10th U6+ Consortium of African Universities International Conference

The generation of photonic microwave (PMW) signals with high frequency, low noise level and high power is essential for application in areas that require signals with high power for longer transmission, high signal to noise ratio (SNR), immunity to interference by electromagnetic waves and with precise control on the power, frequency and bandwidth of the signals. A number of electronic...

Nigeria's power sector continues to face significant challenges, including poor service delivery, limited transparency, delayed complaint resolution, and weak accountability mechanisms. These issues underscore the need for innovative digital solutions that enhance stakeholder engagement and improve service performance. This study presents POWERPOLICE, a web-based digital accountability...

Herein, the impact of incorporating a redox-active electrolyte into the pristine electrolyte on the specific capacitance of a sludge-based activated carbon (SAC) electrode was investigated, with a focus on the electrolyte concentration. KOH-activated carbon (SACK) was prepared from wastewater sludge via activation followed by carbonization. The SACK was characterized in terms of its structure...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into mathematics education is transforming teaching and learning processes in higher institutions. This study investigated the influence of ChatGPT-generated hints delivered through Google Classroom on the problem-solving speed and continuous assessment performance of first-year Mathematics students at Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin,...

Nigerian universities have digitised their teaching, research, and library services at a remarkable pace, yet this progress carries a quiet cost. Campus networks now store sensitive research data, institutional repositories, and student records that are growing more attractive to attackers each year. Against the backdrop of Africa's Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) where inclusive innovation,...

Onions (Allium cepe L.) are one of the most well-known, commonly eaten bulbs, and economically important Allium crops. Estimates of post-harvest loss in onions exceed 40%, significantly reducing farmers’ income. This research evaluates the effectiveness of some low-cost onion storage facilities. Bamboo Basket, Raffia Baskets, Mental Basket, Clay pot, Normal Sand (Sandy Soil), Sea Sand,...

Traditional Computer Science (CS) capstone project supervision often suffers from a "black box" syndrome, where the development process remains opaque to supervisors until the final submission. This disconnect frequently leads to severe student procrastination, poor architectural planning, and a lack of alignment with industry-standard engineering practices such as Continuous Integration (CI)...

As global energy demand accelerates, sustainable green energy solutions are a multifaceted priority. According to Michael Grätzel, solar energy incident on Earth far exceeds global daily requirements; however, capturing this energy efficiently and sustainably remains a challenge. While silicon-based photovoltaics dominate the market, Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) offer a compelling,...

New transition metal complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) were successfully synthesized with Schiff base ligands formed by the condensation of isonicotinic acid hydrazide with indoline-2,3-dione and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde. The complexes were obtained in moderate yields as coloured solids with sharp melting points. Comprehensive characterization was carried out using...

Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae) is an important African medicinal plant traditionally used for the management of diseases associated with oxidative stress. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activities of solvent fractions of Garcinia kola seeds. Dried seeds were extracted successively with n-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate, ethanol and...

Cannabis sativa has long been used ethnomedicinally for inflammation-related conditions, but the phytocompounds responsible for COX-2 and lipoxygenase inhibition remain poorly characterized. This study integrated virtual screening against COX-2 (3Q7D), 15-LOX (4NRE), and 5-LOX (6N2W), and rat paw edema models to identify anti-inflammatory leads. Dried C. sativa leaves were sequentially...

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to their decentralized architecture, dynamic topology, and resource constraints. Existing machine learning-based intrusion detection systems often prioritize overall classification accuracy while overlooking false negative errors that allow attacks to remain undetected. This paper proposes an Adaptive Error-Aware Light...

This study explored the relevance of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in explaining students’ readiness to adopt AI chatbot-based support services in Nigerian universities, with particular attention to University of Ilorin and Al-Hikmah University. The rapid integration of digital technologies in higher education has encouraged universities to introduce chatbot systems to support academic...