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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SUBSTATION EARTHING SYSTEMS AT ILE-OLUJI POLYTECHNIC, ONDO STATE

By: Chinedu Michael Ayodele
Published: June 12, 2025
This study assesses the effectiveness of earthing protection systems across selected electrical substations within the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria. Earthing systems are vital for ensuring equipment protection, personnel safety, and overall system reliability in electrical networks. Using an earth resistance tester, ground resistance values were measured at multiple...

LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN PRACTICE: BOOSTING PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

By: Chukwudi Emmanuel Okafor, Ifeoma Grace Nwankwo
Published: June 12, 2025
The construction industry in Anambra State, Nigeria, faces ongoing challenges, including frequent project delays, cost overruns, and declining quality. These issues are largely driven by reliance on conventional construction methods, limited workforce training, poor stakeholder coordination, and environmental disruptions. This review explores Lean Construction as a viable solution to these...

AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AND ITS ENERGY-EMISSION FOOTPRINT: A SYSTEMATIC PERSPECTIVE

By: Abubakar Sadiq Musa
Published: June 12, 2025
The growing dependence on fossil fuels in the agriculture sector—particularly through the use of mechanized farm equipment—has contributed significantly to global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compounding climate change concerns and challenging the sustainability of food production systems. This review critically examines the key contributors to carbon emissions in agricultural mechanization...

FROM MAPPING TO MECHANIZATION: UNITING GIS AND MACHINERY FOR SUSTAINABLE PRECISION FARMING

By: Aisha Zainab Modu, Ibrahim Musa Garba
Published: June 12, 2025
This review explores the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with agricultural machinery within the evolving landscape of precision agriculture. As farming practices become increasingly data-driven, the synergy between GIS technology and mechanized equipment is transforming how agricultural operations are planned, executed, and optimized. The study highlights how GIS enhances...