International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Space-earth coupling with relation to earth’s thermal capacity: A case study for Nsukka Region, Nigeria

Yakubu J. A.
  • Yakubu J. A.
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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Onyeodi U. A.
  • Onyeodi U. A.
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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Daniyan L. O.
  • Daniyan L. O.
  • Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba.
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Shuaibu A.
  • Shuaibu A.
  • Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
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Abangwu U. J.
  • Abangwu U. J.
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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  •  Received: 06 September 2021
  •  Accepted: 08 December 2021
  •  Published: 31 January 2022

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