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emahnwel:
Well, I would start off. I had a B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; and currently on an M.Sc program in Electronics & Computer Engineering (Nigeria). I would like us to share ideas, topics, questions, discuss our struggles and challenges so that others, both current and intending students in any field/discipline can benefit.
Lets make this thread worth every click and view! All the best!!!

You have a great combination there (Elec/Comp), one of the emerging fields now is Artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are now being used by the practicing engineer to solve a whole range of hitherto intractable problems be it communication, production, environmental, biomedical etc. I have used AI mostly for environmental and bio-medical applications. You may look at the AI and see what you can do about it.

These are some of the works done using AI:

1. A combined negative selection algorithm–particle swarm optimization for an email spam detection system

2. A multi-agent system for distribution grid congestion management with electric vehicles

3. Neuro-fuzzy approach for online message scheduling

4. In-situ bioremediation for petroleum contamination: A fuzzy rule-based model predictive control system

5. Shape optimization of free-form steel space-frame roof structures with complex geometries using evolutionary computing

These are interesting and deeply practical-based works....they will suit Africa ....

davidylan:
this post is hilarious. It reads like something you would expect from the village clown. How do you forward a published article to "famous chemistry journals"? For what purpose? Oh and mind the terrible grammar... from someone who has spent the last 5 pages whining about poor grammar.

Nobel prize Sometimes inhalation of NIPAM or SDS caused the action you have seen so far............

Keneking:
What is this?
I am not sure you are a Nigerian?..pls confirm..
If yes, I doubt you would come back to Nigeria for the rest of your career.

Waow...Yes Nigeria is a great country and place...There are many things i have seen there in Nigeria that we buy very expensive here but they are so abundant and wasting in Nigeria. So i will come to Nigeria and make very good money cos is a rich nation with too many raw materials that are wasting.....Do you know in Nigeria, they have plenty algea, coconut, etc?

My friend brought some algea from Nigeria and waow just little bag like 5kg, we got 3Kg sodium alginate from it...thats goes for 300 pounds. imagine he only uprooted the algea from one bush in Nigeria.......so you use too much money to make.....I love Nigeria, Nigerian people and Africa....Am a Nigerian cos i love that green passport and i always hide that other colored passport when am traveling.

all4naija:
Thank you for those links and I am impressed a bit. At least, somebody with PhD is able to come up with something in the field of Chemistry unlike the others I have seen on this thread. Your articles are interesting looking at the abstracts but there is a lot missing as you couldn't provide how they can be useful to the Nigerian society. However, I am interested in what you can do with them to move Nigeria forward.

Can somebody send message to the Nigerian government we have a PhD holder who has many works which can be useful to our society?!

I would do my best to purchase one of your articles and look into it properly! If it worth what you claim then I will try to forward it to famous Chemistry journals and see what would come out of it.

Thank you once again.

Dear English Man,

I had to show you those links just to know you more and understand what am dealing with. I have to correct you on some terms and also explain how things work:

You have written peer-to-peer on occasions: It is called peer-reviewed articles after the articles have been published, it is called peer-review journals if such journals undergo blind reviewing system. Take note of that.

Journal Reviewer: Is a specialist, expert or versed professional in his/her field of studies and plays essential roles in scholarly publishing. Such expert must be invited by renowned journals to review others submitted manuscripts due to his/her expertise in that field.

Forwarding published articles to famous journals: so funny and when I read this part, I had to forget the chilled winter waves flowing down my nerves. If you try this, the authors will be served infringement notice. You cannot publish a text, part, figures or tables from already published work. So you cannot send my works to any journals you called FAMOUS journals....

Famous journals: how do you grade journals? In scientific or academic world, we hardly use the word 'famous' to characterize a journal. There are some parameters that are used to grade journals such as h-index, i-index, indexing, abstracting, impact factor, source normalized impact per paper etc....those are the metrics that we use.

The bold part of your statement: Unfortunately I don't live in Nigeria,currently each of my published work is paid by the organization i work with and Turkish govt cos the works benefit them. Tubitak is established by Turkish govt and the body characterized each journal by points and after publication the researcher must have Turkish tax number and will be paid for each work published, raging from 1000-5000 USD per a paper. You may google Tubitak to learn more.

I have works on oil recovery with NNPC, a current project with some Nigerian researchers on the use of waste eggshells as heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production (sponsored by NNPC). You want link on this

all4naija:
Whatever! They are the same thing. In fact it is not peer-reviewed but peer review(peer-to-peer review is a jargon I often used to expressed the idea of it coming from both the researcher and those who scrutinize it). I find it fascinating how you try to correct me only to end up with wrong grammatical errors. However, I would like you to post the links of your researches here for us all to see. Not mouthing here when you have contribute nothing to the development of the country. It is funny how you mention Turkish government sponsoring your elusive researches though. They say, 'action speaks louder than words'. Show me your research to can help Nigeria move forward,please!

I am not an editor, researcher nor do I review people's works. I am ordinary young man(partly a Nigerian)who likes to challenge Nigerian PhD holders to their contributions to the development of the society with their overrated high knowledge at this point, not until the can prove it.

Hmmm you made me laugh....Read some here ....is good to have someone like you..............If you live in Nigeria or any other country outside academic units that subscribed to those journals, you wont have access to the full text of the articles.

1. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187610701300206X

2. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876107014002934

3. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214714414000233

4. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214714414001378

5. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02772248.2014.989854

Etc......

all4naija:
How many of the PhD holders can show me their researches and works on peer-to-peer review sites? None, I guess! They aren't useful to the progress of that nation. It is all about having that white cardboard papers!

It is called peer-reviewed journal or peer-reviewed articles. Not peer-to-peer. Am a reviewer currently to 8 Elsevier journals, 4 Taylor and Francis and 12 Springer journals. Here you will find some of my works and all are peer-reviewed articles and paid for by Turkish Govt : https://www.nairaland.com/2044554/thread-phd-students/12

Are you an editor, researcher or reviewer?

Brainpower365:
@Wip7,visa appointment date have be given to me which is jan 7 for EMU.Should i grant the appointment or wait till when names are sent to embassy by jan 17.Plz reply thanks.

You may visit the embassy, but EMU will send list after 17th Jan 2015.

Brainpower365:
@wip7, please what should be the minimum amount in my parent bank account statement to apply for my visa.Please reply thanks.

Sufficient amount that can cover a full year fees and expenses should be okay..no fixed amount.

Adeolaadebayo95:
Hello sir,

I would like to apply to the Eastern Mediterranean University to study Economics. Please do you know if I can still apply now? and when would I get to resume if I am accepted.

Thank you.

Visit the University website to read the calender and deadline for application.

stoicism:
I am inquiring for a friend. He has a first degree already, but interested in an undergraduate degree in Engineering he is 27 years can he still apply given d age restriction on the basis of the fact that he already a graduate, BTech. Can he get a 50% scholarship and can the first tuition fee be paid in installment ?....tnx in advance

Good day,

No he wont be admitted at EMU irrespective of his earlier educational pursuit since age limit for mostly African prospective undergraduate students at EMU is 25yrs.

Some other University may consider him in TRNC, example METU will like to scrutinize his transcript and ensure they know the reason for another undergrad studies. I think CIU, NEU, GAU may not care about the age, so you can ask him to get in touch with those if he is satisfy with them.

TonySpike:
Wow! Very impressive CV, sir! I am sure you're very close to the rank of a Professor by now, if not one yet. Also, it is obvious you got your PhD quite a long time ago based on the volume of research you've churned out. Well done, sir!

Thanks alot, no no no long time noo..am the youngest element you can ever think of. Yeah got offers for Asst.prof currently on working on project where I am and will take most offers if any still available by the time the project is completed...

ahamdiheme:
B.Eng.: Electrical Electronics Engineering
M.Sc.: Electrical Electronics Engineering - Wireless Communication
PhD.: Electrical Electronics Engineering - Medical Image Processing [in view]

6 International conference papers published
2 Journal articles under review
2 Journal articles yet to be submitted
Various international workshops, symposia, etc attended

A bit worried about the next thing to do once I am done, Post. Doc? Your advice will go a long way.

Boss, you may go for Post Doc if you need to improve your knowledge in your current area or expand to new area. 1-2yrs Post Doc may be nice but with Good number of articles you will surely or possibly get Asst.Prof positions although some uni or research org may require for post doc experience.

jeebz:
Dear Doctor, we need services in Nigeria. Topical issues like Niger Delta pollution as well as pollution of the inland waterways

I have good number of practical work on wastewater remediation and some of my work have been put into use in 3 factories where commercial activated carbon beads from coconut and fruits waste are produced. I have strong heart to replicate similar factory upon my arrival in Nigeria. Evry PhD work must be turned to practical use to solve issues.

husseinjnr:
@wip7, you are indeed a great inspiration . Please as stated in my previous post, please can you kindly highlight the steps you went through in securing your doctoral admission. This is to enable intending students follow these steps.

I schooled in different countries tasted Europe and Canada. Admission process varies from one country to another, am not familiar with Nigerian or African PhD admission process. I have co-supervised 7 master students recently and for me what i look for in students that will work with me is research capability, will, innovative ideas and background in intended field of studies. PhD applicants must be a able to prepare good Résumé, strong research proposal and varying background.

For me, I can or will only work with applicants that possess the following and thats what my supervisors do check also when we are taking students into our group:

1. Novel research plan: applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills, background experience and replicate innovative ideas on next or possible research they will work on

2. Ability to use modern and basic tools (softwares, analytical equipments etc)

3. Good Résumé

4. Write concise and sound email to your potential supervisor asking if you can work with him/her. Follow up on the response

5. If admitted, all supervisors want students that will work diligently on research and publish good number of articles, attend meaningful conferences and present their works.

6. Phd candidates must be able to use enough softwares in their field, proficient in dealing with research.

7. Choose university or country that will recognize your research input and one way or the other support you financially. For me, each publication in my end ranges btwn 170-500K in Naira the university and Govt paid each time you publish, so this geared me up to publish more and while doing this earned me more respect in the academic world and, I started receiving reviewing invitations. Although many students do not look or know they should also look for the following benefits.

8. Enough publications open ups wide positions to choose from etc.

9. Applicants must ensure they check the departments website before they go their to see the equipments they have and if is what they need to carryout their work. Without adequate equipments research will be boring and slow.

-Msc Polymer and medicinal Chem
-Msc Chemistry
-PhD Environmental analytical Chem
-Published 32 peer review articles currently
-16 research articles under editorial review
-Reviewer for the following Journals: Journal of Hazardous materials, Journal of water process Engineering, Korean Journal Of Chemical Eng, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering communications journal, Journal of nanoparticles etc
- 48 international conferences
- Current Junior research leader on Turkish Govt sponsored project worth 500,000 TL (recovery of boron and oil waste)
- Two book chapters on Springer: Nano-ceramic materials: preparation and applications (Springer publisher), Smart materials for bio-medical applications
- Member American chemical society, Society of environmental and toxicology society, Society of Chemical industries, member American Black Engineers, Canadian Chemical Eng society etc.

Attached some of the work done and certificate issued by Elservier.

The most interesting aspect of PhD studies is the research, the research brings money, fame and capability to solve problems. If PhD students can publish good number of articles will not have much job issues especially in innovative fields and emerging areas.

miracleanyigbo:
@wip 7 sir i just made payments today 19th of december 2014 at emu account cyprus via gtb bank, i paid $2300 sir i wanna know how long and if i would be able to receive the confirmation letter too............

Why did you pay 2300usd?....... you have to pay exact amount stated on your offer letter. How did you apply for admission? Directly yourself or via agent? You wont receive confirmation letter if you pay less than stated.

Amosiye:
Sir wip7 I saw 6500euro on the GAU website as the fee for masters program. (Complete programme) is this including the 50 percent discout or am I to pay 3200 euro?.

I wanna compare the fess with that of EMU(masters in info tech)
*pls do u hv an idea of the EMU fees for my course and the accomodation.

EMU infotech inclusive of scholarship whole program cost 4700usd. Check the web for accommodation and choose the type u want and see the fees.

Amosiye:
Thanks a billion sir. I appreciate I intend going for msc in computer engineering @ gau. Then still contemplating on wether to go for masters in info tech. @ emu..

Pls in terms of the tuition fees, accomodation and cost of living which is more affordable.

I advise you visit both university websites to see and compare fees. EMU area could be slightly cheaper due to more visitors in GAU zones.

Brainpower365:
@wip7, Hello bro,i have been followin ur post and it has really help. I want to thank u for the great work.Please i need your help to guide me through my younger brother visa process.My younger got admission in EMU and we have paid the school fees and recieve comfirmation of payment.Today we made a "Appointment Request" at the site.So my question is what is the next step and how long will it take to recieve their request.Then i back dated of travel from the registration date hope there is no problem ? I also want to know if there is any visa application fees .Thanks alot and I am expecting your reply.

At EMU, we have not sent any list to embassy, so embassy will not reply you now. EMU first list shall go to embassy on 17th Jan, 2015. There is visa fees for almost all embassy as far as i know. I advise you visit Turkish embassy Abuja website to check all the required documents, procedure and details.

Amosiye:
Sir wip...... God bless u for all ur info on this thread. I can see that u hv been of a great help to thousands, and many more yet to come. Well I pray God strengthenes you and increase u. well as for the standard and international recognition what's ur stake on the GAU...

Then 2ndly how's the girne(kyrenia) location, will u advice one from nigeria to go there strictly for studies(masters level)

Thanks for the prayer. GAU is a private University located in TRNC and as earlier stated by a respondent, its a standard university with modern facilities. You may check GAU recognition and accreditation on the university website..that will give you a deeper knowledge. I had a friend that recently graduated PhD there and employ with great salary as Assistant professor in Singapore. .....

.......Studying in Harvard may not mean you will be successful or not but the facilities couple with your personal devotion and creativity set you high.....and Vice versa.

If you are science based, check the web of the university or department you want to study, ensure they have the necessary machines, equipment and devices in your intended field, look for scientific publications of the scholars in that field and if you a satisfy go for it and you may even email some of the instructors and ask questions on their research and how capable they are....these are what i expect of prospective students.

Location may not seriously matter if your intent is to study and focus.....if there are facilities and mobility around then....underwater you can succeed...

iyb:
@wip7 please i want to know how can one order his transcripts from emu sent to another school thank you

If you are current EMU student, visit the registrar office and fill the forms to include the address you want it to go and pay the required fees. If not a current EMU student, then speak/write the registrar with the details.

Darmiloaded:
Aiit, Thnkx much...
Was jst curious... kos I got an offer letter frm Middlesex UK and on it, dey indicated I was gon b joining frm year 3... Buh kos of d fee I had to look for oda options... I felt dey shuld av indicated on d offer letter dat i'll b joining frm year 3 or sum'in.. Tnkx

You applied as a fresher not as transfer student...so you dont expect the school to know your mind, they evaluate based on your application material and your choice. If you apply as transfer student with APTECH ADSE transcript you will spend 1.5 yrs at EMU not 1 year.

Darmiloaded:
Hello pple... am New on here
Wanna ask some qstns bout EMU

I finished from APTECH, wnto go for my 1year TopUp at EMU, I already applied, even gottn my offer letter..

Buh I was cross checking d application form and noticed sumtin, (I applied under "Regular" was checking d form yesterday and I saw ther was a place I culd av clicked "Transfer"
Am confused, i Shuldnt go and start again from year 1 oooooo...

That is not an issue, ensure you have your valid APTECH transcript and diploma with you during the registration period when you arrive. Submit the transcripts and diploma to your department and the equivalent courses will be exempted for you.

Anthoniuf:
Good evening sir wip. I had an admission to EMU for summer but could not meet up for the january batch... Am planning on paying for summer start febuary, can I be given a new admission letter for this so I can proceed and pay my fees.

Your statement seems that you got the period wrong as far as i know. At EMU we dont offer admission in Summer for international student for now. Let me break it down. FALL (students resume around September) and SPRING (students resume around February). If you had been admitted for last semester and could not made it to EMU and wish to resume for incoming semester, kindly email the registrar office with the old Admission letter and ask for renewal. The evaluation unit will re-evaluate your application and if suitable, you shall be issued new offer letter and then you can make your payment.............do you think your question has been answered?

justwise:
Ok, it seems ok for now though.

Thanks alot sir...I did follow the instruction you gave via the email also.

justwise:
Did you receive the email? Reply if you did

Am invilgilating exam at the moment..could not log onto my computer...will check ASAP and reply. Thanks alot.

Why did my ID turned to BRUSH1 when I replied those two questions Is this database error or algorithm error

@justwise: boss I replied those two questions 5167 and 5166....was able to modify after even posting by change the colors of the keywords..

After viewing it hours later...discovered the ID changed to ID of another user : BRUSH 1 (mostly active in politics and religion sections).....what do u think is happening or happened

Bobozub:
It not easy to get greece visa here dat is whY I going thru turkey

You can't apply for Greece visiting visa from Turkey unless you are valid resident of Turkey. The available routes are illegal way via sea or land which may cost a life (heavy security, sinking, kidnapping and sometimes gunshots) due to strict readmission policy signed between Turkey and EU recently since the land route from Turkey to Greece is presently the route most frequently used by migrants travelling to the European Union from all over the world.........So get the right visa and travel with peace of mind...life is sweeter!

suxes2005:
Don't go risk your life. Arabian jail aint a good thing for you. That's if you got arrested and not lose your life in the process.~ Sheyi

Turkey is not an Arab nation, is a transcontinental republic with its smaller part in Southeastern Europe and its larger part in Western Asia. The new readmission treaty signed by Turkey and EU now will be allowing Turkish national to travel visa free to Schegen and western Europe countries if its come into force....unfortunately Turkey is yet to finalize since her leaders think Turkey is fast becoming both a destination country for asylum-seekers and immigrants.

Codedboy95:
they pay about N2, 911, 300.00/year (day student) N4, 000,300.00/year (boarding) does it worth it

??..

Is not, imagine the cooling system seem broken and this at the dorm at that.

Quality means doing it right when no one is looking....and thats what METU and EMU offer to students

chidexxy007:
abeg wip7 and all gurus in the house help me out here

No you wont do foundation program unless you chose foundation program while filling the form.............

samtoma:
I can't wait to study in Cyprus, can anyone who knows about this let me know? I believe the school will go with the visa process? Since the school will be doing the visa process, is there any possibility for visa denial?

worry359:
You should try to read back through this section
All your questions have been answered many times.
REMEMBER do NOT pay anything to any THIEF / agent.
You can do it all yourself (or with Mr wip7)

samtoma:
And if visa is denied will I be given back the tuition paid?

As Worry359 pointed out to you, several sections or pages of this thread had answered all the questions you have asked. For emphasis sake...Tuition fees are not refunded unless you can get a proof of denial and statement from the embassy alongside your refund application. The university does not process visa for prospective students, what the university does is to furnish the embassy with details (amount paid, program admitted into, your biodata), it is the job of the embassy to carry out their own investigation by means of interview to find any applicant eligible for visa or not. As mentioned above, dont bother pay agents...the process is simple and easy if you can read and write!