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Spectroscopic study of UV transparency of some materials

Sackey, Samuel S.; Vowotor, Michael K.; Owusu, Alfred; Mensah-Amoah, Patrick; Tatchie, Ebenezer T.; Sefa-Ntiri, Baah; Hood, Christiana O.; Atiemo, Sampson M. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-09-28)

Elevated exposure to Ultra-Violet Radiation (UVR) from the sun has led to adverse effects on human skin and foods, and therefore, the need for materials that offer resistance to Ultra-Violet (UV) penetration for protection. ...
Spatial variability of trace metals in surface and groundwater within a contaminated mining environment in Ghana

Armah, F.A.; Odoi, J.O.; Afrifa, E.K.A.; Pappoe, A.N.M.; Yawson, D.O.; Essandoh, P.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2011-08-10)

The aim of the study was to spatially assess the distribution of heavy metals within the catchment of the Tarkwa mining area using interpolation techniques in a geographical information systems environment. Water quality ...
Source specific quantification and characterisation of solid waste along a sandy beach in Cape Coast,Ghana

Bryant, Isaac M.; Armah, Frederick A.; Pappoe, Alex N.M. (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Ghana is dealing with extensive urban periphery settlements due to the massive migration of rural inhabitants to the cities, especially to the political and economic capital, Accra and other regional capitals including ...
Source specific quantification and characterisation of solid waste along a sandy beach in Cape Coast, Ghana

Bryant, Isaac M.; Armah, Frederick A.; Pappoe, Alex N.M. (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Ghana is dealing with extensive urban periphery settlements due to the massive migration of rural inhabitants to the cities, especially to the political and economic capital, Accra and other regional capitals including ...
Silybum marianum oil as a new potential non-edible feedstock for biodiesel: A comparison of its production using conventional and ultrasonic assisted method

Takase, Mohammed; Feng, Weiwei; Wang, Wei; Gu, Xiaoyun; Zhu, Yang; Lic, Ting; Yang, Liuqing; Wu, Xiangyang (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

Alkaline transesterifcation of Silybum marianum seed oil to biodiesel using methanol and ethanol was studied. The two methods used were conventional stirring (600 rpm) and ultrasonication (40 kHz). Oil was extracted from ...
Self-reported experiences of climate change in Nigeria : The role of personal and socio-environmental factors

Ajibade, Idowu; Armah, Frederick Ato; Kuuire, Vincent; Luginaah, Isaac; McBean, Gordon (University of Cape Coast, 2014-12-23)

In this study, we examined the individual and socio-environmental factors that Mediate differential self-reported experiences of climate change in coastal communities in Lagos, Nigeria. Binary complementary log-log ...
Risk Factors Associated with Diabetes Mellitus among Adults in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Fiagbe, Joseph Wolorm Kwame; Takramah, Wisdom; Axame, Wisdom Kudzo; Owusu, Richard; Parbey, Phyllis Atta; Adjuik, Martin; Takase, Mohamed; Tarkang, Elvis; Kweku, Margaret (University of Cape Coast, 2017-08-01)

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), one of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is increasingly becoming an important public health concern. This study examined ...
Respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms associated with pesticide management practices among farmers in Ghana’s most important vegetable hub

Quansah, Reginald; Bend, John R.; Armah, Frederick Ato; Bonney, Felix; Aseidu, Joshua; r Yawson, David Osca; Adu, Michael Osei; Luginaah, Isaac; Essumang, David Kofi; Abdul-Rahaman, Abukari; Cobbina, Samuel; Iddi, Samuel; Tersigni, Matthew; Afful, Samuel; Osei-Fosu, Peter; Nketiah-Amponsah, Edward (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

The data resented here are from the Offinso North District Farm Health Study (ONFAHS), a population-based cross-sectional study among vegetable farmers in Ghana. The paper addresses knowledge, pesticide handling practices, ...
Regionalism, Food Security And Economic Development

Mkandawire, Paul; Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Hanson; Armah, Frederick; Arku, Godwin (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

It is remarkable that Africa, with enormous resource endowments and with more than 70 percent of the population engaged in agriculture, cannot feed itself. This background paper ofers a critical assessment of the potential ...
Rapid sample clean-up procedure for aminophosphonate determination by LC/MS analysis

Kuhn, Ramona; Jenscha, Robert; Bryanta, Isaac Mbir; Fischerb, Thomas; Liebsch, Stephan; Martienssen, Marion (University of Cape Coast, 2019)
Quantification and characterization of vehicle-based polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in street dust from the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Obiri, Samuel; Cobbina, Samuel Jerry; Armah, Frederick Ato; Naangmenyele, Zita (University of Cape Coast, 2011-02-22)

Objective Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in street dust in the Tamale metropolis, Ghana, have een measured in this study. Results The concentrations of the various types of PAHs identified in ...
Putting soil security on the policy agenda: need for a familiar framework

Yawson, David Oscar; Adu, Michael Osei; Ason, Benjamin; Armah, Frederick Ato; Yengoh, Genesis Tambang (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09-29)

Soils generate agricultural, environmental, and socio-economic benefits that are vital to human life. The enormity of threats to global soil stocks raises the imperative for securing this vital resource. To contribute ...
Purifcation, characterization and immunomodulating activity of a polysaccharide from fowers of Abelmoschus esculentus

Zheng, Wei; Zhao, Ting; Feng, Weiwei; Wang, Wei; Zou, Ye; Zheng, Daheng; Takase, Mohammed; Lia, Qian; Wua, Huiyu; Yang, Liuqing; Wu, Xiangyang (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

A water-soluble polysaccharide (OFPS11) was obtained from okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fowers using aqueous extraction and purifcation with DEAE-52 cellulose and SephacrylTM S-500 column. Its preliminary characterization ...
Prevalence and risk factors of malaria among children under five years in High and Low altitude rural communities in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

Kweku, Margaret; Takramah, Wisdom; Kudzo Axame, Wisdom; Owusu, Richard; Takase, Mohammed; Adjuik, Martin; Tarkang, Elvis (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Background: Malaria due to P. falciparum remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and early mortality in endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the prevalence of malaria among children less ...
Prevalence and awareness of hypertension and prehypertension among traders in Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

Bani, Fafali; Nyavor, Peace; Agbemafle, Isaac; Takramah, Wisdom; Agboli, Eric; Tarkang, Elvis; Takase, Mohammed; Kweku, Margaret (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Hypertension (HPT) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and it is now emerging as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. This study reports on prevalence and its awareness of HPT among traders ...
Prevalence and awareness of Hypertension among urban and rural Adults in the Keta Municipality, Ghana

Atinyi, Roland; Takramah, Wisdom; Axame, Wisdom Kudzo; Owusu, Richard; Parbey, Phyllis Atta; Takase, Mohammed; Adjuik, Martin; Tarkang, Elvis; Kweku, Margaret (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

Background: With the changing trends in the epidemiology of hypertension (HPT), recent studies have shown an increasing prevalence of HPT in rural than urban communities. This study examined the prevalence of HPT and its ...
Preparation, characterization, and anti-Helicobacter pylori activity of Bi3+-Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide complex

Zhu, Yang; Chen, Yao; Li, Qian; Zhao, Ting; Zhang, Ming; Feng, Weiwei; Takase, Mohammed; Wu, Xueshan; Zhou, Zhaoxiang; Yang, Liuqing; Wu, Xiangyang (University of Cape Coast, 2014-04-02)

Two new Bi3+-Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (BiHEP) complexes were prepared using Bi3+ and two purified polysaccharides from H. erinaceus (HEPs), respectively. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, ...
Preparation of charcoal briquette from palm kernel shells: case study in Ghana

Bonsu, Betty Osei; Takase, Mohammed; Mantey, Jones (University of Cape Cape, 2020)

In Ghana, the potential of palm kernel shells as renewable energy in charcoal production has not been exploited adequately. Using a low-cost instrument (kiln and compressor box) built from local resources, we produced ...
Preliminary Investigation into some aspects of the ecology of coastal savannah forest soils in Ghana: A case study of the University of Cape Coast Nature Reserve

Pappoe, A.N.M.; Akotoye, H.K.; xOwusu-Ansah, E. Owusu-Ansah; Ameyaw, Y. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

The study was conducted in the University of Cape Coast Nature Reserve to investigate the levels of urease in the soils and to relate these levels to soil organic matter (SOM) content, soil moisture (SM) content, pH, ...
Preliminary assessment of heavy metal distribution in the soils of the university of cape coast nature reserve, Ghana

Pappoe, Alex Nii Moi; Afrifa, Ernest K.A.; Armah, Frederick A. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Soil habitats are complex and heterogeneous, resulting in the formation of habitats that can support high microorganism abundance and diversity. A characteristic feature of soil habitats is their wide range of steep ...

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