Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Theses and Dissertations

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    An evaluation of the Nigerian innovation system and technological capability building in the manufacturing sector
    (Department of Technology Management, Faculty of Technology , Obafemi Awolowo University., 2005) OKE, Joseph Sunday
    This study evaluated the knowledge generation and utilization performances and the operational environment of the Nigerian innovation system with the aim of establishing the level of technological capability building in the manufacturing sector
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    Optimization of thermal comfort in a naturally ventilated livestock building
    (Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty ofTechnology, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2007) Lawrence Abiodun OGUNJIMI
    This work investigated the effect of building vent and orientation on the thermal comfort of rabbits under a naturally ventilated livestock building . This was with a view to optimizing the productivity of the animals.
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    A study of an integrated approach to the adoption of solar photovoltaic water pumping technology in Nigeria
    (Department of Technology management, Falculty of Technology Obafemi Awolowo University, 2005) Anthony Dumebi OKONTA
    This study appraised the technical performance, cost and impact of existing solar photovoltaic water pumping (PVP) systems with the aim of developing a framework for the adoption of the system in Nigeria.
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    Capability development in adopting active technology transfer stratrgy in Nigerian industries
    (Department of Technology management, Faculty of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University., 1998) Ephraim Chukwuma OKEJIRI
    The main technology acquisition strategy of most developing countries including Nigeria is based on the concept of technology transfer which emphasizes importation of production technology. This development strategy which emerged post second world war era had roots in the evolutionary theory of social change.
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    Evaluation of on-farm potentials of rainwater harvesting technology for maize production using the aquacrop model
    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015) OKUNADE, David Adebimpe
    The study evaluated soil moisture retention potentials in the various soil-water conservation (SWC) and management practices and examined the growth and yield response of maize to on-farm SWC methods with or without rain water harvesting (RWH). it also determined the water-use efficiency (WUE) of maize under the rained and RWH systems, and adapted and tested the Aqua crop model to simulated and predict maize yield in the systems. Furthermore, it validated the model and provided RWH and water management schemes consistent with optimal yield performance with a view to mitigating the effects of droughts and dry spells on maize (Zea Mays L.) cultivation.