Assessment of Bus Rapid / Mass transit system for sustainable transportation in North Central Nigeria

EASL-Vol. 7 (2024), Issue 1, pp. 9 – 22 Open Access Full-Text PDF
Igibah Ehizemhen Christopher, Busari, Ayobami Adebola, Aderinola Olumuyiwa Samson, Agashua Lucia Omolayo and Ugochukwu Tochukwu Ernest

Abstract:This study investigates contemporary and emerging transportation problems in North-central Nigeria. Its primary objective is to identify and characterize the major challenges facing passengers within the region and to propose a sustainable institutional framework for improved transportation management. The study draws upon data collected through field audits in three North-central states: the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nasarawa, and Niger. Key findings highlight the lack of developed transit connections to major activity centers. The study concludes that these challenges stem from inefficiencies within the existing institutional mechanisms for transportation management. To address this, the study proposes the establishment of an effective, innovative transport system, such as an intercity train network within the North-central zone, as a sustainable transportation management strategy for the region.

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Exploring effective iterative methods for nonlinear equations by using variational iteration technique

EASL-Vol. 7 (2024), Issue 1, pp. 1 – 8 Open Access Full-Text PDF
Farooq Ahmed Shah and Muhammad Aslam Noor

Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to introduce and evaluate novel iterative methods for approximating solutions to nonlinear equations, which leverage the power of the variational iteration technique. Specifically, we present a comprehensive analysis of the proposed methods and demonstrate their effectiveness through various examples. Moreover, we provide a comparative analysis with other existing methods and conclude that the newly developed methods offer a competitive alternative. Our results highlight the potential of this approach in generating a diverse set of iterative methods for solving nonlinear equations. Therefore, this study contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonlinear equation solving techniques.

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