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Validating the Underlying Properties Driving the Applications of Geosynthetics as a Sustainable Ground Improvement Material: A Delphi Study from Ghana

Somiah, M.K., Bentil, J., Ansah, S.K & Manu, I.Y. · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

While the comparative factors informing the choice of geosynthetics as a sustainable ground improvement material over traditional alternatives are known, little is known, if any, of country-specific studies that have validated the underlying properties driving the applications of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91275

Design of Integrated System for the Comprehensive Utilization of Yellow River Sediment-Sealing Machine Structure and Control System Design

Zhang Hao · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

With the development of national industrialization, the control of yellow-river sediment needs to develop a complete automatic treatment system. In this paper, the structure and control system of the sealing machine in the integrated system design of the yellow river sediment com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91273

An Investigation into Building Functional Failures in Akure South Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria

Monsur Opeyemi Abiola, Michael Olamide Omoyajowo, Boluwatife Adesola Afolabi, Oke Temidayo Joseph, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Nkwocha Janet E & Blessing Akum Audu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Functional failures and faults are regular occurrences in buildings and construction industries. The rate of building collapse in Nigeria has increased dramatically over the last decade and shows no signs of abating which has led to massive losses causing loss of physical propert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91274

Design of a Tri-band Minkowski Fractal MIMO Antenna for FR2 5G Applications

Ngozi Peggy Udeze, Stella Ifeoma Orakwue & Matthew I. Ehikhamenle · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

The growing importance of fifth-generation (5G) communication technologies for the Internet-of-Things have made it necessary to design multi-element antennas that operate within the millimetre-wave spectrum. However, simultaneously achieving multiple operating frequencies, high g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91272

Sentiment Analysis Techniques: A Comparative Study of Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and Naive Bayes on General English and Nigerian Texts

Victor Mfon Abia & E. Henry Johnson · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This research investigates sentiment analysis on two distinct datasets: a general English dataset and a Nigerian dataset (Gangs of Lagos movie review), using three machine learning algorithms: Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and Naive Bayes with python programming language an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91268

Incorporating Privacy by Design Principles in the Modification of AI Systems in Preventing Breaches across Multiple Environments, Including Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-prem

Samuel Ufom Okon, Omobolaji Olufunmilayo Olateju, Olumide Samuel Ogungbemi, Sunday Abayomi Joseph, Anthony Obulor Olisa & Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors has significantly amplified privacy concerns, particularly with the growing reliance on cloud environments. Existing methods often fall short of effectively preventing privacy breaches due to inadequate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91269

Digital Twin-driven Health Operation and Maintenance Strategies for Complex Equipment with Self-healing Capabilities

Hui Wei · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

With the development of the industrial level, the service-oriented transformation of the manufacturing industry has become a new growth point for the interests of the manufacturing industry recognized by all countries, and in this transformation process, the health operation and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91265

Design and Simulation of an Innovative Modular Four-Bar Linkage Robotic Arm: Analysis and Applications

Jiajun Ma, Ziqi Luo, Chuan Ding & Huimin Yuan · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

In response to the issues of traditional manipulators, such as difficulty in controlling the terminal posture during motion, low control precision, and complex structure, a modular mechanical arm based on a parallel four-bar terminal posture maintenance mechanism has been designe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91266

Analysis of 4G/LTE Network Performance in North-Central Nigeria: A Comprehensive Drive Test Approach

Samson Dauda Yusuf, Sule Idris Isa & Barnabas John Kwaha · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

The proliferation of mobile devices and escalating demand for data services have resulted in a substantial increase in data traffic across Nigeria, especially in the North Central region due to heavy migration of individuals and organizations towards Abuja, the federal capital. H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91267

Evaluation of the Effects of Climate Variability on Water Resources and Agriculture: Insights from Regional Climate Models

Keder Hussien Farah & Usame Mohamed Muhumed · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Climate variability and change present significant challenges to global food and water security, particularly in vulnerable regions like East and Southern Africa. This review synthesizes current research on the impact of climate drivers such as temperature and precipitation varia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91264

Flexural Strength and Deformations Capacity of Structural Beams Reinforced with Steel Bars Milled from Recycled Metals in Ghana

Evans Biney, Charles K. Kankam, Enock Tongyem, Vincent K. Akortia, Peter Adzakey & Edward C. Mansal · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Steel is extensively used as a reinforcing material for concrete structures in Ghana. In order to meet this high demand, some local steel manufacturing companies use recycled scrap metals to manufacture steel bars to augment the quantity that is imported. However, the physical an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91262

μ-Synthesis of an Under-Actuated Bridge Crane

Miaojie Xing, Lihui Geng & Yongli Zhang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

During crane operation, the distribution of load mass may be nonuniform, which leads to the model uncertainty of the crane. Additionally, external disturbances such as wind and friction can cause oscillation of crane loads. A robust control strategy is proposed for an uncertain b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91260