JOURNAL OF THE GHANA SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
Vol 22 (2)
Table of Contents
Indexed on ScopusCOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM-SPECIFIC RDT AND PCR FOR DETECTING MALARIA IN NORTHERN GHANA
Authors: Gideon Adu-Bonsu, Francis Addy, Jacob N. O. Ankrah, Sylvanus M. Kpangkpari, Julius T. Dongdem, James Abugri, Gideon K. Helegbe, and Cletus A. Wezena.
Affiliations: Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biosciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
Corresponding Author: cletusadiyaga@gmail.com
Abstract: This study compares the effectiveness of Plasmodium falciparum-specific RDT and PCR for detecting malaria in Northern Ghana. The results indicate that PCR is more sensitive and accurate than RDT.
Keywords: Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, RDT, PCR, Northern Ghana.
DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF THE KPM APP, A MHEALTH INTERVENTION FOR IMPROVING GLAUCOMA MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN A SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN POPULATION
Authors: Benjamin Abaidoo, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Pirindha Govenda, Nii Aryeetey Agyei, and Samuel Mahama.
Affiliations: Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra.
Corresponding Author: benjamin_abaidoo@yahoo.com
Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the KPM app, a mobile health intervention, in improving glaucoma medication adherence in a Sub-Saharan African population.
Keywords: Glaucoma, mHealth, Medication Adherence, Sub-Saharan Africa.
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AND PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING DIFFERENTIALLY ALTER COGNITION AND BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Thomas Amatey Tagoe, Sandra Quaye, Michael Adjei, Emmanuel Darko, and Seth Mawusi Asafo.
Affiliations: Department of Physiology, University of Ghana, Accra.
Corresponding Author: tatagoe@ug.edu.gh
Abstract: This study investigates the differential effects of smartphone addiction and pathological gambling on cognition and behavior.
Keywords: Smartphone Addiction, Pathological Gambling, Cognition, Behavior.
IDENTIFICATION OF CUCUMBER AND COURGETTE VEGETABLES USING TEXTURE AND SHAPE IMAGE FEATURES
Authors: Akua Gyanba Morgan Acquah, Abdul-Lateef Yussiff, and Charles Roland Haruna.
Affiliations: Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Corresponding Author: charuna@ucc.edu.gh
Abstract: This study focuses on identifying cucumber and courgette vegetables using texture and shape image features.
Keywords: Cucumber, Courgette, Image Processing, Texture, Shape.
REMEDIATION OF CADMIUM-CONTAMINATED PADDY SOIL USING ORANGE RESIDUE BIOCHAR
Authors: Joseph Payne, Najat Iddrisu, and Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah.
Affiliations: Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biosciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
Corresponding Author: jpayne@uds.edu.gh
Abstract: This study explores the use of orange residue biochar for remediating cadmium-contaminated paddy soil.
Keywords: Cadmium, Biochar, Soil Remediation, Orange Residue.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT DRYING METHODS ON THE PROXIMATE, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF HEAP AND TRAY FERMENTED COCOA BEANS
Authors: Emmanuel Amankwah, Gabriel Annobi Bisiw, Clifford Yeboah-Manson, Benjamin Boadi, and Amma Sarpong Adutwumwaa.
Affiliations: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Corresponding Author: eamankay@gmail.com
Abstract: This study examines the effect of different drying methods on the properties of heap and tray fermented cocoa beans.
Keywords: Cocoa Beans, Drying Methods, Fermentation, Sensory Properties.
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FROM WASTE PRECURSORS UTILIZING CASHEW NUTSHELL LIQUID AS A COUPLING AGENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TABLETOPS
Authors: Maame Adwoa Bentumah Animpong, Robert Kwame Nkum, William Owusu Oduro, Elizabeth Von-Kiti, and Bright Kwakye-Awuah.
Affiliations: CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research, Legon, Ghana.
Corresponding Author: mabsage@yahoo.com
Abstract: This study focuses on developing composite materials from waste precursors using cashew nutshell liquid as a coupling agent for tabletops.
Keywords: Composite Materials, Waste Precursors, Cashew Nutshell Liquid, Tabletops.
SEROPREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TOXOPLASMA GONDII INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN SEEKING ANTENATAL CARE IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN KOFORIDUA, GHANA
Authors: Daniel Sai Squire, Ebenezer Ransford Teye, Sylvia Afriyie Squire, and David Adedia.
Affiliations: School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
Corresponding Author: dsquire@uhas.edu.gh
Abstract: This study investigates the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Koforidua, Ghana.
Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii, Seroprevalence, Pregnant Women, Koforidua.
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT ON RESOLUTION AND COUNTING EFFICIENCY WITH VARYING MESH-HOLE DIAMETERS OF A CIRCULAR MESH COLLIMATOR IN ALPHA SPECTROMETRY
Authors: Peter A. Amoah, Mikhail S. Kuznetsov, Oleg Yu. Dolmatov, Andrey O. Semenov, and Andrey Dm. Poberezhnikov.
Affiliations: School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia.
Corresponding Author: amoah1@tpu.ru, peter.amoah@gaec.gov.gh
Abstract: This study evaluates the effect of varying mesh-hole diameters of a circular mesh collimator on resolution and counting efficiency in alpha spectrometry.
Keywords: Alpha Spectrometry, Mesh Collimator, Resolution, Counting Efficiency.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS OF SOURSOP SEEDS AND PULP COMPOSITE FLOUR
Authors: P.S.D. Yirenkyi, P.A. Twumasi, L.D.K. de-Souza, and W. Vale-Hagan.
Affiliations: Department of Food Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
Abstract: This study analyzes the nutritional composition of soursop seeds and pulp composite flour.
Keywords: Soursop, Nutritional Analysis, Composite Flour, Seeds, Pulp.