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Investigation of the Earth’s Albedo Using Meteorological Parameters over Maiduguri, Nigeria

D. O. Akpootu, G. M. Argungu, M. Umar, M. I. Iliyasu, A. Yusuf, N. Muhammad, S. A. Sidi, M. Y. Sani, M. Ibrahim, Z. Abdullahi & S. Aruna · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

The present study estimate and investigate the variation of albedo for Maiduguri situated in the Sahelian region of Nigeria, using meteorological data of global solar radiation obtained from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) extending for a period between 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i4149

Behavioural Pattern of Solar Filter Enhanced Photovoltaics in Mangrove Swamp

Armstrong. O. Njok, Julie. C. Ogbulezie & Osang. J. Eyire · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Not all wavelengths incident on a solar cell enhances the efficiency of the cell. Some wavelengths only cause electrons to twist and vibrate in their bonds which heats up the cell and inevitably hinder its efficiency. To tackle this problem, solar cells need to be exposed to dist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i4147

Optical Properties of Monazite Nanoparticles Prepared Via Ball Milling

Chiamaka Peace Onu, Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi, Chiedozie Emmanuel Okafor & Lynda Adaora Ozobialu · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

This research work focused on the preparation of Monazite nanoparticles using ball milling technique and the determination of its optical properties. High energy ball milling was used to prepare nanoparticles from the bulk materials using the top-down technique. Debye–Scherer for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i4146

A Study of the Levels of Nickel, Iron, Cadmium, and Lead in Some Potable Drinking Water from Well Sources in Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Ubaidullah A., Idris M. M., Ango M. L., Abdullahi M. H., Mohammad I. A., Iwa S. J & Okara O. G · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

This study looked into the levels of heavy metal concentrations (Ni, Fe, Cd, and Pb) in a portable well water sample from Dutsin-ma, Katsina State. A water sampler bottle was used to gather ten water samples from various randomly chosen wells. By adding HNO3, and HCl, heating the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i4145

Determination of Natural Radioactivity Levels and Resultants Radiological Hazard from Soil Samples around Gold Mining Area in Ijesa-land South-Western Nigeria

Olatunji K. O., Bamidele L., Aluko O. M., Akinboro S. S. & Martins G. · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Activity concentration levels and some radiological parameters owing to natural radioactivity in the soil samples randomly obtained in gold tailing sites in Ijesa­-land Southwestern Nigeria were analyzed. Analyzed results from 30 soil samples using multi-channeled NaI gamma detec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i4144

Physical and Proximate Analysis of Fuel Briquette Made Using African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) Pulp as a Binder

S. Namadi, A. O. Musa & U. M. Gana · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

This paper examines the possible use of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) Pulp as a binding agent for the production of biofuel briquettes. Sawdust biomass was briquetted using hot and cold prepared African Locust bean pulp (SBP) and cassava starch (SBCS) as binders. Physica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i3143

Comparative Analysis of Sentinel-3 and Terra MODIS Satellite Images for Air Temperature Observation in Denpasar Area

Josephira Anna Varestefanica, I. Made Yuliara, I. Wayan Andi Yuda, Komang Ngurah Suarbawa, Made Sumadiyasa, I. Nengah Sandi & Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

This study evaluates the air temperature products of Sentinel-3 and Terra MODIS satellite images, with the aim of determining the comparison results of Sentinel-3 and Terra MODIS satellite images for air temperature observations, and also to determine the minimum and maximum temp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i3141

Particle Origins for String Vibrations

Deep Bhattacharjee · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Considering the origin of the particles an approach has been provided to show the origin of Bosons, Fermions along with supersymmetry (SUSY) from string vibrations in g \(\ge\) 1 genus of a hypercomplex manifold through \(\eta\) X \(\eta\) matrix for the generator \(\nabla\)(p,q)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i3140

Use of Electronic Resources in Teaching and Learning Physics in Higher Secondary Schools under Pemagatshel District, Bhutan

Sonam Norbu & Ugyen Pem · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

The study explored the use of electronic resources in teaching and learning Physics by teachers and students of Higher Secondary Schools under Pemagatshel Dzongkhag. The study employed mixed methods approach. Survey questionnaires, semi-structured interview and observation check...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i3139

Investigating the Effect of Gamma-ray Burst on the Agricultural Soil Temperature

J. N. Aniezi, R. M. Obodo, J. N. Egbucha & A. C. Obike · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are immensely energetic explosions that have been observed in distant galaxies. This signatures from distant stars helps in carrying out spatial mapping of physical parameters related to soil properties, such as soil temperature. In investigating the effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i2138

Determination of Some Physical Properties and Electrical Conductivity of Loamy Soil with Additives

M. Onwuka, A. Bubu & P. O. Nwabuzor · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

In this study, the electrical conductivity and physical properties of loamy soil samples with various additives is determined. The electrical conductivity meter was used to obtain the electrical conductivity and some standard methods have been adopted to obtain other properties....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i2137

Effect of Grain Size on Radionuclide Content in Sediment Samples from Kolo Creek, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

M. Onwuka, C. Ononugbo & J. Ikirigo · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

The effect of grain sizes on radionuclide concentration in soil and sediment samples from Kolo creek, Bayelsa State was investigated using gamma spectroscopy. Eight (8) samples of sediment were collected around the oil spill site of the creek. All the samples were separated into...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i2136

Identification of Microplastics in Plastic Bottled Drinking Water Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Raman Spectroscopy

Brian Obare Osoro, Robinson Ndegwa, Wilson Nyang’au Ombati & Jared Ombiro Gwaro · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Microplastics contamination in drinking water is a growing concern globally as reported in recent papers. Here we report an investigation on the identification and classification of microplastics present in bottled drinking water using Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, and Ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i2135

Studies on the Optical Dispersion Parameters and Electronic Polarizability of Cadmium Sulphide Thin Film

O. Okorie & A. D. A. Buba · Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · 2023

Thin film of Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) was deposited onto a precleaned transparent glass substrate by chemical bath deposition technique from a bath containing Cadmium acetate, ammonium acetate, thiourea and ammonium hydroxide. The deposition time was varied from 10 minutes to 50 mi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajr2p/2023/v7i2134