SMSPROTECT: An Automatic Smishing Detection Mobile Application

Oluwatobi Noah Akande,Oluwadara Gbenle,Oluwakemi Christiana Abikoye,Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh,Hakeem Babalola Akande,Abdullateef O. Balogun,Anuoluwapo Fatokun 한국통신학회 2023 ICT Express Vol.9 No.2

Short Messaging Service (SMS) has grown to become the most widely used feature in mobile devices. The technological advancements that birthed other alternative messaging applications have not been able to phase out the use of the SMS. However, hackers have been exploiting this SMS feature to perpetrate smishing acts. Existing research has focused on how spam SMS could be detected and separated from ham messages but have not really done much at preventing the act of smishing. Therefore, this research presents a mobile application that used a rule-based SMS service to detect and prevent smishing attacks. Specifically, the developed SMS service allows the developed SMS mobile application to intercept incoming SMS to a smartphone. The intercepted messages were then forwarded through an Application Programming Interface (API) to the rule-based machine learning model. The model uses the carefully selected rules to analyze the retrieved message and asserts if it is a spam or ham. The result of the analysis is then forwarded to the mobile application through the API. However, the final decision to retain or discard the spam or ham depends on the user after receiving notification from the user.

Silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) and locusts as alternative protein sources for high-energy biscuits

Abigael Olamide Akande,Olusola Samuel Jolayemi,Victor Adeniyi Adelugba,Stephen Taiwo Akande 한국응용곤충학회 2020 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.23 No.1

This study explored the possibility of replacing skimmed milk – a core ingredient of High-energy biscuit (HEB), with edible-insects as inexpensive and sustainable alternative sources. HEB was formulated to meet the USAID 2016 (STD) nutritional standards and powdered locust and mulberry silkworm pupae (LP and SWP) at 15% inclusion, were used as alternative protein sources. Preliminary nutrients composition of the insect powders were examined. Physicochemical, sensory and microbial qualities of insect-enriched biscuits (LPB and SWPB) were evaluated and compared with that of skimmed milk (SMB) and STD. Spread ratios of the biscuits were between 7.8 and 11.6 – a technically acceptable range for biscuits. SWP possessed impressive amounts of protein (60.7 g/100 g), fat (23.5 g/100 g) and energy contents (498.93 kcal/100 g), while LP had slightly more fibre (1.4 g/100 g), ash (2.1 g/100 g) and carbohydrate (31.5 g/100 g). LPB and SWPB had relatively similar proximate compositions as SMB with slight variations, and all the HEBs were above USAID minimum standard. SWPB was marginally below requirements for Ca and Mg minerals, but both (SWPB and LPB) had more than twice the recommended pro-vitamin A (918.44 and 957.65 µg/100 g) and vitamin C contents (102.17 and 98.51 mg/100 g). All the samples received reasonably good sensorial rankings; but SMB’s aroma was preferred. Similarly, microbial quality assessment of the products reflected remarkable hygienic sample preparation. These results demonstrated that HEB of significant nutritional, sensorial and microbial qualities could be developed using edible-insects as alternative protein sources.

Cashew reject meal in diets of laying chickens: nutritional and economic suitability

Akande, Taiwo O,Akinwumi, Akinyinka O,Abegunde, Taye O Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology 2015 한국축산학회지 Vol.57 No.5

The present study investigated the nutritional and economic suitability of cashew reject meal (full fat and defatted) as replacement for groundnut cake (GNC) in the diets of laying chickens. A total of eighty four brown shavers at 25 weeks of age were randomly allotted into seven dietary treatments each containing 6 replicates of 2 birds each. The seven diets prepared included diet 1, a control with GNC at $220gkg^{-1}$ as main protein source in the diet. Diets 2, 3 and 4 consist of gradual replacement of GNC with defatted cashew reject meal (DCRM) at 50%, 75% and 100% on weight for weight basis respectively while diets 5, 6 and 7 consist of gradual inclusion of full fat cashew reject meal (FCRM) to replace 25%, 35% and 50% of GNC protein respectively. Each group was allotted a diet in a completely randomized design in a study that lasted eight weeks during which records of the chemical constituent of the test ingredients, performance characteristics, egg quality traits and economic indicators were measured. Results showed that the crude protein were 22.10 and 35.4% for FCRM and DCRM respectively. Gross energy of DCRM was 5035 kcal/kg compared to GNC, 4752 kcal/kg. Result of aflatoxin $B_1$ revealed moderate level between 10 and $17{\mu}g/Kg$ in DCRM and GNC samples respectively. Birds on control gained 10 g, while those on DCRM and FCRM gained about 35 g and 120 g respectively. Feed intake declined (P < 0.05) with increased level of FCRM. Hen day production was highest in birds fed DCRM, followed by control and lowest value (P < 0.05) was recorded for FCRM. No significant change (P > 0.05) was observed for egg weight and shell thickness. Fat deposition and cholesterol content increased (P > 0.05) with increasing level of FCRM. The cost of feed per kilogram decreased gradually with increased inclusion level of CRM. The prediction equation showed the relative worth of DCRM compared to GNC was 92.3% whereas the actual market price of GNC triples that of DCRM. It was recommended that GNC could be completely replaced by DCRM in layer's diets in regions where this by product is abundant. However, FCRM should be cautiously used in diets of laying chickens.

The Role of Institutional Quality in the Human Capital-Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria: Evidence from Aggregate and Gender Perspective

Isiaka Akande Raifu,Obianuju Ogochukwu Nnadozie,Olaide Sekinat Opeloyeru 중앙대학교 경제연구소 2021 Journal of Economic Development Vol.46 No.4

This study examines the effect of human capital on economic growth and the role of institutional quality in the human capital-economic growth nexus. We investigate both, using disaggregated data on human capital–school enrolment at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels – and assess gender-specific impacts. The study employs data from Nigeria for the period 1984–2016. The results obtained from estimating an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model show that primary and secondary school enrolments do not have significant effects on economic growth in Nigeria, but tertiary school enrolment has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the short-run. In addition, empirical findings from the gender-differentiated impact of human capital on economic growth suggest that both female and male primary school enrolments are not significant in explaining economic growth in Nigeria; female and male secondary and tertiary school enrolments have positive effects on economic growth in Nigeria but only female school enrolment at both levels is statistically significant. This underscores the importance of female education in Nigeria. Concerning the moderating role of institutional quality, institutions appear not to enhance the human capital-growth nexus both at the aggregate and gender-differentiated levels.

The Impact of Goal Relevance and Symbolic Relevance of a Brand on Islamic Identity and Royalty

Md Robel Akand,Sung-Woo Ryoo,Yang-Kee Lee 한국전문경영인학회 2020 專門經營人硏究 Vol.23 No.4

본 연구의 목적은 할랄 브랜드가 가지는 종교적 이상과 상징성이 이슬람 고객의 정체성과 브랜드 충성도에 미치는 영향을 분석한 연구이다. 본 연구의 방법은 설문지를 이용한 1차 데이터를 ANOVA 분석을 통해 가설을 검증하였다. 가설을 위해 사용된 데이터는 방글라데시 거주 남녀 총 200명에게 설문을 실시하여 이중 유효한 180명의 응답자로부터 얻어진 것이다. 연구의 결과 브랜드가 가지는 종교적 이상과 상징성은 이슬람고객의 정체 성과 브랜드충성도에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 논문이 가지는 공헌과 정책적 시사점은 향후 개방이 가속되는 이슬람 문화권에 진출할 한국기업에게 마케팅 전략수립을 위한 기초자료를 제공한다는 점이다. This study aims to investigate the meanings of goal relevance and symbolic relevance of a brand and its’ impact on Islamic identity. A total of 200 sets of questionnaires were distributed randomly in Bangladesh and the exact 180 sets of questionnaires were used to test the hypotheses by using ANOVA. The result of this study shows the goal relevance and the symbolic relevance of a brand has a significant influence on Islamic Identity. On the other hand, Islamic identity shows a positive attitude toward the brand with goal relevance and symbolic relevance. This study also found a positive impact of goal relevance and symbolic relevance of a brand on Islamic identity, and those who holds Islamic identity are called Muslim shows positive a attitude toward the brand. We expect that this paper will be a small contribution to the advancement of the Islamic market by governments and businesses.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Reference Sources and Services by Postgraduates’ in Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Samson Oyeyini Akande,Olalekan Abraham Adekunjo 건국대학교 지식콘텐츠연구소 2023 International Journal of Knowledge Content Develop Vol.13 No.1

RESEARCH : Open Access ; Cashew reject meal in diets of laying chickens: nutritional and economic suitability

( Taiwo O Akande ),( Akinyinka O Akinwumi ),( Taye O Abegunde ) 한국동물자원과학회(구 한국축산학회) 2015 한국축산학회지 Vol.57 No.17

The present study investigated the nutritional and economic suitability of cashew reject meal (full fat and defatted) as replacement for groundnut cake (GNC) in the diets of laying chickens. A total of eighty four brown shavers at 25 weeks of age were randomly allotted into seven dietary treatments each containing 6 replicates of 2 birds each. The seven diets prepared included diet 1, a control with GNC at 220gkg-1 as main protein source in the diet. Diets 2, 3 and 4 consist of gradual replacement of GNC with defatted cashew reject meal (DCRM) at 50%, 75% and 100% on weight for weight basis respectively while diets 5, 6 and 7 consist of gradual inclusion of full fat cashew reject meal (FCRM) to replace 25%, 35% and 50% of GNC protein respectively. Each group was allotted a diet in a completely randomized design in a study that lasted eight weeks during which records of the chemical constituent of the test ingredients, performance characteristics, egg quality traits and economic indicators were measured. Results showed that the crude protein were 22.10 and 35.4% for FCRM and DCRM respectively. Gross energy of DCRM was 5035 kcal/kg compared to GNC, 4752 kcal/kg. Result of aflatoxin B1 revealed moderate level between 10 and 17 μg/Kg in DCRM and GNC samples respectively. Birds on control gained 10 g, while those on DCRM and FCRM gained about 35 g and 120 g respectively. Feed intake declined (P < 0.05) with increased level of FCRM. Hen day production was highest in birds fed DCRM, followed by control and lowest value (P < 0.05) was recorded for FCRM. No significant change (P > 0.05) was observed for egg weight and shell thickness. Fat deposition and cholesterol content increased (P > 0.05) with increasing level of FCRM. The cost of feed per kilogram decreased gradually with increased inclusion level of CRM. The prediction equation showed the relative worth of DCRM compared to GNC was 92.3% whereas the actual market price of GNC triples that of DCRM. It was recommended that GNC could be completely replaced by DCRM in layer’s diets in regions where this by product is abundant. However, FCRM should be cautiously used in diets of laying chickens.

Predictive Effect of Preoperative Anemia on Long-Term Survival Outcomes with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Celik, Orcun,Akand, Murat,Keskin, Mehmet Zeynel,Ekin, Rahmi Gokhan,Yoldas, Mehmet,Ilbey, Yusuf Ozlem Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.4

Background: Anemia is the most common hematologic abnormality in bladder cancer (BC) patients. We evaluated the impact of preoperative anemia on oncologic outcomes in BC undergoing transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT) for the first time diagnosis. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the data collected from 639 patients who underwent TURBT between January 2006 and September 2014 in our department. Of these patients, 320 qualified for inclusion in the study. The primary efficacy endpoint was the effect of preoperative anemia status on cancer-specific and overall survival. Independent t-test and chi-square analyses were performed to assess the effects of anemia on oncologic outcomes. Survival was estimated by using the Kaplan-Meier test. Results: There were 118 (36.9%) and 202 (63.1%) patients in the anemia (Group-1) and non-anemia groups (Group-2), respectively. The median follow-up duration was 68 months. Anemia was associated with decreased overall survival (p<0.001). Comparison between cancer-specific survival of two groups did not show any statistically significant difference (p=0.17). Conclusions: Preoperative anemia status of BC patients according to World Health Organization classification is associated with decreased overall survival, but not with cancer-specific survival. We think that preoperative hemoglobin levels should be considered in patient counseling and decision-making for additional therapy.

Efficient synthesis of bio-based activated carbon (AC) for catalytic systems: A green and sustainable approach

Aderemi Timothy Adeleye,Amos Adeleke Akande,Chuks Kenneth Odoh,Monday Philip,Timothy Tizhe Fidelis,Pigweh Isa Amos,Oluwakemi Oluwabunmi Banjoko 한국공업화학회 2021 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.96 No.-

Tremendous efforts in developing sustainable processes for integrated production of value-addedproducts/chemicals and fuels in biorefineries increase through delicate designs towards sustainability. This review focuses on the synthesis of activated carbon (AC) from renewable precursors and itsutilisation in catalytic systems for a gentle and sustainable approach. Owing to the unique shape andporosity-controlled properties, these carbon materials could offer strong, active phase-supportinteractions, leading to unusual catalytic activities and selectivity in biomass upgrading. Porous carbonshave been developed and used as heterogeneous solid catalysts infine chemical and biofuels synthesis asa sustainable and economical alternative over homogeneous catalytic systems. This review revealed theAC's significance and potential as solid catalysts/supports in renewable feedstocks' valorisation. Theliterature showed that bio-derived activated carbon could be a promising and sustainable solid catalyst orsupport for producing biofuels/ value-added products with appreciable BET surface area (750 m2/g) andtotal pore volume (0.37 cm3/g). However, the surface area and pore volume vary with the treatment/nature of cellulose used as the precursor for AC production. Finally, the utilisation of these renewablefeedstocks/waste streams presents us with the avenues to realise sustainable synthesis through greenprocess and design for a sustainable future.

Intraspecific Variability in Agro-Morphological Traits of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst ex. A. Rich) Harms)

Omena Bernard Ojuederie,Morufat Oloruntoyin Balogun,Sikirat Remi Akande,Sam Korie,Taiwo Omodele 한국작물학회 2015 Journal of crop science and biotechnology Vol.18 No.2

Intraspecific variabilities in 40 accessions of African yam bean (AYB) were assessed through characterization of 48 agro-morphological traits for two cropping seasons between June and December 2011 and 2012. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis (Semi - partial R squared method). The accessions showed significant differences (P ≤ 0.05, P ≤ 0.01, P ≤ 0.0001) in 16 reproductive traits. Accessions TSs 66 (144.50 days), TSs 51(144.67 days) and TSs 154 (144.67 days) were identified as early maturing accessions. The first five principal component axes explained 69.7% of the total variation with PC1 and PC2 contributing 38.9% to the total variation. Correlation coefficients were high and significant for yield traits. A highly significant correlation (r = 0.99***) was observed between seed yield (kg ha-1) and weight of total pods per plant. Tubers were produced from 42.5% of the accessions. The accessions of AYB were meaningfully grouped into five clusters at the R-squared distance of 0.04 similarity index. Phenotypically, AYB 57 and TSs 123 were the most similar accessions with the closest distance of 0.0071. Four seed shapes were identified; oval (82.5%), globular/round (5%), oblong (10%), and rhomboid (2.5%). In order to improve the yield of AYB, the number of seeds per pod, number of pods per plant, weight of total seeds per pod, and weight of total seed per plant are important determinant factors. The genetic variabilities observed in the traits studied could be utilised for improvement of AYB.