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Journal of Digital Food, Energy & Water Systems
ISSN 2709-4510 · UJ Press · 60 artikel di indeks
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Development of Sustainable Water Distribution Systems in Mpumalanga Province using EPANET Modelling
Mpumalanga Province, one of the nine provinces in South Africa, experiences considerable water-related challenges. The challenges amongst them include water scarcity, deteriorated infrastructure, climate changes and limited access to safe drinking water. This study analyses the issues affecting…
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AI-Guided Precision Biofortification of Oyster Mushroom: Optimizing Selenium Uptake, Yield, and Nutritional Quality
Global micronutrient deficiencies, mostly Selenium (Se), present an important public health challenge known as hidden hunger. While Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom) is an efficient biological factory for mineral biotransformation, the Biofortification Paradox. The metabolic trade-off between…
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Integrated Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar PV Water Pumping Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Irrigation
Water scarcity, energy insecurity, and climate change represent critical global challenges for agricultural irrigation. While solar photovoltaic (PV) pumping systems offer a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel- and grid-powered systems, existing literature often fails to fully account…
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Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Food, Energy and Water Systems in Africa: A Human-Centred Framework for Data Resource Management
This paper provides an overview of how AI can be repositioned from isolated optimization tools to an integrative capability for managing the interdependence of food, energy, and water resources in African contexts. A structured integrative review was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE…
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Machine Learning Framework for Smart Irrigation Water Demand and Pumping Energy Cost Estimation in Data-Scarce Agricultural Regions
Irrigation in semi-arid northern Nigeria is constrained by variable rainfall, water scarcity, rising pumping costs and limited field measurements, creating a need for decision-support methods that jointly represent water and energy implications. This study develops and evaluates a machine learning…
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ClimaCropNet: A Two-Stage Hybrid Deep Learning and Stacked-Ensemble Framework for Crop Yield and Market-Price Forecasting under Climate Variability in a Data-Scarce Tropical District
Climate variability threatens agricultural productivity and food security across Sub-Saharan Africa, where rain-fed smallholder systems dominate. Early warning of crop conditions, yields, and prices could support planning, yet it is unclear whether deep-learning models provide this information…
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A Proposed Framework for the Adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies in Municipal Water Governance in South Africa
The Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which focuses on ensuring universal access to water for all, remains at the center of the sustainable development agenda; however, its realisation continues to be hindered by the persistent water governance challenges. This is particularly concerning…
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Techno-Economic Assessment of Smart Photovoltaic-Water Infrastructure Development for a Residential Community in Peri-Urban Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
Potable water demand in peri-urban Lagos State has necessitated the development of strategic combined power and water infrastructure. The techno-economic viability assessment of a smart photovoltaic-water treatment system in peri-urban Ikorodu, Lagos State was effected as an extenuation approach to…
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Integrating Battery Systems with Solar Inverters to Enhance Solar Energy Utilization and Grid Stability for a Sustainable Future: A Review
This study examines the critical role of energy storage solutions in integrating solar photovoltaic systems into the power grid. The focus is retrofitting battery systems to existing transformers and their limitations as direct adjuncts to solar inverters. Advancements in battery technology…
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Assessing the Dynamics of kilowatt per capita in Nigeria; Evidence from Non-Seasonal ARIMA modeling
Using data from 1990 to 2023, this study examines the suitability of a non-seasonal ARIMA (0,1,1) model with drift for short-term forecasting of Nigeria's annual per-capita electricity consumption (kWh). ACF/PACF analysis was used to determine the model specification, which was ARIMA (0,1,1) with…
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A Spider Wasp Optimizer-Based Deep Learning Framework for Efficient Citrus Disease Detection
Managing citrus diseases is important for lowering crop losses and raising the economic value of citrus output. To provide a novel approach for the identification and classification of three significant citrus diseases—Citrus Canker, Citrus Greening, and Citrus Black Spot—this study uses a Deep…
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Analysing Metropolitan Municipal Water Services Delivery Performance in South Africa: A Comparative Assessment of Household Access, Water Quality, and Households’ Satisfaction
This paper investigates the water service delivery performance of metropolitan municipalities in South Africa between 2022 and 2024. This enables an adequate understanding of the prevailing conditions of water service delivery in the metros and thus forms the basis for service enhancement…
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Natural Language Processing for Agriculture-Based Industrial Skills Development in Polytechnics
Machines are created to execute tasks naturally required to be done by the natural intelligence of human, this is known as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using generative AI in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) promotes lifelong learning and digital literacy. However little…
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Design and Implementation of a Web-Based Food Ordering Platform for Academic Environments
This paper describes the development design and the application of a web-based food ordering site designed to be utilized in education facilities, with Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki as a case study. This paper seeks to fill the inefficiencies of manual food ordering in universities based upon…
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Thermal Stability, Transparency, and Water Sensitivity Properties of Bleached, Cross-Linked Cassava Starch Film
This work investigated a novel study of the effect of bleaching and cross-linking cassava starch film. Native cassava starch was bleached with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), cross-linking was carried out with oxidized sucrose while glycerol was added to enhance the plasticity of the film. Operating…
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Optimization of Reservoir Water Quality Parameters Retrieval and Treatment Using Remote Sensing and Artificial Neural Networks
Inland water bodies are critical ecosystems that serve several functions including the provision of freshwater, regulation of climate and hydrological flows, and pollution control. Therefore, effective monitoring and management of these water resources is critical for sustainable water supply…
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Impact Of Magnetised Water on Nigeria Broiler Chicken Performance and Growth Rate
Poultry farming is vital to Nigeria’s economy and provides a key protein source, yet many farms struggle with slow growth and high mortality in broiler chickens. This study aimed to assess the impact of magnetised water on broiler growth. 40 broiler chickens were housed in four groups (T0-T3) at…
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Techno-Economic Assessment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-Powered Alternative Electricity Critical Infrastructure Development in Nigeria’s South-West Geopolitical Zone
The decentralization of electricity authority in Nigeria has made it expedient for the South-West Geopolitcal Zone to develop strategic power generation infrastructure. This study assessed the techno-economic viability of the liquefied petroleum gas-powered alternative electricity infrastructure…
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Integration of Wind Power for Sustainable Energy at Lagos State University of Science and Technology: A Feasibility Study
This study investigates the feasibility of integrating wind power generation at Lagos State University of Science and Technology, specifically within the Mechanical Engineering Department, to address persistent electricity supply challenges in Nigeria. The research focuses on the application of a…
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AI-Powered Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Agriculture using AI-Chatbot Solution
This paper introduces an innovative method for sustainable agriculture whereby an AI-powered decision support system (DSS) is developed that makes use of an AI chatbot solution. Using machine learning algorithms and data analytics, such as the ones that support the AI-DSS allows for real-time…