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AutoNav: Enhancing Education, Entertainment, and Research through Wireless Interactivity and Color Sensing

S. S. Nipun & R. V. Biswas · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

AutoNav, a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle that can be operated with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a smartphone or tablet, is one type of robotic vehicle. A Bluetooth module is integrated into the vehicle to establish communication with the user's device, enabling wireless control of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61919

Strength Capacity Characteristics of Welded and Mechanical Couple Spliced Steel Bars for Reinforcing Concrete

Jonathan Sasah, Charles K. Kankam, Jacqueline Obeng, Richard Akuaku, Vincent Akortia & Ernest K. Dapaah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Lapping, the commonest technique used to splice reinforcement bars, needs no special instrument or skill to execute. However, their usage may result in excessive section reinforcement, which may result in a non-ductile response of the spliced region. The structural performance of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61916

Optimization Analysis of Rotating Cuplok Scaffolding System in the Capping Process of an Ultra-Large Diameter Coal Silo: A Critical Review

Zhiyuan Guo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The construction of ultra-large diameter coal silos presents formidable engineering challenges, particularly during the capping phase, when temporary support structures must span vast distances within constrained, enclosed cylindrical environments. The rotating Cuplok scaffolding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61917

Finite Element Analysis and Optimization Design of the Metal Structure for a Trough-Making Machine

Xu Zhang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Trough-making machine is a key special equipment for aqueduct construction, which effectively solves the construction difficulties of long-span, large-volume and high-altitude operation. At present, most trough-making machines are non-standardized equipment designed by empirical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61918

Comparative Performance of New and Remanufactured Lithium-Ion EV Battery Packs in Ghana

Samuel Opare, Godwin Kafui Ayetor, Joseph Nyumutsu, Acheampong Antwi Afari & Prince Yaw Andoh · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: The rapid transition toward electric mobility has increased the demand for lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries; however, the high cost of new battery packs remains a major barrier to EV adoption in developing countries such as Ghana. This study comparatively a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61915

Rheological Characterization and Enhanced Oil Recovery Performance of Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Nanoparticles

Hezekiah -Braye Oritom & Kenneth Lucky Igiks · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Enhanced oil recovery is a technique mostly used to increase oil production from mature oil fields. This is achieved by altering reservoir and/ or fluid properties. There is a quest globally to meet the ever-increasing demand for hydrocarbons in a safe and environmentally friendl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61913

Desalination and Carbon Footprint: A Meta-Analysis of Plant‑Scale Operational Emissions for MSF and RO Technologies

Obinna Iheanacho Anyanwu, Martin Chidinma Iwuji, Godswill Nnabuihe Nwaji, John Didacus Njoku & Emmanuel Enyioma Anyanwu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

As global freshwater scarcity intensifies, driven by rapid population growth, climate change, and industrialization, desalination has increasingly become a critical water supply strategy, particularly in arid and water-stressed regions. Despite its growing adoption, desalination...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61914

A Smart Water Quality Monitoring System Using Arduino IDE and Proteus IDE for Environmental Monitoring

A. Bubu & O. Horsfall · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Water quality monitoring systems are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. This paper discusses the design, implementation, and applications of a water quality monitoring system, highlighting its role in addressing global water challenges, promoti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61912

Modelling the Transport of Crude Oil in the Unsaturated Sandy and Loamy Soil Using Experimental and Statistical Methods

Uzochi Robert Njoku, Ejikeme Ugwoha & Victor Emeka Amah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Unregulated extraction and transport of crude oil pose significant environmental and public health risks through contamination of air, soil, and groundwater, particularly within the vulnerable vadose zone, where pollutants migrate toward subsurface water resources. This study mod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61910

Performance Evaluation of Massive MIMO Systems in LTE Networks Using MATLAB-Based Channel Modelling

Samson Dauda Yusuf, Abubakar Hassan & Abdulmumini Zubairu Loko · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (Massive MIMO) has emerged as a key enabling technology for overcoming these limitations by deploying a large number of antennas at the base station to serve multiple users simultaneously.  This study evaluates the performance of Massive Mul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51908

User Preference Segmentation for Movie Recommendation Systems Using Clustering Algorithms

Mirali Mammadzade · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Online streaming platforms generate vast amounts of user interaction data, and recommendation systems use clustering and machine learning techniques to analyze this data and deliver personalized movie suggestions. Aims: Movie recommendation platforms collect a large a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61909

Optimal Inspection Model for a Marine Compression Ignition Engine Crankshaft Using Delay Time Analysis (DTA) and Bayesian Network (BN)

Clement A. Idiapho, Ogheneovo S. Akperhe & Sani. I. Awwal · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

This research emphasizes the importance of determining an optimal inspection interval tailored to the operation of marine diesel engine crankshafts on ships. The primary goal of establishing such an optimal inspection time or interval is to minimize the costs associated with cran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51904

Cryogenic Solidification and Rheological Properties of Magnetic Fluids with Different Base Liquids

Ya Bo Wang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Background: In many practical applications, the rheological properties of magnetic fluids (MFs) are essential for ensuring system stability and reliability, while the viscosity, polarity, and thermal stability of the base fluid significantly influence their flow behavior and over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51906