The study focused on adequacy of Information Technology (IT) facilities for teaching electrical installation and maintenance works in Technical Colleges in Lagos State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised Six (6) Technical Colleges in Lagos State. Sample size and sampling technique was six (6) Technical Colleges. Two specific objectives and two research questions guided the study. Also, two hypotheses were stated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The instrument for data collection was a self-constructed questionnaire titled; IT Facilities Observational Schedule..........

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Modern library infrastructures face significant operational hurdles, primarily the labour intensive nature of manual inventory audits and the persistent issue of misplaced volumes, which renders collections inaccessible to patrons. This paper proposes an IoT-based Smart Library Shelf Scanner and Book Tracking System designed to automate the monitoring and localization of library assets in real time.........

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The increasing demand for reliable and efficient power management in industrial and commercial environments has made controlled operation of three-phase loads essential. Conventional manual switching methods often lead to operational inefficiencies, inconsistent load management, and increased risk of equipment damage due to improper handling. The absence of structured timing control can result in unnecessary energy consumption, reduced equipment lifespan, and safety concerns in high-power applications.........

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This paper comes up with a consolidated healthcare supply chain management (HSCM) model that optimizes procurement, inventory, and distribution decisions in uncertain demand, resource availability, and carbon emission concerns. The model relies on the dual-rate production inventory theory, which has been adjusted and applied to the healthcare setting that consists of hospitals, suppliers, and logistics providers. The model includes cost elements of medical stock holding, workforce usage, fluctuation in patient requirement, reliability of the vendors, and sustainability........

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Crude distillation processes generate significant quantities of excess heat that are often wasted due to inefficient heat exchanger networks (HENs) and outdated process configurations. In response to escalating energy costs and stringent environmental policies, the adoption of systematic energy integration techniques such as pinch technology has become increasingly essential. This study applies pinch technology to a crude distillation process with the aim of minimizing external utility consumption and enhancing energy efficiency through effective heat integration. The objectives include assessing the existing heat exchanger networks, identifying the pinch point, determining the maximum energy recovery potential, and redesigning the network to achieve optimal thermal..........

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This paper analyzes the current situation of child care and education in working families in industrial parks in Vietnam, and identifies the main factors affecting the quality of care and educational outcomes of children. The study uses a mixed approach, combining quantitative surveys with in-depth interviews to comprehensively reflect the living conditions, family environment and access to social services of this group of subjects. The results show that children in industrial park worker families are facing many limitations, including a reduced parental care time due to labor characteristics, insecure living conditions, and a lack of appropriate education and childcare services........

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Judicial delay in India has emerged as a critical challenge undermining the effectiveness of the justice delivery system. With a massive backlog of pending cases across various levels of courts, the principle of timely justice is increasingly compromised. This study examines the multifaceted causes of judicial delay, including structural issues such as shortage of judges and inadequate infrastructure, procedural complexities like frequent adjournments and prolonged appeals, and administrative inefficiencies. It also highlights the role of external factors such as excessive government litigation and lack of legal awareness among citizens........

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Effective marksmanship development depends on repetitive practice, immediate feedback, and stable training conditions. Although live-fire exercises remain the benchmark for realism, they are often constrained by ammunition cost, infrastructure requirements, safety regulations, and limited training access [3], [7], [8]. These constraints have accelerated the development of simulation-based training platforms, particularly laser-assisted systems supported by computer vision and artificial intelligence. Laser-based shooting simulators integrated with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital performance analytics have emerged as promising alternatives for safe, scalable, and accessible skill development.......

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Clinical practice is based on communication, and patients with speech, language, or communication needs (SLCN) are exposed to systemic obstacles that lead to a loss of autonomy and diagnostic accuracy. The presented academic literature review will discuss the disruptive character of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the assistive communication technology and will leave the traditional rule-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) behind in favor of the dynamic and deep-learning-based technology. This article is based on a recent literature review (published in 2019-2025) and focuses on the possibility of implementing...........

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