Vol. 8 No. 1.1 (2026): THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES VOLUME

FOREWORD
In welcoming our esteemed readers to Volume 8, Issue 1 of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro – Journal
of Pure and Applied Sciences (FEPI-JOPAS), I do so with immense pleasure. As we continue to
uphold our tradition of publishing scholarly articles, we take pleasure in bringing you articles on
issues of science, technology, health, and socio-economic development. The five articles that have
been selected for publication in this volume clearly manifest the relevance, innovation, and rigour
for which FEPI-JOPAS stands.
This highly scintillating edition begins with renown research findings from built environment by
considering of the work of Eleshin et al. titled “Assessment of The State Security Actors' Response
to Goods Smuggling in Yewa Region, Ogun State”. Their study objectives are to identify
categories of pronounced or popular goods smuggling; identify major routes for goods smuggling;
and identifying major principal state security actors in charge of anti-goods smuggling. The Study
also revealed that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)is the major and principal state security actor
in charge of anti-goods smuggling activities in the study area. At the same time, Sango-Atan/Ota
Owode-Idiroko and Papalanto-Ilaro-Oja/Odan-Ohunbe axes were identified as the major/popular
routes for the goods smuggling activities.
From the department of library science, Orelaja’s research contribution was titled “Knowledge
Management Practices a Predictor on Job Performance of Librarians in Selected Universities,
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria”. Findings revealed a moderately high level of job performance among
librarians (Mean = 3.21) and a similarly high level of KM practices (Mean = 3.30). The paper
recommends that higher institutions invest in knowledge-sharing platforms such as digital
repositories, online forums, and professional workshops to foster collaboration and enhance job
performance.
Similarly, Okoh and co-workers tackle a pressing issue in their article titled "Molecular
Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacteria from Cow and Goat Meat in a Nigerian
Market". Their findings suggest that meat sold in open markets harbors antibiotic-resistant bacteria
due to poor hygiene and indiscriminate antibiotic use in livestock, they are therefore, advocating
for improved sanitary measures, responsible antibiotic use, and regular microbial surveillance are
essential to safeguard public health. From the domain of crop production technology, Oyekale and
Faremi. contributes to "Maize Response to Varying Weed Control Times: Growth, Yield, and
Correlation Insights". This study examined maize response to varying weed control times in
Nigeria’s rainforest agro-ecological zone using a Randomized Complete Block Design with four
treatments: Findings of their research confirm a critical weed control period within the first 4 WAP,
essential for optimizing maize growth and yield
Finally, Ogunyemi and Alaba, deliver a crucial Nutrition and Dietetics study titled "Nutritional
Qualities and Comparative Acceptability of Self Developed Flakes and Balls Produced from Oat
and Cocoa Beans". It investigated the nutritional qualities and comparative acceptability of self
developed ready-to-eat flakes and balls produced from oat and cocoa beans. The study
recommends that blending oat and cocoa in product development enhances both nutritional quality
and consumer acceptability, food producers should prioritize using oat –cocoa composite flour in
flakes and balls productions as they provide affordable, and acceptable alternatives to conventional
breakfast cereals, with potential to promote healthier dietary choices.
Collectively, these efforts help to ensure that the journal continues to serve as a multidisciplinary
forum for theory-and-practice bridging work. It is my pleasure to thank all authors for their
dedication and scholarship, as well as our reviewers and editors for their tireless devotion to
excellence. We invite our readers, academics, professionals, policymakers, and students alike, to
explore the diverse insights offered in this issue. May these studies inform your work, inspire new
ideas, and contribute meaningfully to scientific and societal advancement.
As we look toward future editions, we shall continue to uphold the highest standards of academic
excellence, intellectual curiosity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Thank you for your
continued support for this Journal. I am looking forward to receiving your manuscripts for
evaluation and subsequent publications. This journal is indexed in Arican Journal Oline (AJOL)
and can be access online at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/fepijopas. You can also visit our
website (https://fepi-jopas.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/) for more information or contact us via e-mail
at [email protected]
Thank you and best regards.
Prof. Olayinka O. AJANI
Editor-in-Chief
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro - Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FEPI-JOPAS)