Technoscience Journal for Community Development in Africa

About the Journal

Technoscience Journal for Community Development in Africa is a peer-reviewed, biannual journal jointly published by the Faculties  of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Pure and Applied Sciences, and Information and Communication Technology at Kwara State University. The journal publishes original and scientific problem-oriented collaborative research in Science and Engineering aimed towards community development in any part of Africa.

ISSN 2659-0573

Current Issue

Vol. 4 (2025)
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Published: 31-12-2025

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Agriculture

  • Analyzing the effects of ICT infrastructure adoption on agricultural output in Nigeria: An error correction model approach

    Yusuf Ambali, Yah-ya Ibrahim Abubakar, Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman , Mariam Ajoke Ibrahim, Zainab Tope Saka (Author)
    01-10
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18105551

  • Soil characterization and land suitability evaluation of Kwara state university teaching and research farm, Malete

    Kabir Kayode Adebayo, Adesina Wahab, Yusuf Abdulkareem, Toyeeb Abioye (Author)
    11-20
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18105775

  • Performance, prime cut, abdominal fat and meat quality of broiler chickens on diets supplemented with dried powdered spices and tomato fruit

    Hakeem Ishola, Kazeem D. Adeyemi, Oluwasegun M. Adesina, Ridwan O. Imam, Samuel A. Olaoye, Oluwasemilore J. Eshorun, Tobiloba C. Oni, Habeeb O. Jimoh (Author)
    21-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18105907

  • Meat quality of West African Dwarf goat fed with cultivated African herbs

    Akeem Raji, Dupe Olufunke Ogunbosoye, Ade Isaac Afe, Hakeem Ishola, Esther Oke (Author)
    31-39
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108442

  • Assessing the impact of Sternochetus mangiferae  (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation on morphometrics and nutritional composition of mango

    Victor Odeje, Olusegun Ojumoola, Adebayo Omoloye (Author)
    41-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108465

  • Comparative effects of poultry manure and NPK top dress with urea on growth and yield of maize

    Aishat Yusuf, Adebayo Olowoake (Author)
    49-58
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18109224

  • Combined effect of biochar and castor cake on soil properties and yield of Amaranthus caudatus

    Oluwatosin Tayo Ajiboye, Adebayo Olowoake (Author)
    59-68
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18109249

  • Oviposition site preferences of fall armyworm moth, Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on selected crops under a no-choice scenario

    Olusegun Ojumoola, Okiki Durodola, Mujidat LAWAL, Judith Falola-Olasunkanmi (Author)
    69-76
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108486

  • Selected soil properties as influenced by cropping system and sampling depths in Igboora, Nigeria

    Noah Olugbemiga Olla, Samson Oguntola Ogunjinmi, Kayode Ayanwusi Akanji, Tolu Onaolapo Oyaniyi, Muibi Ishola Olaniyan, Samson Adebamiji Ojeniyi (Author)
    77-83
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108499

  • Evaluation of rhizobia inoculants and fungicides in the management of fusarium wilt disease of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp)

    Bolanle Foluke Oke, Adefoyeke Olufunmilayo Aduramigba-Modupe (Author)
    85-92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108515

Engineering & Technology

  • Fracture toughness, flexural, and compressive properties of Delonix regia pod-eggshell particle reinforced virgin low-density polyethylene nanocomposites

    Sefiu Adekunle Bello (Author)
    93-103
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108812

  • Design, fabrication, and performance analysis of a locally sourced hot-air balloon for high-temperature environments

    Taofiq Omoniyi Amoloye, Francis Ayomide Adedeji, Abdulfatai Olanrewaju Sulaiman, Abdulbaqi Jinadu, Olalekan Adebayo Olayemi (Author)
    105-118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108801

  • Deformation and material removal mechanisms of nanometric cutting of silicon at different depths of cuts using molecular dynamics simulation

    Tirimisiyu Olaniyan, Peter Odedeyi, Victor Ejiofor (Author)
    119-127
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108776

  • Review of the use of clay-based composites for water filtration application in rural areas

    Adedayo D. Adeyinka-Aderanti, Ademola A. Agebeleye, Foluso O. Agunbiade , Johnson O. Agunsoye (Author)
    129-139
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108726

  • Effect of hot water treatment on some post-harvest qualities of stored sweet potato tuber

    Dr Kehinde Peter Alabi, Abba Modu Busami (Author)
    141-147
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108681

Computer & Information Sciences

  • Cross-platform mobile application development using the low code technology and free and open-source technology

    Fatima Usman-Hamza, Oluwafemi Ayobami Olutuase, Abdullateef Oluwagbemiga Balogun, Hammed Adeleye Mojeed, Shakirat Aderonke Salihu, Abimbola Ganiyat Akintola, Amos Orenyi Bajeh, Ghaniyyat B. Balogun, Modinat A. Mabayoje, Peter O. Sadiku, Ikeola Suhurat Olatinwo, Muhammed Jamiu Abdulrafiu, Adeleke Raheem Ajiboye (Author)
    211-225
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18109033

  • The critical role of hyperparameter tuning in machine learning: Implications for reproducibility and model comparison

    Rafiu Mope Isiaka, Shakirat Ronke Yusuff, Akinbowale Nathaniel Babatunde, Shuaib Mohammed (Author)
    227-240
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108973

  • Building a Yoruba text-to-speech engine for automatic reading machines: A concatenative approach

    Surajudeen Adewale Yekeen, Abdulazeez Olorundare Ajao, Kabirat Oyinlola Raheem, Khadijat Oladoyin Mustapha, Jumoke Falilat Ajao (Author)
    241-250
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18109021

  • A lightweight deep learning model for intrusion detection in Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices using weight pruning technique

    Yakubu Ibrahim , Ibrahim Yusuf Fagge, Audu Musa Mabu (Author)
    251-264

Pure & Applied Sciences

  • Lead Paint Hazards in Nigeria: Public Health and Environmental Impacts

    Abba Musa, Aliyu Hussaini, Auwal Shehu Ali, Ibrahim Bello, Shafiu Sani, Mahmoud Darda’u Musa, Fatima Bashir Alkali (Author)
    149-157
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108566

  • Amylase production by solid-state fermentation of corn (Zea mays) stem using fusarium and mucor

    Majekodunmi Rachael Adedayo, Bukola Aishat Hammed (Author)
    159-165
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108552

  • Comparative effect of sucrose, fructose and glucose concentrations on the survival rate of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum l.) in tissue culture

    Yejide Kafayat Fafiyebi, Abiodun Abass, Omobolanle Kafayat Oyelami, Paul Rotimi Atanniyi, Adediwura Ifeoluwa Ajibola-Akanbi (Author)
    167-175
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108608

  • Iron ore prospecting using remote sensing and aeromagnetic data in parts of sheet 224 (Osi), Nigeria

    Bashiru Alaba Ojulari, Saminu Olatunji, Ismail Oluwaseye Folorunsho (Author)
    177-185
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108624

  • A comparative machine learning framework for breast cancer diagnosis: Benchmarking algorithms and emphasizing model interpretability

    Patrick Adebayo, Ahmed.I, Garba.I.M, Oyeleke K. T (Author)
    187-197
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108591

  • Survey of medicinal plants used for treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and boils in Moro local government area of Kwara State

    Latifat Olabimpe Sidiq (Author)
    199-210
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18108538
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