Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

Articles

• Articles

  Groundwater Pollution and Contamination: Sources, Impacts, Management, and the Integration of AI/ML for Future Solutions

  F. A. Samiul Islam

  This paper presents a synthesized compendium of current knowledge about groundwater pollution and contamination, a critical environmental predicament with profound ramifications for public health, ecological resilience, and socio-economic stability. Groundwater, constituting a substantial reserve…

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  Regulatory Divergence and Security Implementation: Compliance-Driven Security Architecture in Multi-Jurisdictional Financial Organizations

  Abiola Olusola Majekodunmi, Anthony Edohen, Joseph Conteh, Uchenna Evans-Anoruo

  Multi-jurisdictional financial organizations operating across diverse regulatory landscapes face unprecedented challenges in maintaining unified security architectures while adhering to divergent compliance requirements. This study examines the complex interplay between regulatory heterogeneity…

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  Thermal Conductivity and Structural Performance of Natural Insulation Materials in Refrigeration: A Review

  Ikenna E. Ajuluchukwu, Kennedy C. Owuama, Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu

  The growing need for sustainable and energy-efficient refrigeration systems has sparked research into eco-friendly insulation options. This review looks closely at the thermal conductivity and structural performance of natural insulation materials, especially fiber-reinforced bio-composites, for…

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  Application of Ceramic Membranes for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Dyes: Efficiency and Performance Review

  Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu, Joseph T. Nwabanne

  This study reviews the effectiveness of ceramic membranes in eliminating heavy metals and dyes from wastewater, focusing on their performance, material properties, and areas of application. Ceramic membranes are perfect for demanding industrial environments because of their strong mechanical…

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  The Impact of Prop Tech and Innovation on Real Estate Education and Research in Nigeria

  IFEDIORA Christian Osita, CHUKWUMA Isioma Elizabeth, IGWENAGU Chukwudi Louis, IDHOLO Ingonabo Owolabi, MAKATA Innocent Franklin

  Prop Tech is a technology that appears to have been widely adopted in the real estate sector in Nigeria and is gaining more ground. Their impact on real estate education and research in Nigeria is one that has been brought to lime light and has called for study. There is need to highlight the…

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  Flood Hazard Zonation Using 2D HEC-RAS and Explainable Machine Learning in Urban Watersheds

  Khondoker Tanim Siddiquie, Asif Mahmod Nafi

  Urban flooding has emerged as one of the most critical challenges in rapidly developing cities, driven by climate change, intense rainfall events, and increasing land-use pressures. Accurate flood hazard mapping is essential for informed urban planning and disaster risk reduction, yet traditional…

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  Climate-Resilient Low-Cost Housing Solutions for Rural Bangladesh: A GIS-Based Assessment of Flood and Cyclone Risk

  Samanta Rahman, Arraf Hossin, Sazidur Rahman

  The rural housing sector in Bangladesh is under threat of rising disasters of climatic nature especially floods and cyclones that are characterized by unequal distribution to the low-income earners. The paper considers climate resilient but affordable housing options by conducting a multi-hazard…

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  Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twins, and Advanced Additive Technologies for Next-Generation Engineering Systems

  Felder Donald

  The advent of Industry 4.0 is changing the way that manufacturing is done, turning traditional manufacturing into intelligent, connected and data-driven engineering environments. This review discusses the convergence of smart manufacturing, the digital twin, the advanced additive manufacturing and…

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