Volume 2, Issue 3, July – September 2026

1.

Soil Application of Calcium, Zinc and Boron as a Safer Alternative to Foliar Application for Fruit Nutritional Quality and Human Health

Sajid Farid¹, Saadia Razzaq², Maryam Sajid³, Ruhma Sajid⁴

¹ Head of Farm Advisory Centre, FFC Pakistan.  

² Islamabad Model College for Girls, Islamabad, Pakistan.

³ Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

⁴ Foundation University Medical College, FUSH, Pakistan. 

2.

Value-Based Education: Fostering Ethical Citizenship, Empathy, and Environmental Awareness in Modern Pedagogy

Kirti Kumar Jain¹, Surendra Badgujar², Sarla Raigar³, Manoj Sharma⁴

^1-4 Assistant Professor, Applied Science Department, SIRT College, Bhopal, India.

3.

A Data-Driven Framework for Smart Manufacturing: IoT Sensor Electronics, Digital Twins, and Predictive Analytics for Production Optimization

Victor Chike Ogboh¹, Obianuju Rose Obianyo², Charles Chikwendu Okpala³

^1,3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

² Shanahan University, Onitsha, Nigeria.

4.

Regional Value Chains Are Not a Substitute for Global Value Chains: Strategies for African Industrialization

Danilo Desiderio

Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), Regional Office Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya. 

5.

Implementing ISO 22000 in a Sri Lankan Frozen Puff Pastry SME: Process, Challenges and Staff Involvement

Rasandi Pevinya Perera¹, Renda-Kankanamge Chaturika Jeewanthi², Isuru Dilruk Liyanage³

^1,2 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

³ DNS Consultants, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. 

6.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) towards Environmental Sustainability among Undergraduate Students Studied before and after NEP 2020

Minara Yeasmin

Aliah University, Kolkata, India.

7.

Design and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Dual-Column Filtration System Incorporating Multi-Media Filtration and Ion-Exchange Resin for Improving Irrigation Water Quality

Mohamad Faizal Abdul Halik

Eastern University, Sri Lanka.    

8.

Total Productive Maintenance Impact Quantification on Sustainable Manufacturing Performance: A Multi-Plant Longitudinal Big Data Analysis

Nkemakonam Chidiebele Igbokwe¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

9.

Ethical AI in Healthcare Through the Lens of Jain Philosophy

Dr. Richa Kela

Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, India.  

10.

An Activity-Based Carbon Footprint Assessment at Kondavil South West Grama Niladhari Division in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Shagini Balasubramaniam¹, Rajendram Thivyatharsan²

^1-2 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

11.

Pathways for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Transitions under Climate Constraints

Rose Uju Obianyo¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Chukwudi Emeka Udu³

¹ Shanahan University, Onitsha, Nigeria.

^2,3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

12.

Digital Twins for Smart Supply Chain Transformation: A Multidisciplinary Review

Ogochukwu Chinazaekpele Nwosu¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Nkemakonam Chidiebele Igbokwe³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

13.

Green, Lean, and Digital: Repositioning Lean Six Sigma for Sustainability Transitions

Okechukwu Chiedu Ezeanym¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Chukwudi Emeka Udu³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

14.

African Integration Reimagined: From Continental-Level Aspirations to Regional-Level Realities

Danilo Desiderio¹, Eric Tevoedjre²

¹ Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), Regional Office Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.

² Université Catholique de Lille, France. 

15.

Methodological Approaches in Health Communication Research (2009–2024): An Analytical Review of Research Methods, Sampling Techniques, Theoretical Frameworks, and Data Analysis Approaches

Bolarinwa Ebenezer Mowemi¹, Michael Dare Ogunniyi², Jaiyeola Aramide Oyewole³, Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin⁴, Tioluwalogo Olakunbi-Black⁵, Oluwatomi Caleb Adeniji⁶

^1,3-6 Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria.

² Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Nigeria.

16.

Human Factors, Organizational Culture, and Artificial Intelligence in Total Productive Maintenance

Oladapo Babafemi Fakiyesi¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Obiora Jeremiah Obiafudo³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

17.

The Integration of Lean Manufacturing, Big Data Analytics, and Explainable AI in Modern Industries

Obiora Jeremiah Obiafudo¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Oladapo Babafemi Fakiyesi³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

18.

Comparative Evaluation of Fish Tonics Prepared from Different Organic Waste Materials and Their Effectiveness on The Growth and Yield of Okra and Amaranthus

Mafas Fathima Ishra¹, Rajendram Thivyatharsan²

^1-2 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

19.

Public Opinion on Household Solid Waste Management in Maruthamunai Area, Sri Lanka

Mohamed Kaleel Ziyasath Anaa¹, Rajendram Thivyatharsan², Mohamed Nafar Izzathul Nuha³

^1-3 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

20.

Industry 5.0-Enabled Strategies for Energy-Efficient and Carbon-Neutral Manufacturing Systems

Charles Chikwendu Okpala¹, Emmanuel Okechukwu Chukwumuanya²

^1-2 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

21.

From Manufacturing Waste Reduction to Sustainable Smart Production: A Continuous Improvement Framework

Charles Chikwendu Okpala

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

22.

Internet of Military Things (IoMT): Enhancing Situational Awareness and Operational Efficiency in Modern Armed Forces

Nidhi Gour¹, Kavita Singh², Priyanjali Goswami³, Shantanu Kushwah⁴, Madhuri Singh⁵

^1-5 Sagar Institute of Research & Technology, Bhopal, India.  

23.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Pharmaceutical Industry (2019–2025): A Descriptive and Inferential Statistical Analysis of Decoupling, Intensity Metrics, and Supply Chain Challenges – Part I

Surinder Deswal¹, Phalguni Deswal²

¹ National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, India.

² Independent Researcher, India. 

24.

Environmental Footprint Beyond Carbon:  A Descriptive and Inferential Statistical Analysis of Energy, Water, and Waste Metrics (Resource Efficiency) in the Pharmaceutical Industry (2019–2025) – Part II

Surinder Deswal¹, Phalguni Deswal²

¹ National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, India.

² Independent Researcher, India. 

25.

Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Company Sustainability Comparisons in the Pharmaceutical Sector: A Methodological Framework for Responsible Interpretation – Part III

Surinder Deswal¹, Phalguni Deswal²

¹ National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, India.

² Independent Researcher, India. 

26.

Data-Driven Production Scheduling Models in Smart Factories: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis

Ogagavwodia Ejovi Okuma¹, Briggs Otekenari Tonye²

¹ Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

² Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.  

27.

Design and Multi-Objective Optimization of Advanced Nanocomposites

Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Chukwuma Godfrey Ono³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

28.

From Waste to Resource: Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainable Water Treatment

Obiora Jeremiah Obiafudo¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Oladapo Babafemi Fakiyesi³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

29.

Assessment of Air Quality in Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Fathima Shimra Uwais Ahamed¹, Rajendram Thivyatharsan²

^1,2 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

30.

Towards Industry 5.0 Circular Manufacturing: AI-Based Frameworks for Zero-Waste, Net-Zero, and Resource-Optimized Production

Ezekiel Oluwadamilare Akintona¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Oladapo Babafemi Fakiyesi³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

31.

Household Solid Waste Management Practices Surrounding the Sainthamaruthu Lagoon, Sri Lanka and an Assessment of Its Water Quality

Fathima Rusla Jaufar¹, Rajendram Thivayadarshan²

^1,2 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

32.

Predicting Global Disease Outbreaks: A Multidisciplinary Framework

Somkenechi Chinwe Okpala¹, Cynthia Onah Ogoma², Charles Chikwendu Okpala³

¹ University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria.

² Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria.

³ Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

33.

From Linear Production to Net-Zero Systems: Circular Economy Strategies in Manufacturing

Chukwuma Godfrey Ono¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala², Ezekiel Oluwadamilare Akintona³

^1-3 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

34.

Development and Implementation of the “EcoRoute” Mobile Application for Smart Waste Collection Practices

U.P. Nawanjana Thathsarani Udawaththaa¹, R. Thivyatharsan², R.B. Thushari Maduwanthi Piyasinghe³

^1-3 Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

35.

The Integration of Ergonomics and Operational Efficiency in Jig and Fixture Design: A Manufacturing Framework

Oladapo Babafemi Fakiyesi¹, Charles Chikwendu Okpala²

^1-2 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.