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Design and Development of a Castor Seed Shelling and Separation Machine with Finite Element Analysis of the Shelling Drum

Adelere, Olusegun W & Aremu, Ademola K. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The development and performance evaluation of a locally developed castor seeds shelling and separating machine was carried out with a view of modelling its shelling drum. The machine was developed to reduce the drudgery associated with the processing of castor seeds and has two m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51503

Modeling and Measuring the Cyber Resilience of Critical Healthcare Infrastructure against Ransomware: A Cyber-Physical Systems Risk Perspective

Isaac Adinoyi Salami · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study develops and validates a comprehensive framework for modeling and measuring the cyber resilience of healthcare cyber-physical systems (CPS) against ransomware attacks, adopting a Cyber-Physical Systems Risk Perspective. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51504

Energy Loss Characterization in Stepped Spillways: Experimental Study and Model Development for Slopes of 8.9°–26.6°

Okechuku Ozueigbo & Jonah Agunwamba · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Stepped spillways are structures built across dams to lessen the kinetic energy that could create scour at the natural riverbed below it. These structures utilize their stepped design to manage the energy in floodwaters. Numerous studies have point out the damaging effects of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51505

Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in Financial Institutions through Strategic Third- Party Risk Governance Frameworks

Faith Hauwa Oluwapamilerin Kolo, Sunday Abayomi Joseph, Akinde Michael Ogunmolu, Valerie Ojinika Ejiofor & Seun Michael Oyekunle · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates how strategic third-party risk governance frameworks can mitigate cybersecurity threats in financial institutions. Using data from the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the Basel Committee’s Quantitative Impact Study, and the Privacy Rights Cleari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51501

Leveraging Generative AI and Behavioral Biometrics to Strengthen Zero Trust Cybersecurity Architectures in Healthcare Systems

Akinde Michael Ogunmolu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Behavioral Biometrics within Zero Trust cybersecurity frameworks tailored for healthcare systems. Drawing on public datasets—including MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise, UNSW Behavioral Biometric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51502

Enhancing Data Security in Artificial Intelligence Systems: A Cybersecurity and Information Governance Approach

Akinde Michael Ogunmolu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study presents a comprehensive framework designed to enhance data security in artificial intelligence (AI) systems by integrating robust cybersecurity measures with information governance principles. Employing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the research combines...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51500

Review of Intelligent Inspection Technologies for Road Bridges: Current Advances and Applications

Meng Guo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This literature review systematically evaluates the application and research progress of intelligent inspection technologies in road and bridge engineering, focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), mobile robots, and submersible robotics. Through systematic literature analysi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51497

AI- Driven Risk Assessment for Enhancing Third Party Vendor Security in Healthcare Systems

Valerie Ojinika Ejiofor, Akinde Michael Ogunmolu, Michael Olayinka Gbadebo, Sunday Abayomi Joseph & Temilade Oluwatoyin Adesokan-Imran · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors in healthcare systems. With third-party breaches accounting for a significant proportion of healthcare data compromises, this research seeks...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51498

Comparative Evaluation of Intelligent Agent Based Improved Control Designs of Electro-pneumatic Clutch Actuation System for Heavy Duty Vehicles

Ndubuisi Paul-Darlington Ibemezie, Julius Egwu Arua, Igwe Lazarus Uduma, John Ukanu, Ali, Uche Egwu & Ukoima Katoubokmelek Thompson · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

The comparative performances of electro-pneumatic clutch actuation system in heavy-duty vehicles using intelligent agent-based control adaptation technique is presented. Conventional control techniques in clutch actuation uses on/off, servo mechanism and other non-intelligent met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51499

Dynamic Routing Resilience in MANETs: A Bio-Inspired SORA Framework with Ant Colony-driven Security and Scalability

Abigail Uwem Etim, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study introduces the Secure Optimized Routing Algorithm (SORA) and its enhanced variant, ACO-SORA, that incorporates Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) to address security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs). SORA achieved a 92% packet delivery f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51495

Compressive Behaviour of Tyre Fibre in Light Weight Concrete using Higher Grade of Cement

Olaniyi O. A, Abraham. B, Adeyemi, F. O & Oyelami, A. K · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

As the population of Nigerians increases, the number of cars and used tyres also increases. Used and expired tyres are non-biodegradable and poses serious threat to human health and the environment. This paper examined the effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregate by tyre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51496

A Survey of IoT-Based Smart Helmet Technologies for Motorcycle Rider’s Safety

Rania H. Elabd, Maged M. Darwish, Hazem H. Alshamekh, Amr S. Moawad, Mohamed M. Younis, Mohamed M. Ismail, Omar W. Abdelbaset, Zeyad A. Mohamed, Mohab M. Younis, Mohamed A. Khalil, Anas R. Alshafay & Marwa E. Mousa · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Riding a motorcycle presents serious safety concerns because of its lack of structural protection and high accident rate, with alcohol usage and inappropriate helmet use being two of the main contributing causes.  In order to improve rider safety, especially for delivery riders,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51493

Evaluation of Rheological and Tribological Properties of African Pear Oil (Atile) As an Eco-friendly Alternative to Conventional Lubricants for Grass-cutting Machines

Akaba, Joshua Peter · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study aims to evaluate the rheological and tribological properties of African pear oil (Atile) as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional lubricants in grass-cutting machines. The raw material Atiles’s fruits of 5 kg were collected at Akwanga Nasarawa state, Nigeria. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51491

Engineering Ghana’s Future: The Impact of Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation

Samuel Gbli Tetteh, Atta Yaw Agyeman & Sofo Mohammed-Nurudeen · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Emerging technologies continue to reshape the global marketplace, providing new opportunities for businesses and societies to adopt emerging digital technologies. These technologies offer innovative and business executives a chance to leverage the technology in creating and trans...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51492

Assessment of Design and Implementation of a Smart Wearable Safety Jacket

Rania H. Elabd, Abdelhameed M. Elkhadrgy, Mohamed E. Abogabal, Omar E. Saber, Salma T. Eid, Rafat G. Mohamed, Mostafa E. Shosha, Menna M. Ali, Nader M. Emam, Hadeer A. Ebeed, Hala A. Ramadan & Amany A. Megahed · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

Aims: Smart clothing aims to balance fashion, engineering, interaction, user experience, cybersecurity, design, and science to create technologies that can anticipate needs and desires. Study Design:  The study aims to develop and systematically test a wearable smart safety vest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51490