PHYSICAL SCIENCES

This study focused on factorial experiments and its applications in industries. In this study, we examined the application ofa two-factor factorial design to determine the significant difference in the mean yield ofonion with respect to the effect offertilizers and plant densities. Primary data (yield ofonion) was collected from the Department ofCrop science, Faculty ofAgriculture, University of Benin. This research work covers only two factors which are fertilizers at three levels (PM,OM and NPK) and plant densities at two levels (LOW and HIGH). The analysis techniques employed was a 2*3 replicated factorial design with 6 replicates per cell. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 22. The hypothesis tests were carried out at a (5%) significance level and the decision rule was to reject the null hypothesis ifthe calculated significance value (p-value) is less than the α (5%).Results from the analyses revealed among others that there is significant difference in the fertilizer effect and plant densities effect on the yield ofonion with a significance level of0.0001 and 0.016 respectively. In addition, there is no significant interaction effect between fertilizers and plant densities with significance value of 0.840 on the yield ofonion.

An online book store is a web-based program which allows customers to order books online from anywhere at any time. This online bookstore created for the use of The University of Benin provides two modules which are admin module, customer module and one back-end database to store the information. In the admin module we can add books, categories, subcategories as well as receive queries from users. In the customer module, registered users can buy the various books or bunch of books that admin has added through its admin module, users can search the books that they want but for all this they have to create our account through the registration page. Users may log in using his/her login credentials, or new users can simply register an account. Customers must submit their full name, contact details, and shipping address. Also, users can
search for a book by its title or author, later can add it to the shopping cart. For successful and safe delivery, users have to fill right information in shipping details page. The books are classified into different categories depending on the department, such as Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry and Architecture etc. Customers can shop online at the online book Store website using a web browser like chrome. The online bookstore was created with PHP and web programming languages and hosted locally

Almond oil, a natural product derived from almonds, has garnered attention for its diverse applications in culinary, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This study aimed to characterize almond oil by analyzing its composition, thermal stability, and potential uses. Imported Asian almonds were used to extract almond oil via the Soxhlet method with n-hexane as the solvent. Characterization techniques included Free Fatty Acid (FFA) determination, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermal stability tests at normal temperature and 85°C. The results revealed low FFA levels, indicating suitability for culinary use. FTIR analysis identified functional groups, and thermal stability tests demonstrated the oil's resilience to elevated temperatures. These findings suggest almond oil's potential in culinary arts, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.

Niger Delta Basin is one of the world’s most active oil producing basins made up of
structural features that, if poorly understood could prevent the best possible
hydrocarbon production. In Order to develop the field, it is crucial to understand the
complex structural links between the region’s fault networks and stratigraphic
stacking patterns. The only tools available for studying and interpreting geologic
structural subsurface characteristics are 2D and 3D seismic data paired with drilling
data. Utilizing the Petrel 2017 software, 3D seismic, well log and structural
interpretation were done to evaluate the reservoirs potential for hydrocarbon
production. The study makes use of advanced seismic data collecting and processing techniques to
build 3D subsurface models with a high level of detail. This research aims to locate
probable hydrocarbon reservoirs, evaluate their geometry, estimate reservoir
characteristics, and assess the total reservoir potential within the Niger Delta Basin by
integrating geological and geophysical data. Our research focuses on locating structural elements, stratigraphic variations, and
fluid interactions inside the reservoirs. We develop thorough geological models using
state-of-the-art software and visualization tools, allowing precise reservoir mapping
and volumetric calculations. The results of this project offer useful advice for the sustainable use of the area's
hydrocarbon resources in addition to deepening our understanding of the geological
complexity of the basin