Authors: Ayodele Abeshin

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the drivers and constraints influencing the market penetration of air conditioning equipment in Nigeria, with specific implications for sustainable growth and energy policy. Situated within a tropical climate and experiencing rapid urbanization and a growing middle class, Nigeria presents a significant, yet underexploited, market for cooling technologies. The methodology employed a quantitative survey design, administering a structured questionnaire featuring a five-point Likert scale to a purposive sample of 50 stakeholders including manufacturers, distributors and end-users. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS version 28 to quantify prevalent perceptions and trends. The findings clearly delineate a market caught between potent drivers and severe constraints. Key drivers identified include rising urbanization and housing development, a growing middle class, awareness of health and comfort benefits. Government programs promoting energy efficiency were also viewed favorably, though their impact was noted to be limited by enforcement. Conversely, the analysis reveals formidable barriers to widespread penetration. The high upfront cost of equipment and installation emerged as the most significant constraint, severely limiting affordability. This is compounded by Nigeria’s notoriously unreliable and inadequate electricity supply which increases operational costs and diminishes the perceived ease of use. Furthermore, a heavy dependence on imported units exposes the market to price volatility and foreign exchange fluctuations, while weak enforcement of existing energy policies and regulations fails to create a conducive environment for sustainable market growth. The penetration of air conditioning in Nigeria is a double-edged sword, representing both a marker of economic development and a potential threat to energy security and environmental sustainability. The study concludes that achieving sustainable growth requires a multi-faceted approach that simultaneously leverages the identified drivers and systematically addresses the constraints. Recommendations are therefore geared towards integrated policy actions: encouraging local manufacturing to reduce costs and import dependency; implementing financial incentives for energy-efficient units; strengthening enforcement of energy efficiency standards; investing in grid stability and renewable energy integration and launching public awareness campaigns to educate consumers on sustainable cooling solutions. Ultimately, this research provides a critical evidence-based framework for policymakers and industry stakeholders to foster a sustainable, accessible and efficient air conditioning market that aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic development and climate goals.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17034005

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Authors: N. G. Ogbuji, N. B. Wofu, N. B. Wofu

Abstract: Banana (Musa sapientum.), a rich source of essential nutrients is a staple food crop in many tropical regions. In spite of its economic viability, its production is faced with numerous challenges including diseases and pests, which can significantly impact yields and quality. This study aimed to determine the bacterial organisms and the bacterial community structure associated with banana fruits using Illumina next generation sequencing (NGS) platform. Ripe and unripe banana fruits were sourced from Choba market in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction was done using Laragen’s validated proprietary bacteria DNA extraction protocol. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification was performed to target the V4 region of the 16S rDNA gene using the conserved primers 515F and 806R. The most abundant phyla obtained from ripe and unripe banana were Proteobacteria (41.7%), Firmicutes (25.7%), Bacteroidetes (9.7%) and Actinobacteria (2.5%). The abundance of the predominant genera (Pseudomonas) was 41.7%. Other genera with relatively high abundance includes Bacteroides (25.94%) and Ruminococcus (9.94%). The result from this study shows that banana fruits are associated with beneficial and pathogenic organisms of human interest. Beneficial microorganisms such as Trabulsiella and Bacillus can be harnessed to promote plant growth and confer anti-fungal resistance in plants through biotechnology.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17019678

 

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Authors: Prabal Kumar Joshi

Abstract: Internet banking is one of the unavoidable advancements in the Information technology revolution. The advancement of Information technology and the Internet led the way to the evolution of internet banking. Internet banking connects the customers and the bank through the Internet to access certain services provided by the bank. It is the application of technological advancements for bestowing the available financial information resources in electronic form. This technology advancement also renders opportunities for banks to quickly and efficiently deliver specific services to the customers at anytime from anywhere without the physical visit of consumers at the bank locations

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17019115

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International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology Trends, Sep 2025

Proceeding of the Conference

Privacy Preserving Data Mining Features and Techniques Survey

Authors- Md Shabab Ahsan, Prof. Mukesh Asati, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Tiwari

Abstract- – Internet increases the flow of data on servers and this directly gives chance for data owner to analyze rules. So mining roles come into existence where information extract but this bring the chance that privacy get harmed. So most of researchers work on this to reduce or stop the privacy losses with the objective to extract information as well. This paper has summarized some of data features that help in privacy preserving. Many of researchers has proposed various approaches of privacy preserving, so detail of such is done in the paper. Some of mining approaches were also explained for increasing the understanding of work. Evaluation parameters were list in the paper that compares various privacy preserving models.

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