International Journal of Materials Science and Applications

Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2024

  • Research/Technical Note

    Assessment of Materials Management Practices in the Selected Public Service Sectors in the Case of Debre Markos City Administration Bureau

    Mekuanint Temesgen*, Mekonnen Dibu

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 81-90
    Received: 25 July 2024
    Accepted: 4 September 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: One of the main life bloods for operating every institutional task are materials. As a result, the objective of this study was to assess materials management practices in the selected public service institution in the case of DMSCAB. The researcher employed mixed research approach with a descriptive and explanatory research design to achieve the ob... Show More
  • Research Article

    Wear Response of Aluminum Using a Mixture of Graphite and Snail Slime as Lubricant

    Jude Ezechi Dara*, Nelson Obinna Ubani, Anthony Amaechi Okafor, Emmanuel Chinagorom Nwadike

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 91-100
    Received: 16 August 2024
    Accepted: 6 September 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: This study investigates the effects of a mixture of graphite and snail slime as a lubricant on the wear performance of aluminum. Environmental concerns associated with conventional lubricants have led to current attention on bio-based lubricants. Bio-based lubricants have several positive effects on the environment that include: biodegradability, l... Show More