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Microbiological Quality of Fast Foods in the Cape Coast Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana

Agyirifo, Daniel Sakyi (University of Cape Coast, 2008-03)

The microbiological quality of fast foods, some vegetables, water and vegetable milling machines in Cape Coast Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana was studied between July 2005 and April 2006 using survey and ...
A Study of Iterative Methods in Optimization

Nkansah, Henrietta (University of Cape Coast, 2009-12)

Optimization techniques are called into play everyday in decision making processes involving resource allocation in almost every discipline. However, the development and implementation of algorithm for solving optimization ...
The consequences of open defecation on Kakungu, Kassena-Nankana West District, Ghana

Ayonno, Martha Lardi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

The study seeks to describe the consequence of open defecation on Kakungu due to lack of household latrines in the Kassena-Nankana West District in Ghana. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative Methodology ...
The existing linkages of household water quality and sanitation systems at Denu in Ketu South Municipality, Ghana

Ayivor, Cyril (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

The study sought to investigate the household water quality & sanitation systems. The data gathered (questionnaire and laboratory analysis) were analyzed using Microsoft excel. The study revealed that the main water sources ...
Evaluation of health and safety practices at workplaces in New Juaben municipality, Ghana

Atepre, Reuben Kennedy (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

This study evaluates problems and issues related to Occupational Health and Safety at Eastern Regional Hospital Koforidua (ERHK) and Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) all in Koforidua. The study was a descriptive survey ...
Threats to forest reserve management from mining practices in Tarkwa forest district, Western Region, Ghana

Asiamah, Dorcas Nyama (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

The study assessed threats to forest reserve management from mining practices in the Tarkwa Forest District of the Western region of Ghana. The study’s research design is a qualitative research design. The study uses ...
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Striga Gesnerioides resistance among cowpea (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp.) breeding lines

Asiamah, Joshua Yeboah (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

In Ghana, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) production is constrained by Striga gesnerioides infestation. Though some Striga-resistant cowpea varieties exist, they are predominantly small to medium seed sizes, but consumer ...
Health seeking behaviours of youth in relation to sexually transmitted diseases

Asante, Kwapong Lovina (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

Health Seeking Behavior refers to those actions’ individuals undertake to find appropriate solutions for health problems. This study examined the rationale behind delay in seeking treatment for STI. Data was collected using ...
Comparative Studies of Crude Oils From Some Selected oil Fields in Ghana Using Spectroscopic Techniques

Gafrey, Calvin Kwesi (UCC, 2020-10)

Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) and Non-destructive Gamma spectroscopic (NDGS) techniques are the modern spectroscopic techniques used in analysing crude oil samples around ...
Asymptotic stability of solutions of a system of Difference equations with finite delay

Egyir, Victor Kingsford; Egyir, Victor Kingsford (UCC, 2020-07)

This thesis is concerned with the stability of solutions of a system of dif- ference equations with nite delay. Fixed point theory is used in this thesis to investigate the stability of solu- tions of a system of di ...
Homogenization of Parabolic Partial Differential Equation Using the Multiple-Scale Expansion Method

Zankoni, Victor (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

In this thesis, we have homogenization of parabolic partial differential equation using the multiple scale expansion method as its central axis. It consists of two introductory chapters into the theory of homogenization, ...
Effects of Sacred Grove Size and Isolation Distance on Avifaunal Assemblages in Forest-Savannah Transition Zone of Ghana

Yeboah, Abraham (University of Cape Coast, 2017-12)

Sacred groves which are remnants of old-growth forests protected by indigenous people with the view that their gods reside in them and protect them from all forms of calamities, may be important areas for forest-dependent ...
Ameliorating Compaction in a Ghanaian Coastal Savanna Acrisol with Compost

Wuaku, Sadata (University of Cape Coast, 2021-08)

Soil compaction has deletenous effects on crop production by preventing soil to realize its full productive potentials even if crop residue is applied. The study sought to evaluate the efficiency of using compost to ...
Cocoa Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Improved Extension Service Delivery in the Agona East District of the Central Region of Ghana

Twum, Gabriel Addae (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

Dissemination of farm relevant information to cocoa farmers though crucial is inadequate in the public extension service. The information-transfer gap could be reduced if information dissemination is prioritised in extension ...
Livelihood Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity of Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers in Kwaebibirem Municipality of Ghana

Oteng, Alexander (University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)

Several studies reveal that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa are the most likely to experience livelihood vulnerability. This study therefore, investigate livelihood vulnerability and adaptive capacity of smallholder ...
Exponential Stability and Instability in Multiple Finite Delay Volterra Integro-Differential Equations

Oppong, Richard (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

In this thesis, sufficient conditions that guarantee the exponential stability and also instability of the zero solution of a certain class of Volterra integro-differential equations with multiple finite delays are ...
Effect Of Corn Cob Biochar And Irrigation on Maize Production in a Maize Cowpea Intercrop

Dodji, Joseph (UCC, 2017-07)

Biochar has the potential of improving soil properties to increase crop yield and also to sequester carbon to mitigate climate change, however, very few farmers in Ghana are aware of the potential use of biochar and ...
Perceived Impact of the Agriculture and Food Security Programme of the Hunger Project on the Livelihoods of Beneficiaries in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana

Omari, Richard (University of Cape Coast, 2020-12)

The Hunger Project- Ghana implemented the Agriculture and Food Security Programme in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana to ensure food security of the households in the communities. The programme ...
Solution of Inverse Eigenvalue Problem of Singular Hermitian Matrices of Rank Greater than or Equal to Four

Bonsu-Bandoh, Bernard Jnr (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

This work deals with a modification of an algorithm that solves a special Structured Inverse Eigenvalue Problems (SIEP). The problem we consider is the Structured Hermitian Inverse Eigenvalue Problem (SHIEP) where the ...
A Graph-Theoretic Model of Haemoglobin Domain

Netsey, Edem Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

In this work, we built a graph-theoretic model of the haemoglobin protein domain and subsequently examine the impact of single point mutations in the entire protein domain to ascertain how significantly the severe and mild ...

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