International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering,
Management & Applied Science

• Dr. Blessing C. Ejiogu
  Department of Physics, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, Nigeria.
• Mr. Chukwuemeka O. Nwosu
  Department of Physics, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, Nigeria.
• Dr Joy N. Chukwuneye
  Department of Physics, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, Nigeria.

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Dr. Blessing C. Ejiogu, Mr. Chukwuemeka O. Nwosu, Dr Joy N. Chukwuneye, "Homogeneity in Aquifer Vulnerability Index (AQI) and Water Quality Index (WQI) around some selected dumpsites in Imo River Basin Southeastern Nigeria" International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science-IJLTEMAS vol.12 issue 8, August 2023, pp.01-13 URL: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2023.12801

• Surajudeen Rotimi ADELAJA
  Department of Electrical and Electronics, College of Information and Technology Education, Lagos State University of Education, Lagos Nigeria
• Fatai Oladotun DAHUNSI
  Department of Electrical and Electronics, College of Information and Technology Education, Lagos State University of Education, Lagos Nigeria

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Surajudeen Rotimi ADELAJA & Fatai Oladotun DAHUNSI, "The Validity and Reliability of Developing Assessment Instruments for Students in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work: Concentration on Psychomotor Skills Assessment " International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science-IJLTEMAS vol.12 issue 8, August 2023, pp.14-25 URL: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2023.12802

• Akintunde Thomas Bolanle
  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
• Adelana Joel Oluwasogo
  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
• Adeyemi Olabisi Omowumi
  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

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Akintunde Thomas Bolanle, Adelana Joel Oluwasogo, Adeyemi Olabisi Omowumi, "Factors Contributing to Insecurity in Sub Saharah Africa" International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science-IJLTEMAS vol.12 issue 8, August 2023, pp.26-32 URL: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2023.12803

• Tobi, Derebebeapade Stanisslous
  Department of Architecture, Ken Saro- Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Rivers state, Nigeria
• Amakiri –Whyte, Belema Henry
  Department of Architecture, Ken Saro- Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Rivers state, Nigeria
• Neebee Bonny
  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ken Saro- Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Nigeria

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Tobi, Derebebeapade Stanisslous, Amakiri –Whyte, Belema Henry, Neebee Bonny, "Green Walls and Public Healthcare Facilities in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria" International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science-IJLTEMAS vol.12 issue 8, August 2023, pp.33-39 URL: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2023.12804

• Charles Chikwendu Okpala
  Department of Industrial/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Constance Obiuto Nwankwo
  Department of Industrial/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Okechukwu Chiedu Ezeanyim
  Department of Industrial/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

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• Zinatun Nesa
  Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur- 5404, Bangladesh

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• Patrick Juma Achola (PhD)
  Department of Educational Foundations and Management, Maseno University, Kenya
• Jane Irene Dawo (PhD)
  Department of Educational Foundations and Management, Maseno University, Kenya

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• C. Madu
  Chemical Engineering Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
• O. A. Sodeinde
  Chemical Engineering Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
• O. Edafeshebure
  Chemical Engineering Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
• S.J. Ajayi
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• Hahlani Onismo Stephen
  National University of Science and Technology, Department of Art Design and Technology Education
• Sithole Aleck
  National University of Science and Technology, Department of Technical Engineering and Training.

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• Khisa A. Simiyu
  Education foundations Department, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
• Dr. Juma Injendi
  Education foundations Department, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
• Dr Philip Mukonyi
  Education foundations Department, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

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• Chukwu G.U
  Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
• Aga T.A
  Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria.
• Ulasi, G.F
  Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
• Ezeh E.O
  Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria
• Gbande S.H
  Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria.

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• Ebuga, Emmanuel Attah
  Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nigeria
• Datukun, Hannatu Lucius
  Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Nigeria
• Bashayi Obadiah
  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nigeria

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• W.M.R.B. Weerasooriya
  Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
• U.W.M.R.S. Kappagoda
  Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

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