• Economics of Cocoa Extension Service Quality, Climate Smart Adaptation, and Efficiency of Production Nexus: Implication for Food Security Among Cocoa Farmers in Ghana 

  Inkoom, Emmanuel Wisgtos (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The increasing consequences of climate change and persistent low farm-level productivity on the livelihood security of cocoa farmers have become a growing concern, thereby calling for empirical research findings to support ...
• Assessing the Impact of Preharvest and Postharvest Factors on Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods and Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled with Chemometrics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely randomized ...
• Drying Kinetics of Cassava and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and the Physico-Nutritional Characterization of their Composite ‘Fufu’ Flours 

  Younge, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  In an effort to address illnesses caused by a lack of vitamin A, the orange- fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is being pushed for eating as a public health tool in Ghana. As a staple diet in many households, ‘fufu’ can be ...
• Spectroscopic Assessment of Dissolved Organic Matter Removal in Adsorbent-Based Water Filtration Assisted by Comsol Multiphysics 

  Yunus, Shemmira (University of Cape Coast, 2023-05)

  This study sought to characterise and evaluate the Dissolved Organic Matter adsorption capacity of granular activated carbon, using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, absorbance, transmittance, ...
• Contaminant Fate and Human Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals In Selected Contaminated Soils in Ghana 

  Ason, Benjamin (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  The study was based on quantitative methods. The quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) analytical method was used for the extraction and cleanup to quantify endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) ...
• Modelling Loan-Defaulting Tendencies among Customers of A Local Ghanaian Bank 

  AsareAsare, Michael Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2023-05)

  In Ghana, some local banks lack a comprehensive credit risk management framework that includes the use of credit scoring; hence, the purpose of this study is to develop a credit scoring tool derived from a binary ...
• Genetic characterization of Plasmodium SPP and putative antimalarial drug resistant markers in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Dakorah, Mavis Puopelle (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  BACKGROUND: Malaria eradication is hampered by the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum, antimalarial resistance, and eco-geographical distinctions. The Central Region of Ghana harbours different ecological ...
• Epithermal Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Assessment of Micronutrients in fish, Breast Milk and Rice Using Gharr-1: Case Study of Southern Ghana 

  Vowotor, Michael Kwame (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  The concentrations of ten micronutrients; sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), bromine (Br), and iodine (I), in polished Jasmine 85 rice, ...
• Relationship Between Recent Rainfall Regime Characteristics over Southern West Africa and Associated Mesoscale Convective Systems 

  Nkrumah, Francis (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  Extreme climate events, either being linked to dry spells or extreme precipitation, are of major concern in Africa, a region in which the economy and population are highly vulnerable to climate hazards. However, ...
• Determination of Liver Volume Model of an Adult Ghanaian from Some Selected Health Centers for Clinical Applications and Dose Optimization 

  Eduful, Ernest Kojo (University of Cape Coast, 2021-07)

  Despite refinements in surgical techniques for liver transplantation, liver size disparity remains one of the most common problems in patients. The aim of this study was to establish a relationship between patient liver ...
• Identification of the Vector and Leishmania Species in Endemic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Communities in the Ho Municipality 

  Doe, Edna Dzifa (University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)

  Leishmaniasis is a parasitic neglected tropical disease which is caused by protozoan parasites. These parasites are transmitted by the bite of infected female sand flies (vectors) that feed on blood. Monitoring of these ...
• Investigations of Natural Radioactivity, Radon Levels, and Soil Properties in Kpando Municipality, Volta Region, Ghana 

  Amable, Anthony Selorm Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 2023-08)

  This study measured natural radioactivity, indoor radon, radon exhalation rate and soil properties in the Kpando Municipality of Volta Region, Ghana. 120 dwellings, and 51 soil samples from Torkor, Agbenoxoe and Tsakpa in ...
• Assessment of Coastal Ecosystems in the Greater Cape Three Points Area Towards its Designation as Marine Protected Area in Ghana 

  Jonah, Alberta (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  Coastal ecosystems sustain local and national fisheries livelihoods through a range of ecosystem services (ES) they provide. Five of these coastal ecosystems, located in two communities within the Greater Cape Three ...
• Characterization of Cassava Germplasm and Screening for Differences in Starch Production and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease 

  Asare, Paul Agu (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important source of starch. Production is, however, constrained by many factors. Forty-three accessions were assessed for morphological and ...
• Assessment of Public Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiations from Mobile Phone Base Stations and Handsets 

  Amoako, Joseph Kwabena (University of Cape Coast, 2009-07)

  This thesis reports the results of radio frequency exposure level in the vicinity of fifty mobile phone base stations in Ghana. The measurements showed that a power density variation of as low as 0.01 uW/m2 to as high ...
• Management of the Noxious Weed Speargrass (Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) in the Forest and Forest- Savanna Transition Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana 

  Bolfrey-Arku, Grace Esi-Kyirem (University of Cape Coast, 2004-05)

  Field and screen house studies were conducted to: 1) investigate farmers’ perception of speargrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) and existing management practices, 2) recommend a legume cover to control speargrass ...
• Hatchery Waste Meal as Protein Source in Diets for Grower-Finisher Pigs (Sus Domesticus) 

  Asiedu, Peter (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The series of experiments reported in this work considered the possibility of utilising hatchery waste as replacement for fish meal in grower finisher diet. An initial survey in the Greater Accra region estimated that ...
• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine as Intermittent Preventive Treatment For Malaria In Pregnancy In Selected Health Facilities In Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana 

  Afutu, Leslie Larry (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

  Malaria in pregnancy still remains a huge public health problem in most parts of Africa and Asia-Pacific. The use of Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine as intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (SP -IPTp) in ...
• Taxonomic Studies of Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta (LINDL.) SCHTR., an Antimalarial Plant Species Used in Ghana 

  Ameyaw, Yaw (University of Cape Coast, 2005-03)

  A survey research was conducted on Cryplolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schtr., an antimalarial plant species harvested from three sampling sites, namely, Pepease, Mamfe and Abonse all in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The ...
• Longitudinal Data Analysis of Secondary Prevention of Stroke in Northern Ghana 

  Adams, Mustapha (University of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  The purpose of the study was to apply an illness-to-death model that will enable us to observe the transition intensities of patients during rehabilitation at some discrete points in time. Finally, discover some risk ...

• Economics of Cocoa Extension Service Quality, Climate Smart Adaptation, and Efficiency of Production Nexus: Implication for Food Security Among Cocoa Farmers in Ghana 

  Inkoom, Emmanuel Wisgtos (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The increasing consequences of climate change and persistent low farm-level productivity on the livelihood security of cocoa farmers have become a growing concern, thereby calling for empirical research findings to support ...
• Assessing the Impact of Preharvest and Postharvest Factors on Cocoa Bean Quality Using Standard Methods and Novel Handheld Nir Spectrometer Coupled with Chemometrics 

  Anyidoho, Elliot Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

  Cocoa bean quality is influenced by preharvest and postharvest factors. Rapid evaluation is therefore required to aid in decision-making. In this study, four experiments were performed separately using a completely randomized ...
• Drying Kinetics of Cassava and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and the Physico-Nutritional Characterization of their Composite ‘Fufu’ Flours 

  Younge, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  In an effort to address illnesses caused by a lack of vitamin A, the orange- fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is being pushed for eating as a public health tool in Ghana. As a staple diet in many households, ‘fufu’ can be ...
• Spectroscopic Assessment of Dissolved Organic Matter Removal in Adsorbent-Based Water Filtration Assisted by Comsol Multiphysics 

  Yunus, Shemmira (University of Cape Coast, 2023-05)

  This study sought to characterise and evaluate the Dissolved Organic Matter adsorption capacity of granular activated carbon, using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, absorbance, transmittance, ...
• Contaminant Fate and Human Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals In Selected Contaminated Soils in Ghana 

  Ason, Benjamin (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

  The study was based on quantitative methods. The quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) analytical method was used for the extraction and cleanup to quantify endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) ...
• Modelling Loan-Defaulting Tendencies among Customers of A Local Ghanaian Bank 

  AsareAsare, Michael Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2023-05)

  In Ghana, some local banks lack a comprehensive credit risk management framework that includes the use of credit scoring; hence, the purpose of this study is to develop a credit scoring tool derived from a binary ...
• Genetic characterization of Plasmodium SPP and putative antimalarial drug resistant markers in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Dakorah, Mavis Puopelle (University of Cape Coast, 2023-02)

  BACKGROUND: Malaria eradication is hampered by the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum, antimalarial resistance, and eco-geographical distinctions. The Central Region of Ghana harbours different ecological ...
• Epithermal Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Assessment of Micronutrients in fish, Breast Milk and Rice Using Gharr-1: Case Study of Southern Ghana 

  Vowotor, Michael Kwame (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  The concentrations of ten micronutrients; sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), bromine (Br), and iodine (I), in polished Jasmine 85 rice, ...
• Relationship Between Recent Rainfall Regime Characteristics over Southern West Africa and Associated Mesoscale Convective Systems 

  Nkrumah, Francis (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  Extreme climate events, either being linked to dry spells or extreme precipitation, are of major concern in Africa, a region in which the economy and population are highly vulnerable to climate hazards. However, ...
• Determination of Liver Volume Model of an Adult Ghanaian from Some Selected Health Centers for Clinical Applications and Dose Optimization 

  Eduful, Ernest Kojo (University of Cape Coast, 2021-07)

  Despite refinements in surgical techniques for liver transplantation, liver size disparity remains one of the most common problems in patients. The aim of this study was to establish a relationship between patient liver ...
• Identification of the Vector and Leishmania Species in Endemic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Communities in the Ho Municipality 

  Doe, Edna Dzifa (University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)

  Leishmaniasis is a parasitic neglected tropical disease which is caused by protozoan parasites. These parasites are transmitted by the bite of infected female sand flies (vectors) that feed on blood. Monitoring of these ...
• Investigations of Natural Radioactivity, Radon Levels, and Soil Properties in Kpando Municipality, Volta Region, Ghana 

  Amable, Anthony Selorm Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 2023-08)

  This study measured natural radioactivity, indoor radon, radon exhalation rate and soil properties in the Kpando Municipality of Volta Region, Ghana. 120 dwellings, and 51 soil samples from Torkor, Agbenoxoe and Tsakpa in ...
• Assessment of Coastal Ecosystems in the Greater Cape Three Points Area Towards its Designation as Marine Protected Area in Ghana 

  Jonah, Alberta (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  Coastal ecosystems sustain local and national fisheries livelihoods through a range of ecosystem services (ES) they provide. Five of these coastal ecosystems, located in two communities within the Greater Cape Three ...
• Characterization of Cassava Germplasm and Screening for Differences in Starch Production and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease 

  Asare, Paul Agu (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important source of starch. Production is, however, constrained by many factors. Forty-three accessions were assessed for morphological and ...
• Assessment of Public Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiations from Mobile Phone Base Stations and Handsets 

  Amoako, Joseph Kwabena (University of Cape Coast, 2009-07)

  This thesis reports the results of radio frequency exposure level in the vicinity of fifty mobile phone base stations in Ghana. The measurements showed that a power density variation of as low as 0.01 uW/m2 to as high ...
• Management of the Noxious Weed Speargrass (Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) in the Forest and Forest- Savanna Transition Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana 

  Bolfrey-Arku, Grace Esi-Kyirem (University of Cape Coast, 2004-05)

  Field and screen house studies were conducted to: 1) investigate farmers’ perception of speargrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) and existing management practices, 2) recommend a legume cover to control speargrass ...
• Hatchery Waste Meal as Protein Source in Diets for Grower-Finisher Pigs (Sus Domesticus) 

  Asiedu, Peter (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  The series of experiments reported in this work considered the possibility of utilising hatchery waste as replacement for fish meal in grower finisher diet. An initial survey in the Greater Accra region estimated that ...
• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine as Intermittent Preventive Treatment For Malaria In Pregnancy In Selected Health Facilities In Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana 

  Afutu, Leslie Larry (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

  Malaria in pregnancy still remains a huge public health problem in most parts of Africa and Asia-Pacific. The use of Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine as intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (SP -IPTp) in ...
• Taxonomic Studies of Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta (LINDL.) SCHTR., an Antimalarial Plant Species Used in Ghana 

  Ameyaw, Yaw (University of Cape Coast, 2005-03)

  A survey research was conducted on Cryplolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schtr., an antimalarial plant species harvested from three sampling sites, namely, Pepease, Mamfe and Abonse all in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The ...
• Longitudinal Data Analysis of Secondary Prevention of Stroke in Northern Ghana 

  Adams, Mustapha (University of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

  The purpose of the study was to apply an illness-to-death model that will enable us to observe the transition intensities of patients during rehabilitation at some discrete points in time. Finally, discover some risk ...

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