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    A GIS – based method for assessment and mapping of noise pollution in Ota metropolis, Nigeria
    (2019) Oyedepo SO; Adeyemi GA; Olawole OC; Ohijeagbon OI; Fagbemi OK; Solomon R; Ongbali SO; Babalola OP; Dirisu JO; Efemwenkiekie UK; Adekeye T; Nwaokocha CN
    A detailed method used for assessing and mapping noise pollution levels in Ota metropolis, Nigeria using ArcGIS 10.5 Software is presented in this paper. Noise readings were measured at a time interval of 30 min for each site considered using a precision grade sound level meter. The noise map developed was based on the computed values of average equivalent noise (LAeq) for the selected locations. Results of this study show that the A weighted sound level (LAeq), the background noise level (L10) and the peak noise level (L90) vary with location and period of the day due to traffic characteristics especially traffic volume, vehicle horns, vehicle mounted speakers, and unmuffled vehicles at road Junctions, major roads, motor parks and commercial centres. Based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommendations and standards, only one (1) out of the 41 locations considered is under normally acceptable situation, while 12 locations are under normally unacceptable and the noise levels of the rest locations are clearly unacceptable. Results of this study are useful as reference and guideline for future planning and regulations on noise limit to be implemented for urban areas like Ota Metropolis. •Instrumentation used in this study for the environmental noise measurements consisted of a precision-grade sound-level meter – Model 8922 RS232.•The Geographical Positioning System (GPS) device (model: Magellan eXplorist 310) was used to obtain the exact coordinates of each location where noise level readings were recorded.•ArcGIS 10.5 software was used in this study to develop noise map for Ota Metropolis.
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    Air pollution assessment: a preliminary study towards citing industry
    (2019) Emetere ME; Okoro EE; Adeyemi GA; Sanni SE
    The spate of increased air pollution in the study area is a source of concern. In this research, we examine the spatial distribution of atmospheric aerosol and its danger to the life form that resides therein. Fifteen years primary (aerosol optical depth) dataset was obtained from the Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (MISR). The secondary datasets that was generated from the primary data were aerosol loading, particles sizes, Angstrom parameter and the statistics of the primary dataset. It was observed that if not controlled, the life form in the research area may be under unimaginable danger in the near future. Hence, industrialization projects would require the dataset for environmental assessment before citing industry in the geographical area.
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    Assessment of background radionuclides and gamma dose rate distribution in Urban-setting and its radiological significance
    (2020) Joel ES; De DK; Omeje M; Adewoyin O; Olawole OC; Akinwumi A; Erubami S; Adeyemi GA
    Background Awareness of the dangers associated with exposure to high radiation in the environment is necessary to avoid its health impact, especially when staying in-door. Method Assessment of gamma dose rate and radionuclides in urban settings of Ota has been carried out using a hand-held gamma detector to determine the hotspot of high radionuclides concentration in the study area. In this study, eighteen (18) stations were covered, gamma dose rate and radio-nuclides (Uranium-238, Thorium-232, and Potassium-40) emitting from the subsurface were measured. Results The result showed that the mean value for the measured dose rate of 45.06 nGh−1 is below the suggested value of 84 nGh−1 while the estimated mean values for the radionuclides are were 23.81, 45.35 and 77.82 Bq/kg respectively. The evaluated radium equivalent (Raeq), internal index (Hin), external index (Hex) and gamma index (Iy) ranges from 70.92 to 128.70 Bq/kg, 0.24 to 0.41, 0.19 to 0.35 and 0.25 to 0.46 respectively. Furthermore, the estimated value of the alpha index ranged between 0.05 and 0.15, and an annual effective dose rate from 0.33 to 0.55. The estimated mean value of excess cancer lifetime risk is 0.0015. Conclusions Therefore, the study suggests that the study area is safe for the residents. However, radioactivity concentration emanating from the subsurface of the setting should be monitored to avoid the environmental-health implication of accumulation of low gamma-dose, which can cause cancer of the lung due to anthropogenic activities.
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    Data on artificial neural network and response surface methodology analysis of biodiesel production
    (2020) Ayoola AA; Hymore FK; Omonhinmin CA; Babalola PO; Bolujo EO; Adeyemi GA; Babalola R; Olafadehan OA
    The biodiesel production from waste soybean oil (using NaOH and KOH catalysts independently) was investigated in this study. The use of optimization tools (artificial neural network, ANN, and response surface methodology, RSM) for the modelling of the relationship between biodiesel yield and process parameters was carried out. The variables employed in the experimental design of biodiesel yields were methanol-oil mole ratio (6 – 12), catalyst concentration (0.7 – 1.7 wt/wt%), reaction temperature (48 – 62°C) and reaction time (50 – 90 min). Also, the usefulness of both the RSM and ANN tools in the accurate prediction of the regression models were revealed, with values of R-sq being 0.93 and 0.98 for RSM and ANN respectively.
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    Dataset on noise level measurement in Ota metropolis, Nigeria
    (2019) Oyedepo SO; Adeyemi GA; Fayomi OS; Fagbemi OK; Solomon R; Adekeye T; Babalola OP; Akinyemi ML; Olawole OC; Joel ES; Nwanya SC
    Datasets contained in this article are noise level measurement carried out at 41 different locations in Ota metropolis, Nigeria. The noise readings were measured at a time interval of 30 min for each site considered using a precision grade sound level meter. The analysis was based on the noise descriptors LAeq, L10, L90, LD, TNI and NEI. Results from the study reflects that the highest and lowest equivalent noise levels (LAeq) were recorded at commercial areas (96 dB (A)) and residential areas (52 dB (A)), respectively, the background noise level (L90) has the highest and lowest values at commercial areas (77 dB (A)) and residential areas (44 dB (A)), respectively and the peak value (L10) has the highest value and lowest value at the commercial areas (96 dB (A)) and residential areas (56 dB (A)). Based on the WHO recommendations and standards, only 2 out of the 41 locations considered are under normally acceptable situation while the noise levels of other areas are not acceptable. Noise map developed in this study provides enough information for technical controls and interim legislation against environmental noise pollution in the metropolis. Moreover, considering the noise emission standards, planning and promoting the citizens awareness about the high noise risk could help to mitigate the effect of noise in Ota, Metropolis. The noise data in this study are useful as reference and guideline for future regulations on noise limit to be implemented for urban areas in Nigeria and developing countries at large.