IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-18 ~ Issue-4 ~ April 2024

Abstract: The study examined the landuse/land cover behaviour along the lower River Orashi morphology, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Landsat satellite of 2020 was downloaded from the United States Geological Survey website to determine the landuse/land cover classification and spatial coverage. The supervised classification method using the maximum likelihood algorithm was adopted for the identification and delineation of major landuse/land cover. Buffering analysis at 1000m zone of influence was made used of to capture the landuse/land....

Key Word: Landuse, Lower Orashi River, Landsat, Encroachment

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[3] Ayanlade A. And Proske U. (2015): Assessing Wetland Degradation And Loss Of Ecosystem Services In The Niger Delta, Nigeria. Marine And Freshwater Research Http://Dx.Doi.Org/10.1071/Mf15066
[4] Boakye, E., Odai, S.N. Adjei, K.A And Annor. F.O. (2008): Landsat Images For Assessment Of The Impact Of Land Use And Land Cover Changes On The Barekese Catchment In Ghana. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 22 (2) (2008), Pp. 269-278 Issn 1450-216x
[5] Chin, A. (2006): Urban Transformation Of River Landscapes In A Global Context. Geomorphology 79, 460–487

Abstract: The aim of this study was to quality evaluation of pasta from durum wheat(triticum aestivum) and heat treated african yam bean (sphenostylis stenocarpa) flour blends. The seeds of brown coloured African yam bean (AYB) and lime were purchased from Oju market in Benue State, Nigeria. Composite pasta were made by supplementing wheat flour (WF) with African yam bean flour (AYBF) after the seeds have been sorted, sun dried, roasted, milled, and sieved into fine flour using a sieve size of 0.4mm and used at various ratios. (WF/AYBF 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, 75:25, 70:30). The 100% wheat flour......

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Abstract: Background: West Africa is a region grappling with the impacts of climate change, including an increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts, heat waves, and heavy precipitation leading to floods. These extremes pose significant threats to the region's agriculture, water resources, and socioeconomic development. Among the various factors influencing the regional climate, aerosols have emerged as a crucial player due to their ability to alter the Earth's radiative balance through scattering and absorption of solar and terrestrial radiation.....

Key Word: aerosol, radiative forcing, extreme, climate, events and modelling

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Abstract: Environmental efficiency is needed to analyze the impact of using agricultural inputs that have the potential to affect the environment with a certain level of efficiency. This study aims to analyze the value of environmental efficiency in inorganic rice production which is influenced by labor, seeds, fertilizer, organic pesticides, chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. This research was carried out in the rice fields of the Banjararum Village Farmers Group, Kalibawang District, Kulonprogo Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region Province, Indonesia with a sample of 50 farmers using in-depth interview methods. This research uses a translog stochastic frontier approach. The results.....

Keywords: environmental efficiency, translog stochastic frontier, production input, Kulonprogo

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Abstract: The destruction of river systems due to pollution is a significant global issue that requires immediate response. Rivers are not only important for providing drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, and transportation, but they also support diverse ecosystems and provide habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species. However, increased urbanization and industrial activity have contaminated river waters with a variety of contaminants such as chemicals, heavy metals, plastics, and organic waste. To overcome these difficulties and assure the long-term management of rivers, appropriate waste management measures must be developed. This article intends to give a.....

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Abstract: Multispecies biofilms are prevalent in the food industry and pose a significant challenge as they serve as a reservoir for various microorganisms. These biostructures consist of microorganisms embedded in an organic matrix composed primarily of polysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids. The matrix facilitates microbial adhesion to surfaces and promotes tolerance to environmental stress. Multispecies biofilms are notoriously difficult to eradicate completely, making them a source of food contamination due to the continuous shedding of cells and spores onto food and other surfaces.......

Keywords : Multi-species biofilms, Biofilms formation and control in food industry

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