The purpose of this exploratory study is to highlight the potential of sports and especially
football as a nation building tool. Taking the particular case of a little known name in
international football circles, the study highlights a potential…
In this study, we explore both univariate and multivariate aspects of time series analysis. In the univariate aspect, we evaluated the predictive performance of three widely used univariate time series methods in forecasting the electricity…
n this chapter, the discussion revolves around Africa’s engagement with the new Europe in a post-Brexit era – which, like AfCFTA, also became effective on 1 January 2021. The chapter discusses, on a broader level, Europe–Africa relations in the…
This study examines the impact of HIV/AIDS scourge on economic growth of some selected Sub-Sahara African countries. The three sub-Sahara African regions (Southern, West and Eastern) are categorized into lowest and highest HIV prevalence rate, using…
In recent years, Facial Emotional Recognition (FER) has garnered significant attention for its pivotal role across various applications, including human-computer interaction, healthcare, and sentiment analysis. This study is motivated by the need to…
Residue Number System (RNS) is a number system providing borrow-free subtraction, carry-free addition, parallel operations, and one-step multiplication. These capabilities make RNS applications in Digital Signal Processing and Wireless Networks a…
Automatic pancreas segmentation of CT scans enables physicians to identify and monitor the abnormalities in the pancreas. This facilitates intraoperative assistance, surgical planning, prognosis, and diagnosis. Nonetheless, the size and location of…
This chapter provides insights into country-level case studies on the creative sub-sectors such as the Domestic Tourism Development Strategy in Nigeria and the Year of the Return initiative in Ghana – showcasing architectural feats and innovative…