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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN RFID DRUG PRESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (HARDWARE)

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The device described in this study can be used in hospitals to verify prescriptions, maintain patient data, and protect patient privacy. In this study, patient databases are tracked using RFID tags and a web server. This method can prevent prescription drug abuse in addition to capturing precise and current information on patients' prescriptions. Real-time patient data can assist clinicians in reducing medication errors and provide the best care possible. In this paper, a medical mechanism that uses the modified grouping proof process is suggested in order to improve medication safety for inpatients. The medical staff could verify the authenticity and integrity of a group of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags that are embedded on inpatient bracelets and drug containers by using the grouping proof protocol. RFID authentication is the ideal option for automated patient medication systems since it requires mutual authentication between the medication server and the tag.
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DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR SYSTEM FOR A 4 – BEDROOM BUNGALOW

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This project looks into the designing and installation of solar PV system to power some appliances in a five bedroom bungalow building. This is necessary because of unreliable power supply. Solar energy is a clean and endless source of power from the sun, unlike electricity from utility companies which can be limited and affect daily activities. In this project, we designed a solar PV system which consists of PV cells, charge controller, inverter, batteries.The size of the solar panels, battery capacity, and other components needed to run the appliances efficiently was calculated. Then testing of each part of the system was carried out to make sure it worked properly before putting it all together. The photovoltaic cells were used to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. This electricity is then sent to the charge controller and then to the inverter which then charges the batteries. The stored charges in the batteries can be used to power our appliances even when the sun isn’t shining. The system is designed specifically for powering home equipment like fans, light bulbs, fans etc. The final system was tested in the University of Benin, Benin City, (6.3998° N, 5.6099° E). It was successfully used to power some home appliances like light bulb, fan. From the test, graphs of current (amps) against time (hrs) and power (watts) against time (hrs) were plotted it was then observed that at the earlier hours of the day, the current and likewise the power from the panel increases and it is maximum at 1:30pm. It begins to reduce from 2pm. This is due to the reduction of the irradiance of the sun. The weather becomes a bit cloudy and towards evening there is minimal sunlight resulting in lesser current. The more the sunlight, the higher the current and vice versa.This shows that solar power can be a reliable way to run home equipment, even in places with frequent power outages. Overall, the project demonstrates that solar energy has the potential to reduce reliance on traditional electricity from utility companies.
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING BEDC AS A CASE STUDY

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This project focuses on the design and implementation of a web-based public complaint management system for the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), aimed at addressing critical inefficiencies in traditional grievance handling processes. The system provides a structured digital platform that enables customers to submit, track, and monitor complaints related to power services, including outages, billing disputes, meter issues, and service delays, while allowing administrators to efficiently manage, process, and resolve grievances in a transparent and timely manner. Through a user-friendly web interface accessible via standard browsers, the platform eliminates challenges associated with manual complaint systems, such as lost records, delayed responses, lack of accountability, and poor tracking capabilities that have historically undermined customer trust and organizational credibility.
The study employs a systematic approach involving the investigation of existing manual and basic digital complaint management systems at BEDC, the identification of their limitations, and the development of an enhanced web-based solution using modern technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Key features include secure user authentication, real-time complaint submission and tracking, automated workflows for efficient complaint routing, comprehensive database management for record-keeping, and administrative dashboards for monitoring and analyzing complaint patterns. The system incorporates robust security measures and accessibility features to accommodate diverse user groups while ensuring data privacy and integrity. By implementing this solution, the project addresses recurring issues such as delayed responses, limited transparency, and inadequate feedback
mechanisms that discourage customers from reporting grievances. The findings contribute to improved customer satisfaction, enhanced organizational efficiency through data-driven decision-making, and the advancement of knowledge on ICT applications in public utility administration, providing a scalable model for digital transformation in similar service sectors across Nigeria and beyond.
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DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LINES EXPERIMENTATION SYSTEM (HF-TESt) ON A 6-LAYER PCB USING FR4 SUBSTRATE, FOR SUB-2 GHZ APPLICATIONS

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The comprehensive study of high-frequency transmission lines, including stripline, microstripline, differential microstriplines and differential striplines configuration is ritical for advanced RF and microwave engineering education. Fundamentals of some transmission line phenomenon such as impedance matching, reflection coefficient and the effect of open and short circuits, relies greatly on practical hands-on experience alongside theoretical tools like the Smith chart. Furthermore, many academic institutions face challenges in providing laboratory systems that accurately represent high-frequency transmission line structures on common PCB substrates such as FR4. The absence of versatile and cost-effective experimental circuits limits students’ opportunities to explore and solve real-world transmission line problems, thereby hindering the development of essential engineering skills. This project aims to develop an integrated high-frequency transmission line experimentation systems for university laboratories, incorporating stripline, microstripline, differential microstriplines and differential striplines configuration on FR4 substrates. The system will facilitate direct measurement and analysis of transmission line behavior, enabling students to visualize various experiments, and investigate the proposed applications (e.g. open and short circuit effects, s-parameters, transmission line as a filter etc.) within a controlled environment. By linking theoretical concepts with practical experiments, specifically through the application of Smith chart and transmission line theory, this system will enhance RF engineering education, equipping students with the competence needed to address modern communication system challenges effectively.
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEB-BASED FACULTY COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE FACULTY OF COMPUTING

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The management of student complaints in many tertiary institutions relies on fragmented, manual processes that lead to inefficiencies, delayed resolutions, and a lack of transparency and accountability for course representatives and faculty administration. This project addresses this systemic challenge by designing and implementing a web-based Faculty Complaint Management System. The system provides a centralized platform featuring three distinct user roles (Administrator, Lecturer, Course Representative) and utilizes PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap for development. Its core functionality includes secure, role-based access control, an intuitive interface for course representative complaint submission and real time status tracking, and robust administrative tools for user management and automated complaint routing based on lecturer assignments. The methodology involved a systematic approach from requirements analysis and UML- based design to implementation with best practices for data integrity and security, including password hashing and protection against common web vulnerabilities. Rigorous testing across multiple levels including unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing validated the system's functional reliability and usability. The completed system successfully replaces the manual process, providing transparency, accountability, and efficiency through centralized tracking, activity logging, and statistical reporting capabilities. The solution contributes a validated, context-specific application of open-source technology to enhance administrative service delivery in higher education
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DESIGN OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR A SEMI-URBAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

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The aim of this study is to undertake the design of a water treatment plant adequate in serving a semi-urban area based on a surface water supply system, this will enhance public health by providing safe and portable water to a semi-urban area. The project focuses more on surface water source and the contaminants found in surface water in a semi-urban area. The method used to carry out this project includes; the determination of the population of a semi-urban area, water demand/requirements and characteristics of a surface water source in a semi-urban area. The various design units will be size accordingly to the requirements of a semi-urban area. The result of this work includes complete design of the units in the treatment plant. Adequate design and sizing of the screening chamber, Pre-sedimentation tank, coagulation, flocculation and clarification, filtration and disinfection to contain the need for a semi-urban area. This result helps to improve the knowledge and understanding of the design of a water treatment plant for a surface water source in a semi-urban area
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 4-CHANNEL Wi-Fi LAN BASED WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM

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The existing landscape of real-time communication often relies on traditional wire intercom systems which are characterized by high installation costs, complex wiring, and inherent flexibility, posing significant challenges for scalable deployment in dynamic environments. These limitations necessitate a modern, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy solution that utilizes existing infrastructure. The primary aim of this project is to address this deficit by designing and implementing a functional, low-latency 4-channel Wi-Fi ( Wireless Fidelity) Local Area Network (LAN) based wireless intercom system capable of facilitating clear, full-duplex voice communication among multiple users.The system methodology centered on a decentralized, peer-to-peer architecture utilizing ESP32 microcontroller for its integrated Wi-Fi capabilities and dedicated I2S (Inter integrated sound ) digital audio interface. Audio quality was managed by pairing an INMP441 digital microphone a MAX98357A digital amplifier, eliminating analog noise and circuit complexity. Crucially, communication over the LAN was executed using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) instead of Control Protocol (TCP). This deliberate choice minimized packet overhead and connection management, which is essential for ensuring the reliable, low-latency data transmission required for real-time conversation. Testing confirmed the successful two-way voice transmission between all intercom units, with the system consistently demonstrating an end-to-end latency below the critical 150ms threshold required for human-perceptible real-time conversation. In conclusion, the project successfully validated the technical feasibility of leveraging commodity Internet Of Things (IoT) hardware for sophisticated communication tasks. The resulting system is a significantly more scalable and cost-effective alternative to legacy wired intercoms, demonstrating a framework for future development in affordable, high performance wireless communication product
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED SALES ORDER ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

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Sales order accounting system development is essential for modern retail businesses seeking to eliminate the inefficiencies of manual sales processing, inventory tracking, and financial reporting. This project presents the design and implementation of a fully automated, client-side sales order accounting system built with HTML5, CSS3, vanilla JavaScript, and localStorage. The system integrates seamless sales order creation with unique identifiers and real-time input validation, dynamic inventory management featuring instant stock updates and proactive low-stock alerts, and comprehensive financial reporting modules that generate daily sales summaries, profit-and-loss statements, and exportable transaction logs. It also supports basic marketing functions by enabling secure export of customer purchase records for personalized email or SMS promotions. The application runs entirely offline, supports cross-session data persistence, and features a clean, intuitive, mobile-responsive interface, making it suitable for small businesses with limited technical infrastructure. Although Shoprite is referenced as an example of a large retailer already using computerized systems, this solution is specifically designed to provide small businesses with an affordable, scalable blueprint for digital transformation. Rigorous testing showed 98% accuracy in transaction processing, a 70% reduction in order-processing time, and a 4.7/5 satisfaction rating from test users, demonstrating its reliability, efficiency, and practical value in real retail environments.
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION PORTAL

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This project centers on crafting a Parent-Teacher Communication Portal, acknowledging parents' pivotal role in supporting students' success. The focus is on developing an easy-to-use platform fostering real-time collaboration between parents and teachers for monitoring children's daily school performance. The study scrutinizes the current system, leading to the design of a new system poised to reduce parents' time accessing their children's reports significantly. This innovative system cultivates a community-like space where teachers and parents can engage in conversations based on students' school activities. The methodology adopted for this project is the Agile SDLC Methodology, employing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend development and PHP for the backend development, with Xampp web server and MySQL database server for implementation. The goal is to create an efficient, user-friendly, and interactive tool that strengthens the vital connection between parents and teachers in supporting students' educational journeys.
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A GAS FIRED CRUCIBLE FURNACE

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A crucible furnace is an equipment used in the foundry workshop or industry for melting metals for casting operations. They are the oldest type of melting furnaces used for melting and holding small batches of non-ferrous alloys for which a refractory crucible filled with metal is heated through the crucible wall. This paper focuses on the development of a 38-kilogram capacity LPG butane gas-fired crucible furnace used to melt aluminium metal. Drawings were produced to aid the fabrication of the furnace using a mild steel sheet while the other components needed for the fabrication were selected based on functionality, durability, availability of local materials and cost. The test was carried out on the furnace to evaluate the performance and the results obtained showed that it took the furnace 24minutes to completely melt 38kg of aluminum scrap between 630 0C to 700 0C. The heating rate is 56.110 C/min, melting rate of 1.58kg/min and a 39.6% maximum efficiency, which is quite impressive when compared with the conventional crucible furnace.
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