ABSTRACT Technology has evolved over the years from being simple machines to complex ones which are making work easier and faster than usual. Despite the influx of the mobile technology with its functions into the Ghanaian society with about 38,305,078 (CIA Report, 2017), most people are still stuck to its voice and other basic functionalities neglecting the economic and productivity enhancement ones. It was for these reasons that this study was carried out to find out t...
ABSTRACT Cocoa is the mainstay of the economy of Ghana as it contributes about 28% of foreign exchange earnings. In recent times, cocoa has come under scrutiny because of high levels of heavy metals which are generally considered toxic. Due to the toxicity of these metals, there have been several agitations to reduce their levels as much as possible in foods; thus the setting up of stringent standards in several countries which in most cases are not supported by any scientific basis. T...
ABSTRACT The study examined the role of anthropogenic disturbances, temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration in the range shift of aquatic plants, fish and bird communities in six wetlands. It was conducted over a 2-year period. The dominance ratio approach was used to determine the range shift of plants. Ordination techniques were used to determine the influence of environmental factors on biologi...
Abstract The use of Information and Communication Technology to collect and process large volumes of data into information has made it possible for organisations to find ways and means of making informed decisions within a short space of time. There is so much dependent on information systems to such an extent that system failure can adversely compromise the organisation’s operations. The education sector has not been left out but has instead become an information super house. The developm...
ABSTRACT This research work focused on the effect of climate change on cocoa yield in some selected cocoa districts in the Eastern, Ashanti, Western and Central Regions of Ghana. For sustainable cocoa production, weather, which is an uncontrollable variable, is an important factor whose effect on cocoa is difficult to quantify in a field environment. This research has two components; effects of climate change on cocoa prod...
ABSTRACT This research work was set out to see, if Geometer’s Sketchpad could be used to enhance the ability level of SHS 4 students of Osei Tutu II College in the location of the coordinate of the image of a point or geometrical object under Rigid Motion in a Cartesian plane. A non-probability sampling technique known as purposive sampling was employed to select the sample for the study. In all, 45 SHS 4 students comprising 34 girls and 11 boys were involved in the study. The main resear...
ABSTRACT The total investment cost of a pipeline network to transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants for enhanced-oil-recovery (EOR) in oil fields in Texas Gulf Coast as CO2 mitigation has been estimated. The impact of the CO2capture and transport on power generation cost, including the benefits of atmospheric CO2mitigation has also been determined. 14 power plants comprising 55.7% of installed capacity in Texas Gulf Coast were selected. Geographical-information system was used ...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the impact of blended learning on students using IBOX platform. A blended learning environment was designed to provide opportunity for integrating the learning management system “moodle” with face-to-face classroom interaction. Despite the implementation of blended learning, the poor student performance and outcomes persist. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore how teaching processes ...
ABSTRACT Ozara Ukwu and its environs (the study Area) is located within the Abakaliki Basin and the Afikpo sub Basin, respectively within the Afikpo Area. Detailed geologic mapping was carried out in other todetermine the various stratigraphic lithologic units, depositional environment, provenance, age and kerogene characterization, respectively using the basic field and laboratory procedures. Based on field observations, two lithostratigraphic units of the Ezeaku Group and Nkporo Group were ...
ABSTRACT Attendance is very important in every student. a single absent make a big difference in performance in the school. Most students of high school are prone to absence from classes claiming that the class is boring. Others due to laziness fail to attend classes, having preference of going to computer shops or playing games while some students cannot refuse the prospect of a friend asking them out during class period. Some of these actions are not reported to parents or guardians because...
ABSTRACT Several plants have been used in the treatment of various disorders without scientific basis. The present study examine the pancreatic effect of Buchholzia coriacea formulated diet in sucrose-fed pregnant rats and their offspring. Buchholzia coriacea seeds were obtained from Ogbete main market, Enugu state, identified, dried and grounded using a miller machine. 10% of the seed powder was used to formulate their diet. Thirty (240) adult female and six (6) adult male albino rats (180-2...
ABSTRACT In this computer technology world the impact of IT contributes major roles in all real time system. Various management systems implemented for achieving the business organization towards profit, standards, and further business enhancement. The main aim of this research is to implement a web based system that can secure the information’s of visitors to a company. This system is a well-structured system and easy to use. The languages used to develop this system are PHP (Personal Home...
ABSTRACT In Godfrey Okoye University, library management and administration is a very manual one in the sense that the information management methods are mostly done using the file system, students access to library resources are heavily manual, and that the library catalogue is done using the file system. As a result, accidents of data loss are common, Library record storage is often costly on the long run and theft of library materials is often an easy job. In the light of these problems, ...
ABSTRACT Chlorella vulgaris is an edible microalgae and a highly notorious potential feed resource for many agriculturally important animal species. Chlorella vulgaris intake has also been linked to improvements in animal health and welfare. Its influence over animal development stems from its nutritive and protein-rich composition, thus leading to an increased commercial production to meet consumer demand. The aim of this work is to isolate and identify microalgae used in poultry farming a...
ABSTRACT Traffic Offence Tracking System is a useful web based and database program that records all the traffic offences committed nationwide. The system helps the Federal Road Safety Commission to keep adequate records of all traffic offences that has been committed, the offender details and penalty payment made. It also helps to heck financial fraud for the commission. This work was developed with PHP, AJAX, Python and MYSQL database for effective information keeping.