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Extracellular Laccase from Pleurotus ostreatus Strain EM-I: Thermal Stability and Response to Metal Ions
The metal ion response profile and thermal stability of extracellular laccase from Pleurotus ostreatus strain EM-1, which is widely cultivated in Ghana, were investigated to provide information essential for the establishment of laccase-based applications in the country. P. ostreatus (Jacq. ex. fr) Kummer strain EM-1 was cultivated on a mixture of Triplochiton scleroxylon (wawa) sawdust, rice bran and lime. -
An in vitro Evaluation of Pleurotus ostreatus EM-1-modified Maize (Zea mays) Cob as a Non-conventional Energy Source for Livestock in Ghana
Treatment with Pleurotus ostreatus strain EM-1 recently has been proposed as an effective means of transforming maize cob into nutritive animal feed for livestock production in the West African sub-region. -
Ghanaian cocoa bean fermentation characterized by spectroscopic and chromatographic methods and chemometrics
Export of cocoa beans is of great economic importance in Ghana and several other tropical countries.Rawcocoa has an astringent, unpleasant taste, and flavor, and has to be fermented, dried, and roasted to obtain the characteristic cocoa flavor and taste. -
Estimating the Basic Density and Mechanical Properties of Elite Loblolly Pine Families with Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Near infrared spectroscopy coupled with partial least squares regression was utilized as a high throughput tool in assessing the density, modulus of rupture, and modulus of elasticity of elite loblolly pine families (Pinus taeda L.). -
Validating a HACCP System for the Production of Vegetable Shito.
Vegetable shito is a novel pepper sauce product developed to cater for the needs of vegetarians. Due to its increasing popularity, it is prudent to assure its safety through the implementation of a quality management system for its production. -
Crash prediction model for two-lane rural highways in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Crash Prediction Models (CPMs) have been used elsewhere as a useful tool by road Engineers and Planners. There is however no study on the prediction of road traffic crashes on rural highways in Ghana. The main objective of the study was to develop a prediction model for road traffic crashes occurring on the rural sections of the highways in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. -
Modelling risk factors for red light violation in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana.
Red light running places the violator and other road users at risk of road traffic crash. The aim of this research was to undertake a baseline study to establish the current rate of red light running in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana and to determine the associated risk factors. -
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Analysis of fatal road traffic crashes in Ghana
The major objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with fatal road traffic crashes (RTCs) and to propose remedial measures to address them. Fatal RTC data for the period 2005–2007 in Ghana were analysed using the Micro-computer Accident Analysis Package (MAAP) software. -
Road traffic fatalities among children in Ghana
Objective The key objective of the study was to establish the characteristics of fatal road traffic crashes involving children (≤15 years) and to recommend measures to control them. Materials and Methods Crash data for the period 2004–2008 in Ghana were analyzed using the micro-computer accident analysis package (MAAP) software. Recently published transport-related epidemiological and other studies provided additional data sources.