International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science

Volume 6, Issue 6, November 2021

  • An Assessment of Forest Loss Using Remote Sensing in Akpaka Forest Reserve Onitsha North L.G.A. of Anambra State, Nigeria

    Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe, Valerie Chinedu Nnodu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 143-150
    Received: 16 October 2021
    Accepted: 4 November 2021
    Published: 12 November 2021
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    Abstract: Akpaka community in Onitsha North Local Government Area, Anambra State of Nigeria emerged from the ancient city of Onitsha. Population rise and economic/urban growth in Onitsha city forced housing development to extend into Akpaka Forest Reserve (AFR). However, there is no up to date information on forest resources loss in Akpaka Forest Reserve. In... Show More
  • Establishing Indoor Thermal Comfort Range for Office Buildings in Jos Nigeria Using the Adaptive Psychrometric Chart

    Ademola Olatunji Jimoh, Audu Umar

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 151-157
    Received: 21 October 2021
    Accepted: 11 November 2021
    Published: 25 November 2021
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    Abstract: A psychrometric chart is a web-based graphical user interface that allows for the prediction of thermal comfort and the visualization of comfort boundaries within predefined atmospheric qualities. Based on ASHRAE 55 adaptive method, this chart was used to analyse 10 administrative office buildings, with occupant-controlled natural conditioned space... Show More
  • On-farm Evaluation and Demonstration of Small Hive Beetle (Aethina tumida) Trapping Technology

    Etenesh Mekonnen, Alemayehu Gela, Amssalu Bezzabih

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, November 2021
    Pages: 158-162
    Received: 2 December 2021
    Accepted: 30 December 2021
    Published: 31 December 2021
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    Abstract: On-farm Evaluation and demonstration of small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) trapping technology was conducted in the 2018/2019 in West Shoa zone, Bako Tibe district to evaluate the effectiveness of the trap, to minimize the absconded of honey bees and produce quality, honey. One representative PA was selected based on honey production potential and ... Show More