Research Paper
Assessment of Properties of Composite Boards from Groundnut Shells and Sawdust for their suitability for Structural Applications
Assessment of Properties of Composite Boards from Groundnut Shells and Sawdust for their suitability for Structural Applications

Ekong U. Nathaniel; Nsikak E. Ekpenyong; Casmir C. Zanders Akaolisa; Okwet J. Yawo; Grace P. Umoren; Samuel S. Akpan

Volume 42, Issue 4 , April 2024, Page 388-397

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.144328.1628

Abstract
  Groundnut shells and sawdust are generated in vast quantities yearly but under-utilized. In developing countries, this situation leads to their disposal by unplanned landfilling, indiscriminate ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Influence of oil palm mesocarp fiber on physical properties of fabricated plaster of paris ceilings
Influence of oil palm mesocarp fiber on physical properties of fabricated plaster of paris ceilings

Armstrong U. Anonaba; Francis C. Eze; Israel C. Ndukwe

Volume 42, Issue 4 , April 2024, Page 398-406

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.145008.1651

Abstract
  This study was designed to investigate how some important physical properties of Plaster of Paris (POP) ceilings are affected by the utilization of untreated oil palm mesocarp fiber ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Effect of the stochastic weibull parameters on the reliability of the dialysis machine
Effect of the stochastic weibull parameters on the reliability of the dialysis machine

Sofiene Fenina; Souheyl Jendoubi; Faker Bouchoucha

Volume 42, Issue 4 , April 2024, Page 407-420

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.145834.1665

Abstract
  Dialysis machines operate in an uncertain environment with several sources of disturbances; therefore, it is necessary to take account of the uncertainties during all their life phases. ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Blockchain-based E-Government system using WebSocket protocol
Blockchain-based E-Government system using WebSocket protocol

Zainab A. Kamal; Rana F. Ghani; Alaa K. Farhan

Volume 42, Issue 4 , April 2024, Page 421-429

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.146559.1689

Abstract
  This paper explores the Integration of Blockchain technology and WebSocket protocol to implement E-government system. Blockchain is used to record the correspondence between users and ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Recycling of waste papers: yield and quality of the ash-derived materials
Recycling of waste papers: yield and quality of the ash-derived materials

Ubong W. Robert; Sunday E. Etuk; Okechukwu E. Agbasi; Prosperity D. Ambrose; Rowland Adewumi

Volume 42, Issue 4 , April 2024, Page 430-436

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.146884.1695

Abstract
  This research was designed to assess the yield and quality of ash prepared from different types of waste papers. Waste newspapers, writing papers, and cartons were selected for combustion ...  Read More ...