Leonard Ifeanyi Nwosu
Department of Physics University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Adanna Blessing Adigwe
Department of Physics University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Bright Obinna Nwosu
Department of Geology University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Application of Geoelectric Survey for Delineating Groundwater Recharge Zones for Drilling Standard Water Wells in Owerri North Area, Nigeria

 S. Sameera D. Mendis
Paints and General Industries Limited-Manufacturer of AkzoNobel Paints, Sri Lanka.

 A.H.L.R Nilmini
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka.

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Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Plasticizers in Quality Improvement of Nitrocellulose Surface Coatings

 Adenike Abisola Ogunkunle
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

 Luke Oyesola Olarinde
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

 Adebusola Adenike Adepoju
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

 Matthew Olufemi Adio
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

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Effects of Risk on Cocoa Farmers’ Profitability in Ondo State, Nigeria

 Olarewaju Modupe Abayomi
Department of Applied Geophysics, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

 Osisanya O Wasiu
Department of Physics, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria.

 Korode A Isaac
Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Nigeria.

 Ibitoye T Abel.
Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Nigeria.

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Olarewaju Modupe Abayomi, Osisanya O Wasiu, Korode A Isaac, Ibitoye T Abel ” Petrophysical Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Potential of “OMA” Field, Niger Delta” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-10, pp.24-31 October 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-10/24-31.pdf

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Petrophysical Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Potential of “OMA” Field, Niger Delta

 U.A. Aji
Department of Production/Process, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 C. Muhammad
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.

 M.N. Almustapha
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.

 S.U. Dandare
Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
 A.M. Zabi
Department of Production/Process, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 V.C. Ntichika
Department of Production/Process, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 A.A. Aliyu
Department of Production/Process, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

  M.D. Gadzama.
Department of Production/Process, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

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Catalytic Conversion of Furfural from Hemicellulose of Citrullus colocynthis (Melon) Seed Husk to Liquid Hydrocarbons

 Mohammad Ariful Islam
Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd, Bangladesh

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Degradation Mechanisms and Lifetime Modeling of Power Semiconductor Devices

 Ramoni Tirimisiyu Amosa
Computer Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

<s Fabiyi Aderanti Alifat
Computer Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

 Olorunlomerue Adam Biodun
Computer Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

 Oluwatosin Adefunke Oluwatobi
Computer Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

 Ugwu Jennifer Ifeoma
Computer Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

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A Comparative Analysis of The Performance of Homogenous Ensembles on Customer Churn Prediction

 Meremikwu, Anne Ndidi
Dept of science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

<s Ibok, Ekpenyong Effiong
Dept of science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

 Adie, Emmanuel Benimpuye
Dept of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Unical, Nigeria

 Inah lovina Idoko
Dept of science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

 Tawo, Catherine Njong
Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria

 Okri John Arikpo
Dept of science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Guidance Services as Predictors of Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics in Eket Education Zone Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 Jeremiah Osida Onunga
Tutorial Fellow, Turkana University College, & PhD candidate, Kibabii University, Kenya.

<s Anselimo Peters Ikoha
Senior Lecture, Department of Information Technology, Kibabii University, Kenya.

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Jeremiah Osida Onunga, Anselimo Peters Ikoha “A Review of Virtual Environment for Sharing Curriculum and Research Collaboration among Universities in Kenya during COVID-19 Pandemic” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-10, pp.55-61 October 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-10/55-61.pdf

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A Review of Virtual Environment for Sharing Curriculum and Research Collaboration among Universities in Kenya during COVID-19 Pandemic

 K.M.K. Sandamali
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

 H. Balasooriya
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

 K.W.M.U.P. Gunasekara
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

 K.P. P. Udayagee
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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Growth and Yield of Gherkin (Cucumis Sativus) Under Different Agronomic Practices: A Sustainable Approach

 Sotonye Dere-Biemgbo
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria

<s Obemeata Emmanuel Oriakpono
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria

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Assessment of Total Hydrocarbon Content in Water, Sediment and Fish from Koniju-Toru Upper Bonny Estuary, Nigeria

 Muttaka Umar
Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, P.M.B 2134, Sokoto, Nigeria

 Aminu Saidu
Department of Physics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, P.M.B 2346 Sokoto, Nigeria

 Junaidu Aliyu
Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, P.M.B 2134, Sokoto, Nigeria

 Anas Shehu
Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, P.M.B 2134, Sokoto, Nigeria

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Muttaka Umar, Aminu Saidu, Junaidu Aliyu, Anas Shehu “Investigation of Attenuation Properties of Liquid Materials by Gamma Absorption-Scattering Method” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-10, pp.76-81 October 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71006

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Investigation of Attenuation Properties of Liquid Materials by Gamma Absorption-Scattering Method

 Ulfa Nurullita
Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia.

 Rama Dwika Pradhipta
Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia.

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Hydration and Urine Quality in Workers Exposed to Heat Stress (Study on Ceramic Production Workers)

 Oluwatoyin, O. Akinola
Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

 Olusola, A. Ola Olorun
Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Oluwatoyin, O. Akinola, Olusola, A. Ola Olorun “Dispersion of Trace Elements as Consequence of in-situ Weathering in granite-derived Tropical Soils in Southwestern Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-10, pp.87-93 October 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71008

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Dispersion of Trace Elements as Consequence of in-situ Weathering in granite-derived Tropical Soils in Southwestern Nigeria

 Wobo, C J
Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Ideozu, R.U
Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Petrophysical Properties and Reservoir Modeling of Kala Field, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria