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SUSTAINABLE SANITATION AND ENERGY: THE ROLE OF BIO-DIGESTERS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Ngozi Ifeoma Eze
Published 02 June 2025
Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)
pp. 29-44
CC BY 4.0
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    Ngozi Ifeoma Eze
    Department of Civil Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria
    NG

This research examines the socioeconomic impact of bio-digester septic tank adoption on biogas availability in communities. Bio-digester technology has proven to be an effective solution for waste management and renewable energy generation through biogas production. However, adoption rates are hindered by socioeconomic barriers, limited financial resources, and inadequate waste management infrastructure. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between bio-digester adoption status and biogas availability, focusing on socioeconomic factors such as subsidies, waste management resources, economic conditions, employment rate, and access to financing. Data were collected from the Scholars way Research Hub dataset on Kaggle, and logistic regression analysis was employed to identify relationships between these factors and biogas production outcomes. The findings revealed that financial subsidies, waste management resources, and favorable economic conditions are strong predictors of successful bio-digester adoption and improved biogas production rates. Logistic regression results confirmed that financial incentives and resource availability significantly influence adoption likelihood and biogas outcomes. Additionally, the research highlighted that effective waste management and access to financial support can reduce barriers to adoption, creating socioeconomic opportunities while promoting environmental sustainability. 

 

JournalApplied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Journal
ISSN3064-8408
Volume / IssueVol. 13, No. 2 (2025)
Pages29-44
Published02 June 2025
DOI10.5281/zenodo.15574357
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Eze, N. (2025). SUSTAINABLE SANITATION AND ENERGY: THE ROLE OF BIO-DIGESTERS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Journal, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 29-44. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15574357

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