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Dr Davidson Odafe AKPOOTU

Area of specialization:Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology/Climatology
Email:davidson.odafe@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:+2347038918403

List of Selected Publications

[1] B. I. Tijjani and D. O. Akpootu (2012). The Effect of Soot and water Soluble in Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. International Journal of Research and Reviews in Pharmacy and Applied Science., 2(6), 1128-1143. ISSN: 2249-1236.
[2] D. O. Akpootu and M. Momoh (2013). The Ångström Exponent and Turbidity of Soot Component in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science., 21(1), 70-78. ISSN: 0794-5698: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v21i1.11
[3] D. O. Akpootu and M. Momoh (2013). The Scattering Coefficient, Extinction Coefficient and Single Scattering albedo of water Soluble in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Scholars Research Library., 5(2), 109-120. ISSN: 0975-508X
[4] Tijjani B. I and Akpootu D. O (2013). The Effect of Water Solubles in Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics., Volume 23, 313-324. ISSN: 1116- 4336
[5] Tijjani B. I and Akpootu D. O (2013). The Effect of Soot in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics., Volume 23, 325-334. ISSN: 1116-4336
[6] S. B. Sharafa and D. O. Akpootu (2013). Extracting electrical parameters from semi-log plots of monocrystalline silicon PV module’s normal operating I-V data at a tropical station. Scholars Research Library., 4(3), 23-30. ISSN : 0976-0970
[7] D. O. Akpootu and S. B. Sharafa (2013). The Scattering Coefficient, Extinction Coefficient and Single Scattering albedo of Soot in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Scholars Research Library., 4(3), 31-41. ISSN : 0976-0970
[8] J. O. Akande., M. Momoh., I. G. Saidu., M. I. Iliyasu., D. O. Akpootu., M. B. Abubakar and M. B. Abdullahi (2013). Evaluation of Residence Time of Dust Aerosols during the Harmattan Season in Sokoto Area of Northwestern Nigeria, Using Visibility Data. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology., 4(4), 71-74. e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p- ISSN: 2319-2399.
[9] M. B. Abdullahi., U. Zangina., M. I. Iliyasu., D. O. Akpootu., M. Sulaiman and S. Abdullahi (2013). Determination of the Total Water Vapour Content of Sokoto Area Atmosphere. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology., 5(4), 62-66. e-ISSN: 2319-2402,p- ISSN: 2319-2399.
[10] D. O. Akpootu and N. N. Gana (2013). Evaluation of solar constant using locally fabricated aluminium cylinder. Pelagia Research Library., 4(5), 401-408. ISSN: 0976-8610
[11] N. N. Gana and D. O. Akpootu (2013). Estimation of global solar radiation using four sunshine based models in Kebbi, North-Western, Nigeria. Pelagia Research Library., 4(5), 409-421. ISSN: 0976-8610.
[12] D. O. Akpootu and N. N. Gana (2013). The Effect of Relative Humidity on the Hygroscopic Growth Factor and Bulk Hygroscopicity of water Soluble Aerosols. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science., 2(11), 48-57. ISSN: 2319-1813
[13] N. N. Gana and D. O. Akpootu (2013). Angstrom Type Empirical Correlation for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in North- Eastern Nigeria. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 2(11), 58-78. ISSN: 2319-1813
[14] D. O. Akpootu and M. J. Abdul salami (2013). The Optical and Microphysical Properties of water Soluble Aerosols. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 2(12), 66-79. ISSN (e): 2319 – 1813. ISSN (p): 2319 – 1805
[15] D. O. Akpootu and S. Aruna (2013). Diurnal and Seasonal Variations of Global Solar Radiation in Akure, Ondo State, South Western, Nigeria. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 2(12), 80-89. ISSN (e): 2319 – 1813 ISSN (p): 2319 – 1805
[16] F. Sani., H. N. Yahya., M. Momoh., I. G. Saidu and D. O. Akpootu (2014). Design and Construction of Microcontroller Based Charge Controller for Photovoltaic Application. IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering., 9(1), 92-97. e-ISSN: 2278-1676, p-ISSN: 2320-3331.
[17] S. A. Fagbemi., M. Momoh., I. G. Saidu., D. O. Akpootu., S. B. Sharafa and M. J. Abdulsalami (2014). Digitalisation of an Analogue Weighing Scale Using Microcontroller. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology., 8(2), 126-134. e-ISSN: 2319-2402,p- ISSN: 2319-2399.
[18] I. G. Saidu., M. Momoh., H. N. Yahaya., D. O. Akpootu., I. Z. Yaroko., S. A. Fagbemi and A. A. Sifawa (2014). Design and Implimentation of a Microcontroller Based Digital Thermometer. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology., 8(2), 119-125. e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p- ISSN: 2319-2399.
[19] S. O. Yusuf., M. M. Garba., M. Momoh and D. O. Akpootu (2014). Performance Evaluation of a Box-Type Solar Oven with Reflector. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 3(9), 20-25. ISSN (e): 2319 – 1813 ISSN (p): 2319 – 1805
[20] D. O. Akpootu., S. B. Muhammad., S. B. Sharafa., A. Bala., F. Sani., S. O. Yusuf and C. C. Ajaeroh (2014). Comparative Analysis on the Performance of Four Selected Fuel Wood Stoves using Water Boiling Test. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 3(9), 26-30. ISSN (e): 2319 – 1813 ISSN (p): 2319 – 1805
[21] D. O. Akpootu and Y. A. Sanusi (2015). A New Temperature-Based Model for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in Port-Harcourt, South-South Nigeria. The International Journal of Engineering And Science., 4(1), 63-73. ISSN: 2319-1813
[22] D. O. Akpootu and W. Mustapha (2015). Estimation of Diffuse Solar Radiation for Yola, Adamawa State, North-Eastern, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)., 2(8), 77-82. e-ISSN: 2395 -0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
[23] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., W. Mustapha and S. Aruna (2015). Developing Empirical Models for Predicting Diffuse Solar Radiation over Yola, Adamawa State, North-Eastern, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)., 2(8), 113-121. e-ISSN: 2395 -0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
[24] D. O. Akpootu and M. I. Iliyasu (2015). The Impact of some Meteorological Variables on the Estimation of Global Solar Radiation in Kano, North Western, Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences Research., Vol.5, No.22, 1-13. ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online).
[25] D. O. Akpootu and M. I. Iliyasu (2015). A Comparative Study of some Meteorological Parameters for Predicting Global Solar Radiation in Kano, Nigeria Based on Three Variable Correlations. Advances in Physics Theories and Applications., Vol.49 1-9. ISSN 2224-719X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0638 (Online).
[26] D. O. Akpootu and H. T. Sulu (2015). A Comparative Study of Various Sunshine Based Models for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in Zaria, North-Western, Nigeria. International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research., 3(12), 1 – 5. ISSN 2347-4289.
[27] A. O. Essienimo, M. Momoh and D. O. Akpootu (2015). Differential Particle Size Distribution of Aerosol across North Western Region of Nigeria. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)., 2(9), 555-561. e-ISSN: 2395 -0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
[28] A. O. Essienimo, M. Momoh and D. O. Akpootu (2015). Percentage Composition of Particle Size Distribution of Aerosol mass concentration during 2014 Winter Season for some Selected Regions in Northwestern Nigeria. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)., 2(9), 562- 569. e-ISSN: 2395 -0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
[29] A. O. Essienimo, M. Momoh and D. O. Akpootu (2016). Mass Concentration gradient of Aerosol Across Selected States in Northwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research., 4(1), 17 – 22. ISSN: 2347-4289
[30] A. O. Essienimo, M. Momoh and D. O. Akpootu (2016). Seasonal and Monthly Estimation of Mean Residence Time of the Harmattan Dust in Kano, Northern Nigeria Using Horizontal Visibility Data. International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research., 4(2), 9 – 15. ISSN 2347-4289
[31] D. O. Akpootu and M. I. Iliyasu (2017). A Comparison of Various Evapotranspiration Models for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration in Sokoto, North Western, Nigeria. Physical Science International Journal., 14(2), 1 – 14. ISSN: 2348 – 0130. DOI: 10.9734/PSIJ/2017/32720
[32] D. O. Akpootu and M. I. Iliyasu (2017). Estimation of Tropospheric Radio Refractivity and Its Variation with Meteorological Parameters over Ikeja, Nigeria. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International., 10(1): 1 – 12. ISSN: 2454-7352. DOI: 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/32534
[33] D. O. Akpootu and M. I. Iliyasu (2017). Estimation of the Monthly Albedo of the Earth’s Atmosphere over Sokoto, Nigeria. Archives of Current Research International., 7(3): 1 – 10. ISSN: 2454-7077. DOI: 10.9734/ACRI/2017/33196
[34] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., W. Mustapha., S. Aruna and S. O. Yusuf (2017). The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Atmospheric Visibility over Ikeja, Nigeria. Archives of Current Research International., 9(3): 1-12. ISSN: 2454-7077. DOI: 10.9734/ACRI/2017/36010
[35] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., W. Mustapha., S. Aruna and S. O. Yusuf (2017). Developing Regression Models for Estimating Atmospheric Visibility over Ikeja, Nigeria. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports., 15(6): 1-14. ISSN: 2320-0227. DOI: 10.9734/JSRR/2017/36670
[36] D. O. Akpootu., B. I. Tijjani and U. M. Gana (2019). A Comparative study of Time series, Empirical Orthogonal Transformation and Descriptive Statistical Analysis on Meteorological Parameters over Ogoja and Maiduguri. Journal of Energy Research and Reviews., 3(1): 1-14. ISSN: 2581-8368 DOI: 10.9734/JENRR/2019/v3i130088
[37] D. O. Akpootu., B. I. Tijjani and U. M. Gana (2019). Time Series and Empirical Orthogonal Transformation Using Meteorological Parameters across the Climatic Zones in Nigeria. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change., 9(5): 257-272. ISSN: 2581 – 8627. DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2019/v9i530113
[38] Davidson O. Akpootu., Bello. I. Tijjani and Usman. M. Gana (2019). Empirical models for predicting global solar radiation using meteorological parameters for Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Physical Research., 7(2): 48 – 60. ISSN: 2307-9010. DOI: 10.14419/ijpr.v7i2.29160
[39] Davidson O. Akpootu., Bello. I. Tijjani and Usman. M. Gana (2019). New temperature dependent models for estimating global solar radiation across the midland climatic zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Physical Research., 7(2): 70 – 80. ISSN: 2307-9010. DOI: 10.14419/ijpr.v7i2.29214
[40] Davidson O. Akpootu., Bello. I. Tijjani and Usman. M. Gana (2019). New temperature dependent models for estimating global solar radiation across the coastal climatic zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre)., 5(9): 126 – 141. ISSN: 2454-8006. DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2019.33523
[41] Davidson Odafe Akpootu., Mukhtar Isah Iliyasu., Wahidat Mustapha., Simeon Imaben Salifu., Hassan Taiwo Sulu., Samson Philip Arewa and Mohammed Bello Abubakar (2019). Models for Estimating Precipitable Water Vapour and Variation of Dew Point Temperature with Other Parameters at Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria. Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science., Vol. 8, No 3, 28 – 36. ISSN: 2328 -7969 (Print); ISSN: 2328 – 7993 (Online). Doi: 10.11648/j.wros.20190803.11
[42] Davidson Odafe Akpootu., Wahidat Mustapha., Ashiru Muhammad Rabiu., Mukhtar Isah Iliyasu., Mohammed Bello Abubakar., Serah Omolola and Simeon Imaben Salifu, (2019). Estimation of Surface Water Vapour Density and Its Variation with Other Meteorological Parameters Over Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria. Hydrology., Vol. 7, No 3, 46 – 55. ISSN: 2330 – 7609 (Print); ISSN: 2330 – 7617 (Online). Doi: 10.11648/j.hyd.20190703.12
[43] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., M. B. Abubakar., A. M. Rabiu., W. Mustapha., C. F. Okany and S. I. Salifu. (2019). Developing Empirical Models for Estimating Photosynthetically Active Radiation over Akure, South Western, Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre)., 5(10): 59 – 79. E-ISSN: 2454 – 8006. DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2019.33546
[44] D. O. Akpootu., R. S. Said., W. Mustapha., S. P. Arewa., H. T. Sulu., M. I. Iliyasu and S. I. Salifu. (2019). Performance Analysis of Tropospheric Radio Refractivity on Radio Field Strength and Radio Horizon Distance and its Variation with Meteorological Parameters over Osogbo, Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre)., 5(10): 81 – 97. E-ISSN:2454 – 8006. DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2019.33545
[45] Davidson Odafe Akpootu., Bello Idrith Tijjani and Usman Mohammed Gana. (2019). Sunshine and Temperature Dependent Models for Estimating Global Solar Radiation Across the Guinea Savannah Climatic Zone of Nigeria. American Journal of Physics and Applications., 7(5): 125-135. ISSN: 2330-4286 (Print); ISSN: 2330-4308 (Online). Doi: 10.11648/j.ajpa.20190705.15
[46] D. O. Akpootu and A. M. Rabiu. (2019). Empirical Models for Estimating Tropospheric Radio Refractivity over Osogbo, Nigeria. The Open Atmospheric Science Journal., Volume 13: 43 – 55. ISSN: 1874-2823/19. DOI: 10.2174/1874282301913010043
[47] Davidson Odafe Akpootu., Simeon Imaben Salifu., Okpala Chidozie Nnaemeka., Samuel Adesina Fagbemi., Mukhtar Isah Iliyasu., Shaibu Aruna and Isaac Obiajulu Onwubuya (2020). Comparative Study on Mass loss by the Sun and Energy Available for Utilization between two Tropical Stations in Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre)., 6(1): 82 – 91. E-ISSN: 2454 – 8006. DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2020.33681
[48] Davidson Odafe Akpootu, Okpala Chidozie Nnaemeka, Samuel Adesina Fagbemi, Mukhtar Isah Iliyasu, Isaac Obiajulu Onwubuya, Simeon Imaben Salifu and Musa Garba (2020). A Comparative Study on Estimation of the Earth’s Albedo and Its Variation with other Meteorological Parameters between two Tropical Stations in Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre)., 6(2): 32 – 46. E-ISSN: 2454-8006. DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2020.33707
[49] D. O. Akpootu., M. B. Abubakar., I. Nouhou., M. Idris., M. I. Iliyasu., D. E. Ohaji., S. A. Fagbemi and A. O. Aina (2021). Estimation of Terrestrial Solar Radiation and its Variation with other Meteorological Parameters over Lokoja, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review., 4(8): 966-973. ISSN: 2581 – 8341. DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V4-i8-13
[50] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., I. Nouhou., M. B. Abubakar., D. E. Ohaji., A. O. Aina., A. S. Haliru and M. Y. Sani (2021). Estimation and Investigation of Geopotential and Scale heights over Iseyin, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review., 4(9), 1070-1078. ISSN: 2581 – 8341. DOI: 10.47191/ijcsrr/V4-i9-01
[51] D.O Akpootu., M. Idris., I. Nouhou., M. I Iliyasu., A. O Aina., M. J Abdulsalami., D. E Ohaji and M. B Abubakar. (2021). Estimation and Investigation of the Variability of Tropospheric Radio Refractivity and Radio Field Strength over Accra, Ghana. Journal of Atmospheric & Earth Science., 5: 026. ISSN: 2689 – 8780. DOI: 10.24966/AES-8780/100026
[52] D. O. Akpootu., D. E. Ohaji., I. Nouhou., M. I. Iliyasu., M. B. Abubakar., A. O. Aina., M. Idris and W. Mustapha. (2021). Estimation and Investigation of Mean and Most Probable Velocities of Tropospheric Gases over Ilorin, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics., 5(2): 12-18. ISSN: 2582- 5992 DOI: 10.9734/AJR2P/2021/v5i230158
[53] Davidson O. Akpootu., Chidozie N. Okpala., Mukhtar I. Iliyasu., Dennis E. Ohaji., Maryam Idris., Muhammad B. Abubakar., Abdulsemiu O. Aina., Momohjimoh Abdulsalami (2022). Investigation of wind power potential in two selected locations in the Coastal Region of Nigeria. SCIENCE FORUM (JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES)., 22(1), 95 – 103. ISSN: 1119-4618. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/sf.profdon03
[54] Akpootu, D. O and Fagbemi, S. A (2022). ASSESSMENT OF WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL FOR ACCRA, GHANA USING TWO PARAMETER WEIBULL DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)., Vol. 6 No. 1, March, 2022, pp 222 – 231. ISSN online: 2616-1370, ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2022-0601-828
[55] M. Idris., A. G. Muhammad., R. S. Said and D. O. Akpootu (2022). EFFECT OF METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON THE DISPERSION OF VEHICULAR EMISSION IN SOME SELECTED AREAS IN KANO STATE –NIGERIA. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences., 13(1): 517 – 524. ISSN 2006 – 6996. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v13i1.78S
[56] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., I. Nouhou., A. O. Aina., M. Idris., W. Mustapha., D. E. Ohaji and A. D. Muhammad (2022). Estimation and Variation of Saturation Mixing Ratio and Mixing Ratio over Potiskum, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science., 30(1), 49-54. ISSN 0794-5698 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v30i1.7
[57] D. O. Akpootu., M. I. Iliyasu., B. M. Olomiyesan., S. A Fagbemi., S. B. Sharafa., M. Idris., Z. Abdullahi., N. O. Meseke (2022). MULTIVARIATE MODELS FOR ESTIMATING GLOBAL SOLAR RADIATION IN JOS, NIGERIA. Matrix Science Mathematic (MSMK)., 6(1) 05-12. ISSN: 2521 – 0831 (Print), ISSN: 2521 – 084X (Online). DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/mkmk.01.2022.05.12
[58] Akpootu, D. O. and Abdullahi, Z. (2022). DEVELOPMENT OF SUNSHINE BASED MODELS FOR ESTIMATING GLOBAL SOLAR RADIATION OVER KANO AND IKEJA, NIGERIA. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)., Vol. 6 No. 3, June, 2022, pp 290 – 300. ISSN online: 2616-1370, ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2022-0603-1001
[59] Meseke, N. O., Akpootu, D. O., Falaiye, O. A. and Targema, T. V. (2022). COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PARTICULATE MATTER USING LOW COST SENSOR: A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA AND KANO, NIGERIA. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)., Vol. 6 No. 3, June, 2022, pp 290 – 300. ISSN online: 2616-1370, ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2022-0604-1066
[60] Ohaji, D. E., Musa, M., Momoh, M., Akpootu, D. O and Bello, G. (2022). CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF TWO STAGED THREE BLADED SAVONIUS VERTICAL AXIS WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)., Vol. 6 No. 6, December, 2022, pp 76 – 88. ISSN online: 2616-1370, ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/f js-2022-0606-1143
[61] D. O. Akpootu., S. R. Alaiyemola., M. K. Abdulsalam., G. Bello., M. Umar., S. Aruna., A. K. Isah., Z. Aminu., Z. Abdullahi., T. O. Badmus (2023). Sunshine and Temperature Based Models for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology., 8(5): 82-90. ISSN 2415-6272 (Print) ISSN 2415-6264 (Online) DOI: 10.36348/sjet.2023.v08i05.001
[62] Akpootu, D. O., Bello, G., Alaiyemola, S. R., Abdullahi, Z., Aruna, S., Umar, M., Badmus, T. O., Isah, A. K., Abdulsalam, M. K and Aminu, Z (2023). The Scattering and Absorption Coefficients of Atmospheric Soot in the Hygroscopicity of Urban Aerosols. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 9 No. 2b June 2023. 86 – 97. ISSN (Print): 2476-8316. ISSN (Online): 2635-3490. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i2b.10
[63] Akpootu, D. O., Aruna, S., Bello, G., Aminu, Z., Isah, A. K., Umar, M., Badmus, T. O., Alaiyemola, S. R., Abdulsalam, M. K., Meseke, N. O and Abdullahi, Z (2023). THE GROWTH FACTOR AND BULK HYGROSCOPICITY OF ATMOSPHERIC SOOT OF URBAN AEROSOLS. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)., Vol. 7 No. 3, June, 2022, pp 150 – 160. ISSN online: 2616-1370, ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0703-1832
[64] Akpootu D. O., Momoh M.., Abdullahi Z., Umar M. (2023). Estimation of Surface Water Vapour Density and its Variation with other Meteorological Parameters over Akure, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology., 8(8): 189-199. ISSN 2415-6272 (Print), ISSN 2415-6264 (Online). DOI: 10.36348/sjet.2023.v08i08.001
[65] Akpootu D. O., Umar M., Abdullahi Z. (2023). Investigation of the Earth’s Albedo using Meteorological Parameters over Nguru, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology., 8(8): 200- 208. ISSN 2415-6272 (Print), ISSN 2415-6264 (Online). DOI: 10.36348/sjet.2023.v08i08.002
[66] M. K. Abdulsalam., D. O. Akpootu., S. Aliyu and A. K. Isah (2023). A Comparative Study for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration Models over Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Energy Research and Reviews., 15(2), 12-25. ISSN: 2581-8368. DOI: 10.9734/JENRR/2023/v15i2303
[67] Akpootu D. O., Abdulsalam, M. K., Isah, A. K., Yusuf, A., Bello, G., Suleman, A., Mikailu, M., Aruna, S and Abdulrazak, M (2023). Estimation and Investigation of Photosynthetically Active Radiation over Benin, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sciences., 18 (2): 1 – 19. ISSN: 1597 – 9928. Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.8342323
[68] Akpootu, D. O., Abdulsalam, M. K., Isah, A. K., Suleman, A., Bello, G., Yusuf, A., Aliyu, M. A., Aruna, S and Abdulrazak, M (2023). A Comparative Analysis of Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration Models in Nguru, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sciences., 18 (2): 64 – 85. ISSN: 1597 – 9928. Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.8341176
[69] G. Bello and D. O. Akpootu (2023). A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Solutions of Differential Equations with Boundary Conditions Using Laplace Transform. Matrix Science Mathematic (MSMK)., 7(2) 72-79. ISSN: 2521 – 0831 (Print), ISSN: 2521 – 084X (Online). DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/mkmk.02.2023.72.79
[70] Sharafa, S. B., Aliyu, R., Ibrahim, B. B., Akpootu, D. O., Tijjani, B. I., Darma, T. H., Ayedun, F and Sulu, H. T (2023). Analysis of Aerosols in West Africa: Modelling and Radiative Forcing. Environmental Contaminants Reviews (ECR)., 6(2), 78 – 88. ISSN: 2637 – 0778 (Online). DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/ecr.02.2023.78.88
[71] M. I. Iliyasu., D. O. Akpootu., M. Momoh., Z. Abdullahi., A. Yusuf., N. Muhammad., S. A. Sidi., S. Aruna., M. Umar and M. Y. Sani (2023). Estimation and Correlation of Surface Water Vapour Density in Benin, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics., 7(4), 43-56, ISSN: 2582-5992. DOI: 10.9734/AJR2P/2023/v7i4148
[72] D. O. Akpootu., G. M. Argungu., M. Umar., M. I. Iliyasu., A. Yusuf., N. Muhammad., S. A. Sidi., M. Y. Sani., M. Ibrahim., Z. Abdullahi and S. Aruna (2023). Investigation of the Earth’s Albedo Using Meteorological Parameters over Maiduguri, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics., 7(4), 57-67, ISSN: 2582-5992. DOI: 10.9734/AJR2P/2023/v7i4149
[73] D. O. Akpootu and S. B. Lawal (2023). A Comparative Analysis of Cost 231 and Hata Models with Measured Path Loss for Sokoto Metropolis (A Case Study of MTN). Matrix Science Mathematic (MSMK)., 7(1) 46-49. ISSN: 2521 – 0831 (Print), ISSN: 2521 – 084X (Online). DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/mkmk.02.2023.46.49
[74] D. O. Akpootu and G. Bello (2023). A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Solutions of Bessel’s Function of the First Kind of Order n. Matrix Science Mathematic (MSMK)., 7(1) 50-57. ISSN: 2521 – 0831 (Print), ISSN: 2521 – 084X (Online). DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/mkmk.02.2023.50.57
[75] D. O. Akpootu., A. K. Isah., M. K. Abdulsalam., M. A. Aliyu., T. A. Kola., A. Yusuf., S. I. Salifu and G. Bello (2023). Estimation and Investigation of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Using Meteorological Parameters over Ikeja, Nigeria. Journal of Energy Research and Reviews., 15( 4), Page 51-62. ISSN: 2581- 8368. DOI: 10.9734/JENRR/2023/v15i4324
List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers
[1] D. O. Akpootu and S. Abdullahi (2012). The Influence of Thickness Variation on the Optical and Electrical Properties of ZnO Thin Film Prepared By Sol- Gel Spin Coating Method. A paper presented at the 1 st Africa International Conference on Renewable Energy, held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Nigeria on the 12 th – 15 th Dec., 2012.
[2] D. O. Akpootu and S. B. Muhammad (2013). The Angstrom Exponent and Turbidity of Soot Component in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. A paper presented at the 35 th Annual Nigerian Institute of Physics National Conference held at the University of Abuja, Nigeria on the 25 th -30 th March, 2013.
[3] D. O. Akpootu and N. N. Gana (2014). Comparative Study of Global Solar Radiation between Nguru and Abuja. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Congress and Colloquium of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics held at University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria on the 25 th -28 th February, 2014.
[4] D. O. Akpootu and B. I. Tijjani (2014). The Aerosol Hygroscopic Growth Factor and Bulk Hygroscopicity of Soot in the Hygroscopicity of Urban Aerosols. A paper presented at the 24 th Annual Congress and Colloquium of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics held at University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria on the 25 th -28 th February, 2014.
[5] Akpootu, D. O. and Momoh, M. (2014). Empirical Model for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in Makurdi, Benue State, North Central Nigeria. A paper presented at the 36 th Annual Nigerian Institute of Physics, National Conference, held at the Department of Physics, University of Uyo, Nigeria on May 26- 29, 2014.
[6] D. O. Akpootu and B. I. Tijjani (2017). A Comparative study of Time series, Factor and Descriptive Statistical Analysis on Meteorological Parameters over Ogoja and Maiduguri. A paper presented at the 28 th Annual Colloquium and Congress of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (NAMP) held at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria on the 31 st October -3 rd November, 2017.
[7] Bolawaji M. Olomiyesan, Davidson O. Akpootu, David O. Oyedum, Joseph E. Olubusade, Stephen O. Adebunmi (2021). Evaluation of Global Solar Radiation Models Performance using Global Performance Indicator (GPI): A Case Study of Ado Ekiti, South West, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 43 rd Annual Nigerian Institute of Physics, National Conference, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, May 26-29, 2021.
[8] M. B. Matazu, D. O. Akpootu and S. B. Muhammad (2023). Angstrom - Prescott Model for Estimating Global Solar Radiation in Yelwa, North - Western, Nigeria. A paper presented at the Maiden Edition of International Physical Sciences Conference, FUDMA (IPSCFUDMA: 2023) held at Federal University Dusinma, Katsina State, November 1-3, 2023.
[9] Davidson Odafe AKPOOTU (2015). Workshop Training on Students Online Registration Portal (EduERP), Held at UDUNet Training Centre from 25 th to 27 th May, 2015.
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