Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
In this study, free radical graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) ontoindustrial hemp (Ihemp) preform was successfully performed using Fenton’s reagent(hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂, as initiator and ferrous ammonium sulfate, (NH₄)₂Fe(SO₄)₂ꞏ6H₂O,as co-catalyst) under an inert nitrogen atmosp...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jan 2026
Idowu Diyaolu*,
Bakare, K. O.,
Adedeji Deborah Oluwayemisi,
Orisadare, A. E.,
Awoyelu, I. O.,
Oluwatope, A. O.,
Ogunyemi, A. A.,
Achukwu E. O.,
Ugwu, E. I.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an integral part of business operations and transactions, impacting business performance. The study identified ICT social interfaces used for business transactions in the fashion Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), investigated busines...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
The study focused on the production of garments using woven and printed fabrics for culturalpromotion and income generation in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the patterns for makinggarments with woven (Akwete) and printed fabrics were developed and used to producegarments which were evaluated fo...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
This study investigates the utilisation of jute as a sustainable and eco-friendly material forinterior decoration, highlighting its potential to replace synthetic materials that contribute toenvironmental degradation. As global awareness of sustainability and resource conservationintensifies, jute, ...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
The paper examines the political economy of Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry, focusingon the Akwete weaving industry amid globalisation and emerging challenges. The influx ofcheap imported textiles, particularly from China, has severely disrupted local production,drastically reducing demand for...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
The valorisation of agricultural and plastic wastes provides a sustainable path for developingeco-friendly composite materials. This study investigates the influence of palm kernel shell(PKS) particle size on the physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of wastepolystyrene matrix (WPS) com...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
This study investigates the specific challenges encountered by mothers in the propermaintenance of primary school children’s clothing within Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area(LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. Proper clothing maintenance is essential for extending garmentlifespan, ensuring hygiene, and pr...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
This descriptive survey study examined the laundry skills needs of mothers in maintainingprimary school children’s clothing in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area (LGA) of EnuguState. Effective laundry is vital for children's hygiene, social confidence, and the preservationof household resources. T...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
This study investigates the potential application of smart electronic textiles (e-textiles) inredesigning Nigerian security uniforms to enhance operational efficiency and personnel safety.Through a qualitative review of literature on wearable technology, IoT-enabled fabrics, andmilitary smart textil...
Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026) Jun 2026
New series of monoazo disperse dyes were synthesized using 6-amino-2-(4-(4-aminobenzyl)phenyl)-1H-benzo[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione by coupling with differentsubstituted anilines and naphthalene derivatives. The synthesized intermediates and the dyeswere purified by recrystallization method. The s...
