verviewStatsCommentsCitationsReferences (29)Related research (10+) AbstractEnvironmental investigations show that the Archaea are diverse and abundant not only in extreme environments, but also in soil, oceans and freshwater, where they may exhbit a key function in the biogeochemical cycles of the planet. Archaea display unique capacities, such as methanogenesis and survival at temperatures higher than 90 °C that make them crucial for understanding the nature of the biota of early Earth. M...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The construction industry is faced with the significant problems of high cost of project delivery, bad financial performance and inability to deliver value to customers on time. As a result, the industry has been criticized extensively for poor performance and inefficient productivity. A major factor contributing to this setback is rework. Rework is defined as the unnecessary effort of redoing an activity that was inaccurately done the fir...
Abstract Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is of clinical and public health importance, affecting up to one in fi ve women of reproductive age. It has signifi cant and diverse clinical implications including reproductive, metabolic, and psychological features. Aim: The study was to investigate the effect of anti-infl ammatory dietary combo on metabolic, endocrine, infl ammatory, and reproductive profi les in overweight and obese women with PCOS. Materials and Methods: A total of 10...
ABSTRACT The most important single factor affecting the efficiency of protein utilization is the profile of digestible essential amino acids entering the small intestine. Assuming a constant ideal amino acid profile of absorbed protein the requirements of all amino acids can be calculated when the requirement of one individual amino acid has been determined. In non-ruminants, the supply will be greatly influenced by the diet, but less so in ruminants due to the rumen microbial degradatio...
ABSTRACT The role of institutions in national development has been championed by various governments for some time to come now. However, what is most topical in this quest is the creation of institutions that would look at development from within, taking cognizance of the local needs and resources of the people. This study was set out to examine the role of the National Commission on Culture on the socio-economic development of Ghana using the Brong Ahafo region as study area. The study made ...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This research initially analyzed the current state of the inventory management practices at LittyMart. LittyMart is limited liability Company that deals in items such as kitchen napkins and underwear for both sexes. This project aims to help optimize the firm’s inventory by creating a simple and efficient tool. Amid the strength of the firm are a good marketing strategy, diverse product list, and good relationship with trading partners. The Weakness of the firm includes th...
ABSTRACT The Wetland environment is a unique with unique biota, including insects. Insects serve as indicators of environmental health. However, the recent spate of human encroachment on wetlands would affect this unique biota structure. This phenomenon could pose a threat to the wetland environment. The physical and chemical quality of these habitats would provide background information for comparison against established quality standard of the wetland environment. Information gathered could...
ABSTRACT Free-trade policies across countries have allowed an influx of diverse nonalcoholic drinks into Ghana. Frequent consumption of such drinks may contribute to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The study evaluated the microbial quality and physico-chemical properties of selected non-alcoholic drinks in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Out of 122 non-alcoholic drinks catalogued, 22 were analysed. Aerobic mesophilic counts, total coliforms (TC), faecal ...
ABSTRACT Potable water is an essential good which the United Nations regard as a human right that everyone must get access to. In many developing countries however, potable water is inadequate and so water is rationed. Research indicates that decisions regarding water utility services in developing countries can be controversial and may be received by publics with mixed feelings. Research further establishes that, if the management of a water utility company is able to communicate effectively...
ABSTRACT The successful execution of Construction projects is often undermined by many factors such as poor project team coordination, delays, and cost overruns resulting in diverse effects such as tying down the clients‟ capital, and project abandonment. The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the success of district assembly construction projects in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and recommend interventions to enhance the success of assembly projects. The specific ...
ABSTRACT The study sought to ascertain the extent to which Valley View University (VVU) has complied with the Data Protection Act (DPA) since the implementation of the E-HRS at the University. This case study sampled a total of thirty employees from diverse functional units of the University. The aim was to evaluate respondents’ acceptability, knowledge and understanding of E-HRS issues relating to the DPA, security issues in the DPA and adherence to such security issues. Findings revealed ...
ABSTRACT It is estimated that 70% to 75% of the population of Ghana rely on herbal medicine for their primary healthcare (WHO 2002). Practitioners and manufacturers of herbal medicine relying less on advertising through loud speakers and personal advertising in lorries and market places and moving towards advertising in the mass media. This study, therefore, examined viewer perception of messages in the television advertisement of herbal medicine in Akosombo in a survey, using a questionnair...
ABSTRACT Migration has become a phenomenon that affects the lives of many people today. Children are affected as well in diverse ways by migration. Most countries lack comprehensive policies on migration which can harness its gains for mutual benefits and reduce its negative impacts. Meanwhile, migration has become a major process in many populations, including Ghana’s. Children have also been participating in migration in various ways; as independent migrants, as moving along with migratin...
ABSTRACT Communities of various sizes in Tanzania are implementing sustainable projects. Despite its increasing popularity, the sustainable community “movement” consists of a diverse set of activities in an early stage of development with no overall national strategy, framework or common measures of success. Thus, this study was conducted to assess factors affecting sustainability of community development projects in Morogoro district of the Morogoro region, Tanzania. Specific objectives...
ABSTRACT The kopjes of Serengeti National Park, can be considered to be an understudied ecosystem although harbours a diverse distinct flora and fauna; even basic information such as knowledge about the food of Agama mwanzae is unknown. Thus, the study involved the investigation of the spatial and seasonal variation of insect abundance and agama food intake in the grass plain kopjes of Serengeti National Park. The insects were sampled by pitfall, sweep net and tray traps monthly within one y...