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Physicochemical and functional properties of bean flours of three cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) varieties in Ghana

Appiah, F.; Asibuo, J. Y.; `Kumah, P. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Cowpea, an important protein food, is used for its nutritional and functional properties. A study was carried out to determine the physicochemical and functional properties of seeds of 3 local cowpea varieties (‘Nhyira’, ...
Physico-Chemical and microbial water quality assessment of Densu River of Ghana

Karikari, A.Y.; Ansa-Asare, O. D. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

Water quality assessment conducted in the Densu basin of Ghana between July 2003 and March 2004 identified human, animal and agricultural activities as the main sources of pollution. The pH of the water was neutral (pH ...
Physico-chemical properties of lutetium phthalocyanine complexes in solution and in solid polystyrene polymer fibers and their application in photo conversion of 4-nitrophenol

Zugle, Ruphino; Nyokong, Tebello (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

The photo physical and photochemical behavior of two phthalocyanine complexes of lutetium peripherally substituted with tetraphenoxy and tetra-2-pyridiloxy groups were studied in solution and when dispersed in polystyrene ...
Physicochemical characterization of traditional Ghanaian cooking oils, derived from seeds of Egusi (Citrullus colocynthis) and Werewere (Cucumeropsis manni)

Opoku-Boahen, Y.; Novick, B. D.; Wubah, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Traditional vegetable oils derived from Egusi (Citrullus colocynthis) and Werewere (Cucumeropsis manni) could prove to be an important commodity for Ghanaians, serving as a potential alternative source of common cooking ...
Physico-Chemical and microbial water quality assessment of Densu River of Ghana

Karikari, A. Y.; Ansa-Asare, O. D. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

Water quality assessment conducted in the Densu basin of Ghana between July 2003 and March 2004 identified human, animal and agricultural activities as the main sources of pollution. The pH of the water was neutral (pH ...
Physico-chemical and concentration of heavy metals analyses in virgin and used lubricating oils: A Spectroscopy Study

Opoku, Boadu Kwasi; Friday, Joel Ogbonna; Essumang, David Kofi; Evbuomwan, Benson Osa (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12-09)

As a result of the changes that occur during their use, lubricating oils from automobiles tend to differ in terms of their physical and chemical composition from virgin and used lubricating oils. The analyses of the heavy ...
Physico-Chemical analysis of surface and groundwater in the Ayensu River Basin in the Central Region of Ghana

Avi, Christian K.; Dodoo, David K.; Kortatsi, Benony K.; Osae, Shiloh (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

The hydrochemistry of the Ayensu river basin in the central Region of Ghana has been established. The methodology consisted of physicochemical sampling and laboratory analysis of both groundwater and surface water resources ...
Photooxidation of 4-chlorophenol sensitized by lutetium tetraphenoxy phthalocyanine anchored on electrospun polystyrene polymer fiber

Zugle, Ruphino; Antunes, Edith; Khene, Samson; Nyokong, Tebello (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

An electrospun polystyrene (PS) fber incorporating tetraphenoxy phthalocyanine complex of lutetium (LuTPPc/PS) as a photosensitizer was applied for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol in aqueous solution in the presence of ...
Photocatalytic degradation of azo reactive dyes with ultraviolet and sunlight irradiated zinc oxide

Atta-Eyison, Aba Akebi; Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino (University of Cape Coast, 2020-04-20)

Dye effluents are among the most persistent sources of pollution of water bodies and aquatic life. Notable dyes with known carcinogenic effects at low concentrations include azo reactive dyes. The present investigation is ...
The effect of some selected pesticides on the growth and reproduction of fresh WaterOreochromis iloticus, Chrysicthysnigrodigitatus and Clarias ariepinus

Hanson, R.; Dodoo, D. K.; Essumang, D. K.; Blay Jr, J.; Yankson, K. (University of Cape Coast, 2007-10-18)

Studies were carried out to determine the toxicity of some selected pesticides on fresh water fish in a tropical environment. The uptake of the pesticides lindane, pentachlorophenol (PCP), and propoxur, which are frequently ...
Persistence and fate of soil applied c- lindane in a maize ecosystem

Yeboah, P.O.; Montford, K G.; Apoh, W.; Dodoo, S. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

C-lindane applied to soil surface in a maize ecosystem (one month after planting) was taken up by the plant. Within the first 25 days of treatment, 14C-lindane or its metabolites were found within the entire plant with the ...
Perfuoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in the Pra and Kakum River basins and associated tap water in Ghana

Essumang, David K.; Eshun, Albert; Hogarh, Jonathan N.; Bentum, John K.; Adjei, Joseph K.; Negishi, Junya; Nakamichi, Shihori; Habibullah-Al-Mamun, Md; Masunaga, Shigeki (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Perfuoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are persistent environmental pollutants that have been detected in various media including human serum. Due to concerns regarding their bioaccumulation and possible negative health effects, an ...
A review on video-based human activity recognition

Shian-Ru `, Ke; Hoang, Le Uyen Thuc; Yong-Jin, Lee; Jenq-Neng, Hwang; Kyoung-Ho, Choi (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

This review article surveys extensively the current progresses made toward video-based human activity recognition. Three aspects for human activity recognition are addressed including core technology, human activity ...
Parallel kalman filter-based multi-human tracking in surveillance video

Yussiff, Abdul-Lateef; Yong, Suet-Peng; Baharudin, Baharum B. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

A novel approach to robust and fexible person tracking using an algorithm that integrates state of the arts techniques; an Enhanced Person Detector (EPD) and Kalman fltering algorithm. This proposed algorithm employs ...
Optimising ventilation to control odour in the ventilated improved pit latrine

Obeng, Peter A.; Oduro‑Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

The rate of ventilation through the vent pipe of a ventilated improved pit latrine is the main technical factor that determines its efficiency in odour control aside the maintenance and cleaning practices of the users. ...
On-Site Sanitation Systems for Low-Income Countries: Technical Guidelines for Groundwater Pollution and Nuisance Control

Obeng, Peter Appiah; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

On-site sanitation systems, the commonest sanitation technologies in low-income countries, are central to the elimination of open defecation in such countries. Nevertheless, their selection and application in the physical ...
Occupational hazards and environmental health associated with the traditional palm kernel oil extraction method, (A case study of the Abura palm kernel oil industry in the central regional capital, cape coast of Ghana)

Anang, Michael Akrofi; Boadu, Kwasi Opoku (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Occupational and environmental hazards associated with our traditional Industries are hardly considered or discussed to provide an improved form for them. With the Palm Kernel Oil Industry in the Central Region of Ghana, ...
Nutritional content of malt drinks sold on the Ghanaian market

Barku, Victor Y. A.; Akurugu, S (University of Cape Coast, 2019-03-14)

Five different brands of malt drink sold on the Ghanaian market (Malta Guinness, Rasta malt, Vicco malt, Beta malt and Super malt) were analyzed for pH, conductivity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, protein, carbohydrate ...
Nutrition intakes and nutritional status of school age children in Ghana

Owusu, Justina Serwaah; Colecraft, Esi Komeley; Aryeetey, Richmond; Vaccaro, Joan A.; Huffman, Fatma G. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02-06)

This paper compares nutrition intakes and nutritional status of school children from two public schools in neighbouring communities of Ghana with different school feeding programmes. One hundred and eighty-two caregiver ...
Novel bio-friendly and non-toxic thiocarbohydrate stabilizers of gold nanoparticles

Adokoh, Christian K.; Obuah, Collins; Kinfe, Henok H.; Zinyemba, Orpah; Darkwa, James (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

Several bio-friendly carbohydrate disulfides and thiocarbohydrates have been synthesized via the reaction of D-(+)-gluconic acid δ-lactone with aminoalkylthiols, leading to n gluconamidoalkyldisulfides {di-(2-gluconamido ...

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