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A rapid HPLC method for determination of Sudan dyes and Para Red in red chilli pepper

Ertas, Erdal; Ozzer, Hayrettin; Alasalvar, Cesarettin (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

A rapid high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system consisting of an ultraviolet-visible (UV–VIS) detector was developed for the separation and determination of Sudan dyes (I, II, III, and IV) and Para Red in red ...
Factors associated with perception of bad odor by users of ventilated improved pit latrines in Cape Coast, Ghana

Obeng, P. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-04-01)

Perception of bad odor in sanitation facilities is one of the causes of open defecation, which is a major cause of water pollution in developing countries. This study assessed how users of ventilated improved pit (VIP) ...
Extraction and characterisation of african star pple (chrysophyllum albidum) seed oil and he adsorptive properties of the fruit shell in Ghana

Anang, Michael .; Oteng-Peprah, Michael; Opoku-Boadu, Kwasi (University of Cape Coast, 2019-04-01)

This research work was undertaken to determine the physicochemical parameters of oil from the seeds of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) and further evaluate the adsorptive properties of the fruit shell. The oil ...
Exposure assessment, a preventive process in managing workplace safety and health, challenges in Ghana

Tulashie, Samuel Kofi; Addai, Emmanuel Kwasi; Annan, Joe-Steve (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Exposure assessment is a strategy for anticipating, recognizing and evaluating employee exposures to physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic stresses at the workplace, so that effective and ‘‘sensible “controls can ...
Evaluation of the strength of concrete slabs using bamboo-mesh in place of iron rod mesh with palm-kernel shells as additives

Anang, Michael A.; Eduful, Frederick; Tulashie, Samuel K.; Boadu, Kwasi O.; Wofesor, Andrew (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

Bamboo was used in the form of a mesh and placed within the concrete slab mold. The cement, sand and stone mixture were varied with the addition of palm kernel shells. Usually, the main mixtures for the production of ...
Evaluation of the levels of selected heavy metals in mangrove ecosystem and roadside topsoil in Ghana

Essumang, David K.; Boamponsem, Louis K.; Adokoh, Christian K.; Bentum, John K.; Owusu, Christiana; Adu-Boakye, Millicent E.; Afrifa, Joseph (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

Trace metals were determined in the soil and water of four lagoons, two estuaries, and four heavy-traffic roads in Greater Accra along the Atlantic coast of Ghana. The results showed that water samples from all of the water ...
Evaluation of lead and mercury neurotoxic health risk by resident children in the Obuasi municipality, Ghana

Obiri, S.; Dodoo, D.K.; Armah, F.A.; Essumang, D.K.; Cobbina, S.J. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

This study assesses neurotoxic effects associated with exposure to lead and mercury in borehole, tap and surface water by resident children in the Obuasi municipality in accordance with USEPA risk assessment guidelines. ...
Evaluation of diagnostic methods and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women in Ashanti Region, Ghana

Acheampong, Desmond O.; Afoakwah, Michael K.; Boye, Alex; Opoku, Richard; Kwakye-Nuako, Godwin; Adokoh, Christian K.; Baafi, Samuel A.; Somuah, Daniel (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Background and objective: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) poses a serious health problem to pregnant women and fetuses. However, in most developing countries, routine screening for ASB and antimicrobial sensitivity test are ...
Kinetics and equilibrium thermodynamic studies of the adsorption of phenolphthalein and methyl orange onto muscovite clay

Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino; Ofori, Albert; Adotey, John Prosper Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

A batch adsorption method for the removal of methyl orange and phenolphthalein from aqueous media onto muscovite clay has been assessed and proven to be successful. The adsorption studies were performed at 303, 323 and 343 ...
Electrospun polyacrylic acid polymer fibers functionalized with metallophthalocyanines for photosensitizing and gas sensing applications

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

The photophysical and photochemical properties of tetraaminophthalocyanine complexes of lutetium and zinc covalently linked to polyacrylic acid were studied alongside those of unsubstituted zinc phthalocyanine within the ...
Electronic Spectra of ortho-Substituted Phenols: n Experimental and DFT Study

Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino; Adotey, John Prosper Kwaku; Quashie, Andrews (University of Cape Coast, 2018-10-09)

The electronic spectra of phenol, 2-chlorophenol, 2-aminophenol, and 2-nitrophenol have been studied both experimentally and computationally. The effect of the substituents on the solvatochromic behavior of the phenols ...
Effects of boiling time on the concentrations of vitamin c and beta-carotene in five selected green vegetables consumed in Ghana

Agbemafle, Robert; Obodai, Edward A.; Adukpo, Genevive E.; Amprako, Daniel N. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

This study was carried out to determine the effects of boiling on the nutritional composition of selected green vegetables consumed in Ghana. Five green vegetables Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Ayoyo (Corchorus olitorius), ...
Effects of Adulteration on Diesel Oil with Kerosene Fuel in Ghana

Boadu, K.O (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

This research was carried out to estimate the proportional mixtures of diesel and kerosene that easily shows the incidence of fuel adulteration. Two samples (kerosene and diesel) were obtained from a base stock at Tema Oil ...
Effect of the relative humidity on the fbre morphology of polyamide 4.6 and polyamide 6.9 nanofibres

Schoenmaker, Bert De; Schueren, Lien Van der; Zugle, Ruphino; Goethals, Annelies; Westbroek, Philippe; Kiekens, Paul; Nyokong, Tebello; Clerck, Karen De (University of Cape Coast, 2012-10-11)

To obtain uniform and reproducible nanofibres, it is important to understand the effect of the different electrospinning parameters on the nanofibre morphology. Even though a lot of literature is available on the electrospinning ...
Effect of cupric ion activity on calcium accumulation in juvenile flounder (paralichthys spp.)

Dodoo, David K.; Engel, David W.; Sunda, William G. (University of Cape Coast, 1990)

To test the effects of cupric ion activity on calcium accumulation, juvenile .flounder (Paralichthys spp.) were exposed to ive different activities of ionic copper for 14 days. The negative log of the cupric ion activity ...
Effect of additives on the mechanical properties of some cement products

Anang, Michael Akrofi; Tulashie, Samuel Kofi; Boadu, Kwasi Opoku (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

In this work the effect of additives on the mechanical properties of some cement products were studied. After a 14day curing period, it was observed that, at 20% replacement level, PBA gave a compressive strength of 10.204 ...
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Africa: a review of environmental levels

Gioia, Rosalinda; Akindele, Abidemi James; Adebusoye, Sunday Adekunle; Asante, Kwadwo Ansong; Tanabe, Shinsuke; Buekens, Alfons; Sasco, Annie J. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Several studies have shown an increase in PCB sources in Africa due to leakage and wrongly disposed transformers, continuing import of e-waste from countries of the North, shipwreck, and biomass burning. Techniques used ...
E-waste recycling and public exposure to organic compounds in developing countries: a review of recycling practices and toxicity levels in Ghana

Awere, Eric; Obeng, Peter Appiah; Bonoli, Alessandra; Obeng, Panin Asirifua (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

This paper reviews e-waste practices and aggregates the toxicity levels of organic compounds in different environmental media and human body fluids resulting from e-waste recycling activities in Ghana. Literature was ...
Dynamics of household heads’ intentions to adopt biogas technology in Ghana

Osei-Marfo, Martha; de Vries, Nanne; Awuah, Esi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03-07)

Evidence abounds that biogas technology has enormous health and environmental benefits, including improvement of community livelihood and health, sanitation, sustainable energy and reduced emissions. In spite of these ...
Distribution, levels, and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the soot of some kitchens in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana

Essumang, D.K.; Dodoo, D.K.; Hadzi, G. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

The effect of using firewood for cooking, baking, and heating in poorly ventilated kitchens on the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in kitchen soot in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana has been studied. ...

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