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A Review of Soil Dynamics in Traction Studies

A. M. Sedara · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

As the world population increases more than ever before and increasing demand on food, feed and fiber, and security, the number of off-the-road vehicles is rapidly increasing for agriculture, forestry, military, mining and construction industries. Many researchers have studied an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i416912

EdDSA Over Galois Field GF(p^m) for Multimedia Data

Y. N. Shivani, A. Srinivas, B. K. Thanmayi, V. Vignesh & B. V. Srividya · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA) was proposed to perform fast public-key digital signatures and thus replace the Elliptic-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm. Its key advantages over the latter include higher performance and straightforward, secure implementati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i416911

Analysis of Near Surface Seismic Refraction for Geotechnical Parameters in Opolo, Yenagoa of Bayelsa State

Francis Omonefe, Eteh Desmond, Oborie Ebiegberi & Oboshenure Kingsley Karo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Three surface refraction seismic profiles were conducted in a site targeted for huge construction in an underdeveloped area in Opolo, Yenagoa city to portray some of the subsurface soil engineering characteristics for the purposes of construction. The Generalized Reciprocal Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i416910

Differential Active Balun Design for WiMAX Applications

Frederick Ray I. Gomez, John Richard E. Hizon & Maria Theresa G. De Leon · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The paper presents a design and simulation study of a differential active balun circuit implemented in a standard 90 nm complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process.  The active balun design is intended for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) applica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i416908

Design of Common-Source/Drain Active Balun Using 90nm CMOS Technology

Frederick Ray I. Gomez, Maria Theresa G. De Leon & John Richard E. Hizon · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

This research paper presents a design and study of a common-source/drain active balun circuit implemented in a standard 90-nm complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology.  The active balun design is intended for worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i316906

Sanding and Shaping Characteristics of Gmelina arborea Grown in Two Ecological Zones in Ghana

Stephen J. Mitchual, Francis W. Owusu & Maxidite A. Minkah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Poor machining of wood generates more residues which leads to low recovery in wood processing. Therefore, the availability of appropriate wood machining techniques would promote efficient utilization of logs. This study looked at the shaping and sanding properties of Gmelina arbo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i316904

Novel Characterizations of the JK Bistables (Flip Flops)

Ali Muhammad Ali Rushdi & Fares Ahmad Muhammad Ghaleb · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The JK flip flop is a flexible type of bistable elements that has extensive uses in digital electronics and control circuits. It is usually described by its characteristic equation or next-state table (used for analysis purposes) and its excitation table (used for synthesis purpo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i316903

Design and Implementation of an Electric Cooker Control System as a Means of Preventing Domestic Fire Incidence

O. O. Akinwole · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Open loop control system is the type without feedback, that is, no sensor sensing the control variable, hence works on time basis. The paper established the facts that the system will prevent ubiquitous fire incidences associated with electric stoves and other heating devices. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i316902

Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Indigenous Fish Feed Pelletizing Machine for Low Income Farmers in Nigeria

O. S. Orimaye, P. O. Ajewole & I. O. Oni · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The design, fabrication and performance evaluation of a fish feed pelletizing machine for low income farmers was carried out with the view to encourage local technology, as most of the fish feed pelletizing machines available are imported. The fish feed pelletizer is powered by a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i316901

Design and Construction of an Atmospheric Pressure HF Plasma Source

Mohammad Hasanur Rashid, Md Herokuzzaman & Md Masudur Rahman · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Atmospheric pressure plasma sources used in many industrial, environmental, light sources, biological, and medical applications. Aiming these prospects, an effort has been remunerated for the design and construction of a cost-effective atmospheric pressure high frequency (30 KHz)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i216900

Design Modification of an Indigenous Extruder

O. O. Koyenikan, O. J. Olukunle & A. P. Olalusi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

This research involved the design and modification of an existing fish feed extruder which was subjected to evaluation in order to produce floatable fish feeds. It was observed that the temperature of the extruded feed was on the average of 70°C with moisture content of 25% wet b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i216899

Design and Development of Power Driven Gari Fryer

S. A. Adegbite, W. B. Asiru, M. O. Salami, C. F. Nwaeche, K. K. Ebun & A. A. Ogunbiyi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

A continuous process power driven gari fryer was designed, fabricated and tested at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi. (FIIRO), Lagos, to fry large quantity of cassava mash using locally available materials. The fryer which consists of major two sections; one t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i216898

Pick and Place Process Optimization for Thin Semiconductor Packages

Rennier S. Rodriguez & Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Nowadays, electronic manufacturers trend are to become thinner and thinner especially those electronic gadgets that is very handy and convenient on our daily necessity. Challenge with the leading manufacturers is the production and development of less size gadget yet with richnes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i216897

State of Readiness of Nigerian Construction Industry towards Digital Transformation: The Construction Professionals’ Perception

F. O. Ezeokoli, C. I. Onyia & C. B. N. Bert-Okonkwor · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Aim: This study examines the extent of readiness of Nigeria construction firms toward digital transformation within the study area. Study Design: It was a survey research, questionnaires containing information relating to digital Technologies, trend and transformation were admini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v4i216896