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Toxicity comparison of water-accommodated fraction and chemically enhanced fraction of bonny light crude oil and dispersit spc 1000 to mudskipper (periophthalmus papilio) fish

Koranteng – Addo, E.J; Horsfall, M Jnr; Joel, O. F; Bentum, J.K (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

This study assessed the physicochemical characteristics and toxicity of water-accommodated fraction (WAF) and chemically enhanced WAF (CEWAF) of Bonny Light Crude oil and Dispersit SPC 1000 (dispersant) to Mudskipper fish ...
Therapeutic potential of dithiocarbamate supported gold compounds

Adokoh, Christian K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-16)

Chrysotherapy or aurotherapy, the use of gold as medicine, is two thousand years old. Hitherto, numerous diverse gold stabilizing ligands for instance vitamins, pyridine, phosphines, naphthylamine and xanthanes have been ...
Therapeutic potential of carbohydrate-based polymeric and nanoparticle systems

Sunasee, Rajesh; Adokoh, Christian K; Darkwa, James; Narain, Ravin (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

Carbohydrates are key participants in many biological processes including reproduction, inflammation, signal transmission and infection. Their biocompatibility and ability to be recognized by cell-surface receptors illustrate ...
Theoretical study of terminal anadium(v) chalcogenido complexes bearing chlorido and methoxido ligands

Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino (University of Cape Coast, 2017-11-15)

Solvent (methanol) coordinated anadium(V) chalcogenido complexes bearing chlorido and methoxido ligands have been studied computationally by means of density functional (DFT) methods. Te gas phase complexes were fully ...
Theoretical and experimental study on residue curve maps of propyl acetate synthesis reaction

Huang, Yuan-Sheng; Sundmacher, Kai; Tulashie, Samuel; Schlünder, Ernst-Ulrich (University of Cape Coast, 2005)

Residue curve maps (RCMs) of ropyl acetate synthesis reaction in the atch reactive distillation process are studied. In order to adapt the model equations of residue curve maps to a practicable heating policy, the theoretical ...
The impact of electronic collaboration on learning outcomes

Alimatu-Saadia, Yussif; Ahmad, Wan Fatimah Wan; Mustapha, Emy Elyanee (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Even though the effectiveness of e-collaboration has been empirically confirmed, some researchers and educators still find it a challenge in leading to meaningful learning outcomes. The main goal of this study is to explore ...
The use of natural system for the treatment of greywater: A case study of Kpeshie Lagoon, Accra, Ghana

Ansah, Martha; Awuah, Esi; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Ackerson, Nana O.B. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Handling of wastewater (greywater and blackwater) in urban areas is a big problem. The La Sub Metro in Ghana is no exception. Due to lack of wastewater treatment facilities, almost all the wastewater in the Sub Metro is ...
The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation The rapid measurement and monitoring of selenite concentration by turbidimetry following its conversion to colloidal state by sulfte reduction and acidifcation

Geoffroy, Nicolas; Demopoulos, George P. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

In this study, the rapid reduction of selenious ions using sulfte species at negative pH is described and its use as analytical technique in combination with turbidimetry is proposed. It was found that Se(IV) can be reduced ...
The quality and infrared determination of trans-fatty acid contents in some edible vegetable oils

Opoku-Boahen, Y.; Azumah, Sampson; Apanyin, Salomey; Novick, B. D.; Wubah, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

The analysis of some edible vegetable oils available in the Cape Coast metropolis in Ghana has been carried out by physical and chemical methods quality determination and comparative analysis. The parameters investigated ...
Intramolecular photochemical electron transfer

Schmidt, John A.; Jing-Yao, Liu; Bolton, James R.; Archer, Mary D.; Gadzekpo, Victor P. Y. (University of Cape Coast, 1989)

The compound PAQ, which consists of a tetra-arylporphine attached to methyl-p-benzoquinone via a single amide linkage, exhibits light-induced intramolecular electron transfer from the porphyrin excited-singlet state to the ...
The latrine ownership ladder A conceptual framework for enhancing sanitation uptake in low-income peri-urban settings

Obeng, Peter Appiah; Keraita, Bernard; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the latrine ownership ladder as a conceptual policy framework to enhance sanitation uptake in low-income peri-urban areas. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws ...
The influence of pH, co-existing ions, ionic strength, and temperature on the adsorption and reduction of hexavalent chromium by undissolved humic acid

Barnie, Samuel; Zhang, Jia; Wang, Hui; Yin, Huilin; Chen, Honghan (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

The retention of Cr(VI) in subsurface environment is highly dependent on humic acid (HA), however, the undissolved form is poorly investigated, the amount of which can be of two magnitude higher compared with the dissolved ...
The impact of vehicular fallout on the Pra estuary of Ghana (a case study of the impact of platinum group metals (PGMs) on the marine ecosystem)

Essumang, D. K.; Dodoo, D. K.; Adokoh, C. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2007-12-11)

It is increasingly being recognized and environmental measurements have demonstrated that Platinum (Pt) (and potentially Rhodium (Rh) and Palladium (Pd)) is released with the ageing of catalytic converters. Platinum is a ...
Human tracking in video surveillance using particle filter

Yussiff, Abdul-Lateef; Suet-Peng, Yong; Baharudin, Baharum B. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Automated human tracking is a task that has a wide area of applications and has become more important nowadays. This research proposes to investigate the use of Bayesian inference technique specifically particle filter for ...
The impact of anthropogenic activities on the Fosu Lagoon in the Central District of Cape Coast: Integrated Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination

Adjei, George A.; Adokoh, Christian K.; Bentum, John K.; Hadzi, George Y.; Ameho, Evans M. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-06-08)

Effluents from humans and industrial discharges into the environment pose a serious threat to human health and aquatic life. In view of this, levels of some heavy metals Zn, Pb, Cu, Ti, V and Mn were determined in sediment ...
The evaluation of the usability and effectiveness of TELERECS E-Collaboration System

Ahmad, Wan Fatimah Wan; Alimatu-Saadia, Yussiff; Mustapha, Emy Elyanee (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Electronic Collaboration environments can be used to facilitate collaborative teaching, learning and research environment. However, the current e-learning in higher educational institutions is not facilitating these ...
The effectiveness of water resources management in Pra Basin

Duncan, Albert Ebo; de Vries, Nanne; Nyarko, Kwabena Biritwum (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

Integrated water resources management (IWRM) has been criticized yet it is the dominant approach to water resources management in developing countries. The criticism emanates from the manifold of unfounded assumptions made ...
The effect of polyethylene glycol (peg) on the performance of natural zeolite-pva hybrid ceramic membrane for desalination

Ma’ruf, Anwar; Al Fathoni, Moechammad Agus Salim; Purnawanto, Agus Mulyadi; Chulqi, Linatul (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02-25)

The seawater desalination process currently uses membrane technology because of relatively lower investment and energy requirements. The process of seawater desalination using membrane process technology can be done in 3 ...
The dangerous couple: illegal mining and water pollution—A case study in Fena River in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Duncan, Albert Ebo (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

The threat posed by illegal mining to the quality of water resources in Ghana has become a major public concern due to the closing down of some water treatment plants in the country. This study aimed to investigate heavy ...
The contribution of participatory engagement strategies to reliable data gathering and inclusive policies in developing countries: Municipal solid waste management data in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area of Ghana

Oduro-Appiah, Kwaku; Scheinberg, Anne; Afful, Abraham; de Vries, Nanne (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

The absence of participatory engagement strategies in the collection of solid waste management data in most developing countries affects reliability and deprives professional staff and local authorities of any clear basis ...

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