RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Thesis and dissertationsa. Investigation of performance characteristics of high-density briquettes

produced from sawmill wastes (PhD thesis, Progress), 2012-b. Design and performance evaluation of a vertical disc chipper (M Eng.

Thesis), 2009c. Design, fabrication and performance evaluation of cowpea sheller (B.

Eng. Thesis) 1997

National journal article in-print 1. Bello R. S. (2010):  Determination of energy requirement for compaction

and cutting in vegetable chopper in Nigeria.  Journal of Chemical, Mechanical and Engineering Practice   1 (1) 29-46  Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria  www.icidr.org    

2. Bello R. S. (2008):  Effect of threshing drums on thresher performance.  . International Journal of Science and Technological Research   Vol 5. No 1&2  95-102  ISSN: 0331-8737 Nigeria  Development Consortia     Ikot Ekpene,

3. Bello R. S. and Adegbulugbe T. A.  (2010):  Effect of Knife Velocity and Compaction on Forage Chopper Cutting Efficiency   Journal of Agric. Engineering and Technology (JAET)  Vol. 18  24-30  Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria  Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers  http://www.niae.net/journals/vol18A.pdf

4. Bello R. S. (2006):  Performance evaluation of flat plate solar powered oven  International Research Journal In Engineering, Science and Tech. (IREJEST)   Vol 3 (1)  86-91  FUTO, Owerri Imo state  

5. Ogunlowo A. S. and Bello R. S. (2005):  Design, construction and performance evaluation of cowpea thresher  Journal of Agric. Engineering and Technology (JAET)  Vol 13   53-89  Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria  Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers  http://www.niae.net/journals/Vol13fullpage.pdf

International journal article in-print6. Bello R. S., (2013):  Development and evaluation of metal rolling

machine for small-scale manufacturers.   Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Journal of Scientific Research and Development. Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal Open access    Beijing, China Scientific Research and Development. Agric Eng Int: CIGR. URL: www.cigrjournal.org/index.php/Ejounral/article/view/1759/1766 Vol. 15, No.3 pp 80－85.

7. Bello R. S. and Mohammed A. S., (2012): Simulation of Performance Equations of Passive Integral Solar Water Heating and Storage System (ICS). Science Academy Transactions on Renewable Energy Systems Engineering and Technology (SATRESET), Vol. 2 No. 3 (September 2012

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ISSN: 2046-6404). Url: http://www.sciacademypublisher.com/journals/index.php/SATRESET/article/view/911/797

8. Bello R. S. and Onilude M. A. (2012): Characterization of Chips Particle Size Produced from a Vertical Disc Wood Chipper. Journal of Agric. Engineering and Technology (JAET) Vol 20 No. 1 (June 2012) 26-33. Nigeria  Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers   http://www.niae.net/journals/vol20-1.pdf

9. Bello R. S. and Onilude M. A. (2011):  Force Relations and Dynamics of Cutting Knife in a Vertical Disc Mobile Wood Chipper.  Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies   Issue 18  17-36 Romania  Academic Direct Publishing House, Academic Direct Organization   URL: http://lejpt.academicdirect.org/A18/017_034.htm  

10. Bello R. S., Adegbulugbe T. A., Onyekwere P. S. N. (2010):  Comparative study on utilization of charcoal, sawdust and rice husk in heating oven.   Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal, 2010, 12(2): 29 －33. URL: http://www.cigrjournal.org/index.php/Ejounral/article/view/1592

11. Bello R. S. and Mijinyawa Y. I. (2010): An assessment of Injuries in Small Scale Sawmill Industry of South Western Nigeria.   Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Journal of Scientific Research and Development. Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal Open access  12    Beijing, China  Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR  URL: www.cigrjournal.org/index.php/Ejounral/article/view/1558/1293  

12. Bello R. S., E. C. Okafor, P. S. N. Onyekwere and T. A. Adegbulugbe  (2009):  Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Twin-Block Making Machine for Farm Structures  Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences   4 (5)  303.309  URL: http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=jeasci.2009.303.309

13. Bello R. S., and Odey S. O. (2009):  Development of Hot Water Solar Oven for Low Temperature Thermal Processes. Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies.  Issue 14 73-84 Romania.    URL:

International conference proceedings 14. Bello R. S., (2011):  Combating Risks and Wastes in Cattle

Examination and Drug-Use.   Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conf of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers   Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.  pp 161-166   ISBN: 978-036-578-8  

15. Bello R. S., and Odey S. O., (2011):  Development, System Analysis and Performance Evaluation of a Household Grain Cleaner.    Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conf of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers   Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria  pp 572-580 ISBN: 978-036-578-8  

16. Okelola, O. E., Bamgbade., B. J. Balogun, R. B., Bello S. R.  (2011):  Qualitative Analysis of Rice Storage System in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. 1st Intl conf on rice for food,

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market and development. RMRDC Mar 3rd-5th 2011. pp 127-133 ISNB: 978-978-50745-7-4  http://www.kinki-ecotech.jp/download/(Book)Rice-Africa2011Proceedings.pdf

17. Bello R. S. and Okelola O. E.   (2009):  Assessment of work environment in small scale rice mills: a case study of Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State.     Book of Abstract of the 2nd International Conference/Workshop of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers South East Regional Chapter. Pp 36 

National conference proceedings18. Nottidge D. O., Ojeniyi S. O., Nottidge C. C., Mbah E. U. and Bello R.

S., (2009):  Diurnal effects of wood ash on soil chemical properties and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) in an acid Ultisol    Proc. of the 43rd

Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Abuja 2009. October 20th - 23rd 2009 Women Development Center, Abuja, Nigeria. Pp 843-846.  

19. Nottidge D. O., Ojeniyi S. O., and Bello R. S.,   (2008):  Effect of Residues of Leguminous Food Crops on Soil Physical Conditions, Growth and Grain Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.) in an Ultisol. Proc. of the 42nd

Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), October 19th-23rd 2008 Ebonyi state University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. Pp 63-67. ISBN: 0300.368X

Books in-print 20. Bello R. S., 2014:   Timeline of Agricultural Mechanization.

Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-498-361-1. https://www.createspace.com/4615661 March 2014 (320 pages)

21. Bello R. S., 2013: Path to Exam Success. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-284-832-5URL: https://www.createspace.com/4461741 August 2013 (117 pages)

22. Bello R. S., 2013: Study Companion. 201 Questions & Answers in Agricultural Engineering. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-282-574-6 URL:https://www.createspace.com/4454822 September 2013 (297 pages)

23. Bello R. S., 2013: Fruits and Vegetable Technologies: Management options. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-047-910-197-8 URL: https://www.createspace.com/4329868 June 2013 (218 pages)

24. Bello R. S., 2013: Horticultural Machinery: Equipment and safety. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-148-497-487-2 URL: https://www.createspace.com /4284225 Sept 2012 (216 pages)

25. Bello R. S., 2012: Farm Tractor Systems: Operations and Maintenance. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-148-102-292-7 URL:https:// www.createspace.com /4060674 Sept 2012 (410 pages)

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26. Bello R. S., 2012:  Technical Drawing Presentation and Practice: Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-148-125-012-2 URL:https://www.createspace.com/3996235 Sept 2012 (300 pages)

27. Bello R. S., 2012:  Agricultural Engineering: Principles and Practice (Vol 1). Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-147-931-614-4 URL:https://www.createspace.com/3996235 Sept 2012 (390 pages)

28. Bello R. S., 2012:   Agricultural Engineering: Principles and Practice (Vol 2). Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-145-633-568-7 URL: https://www.createspace.com/3498612 Sept 2012 (390 pages)

29. Bello R. S., 2012:  Workshop Technology & Practice. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-147-928-308-8 URL: https://www.createspace.com/3982311 Sept 2012 (300 pages).

30. Bello R. S., 2012: Agricultural Machinery & Mechanization. Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-145-632-876-4. https://www.createspace.com/3497673 June 2012 (388 pages)

31. Bello R. S., 2012: Workplace Hazards Risks & Control.  Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-147-528-554-3. https://www.createspace.com/3865653 June 2012 (256 pages).

32. Bello R. S., 2012: Agricultural Machinery Hazards: Hazards & Safety Practices. (Full colour edition). Createspace   Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-146-790-718-7. https://www.createspace.com/3498621 May 2012 (257 pages)

33. Bello R. S., 2012:   Agricultural Machinery Hazards & Safety Practices (Black & white edition). Createspace Charl US, ISBN-13: 978-147-753-664-3. https://www.createspace.com/3728177 May 2012 (246 pages)

34. Bello R. S., Adegbulugbe T. A. and Odey S. O., 2010:  Farm Power and Machinery Climax Printers, Enugu Nigeria   ISBN: 978-332-2-254-4-3 (466 pages)

35. Bello R. S., 2007:  Fundamental Principles of Agricultural Engineering Practice.  Climax Printers,   Enugu Nigeria   ISBN- 978-080-015-8 (298 pages)

36. Bello R. S., 2006:    Guide to Agricultural Machinery Maintenance, and Operation    Fasmen Communications, Okigwe Nigeria   ISBN: 978 - 2986 - 90 – 9 (79 pages) 

International chapter contributions in book (in-print) 37. Bello R. S., Odey S. O., Eke K. A., Mohammed A. S., Balogun R. B.,

Okelola O. and Adegbulugbe T. A. (2012).  Application of Asphalt bonded Solar Thermogenerator in small Scale Agroforesty Based Industry.   In Solar Radiation Ed. Elisha B. Babatunde, ch 29, 459-484.  Croatia: INTECH Open Access Pub.  ISBN: 978-953-51-0384-4. URL: http://www.intechopen.com/books/solar-radiation

38. Bello R. S. (2012). Sustainable development: Overbearing issue in forest and soil depletion. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 1. 2-14. Createspace

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Charl US,  ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911

39. Bello R. S., Mijinyawa Y. I. and Adegbulugbe T. A., (2012). Nigeria agricultural mechanization development: challenges and prospects. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 3. 31-41. Createspace Charl US, ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911.

40. Onyekwere P. S. N., Ezebuilo C. N. and Bello R. S. (2012). State of agricultural mechanization in Nigeria. . In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 4. 42-48. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911.

41. Bello R. S. & Ezebuilo C. N., (2012). Indicators and prediction models for assessment of agricultural mechanization. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 4. 49-59. Createspace, Charl US ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911.

42. Bello R. S., Aremu D. O. and Bello M. B., (2012). Sustainable value added processed technologies for tropical horticultural products. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 10. 117-130. Createspace, Charl US ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911 .

43. Bello R. S., Okafor E. C. and Mohammed A. S. (2012). Sustainable quality control programme in fruits and vegetable canning processing. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 11. 131-155. Createspace, Charl US ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911 .

44. Bello, R. S., Onilude M. A., and Bello M. B., (2012). Agricultural waste generation potentials, characterization and utilization options in Ivo LGA. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 13. 178-191. Createspace, Charl US:  ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911 .

45. Balogun, R. B., Ogbu, J. U. Bello, R. S. Nwoga R. C. and Umeokecukwu, C., (2012). Developing resilience to climate change through agroforestry and horticultural technologies. In Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Eds Bello R. S. & Balogun R. B., ch 15. 207-227. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4025911 .

46. Bello R. S., Odey S. O., Eke K. A., Mohammed A. S., Balogun R. B., Okelola O. and Adegbulugbe T. A. (2012):  Application of Asphalt bonded Solar Thermogenerator in small Scale Agroforesty Based Industry.  In Solar Radiation Ed Elisha B. Babatunde, ch 29, 459-484.  Pub INTECH Open Access, Croatia     ISBN: 978-953-51-0384-4. URL http://www.intechopen.com/books/solar-radiation .

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47. Bello, R. S., Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N., (2013). Sustainable environmental management: A 3-dimensional approach to winning global war against climate change. In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 1.. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

48. Bello, R. S., Ezebuilo CN., Onyekwere PSN., Balogun, RB., Umahi O., Okoro C., (2013). Climate change and mitigation: The role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 5. 46-61. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

49. Okelola, O.E, Bello, R. S., Olowoyo, B. F., Balogun, R. B., Ariyo, O. C., & Usanga, U., (2013). Forest socio-cultural identity and deforestation in a rapidly changing environment. In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 7. 68-75. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

50. Adegbulugbe T. A., Bello R. S., Ezebuilo C. N. & Okoro C., (2013). Occupational and environmental hazard prevalence and risk management options in workplaces drawing from Nigeria experience. In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 18. 209-231. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

51. Bello R. S. & Onilude M. A (2013). Sawmill wastes briquetting and its potentials in the minimization of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 20. 247-269. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

52. Bello, R. S., Okafor E. C., Ezebuilo C. N, Bello M. B. & Umahi O,, Cookstove technologies and environmental impacts in the South-eastern Nigeria. In Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections. Eds Bello R. S. Balogun R. B. & Okereke S. N. ch 20. 281-304. Createspace, Charl US. ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7 Url: https://www.createspace.com/4462554

International chapter contributions in book (in-print process)53. Bello R. S., Ezebuilo C. N., Eke K. A., and Adegbulugbe T. A.

(2015).  Steady state thermal analysis of a tri-wing solar chimney.  In Solar Radiation Applications Ed Segun R. Bello, ch 459-484. Croatia.     InTech Open Access Pub. , ISBN: 978-953-51-4196-9 URL: http://www.intechopen.com/books/solar-radiation applications

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54. Bello R. S., Ezebuilo C. N., Eke K. A., and Adegbulugbe T. A. (2015).  Performance characteristics of modelled tri-wing solar chimney and its adaptation to wood drying In Solar Radiation Applications Ed Segun R. Bello, ch 459-484. Croatia.     InTech Open Access Pub. , ISBN: 978-953-51-4196-9 URL: http://www.intechopen.com/books/solar-radiation applications

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