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Principal Components Vector Error Correction Model for Revenue Components of Ghana

Acquah-Bentil, Ebenezer (University of Cape Coast, 2023-07)

Revenue data structure has assumed a dynamic nature, and evolving methodology for their study constitutes an interesting problem. In this regard, the study examines the various revenue components that are most influential ...
Effects of Environmental Changes on the Assemblages of Eight Sympatric Large Grazers in the Mole National Park, Ghana

Dakwa, Kwaku Brako (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

The goal of this thesis was to determine the effects of environmental changes on the assemblages of eight sympatric large grazer~ of Mole National Park (MNP). Transects were surveyed in each of five main habitat types ...
Nutrient Dynamics in a Coastal Savanna Soil Amended with Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves and Animal Manure

Agyarko, Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

Sustainability of agriculture with the ever-increasing trend in population calls for urgent steps to make lands available for agricultural production. On these lands maintenance of soil fertility through the use of ...
Farmers' And Extension Staff Perceptions of Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Delivery in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Dankwa, Joseph Bernard (University of Cape Coast, 2004-08)

Agricultural production and yields of farms in Ashanti Region are perceived as generally low because most farmers produce crops, using traditional methods or low resource technologies. This situation can be overcome or ...
Assessment of the Levels and Distribution of Polychlorina Ted Biphenyls in Soils in the Vicinity of Electric Transformers in the Central Region of Ghana

Bentum, John Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 2012-06)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in surface soil samples from the Central Region of Ghana were analyzed to assess their distribution, levels and health effects. The soil characteristics were analyzed. Soils samples were ...
Factors Affecting Attitudes of Cocoa Farmers Towards Replanting and Decisions to Replace Cocoa with Other Crops in the Kwaebibirem District, of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Kumi, John Adu (University of Cape Coast, 2004-02)

The fast drift of cocoa farmers towards the cultivation of citrus or oil palm in the Kwaebibirem District is a complex phenomenon. Several factors of economic and social nature contributes to the farm level decisions ...
Nonlinear Polarization Effects In A Birefringent Single Mode Optical Fiber

Ishiekwene, George Chukwuji (University of Cape Coast, 2000-05)

In this thesis, an investigation is conducted on the nonlinear polarization effects in a birefringent single mode optical fiber. The thesis begins with an introduction that gives current interests as well as a general ...
Characteristics of Tetrazolium Violet for Radiation Processing Dosimetry

Emi-Reynolds, Geoffrey (University of Cape Coast, 2007-07)

The dosimetry characteristics of 2, 5-dipheny-3-(1-naphthyl)-2H-tetrazolinum Chloride (TV) for radiation processing has been investigated for gamma and electron beam irradiation processing. The steady state investigations ...
Breeding and Selection for Faster Growth Strains of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus in Ghana

Attipoe, Felix Yao Klenam (University of Cape Coast, 2006-04)

Three wild stocks of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus were collected from three different agro-ecological zones in the Volta system in Ghana., A fourth stock of the same species was obtained from a farm at Nsawam. These ...
Farmers' Perception of the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Services Provided by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and NGO’s in the Central Region of Ghana

Marshall, Cosmas Kweku Adjetey (University of Cape Coast, 2004-06)

Since independence in 1957, the government of Ghana has dominated and monopolised the supply of physical infrastructure, credit, research, extension and marketing systems for agriculture. However, escalating budget deficits ...
The Development of Radiation-Induced Inherited Sterility for the Management of Lepidopterous Maize Stem Borers: Eldana Saccharina Walker (Pyralidae) and Sesamia Calamistis Hampson (Noctuidae)

Annoh, Charles Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2003-03)

Radio-sterilization study was conducted on the biology of two lepidopterous maize stem borers, Eldana saccharina Walker and Sesamia calamistis Hampson to induce inherited sterility for insect pest management programme ...
Analysis of Malaria Model with Two Infectious Classes and Seasonal Mosquito Birth Rate

Naandam, Samuel Mindakifoe (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

Malaria is a complex and deadly infectious disease that puts approximately 3.3 billion people at risk in 109 countries and territories around the world. A mathematical model for malaria was analysed to better understand ...
The Biology and Potential for Culture of Grey Mullets (Pisces: Mugilidae) in Ghana

Dankwa, Hederick Roosevelt (University of Cape Coast, 2001-06)

Aspects of the biology of grey mullets were studied between February 1997 and July 1998 in the Volta and Pra River estuaries in Ghana and their potential for culture in brackish and freshwater ponds was evaluated. Six ...
The Effects of Microfinance Services as Poverty Intervention Strategy on Rural Household Livelihood Outcomes: The Case of Plan Ghana's "VSLA Microfinance Scheme" in Two Districts in the Central Region, Ghana

Quayson, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2018-05)

This study aimed at examining the effects of Plan Ghana's VSLA microfinance scheme on beneficiary households' livelihood outcomes in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam and Ekumfi districts in the Central Region, Ghana. The study ...
Development of Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Methods for Assessment of Iodine and Selected Elements in Ghanaian Foods Using Low Power Research Reactors

Nyarko, Benjamin Jabez Botwe (University of Cape Coast, 2006-11)

Various types of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) method were developed for the determination of Iodine and 30 major, minor, and trace elements in samples of Ghanaian foods. Most of the elements were ...
Perceived Impact of Developmental Activities of Licensed Buying Companies on Performance of Cocoa Farmers in the Western Region of Ghana

Antwi, Anna (University of Cape Coast, 2012-02)

A descriptive survey approach was used to study the perceived impact of development activities of Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) on performance of 499 cocoa farmers in the Juabeso and Aowin Suaman districts in the ...
Factors Influencing the Use of Inorganic Fertilizer by Farmers in Ghana

Ansah-Amprofi, Felicia (University of Cape Coast, 2015-05)

The agricultural sector in Ghana is characterised by low productivity partly due to declining soil fertility. Governments of Ghana have assisted farmers to use fertilizer to improve the fertility of soils through the ...
A Study on the Fishery, Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the West African Mangrove Oyster, Crassostrea Tulipa in the Densu Delta, Ghana

Osei, Isaac Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

The study investigated the oyster fishery, aspects of the biology and the culture of Crassostrea fulipa in the Densu Delta, Ghana, from May 2017 to October 2018. Almost all the oyster fisherfolk sampled were females, ...
Hydrochemistry of the Ayensu River Basin in the Central Region of Ghana

Avi, Christian Kwadzo (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

The focus of this work was to use the hydrochemical and isotopic composition of groundwater and surface water resources to establish the hydrochemistry, recharge mechanism, and interrelationship between surface and ...
The Impact of Cocoa Life Project Interventions of World Vision Ghana on Beneficiaries in the Wassa East District, Western Region

Odoom, Daniel (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

This study examined the Impact of Cocoa Life Project interventions of World Vision Ghana (WVG) on beneficiaries in the Wassa East District (WED) using the mixed methods approach in a descriptive survey and exploratory ...

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