Constance Nneka Eze
Department of Computer Engineering Enugu State Polytechnic Iwollo Enugu, Nigeria

 Chikani N.I
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Enugu State Polytechnic Iwollo Enugu, Nigeria

 Eruotor P. G.
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Enugu State Polytechnic Iwollo Enugu, Nigeria

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Constance Nneka Eze, Chikani N.I, Nnaji B.Ugochukwu “Minimizing Packet Drop Due to Black Hole Attack in Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Using Intrusion Detection System” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.01-06 April 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.7401

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Minimizing Packet Drop Due to Black Hole Attack in Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Using Intrusion Detection System

 Ali Azgar
Dept. of CSE, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

 Sohel Rana
Dept. of CSE, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

 Saddam Hossain
Dept. of CSE, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

 Most. Jannatul Ferdous
Dept. of CSE, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

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Ali Azgar, Sohel Rana, Saddam Hossain, Most. Jannatul Ferdous “Testing Challenges for Mobile Applications: An evaluation and comparative analysis of different testing approaches” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.07-13 April 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.7402

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Testing Challenges for Mobile Applications: An evaluation and comparative analysis of different testing approaches

 Adetunji K. Ilori
Statistics Programme, National Mathematical Center, Abuja, Nigeria
Kaduna-Lokoja Expressway, Sheda, Kwali, Abuja, Nigeria

 Damilare Matthew Oladimeji
Department of Statistics, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Adetunji K. Ilori, Damilare Matthew Oladimeji “The Weighted Inverse Weibull Distribution” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.14-19 April 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.7403

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The Weighted Inverse Weibull Distribution

 Ofure Imomon
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

 James Eke
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

 Linus Anih
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

 Dorathy Abonyi
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

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Ofure Imomon, James Eke, Linus Anih, Dorathy Abonyi “Improving Power Availability of the National Power System Using Solar-Based Enhanced Distributed Generation Technology” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.20-29 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/20-29.pdf

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Improving Power Availability of the National Power System Using Solar-Based Enhanced Distributed Generation Technology

 Lawal Haruna
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Federal University Dutsin-ma, Nigeria

 Idris Na’umma Abdullahi
Department of Computer Science, School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Kano, Nigeria

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Lawal Haruna, Idris Na’umma Abdullahi “Role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Record Keeping in School Management and Administration for Effective Teaching and Learning” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.30-33 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/30-33.pdf

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Role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Record Keeping in School Management and Administration for Effective Teaching and Learning

 Onuoha I.S.
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

 Alor M.O.
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

 Ebere U.C.
Destinet Smart Technologies, Enugu, Nigeria

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Onuoha I.S., Alor M.O., Ebere U.C. “Reducing Instability in Power Distribution Network Using Intelligent Control of System Load Frequency Changes” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.34-39 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/34-39.pdf

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Reducing Instability in Power Distribution Network Using Intelligent Control of System Load Frequency Changes

 O. O. Ajayi
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Soil Microbiology unit, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan.

 A. Adekanmbi
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

 M. Dianda
Soil Microbiology unit, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan.
Laboratoire de microbiologie forestière (INERA/ DEF) BP 7047 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso

 O. E. Fagade
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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O. O. Ajayi, A. Adekanmbi, M. Dianda and O. E. Fagade “Simplified cocktail mix and PCR conditions for amplification of extracted DNA from common bacteria, fungi and algae isolates for Microbiological studies” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.40-44 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/40-44.pdf

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Simplified cocktail mix and PCR conditions for amplification of extracted DNA from common bacteria, fungi and algae isolates for Microbiological studies

 Nwokocha Prince U.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

 Ogbodo Munachiso C.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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Analysis on Chemical Composition of Different Brands of Cement in Nigeria with Their Corresponding Setting Time

 Josephine U. Agogbua
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

 Michael Folorunsho Odeyemi
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Josephine U. Agogbua and Michael Folorunsho Odeyemi “Macro-propagation of Two Nigerian Varieties of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) Using three Growth Media” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.51-57 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/51-57.pdf

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Macro-propagation of Two Nigerian Varieties of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) Using three Growth Media

 Joseph Oyepata Simeon
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gombe State University, Gombe State, Nigeria

 Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus
Festmed College of Education, Ajowa Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

 Sabastine Aliyu Zubairu
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University, Oye–Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

 Joseph Opeyemi Tosin
Department of Pharmacology, Lead City University Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria

 Sebastine Blessing Sunday
Department of Internal Medicine, State Specialist Hospital, Gombe State, Nigeria

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Joseph Oyepata Simeon, Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus, Sabastine Aliyu Zubairu, Joseph Opeyemi Tosin, Sebastine Blessing Sunday “Update report and analysis on the global trends and progress of Covid -19 pandemic on 18th January, 2022 across different countries of the world” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.58-66 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/58-66.pdf

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Update report and analysis on the global trends and progress of Covid -19 pandemic on 18th January, 2022 across different countries of the world

 Chiaghanam N.O. PhD
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria

 Esien- umo E.O. PhD
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria

 Asuquo C.F. BSc
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria

 Oladiran O.R BSc
Department of Radiography and Radiological Science, University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria

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Chiaghanam N.O. PhD*, Esien- umo E.O. PhD, Asuquo C.F. BSc, Oladiran O.R BSc “Assessment of Radiation Emission Levels in Industrial Sites of Ibadan Metropolis Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-4, pp.67-70 April 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-4/67-70.pdf

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Assessment of Radiation Emission Levels in Industrial Sites of Ibadan Metropolis Nigeria

 David Gitumu Mugo (PhD)
Karatina University, P.O.Box 1957-10101, Karatina, Kenya

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 Imran Rachman
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