Theses and Dissertations
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This community contains abstracts and full text of master theses and dissertations (2009-2025) held in Research and Special Collections Section in Sid Ahmed Baba Library (the main library).
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Masters Theses479
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This sub-community contains undergraduate research projects and final-year project reports submitted by students at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) across its various undergraduate programmes. The collection covers projects completed from 2023 to 2026 and provides access to the University’s undergraduate research output for learning, research, and scholarly reference.
Recent Submissions
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Gender-Based Violence Data Governance improving reporting mechanisms for effective policy interventions in Kaduna Public Secondary Schools
(AUST, 2026-03-12)This study investigates Gender-Based Violence (GBV) data governance and its implications for improving reporting mechanisms to support effective policy interventions in Kaduna public secondary schools. GBV remains a pervasive ...
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Fast and Accurate Feature-based Region Identification
(AUST, 2019-06-20)There have been several improvements in object detection and semantic segmentation results in recent years. Baseline systems that drive these advances are Fast/Faster R-CNN, Fully Convolutional Network and recently Mask ...
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Multiple String-Matching Using Wavelet Matrix and Burrows-Wheeler Transform (Bwt)
(2024-02-18)The problem of multiple string matching is fundamental in computer science, with applications in bioinformatics, text mining, and information retrieval. Traditional methods struggle with large datasets due to high computational ...
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Development and Characterization of Bio-Based Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Automotive Structural Applications
(2026-04-23)The growing demand for sustainable lightweight materials in the automotive industry has increased interest in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional composites. Basalt ...
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Technology Policy and Sustainable Start-Up Ecosystems: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and India
(AUST, 2026-01-15)This study compares technology policies and sustainable start-up ecosystems in Nigeria and India. It examines legal frameworks, government initiatives, funding mechanisms, and implementation challenges in both countries. ...
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Dynamics of Bose-Einstein Condensates in Optical Lattice Ratchet Potential Systems
(2025-05-20)This thesis aims to explore intriguing phenomena observed in Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC) subjected to asymmetric optical potentials. The phenomena of interest here is directed transport, wherein the BEC is made to ...
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International Trade Optimisation and Multilateral Trade Agreements in Africa: A Case Study of African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) in Nigeria
(AUST, 2024-09)The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program had a great and promising start, and the first decade witnessed a spike in export and job opportunities for Nigerians and Sub-Saharan Africans until the fall in ...
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Project Administration and Procurement Procedure for Development in Nigeria: A Comparative Assessment of Different Sectors
(AUST, 2024-07-14)The document investigates Nigeria’s procurement process and the reasons behind project failures, particularly in the education, agriculture, and technology sectors. Nigeria’s Public Procurement Act of 2007, aimed at promoting ...
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Multilateral Funding Policies and Private Sector Participation: A Study of the African Union Peace Fund in Nigeria
(2024-11-20)This study examined the African Union (AU) Peace Fund in Nigeria, exploring its alignment with Multilateral Funding Policies and the role of Private Sector Participation. It assessed multilateral peace funds, reviewed the ...
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HEALTH POLICY AND BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION: A STUDY OF THE BASIC HEALTH CARE PROVISION FUND IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
(2024-11-20)The Nigerian health system has historically underperformed resulting in poor health indicators from the sector. Key to this poor performance is that many Nigerians lack access to health care services due to their inability ...
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FINITE DIMENSIONAL GAUSSIAN MEASURES :PROBABILITY LAW APPROACH AND FUNCTIONAL APPROACH
(2017-12-18)In this thesis work, several notions from Functional analysis, Topology, Measure theory, and integration are used in the study of Gaussian measures in fi nite dimensions. We discussed this using the probability law approach ...
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Pressure Transient Behavior in Horizontal Wells and Hydraulically Fractured Vertical Wells With Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow in Porus Media: Non-Composite and Composite Reservoirs
(AUST, 2024-01-05)Two fluid regions are usually created during either water or polymer injection into an oil reservoir for enhanced oil recovery. The two fluid regions create a composite reservoir system that requires analytical solution ...
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Mechanical Biomarkers and LHRH/EphA2-Molecular Biomarkers: A Theragnostic Approach for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis/Treatment
(AUST, 2023-02-05)The adhesive interactions between molecular recognition units (such as specific peptides and antibodies) and antigens or other receptors on the surfaces of tumours are of great value in the design of targeted nanoparticles ...
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Valorization of Underutilized Lignocellulosic Biomass Wastes for Biofuel Production
(AUST, 2024-11-05)The study focuses on utilizing lignocellulose biomass (LCB) as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel production to address fossil fuel depletion, climate change, energy poverty, and environmental issues in Africa. With global ...
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Performance Analysis of Machine Learning Models for the Detection of Cyber Threats Against Satellite Networks
(AUST, 2024-08-15)The proliferation of satellite networks for various critical applications in the space sector has heightened the need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard these systems from malicious intrusions. An intrusion ...
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Fault Detection in Electrical Power Transmission Systems Using Artificial Neural Network Algorithms
(AUST, 2024-02-10)The reliability and stability of electrical power transmission systems are critical for ensuring uninterrupted power supply. Fault detection in these systems is a significant challenge due to the complexity and dynamic ...
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Optimizing the Nigeria Energy Mix for Cost-Effective and Sustainable Energy Generation
(AUST, 2024-05-05)Nigeria, a nation endowed with diverse energy resources, faces a complex energy landscape characterized by historical reliance on fossil fuels, energy security challenges, and environmental concerns. Diversifying the energy ...
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Computer Implementation of the Robert's Methods of Waterflood Calculations
(AUST, 2020-12-15)This study presents a computer implementation of Robert's method for waterflooding, a critical technique in petroleum engineering for optimizing oil recovery. The implementation aims to enhance the accessibility and usability ...
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Pore Pressure Prediction in Well Planning and Safe Drilling
(AUST, 2021-05-02)The trend of normal compaction and the pore pressure gradient plays a vital role in oil and natural gas wells designs in well planning and safe drilling. It is imperative to adequately understand the physical principles ...
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Computational Insight into Graphene Functionalization for DNA-Sequencing Application: A DFT Approach
(AUST, 2024-06-10)Most diseases such as cancer, gene mutation or infections among humans are due to DNA nucleotides mis-sequence. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is vital in life science and its sequence detection is imperative in the field of ...
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