University of Cape Coast

Talking climate, growing change: communication pathways and farmer adoption of resilient practices in Techiman, Ghana

Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder agriculture in Ghana, threatening food security and rural livelihoods. Effective communication of climate-resilient agricultural practices is therefore critical to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity. Using a desc...

Anemia prevalence and its association with dietary diversity, tea consumption, body mass index, and medical history among female university students in southern coastal Bangladesh

Abstract Background Anemia is a significant public health concern among female university students in Bangladesh, and the situation may be worse in coastal areas due to socioeconomic and environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated...

Green building in Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring research trends, insights, and future directions (2005–2025)

This study examined the evolution of green building research in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), addressing the persistent challenges of rapid urbanisation, climate vulnerability, and slow uptake of sustainable construction practices across the region. Despite global attention to green...

Stakeholder collaboration and the future of sustainable tourism management in Cape Coast, Ghana from an economic and social sustainability perspective

Abstract Heritage tourism destinations in sub-Saharan Africa face a persistent tension between economic growth imperatives and social equity. This study examines how stakeholder collaboration shapes sustainable tourism outcomes in Cape Coast, Ghana, a UNESCO World Heritage destin...

Understanding the Evolution and Clade Diversity of Mayorella (Amoebozoa): Description of a Novel Species From Freshwater Near Cape Coast, Ghana

Mayorella species are globally distributed amoeboid protists, yet their diversity remains poorly resolved because of pronounced morphological plasticity and limited molecular data. Freshwater ecosystems of West Africa remain particularly underexplored, with virtually no integrati...

A Multilevel Regression Analysis of Power-Distribution System Reliability in Ghana: A Policy Evaluation for Infrastructure Governance

Chronic power outages in Ghana highlight systemic challenges in infrastructure governance. The reliability of the national distribution network, a critical engineering system, remains inadequately quantified, hindering evidence-based policy interventions. This policy analysis eva...

A Multilevel Regression Analysis of Power-Distribution System Reliability in Ghana: A Policy Evaluation for Infrastructure Governance

Chronic power outages in Ghana highlight systemic challenges in infrastructure governance. The reliability of the national distribution network, a critical engineering system, remains inadequately quantified, hindering evidence-based policy interventions. This policy analysis eva...

Communicating Development Through Electoral Manifestos: A Comparative Analysis of NDC and NPP Campaign Texts in Ghana, 2008–2024

Political party manifestos are important instruments through which competing visions of development are communicated and democratic legitimacy is negotiated. This article examines presidential election manifestos of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Par...

Integrating statistical parametric mapping, functional principal component analysis, explainable machine learning, and equivalence testing for multimodal gait signal analysis

Gait speed is a key clinical indicator in neurological and orthopaedic conditions, yet waveform-level adaptations in ground reaction forces (GRF) and multi-muscle electromyography (EMG) remain poorly characterised. Existing approaches often analyse discrete outcomes or individual...

Impact of hospital safety culture and workplace sexual harassment on turnover intention of nursing professionals in Upper East Region, Ghana

Abstract Background The global nursing professionals’ shortfall is alarming, reaching 4.81 million by 2030, with Africa and South-East Asia disproportionately affected. While improved organizational safety culture promotes worker retention, unsafe work environments, including sex...

Early-maturing, high-yielding M5 mutant lines of cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) derived from gamma irradiation exhibit enhanced seed protein and mineral composition: implications for nutritional biofortification

PURPOSE: Co gamma irradiation (452 Gy) of the Ghanaian cowpea cultivar Hansadua. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seeds harvested from a randomized complete block design (three replications) at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, were analyzed for proximate composition (protein, fat, fibe...

Ecological quality assessment of the Keta Lagoon, Ghana: integrating water quality, sediment quality, and benthic macroinvertebrates

Coastal lagoons are ecologically and socioeconomically valuable ecosystems, yet they are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic pressures. This study assessed the ecological quality of the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS), Ghana, by integrating water physicochemical parameters...

Diabetes dietary self-care adherence in Ghana: A qualitative exploration of the roles of stakeholders

OBJECTIVE: To explore how key stakeholders contribute to dietary self-care support for adults with type 2 diabetes receiving outpatient care in diabetes clinics in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. DESIGN: Descriptive phenomenological study. Purposive sampling technique was used to re...

Building crisis resilience in African organizations: The role of relational systems, team-member exchange, and mindfulness

This study examines how relational systems (flexibility, cohesion, and communication) and perceived crisis severity shape team-member exchange (TMX), and how TMX relates to employee resilience and performance during the COVID-19 crisis in Ghana. Drawing on social exchange theory,...

Perceived Livelihood Vulnerabilities of Artisanal Fishers in Elmina, Ghana, in Relation to Chinese‐Controlled Industrial Trawling

ABSTRACT This study examines the perceived livelihood vulnerabilities reported by artisanal fishers in Elmina, Ghana, in relation to Chinese‐controlled industrial trawling. Using a mixed‐methods design, it combined eight in‐depth interviews, 12 mini‐group discussions, informal co...

Exploring the role of societal support in shaping breastfeeding experiences among mothers of preterm infants in rural Ghana

Breastfeeding is essential for preterm infant survival, but mothers in low-resource settings like rural Ghana face challenges due to cultural beliefs, limited support, and public stigma. Understanding how societal support influences breastfeeding is crucial for improving outcomes...