Modeling and Analysis for Cassava Aggregation Centers within the Agricultural Zones in Anambra State, Nigeria

Umeh Maryrose Ngozi, Faseki Ngozi Francisca, Iduh Blessing Nwamaka, Onyedinma G. Ebele & Anyaora Sunday Chimezie · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The study examined the relocation and optimization of cassava aggregation centers in Anambra State's agricultural regions. Existing literature indicates that effectively relocating and allocating these centers is crucial for boosting agriculture productivity and bridging a signif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61554

Curvature-Constrained Geometric Optimization of Solar Thermal Collectors Via Rayleigh–Ritz Variational Design

Robinson José García Gavilánez, Karen Lisbeth Betancourt Ludeña, Carlos Miguel Garzón Cárdenas & Luis Antonio Caicedo Hinojosa · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The geometric configuration of solar thermal collectors plays a critical role in determining their energy absorption capacity, optical efficiency, and structural feasibility. While traditional designs rely on fixed geometries such as flat plates or parabolic troughs, these do not...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61555

Exploring the Engine Performance Potentials of Cotton (Gossypium sp) Seed Oil-AMAs Blends for Sustainable Lubricants Development

Ejilah, R.I., Tijani, J., Agboneni, O.O., Enyejo, L.A. & Abur., B.T. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Aim: This study investigated blended cottonseed oil's potential as a sustainable lubricant for internal combustion engines. Study Design, Place and Duration of Study: The experiment, conducted in Nigeria at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, and Nenis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61556

Evaluating the Elastic Modulus of Concrete Modified with Coconut Shell Ash

Udoh, Cyprian Philip & Awodiji Chioma Temitope Gloria · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates the potential of coconut shell ash (CSA), an agricultural waste product, as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) for sustainable concrete production. CSA, obtained from calcined coconut shells and rich in reactive silica, alumina, and iron oxides, w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61557

Development of Nigeria’s Electric Power Sector: Towards the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals

Babatunde S. Emmanuel · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Successive government in Nigeria have made series of attempts aimed at addressing issues such as energy access, poverty, unemployment, and inequality. These efforts have been undermined by structural impediments which include inadequate institutional capacity, lack of policy cohe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61552