• Subcrticial ethanol-water and ionic liquid extraction systems coupled with multi-frequency ultrasound in extraction and purification of polysaccharides. 

  Otu, P. N. Y.; Azumah, B. K.; Tefler, F.A.; Cunsshan, Z.; Xiaojie, Y.; Agyapong, H.; Oklu, M. M.; Arhin, R. E.; Osae, R. (Seperation Science and Technology, 2022)

  This study obtained crude sorghum leaf sheath polysaccharide (39.99% wet matter (wm)) by subcritical ethanol-water (40% v/v) extraction (180°C, 40 min). The subcritical extraction solution was transformed into an ionic ...
• Structural and bioactive characterization of purified polysaccharide from deep-freeze pretreated Sorghum bicolor L. leaf sheath. 

  Otu, P. N. Y.; Azumah, B. K.; Jessica, O. M.; Zhou, C.; Yu, X.; Joseph, A.; Abraham, Q. (Industrial Crops and Products, 2022)

  This study determined the effect of deep-freeze pretreatment of sorghum leaf sheath on the extraction yield of ultrasound-extracted purified polysaccharides (DFUP-1), and confirmed the physicochemical, structural and ...
• Room Temperature Plastination of Three Species of Fish (Tilapia, African Catfish and African Bonytongue) in Ghana 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S.; Toku, M. (International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 2014)

  This study assessed the suitability of room temperature plastination with locally available silicone paste and hardener in Ghana for producing plastinates of Tilapia, Catfish and Bonytongue for use as teaching aids. ...
• Evaluation of Three Methods of Application of Malt Crude Enzyme Extracts from Three Cereals in Ghana on Maltose Syrup Production from Cassava Starch 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S.; Akansegri, J. B.; Boateng, L. S. (IJRSI, 2015)

  - In this study two forms of Crude Enzymes from Malts (CEM): (1). Crude Enzyme Solution (CES) and (2). Homogenised Malt in Cheesecloth Bags (HMCB), from Obaatanpa maize (OM), Sorghum bicolor (SB) and Proso millet (PM) ...
• Plastination of Some Cow and Ram Organs in Ghana for Use as Teaching Aids 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S.; Adasu, C.; Dzagbletey, E. T.; Abbey, P. R. (International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences and Technology, 2011)

  The plastination procedure was adapted using locally available materials in Ghana to prepare plastinated specimens of the heart and kidneys of a Cow, the lungs and attached trachea of a Ram, and the penis and attached ...
• Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis of Concentrations of Vanadium, Manganese, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and Aluminium in Muscle, Tissue of Four Fish Species from the Weija Lake in Ghana 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Okai – Armah, J.; Afful, S. (European Scientific Journal, 2014)

  The Weija Lake, formed from the Densu River, presently one of the most polluted rivers in Ghana, is a domestic source of Tilapia and Catfish. This study determined the concentration of V, Mn, As, Hg, Cd, and Al in ...
• Comparative analysis on the effectiveness of various filtration methods on the potability of water 

  Achio, S.; Kutsanedzie, F.; Ameko, E. (Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 2016)

  This paper comparatively assessed the effectiveness of potable water filtration methods, commonly used in the hinterlands in some Ghanaian communities. Physico-chemical and microbiological analysis were carried out on pond, ...
• Effects of Antibiotic Self-Medication on the Efficacy of Four Antibiotics Commonly used in Ghana on Clinically Isolated Micro Organisms 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S. (International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences and Technology, 2012)

  Antibiotic resistance is associated with antibiotic abuse through self medication. Antibiotic resistance is established through antimicrobic susceptibility testing of isolated pathogens to the antibiotic of interest. ...
• Identification of Lubricating Oil-Degrading Microorganisms in Oil Polluted Soils from Five Auto- mechanic Workshops in Accra, Ghana 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S.; Sadique, I. (Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2013)

  Trichothecium, Trichoderma, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium, and Penicillium spp. from oil contaminated soil from 5 Mechanic Shops in Accra, Ghana showed zones of clearance of oil on Minimum Salt Enrichment Medium (MSEM) Agar ...
• Microbial safety of raw mixed-vegetable salad sold as an accompaniment to street vended cooked rice in Accra, Ghana 

  Ameko, E.; Achio, S.; Alhassan, S.; Kassim, A. (Academic Journals, 2012)

  A survey of 90 randomly selected subjects indicated raw mixed-vegetable salad as a popular accompaniment to cooked rice sold by street-food vendors in the Kokomlemle municipality of Accra, Ghana, but the salad was generally ...
• Concerns on Issues of Examination Malpractices A Case Study of Accra Polytechnic 

  Achio, S.; Ameko, E.; Kutsanedzie, F.; Alhassan, S.; Ganaa, F. (Academic Research International, 2012)

  Examination malpractice contravenes the rules and regulations set by examination bodies. This research looks at the forms, the factors and key players in examination malpractices, as well as the consequences and measures ...
• In vitro evaluation of anti-snake venom properties of the ethanolic extracts from annona senegalensis (pers) and cinnamomum zeylanicum (blume). 

  Kaminta, S.; Boamah, D.; Debrah, O.; Quarcoo, A.; Ofosuhene, M.; Ayi, I.; Annan, A. (American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2018)
• Ultra-Performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS)-based metabolomic analysis of mycelial biomass of three Ganoderma isolates from the Lower Volta River Basin of Ghana. 

  Adotey, G.; Alolga, R. N.; Quarcoo, A.; Gedel, M. A.; Anang, A. K.; Holliday, J. C. (Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2021)
• Shelf-life improvement of sorghum beer (pito) through the addition of Moringa oleifera and pasteurization. 

  Ayirezang, F. A.; Saba, C. K. S.; Amagloh, F. K.; Gonu, H. (2016)

  Pito is a traditional alcoholic beverage that is mostly brewed in the three northern regions of Ghana. Although widely consumed and used in many festivities, poor storability limits its economic potential as an income-generating ...
• Procedure for indirect smoking of skipjack tuna with mahogany liquid smoke and comparative sensory analysis to traditionally smoked skipjack tuna 

  Ameko, E.; Commey, V.; Achio, S.; Kutsanedzie, F. Y. H.; Abrokwah, A.; Alhassan, S.; Goddey, P. (Semantic Scholar, 2016)

  Liquid Smoked Skipjack Tuna (LSST) was prepared by initial marinating of fresh Tuna in 100% Mahogany Liquid Smoke followed by heat processing in a smokeless environment in a Portable Wooden Box Electric Dehydrator (PWBED). ...
• Antioxidant activity of corchorus olitorius and its effect on lipid peroxidation in mice. 

  Yabani, D.; Adotey, G. (Elixir International, 2018)

  The study examined the antioxidant and anti-lipid peroxidative activity of Corchorus olitorius. Antioxidant activity was examined in-vitro by 1,1,-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging method. Lipid peroxidation, ...
• Antibiotic prophylaxis and cloacal carriage of resistant zoonotic bacteria in commercially-bred poultry 

  Arhin, R. E.; Hackman, H. K.; Sa-eed, A. (AJP, 2019)

  Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the use of antibiotic prophylactics in commercial poultry breeding and cloacal carriage of antibiotic-resistant zoonotic bacteria. Methodology: ...
• Effects of moringa oleifera leaves and seeds extracts against food spoilage fungi. 

  Ayirezang, F. A.; Azumah, B. K.; Achio, S. (Scientific Research, 2020)

  Fungal foodborne diseases pose serious public health problems and cause significant loss of the world’s food stock as a result of toxic contamination. Hence the need to find solutions to foodborne fungal contaminants. This ...
• Microbial diversity and antibiotic resistance of bacteria on washroom fomites in a public university 

  Arhin, R. E.; Hackman, H. K.; Whyte, B. K.; Sa-eed, A. (AJP, 2020)

  Purpose:To determine the diversity and distribution of bacteria contaminants on washroom fomites in a public university andtheirresistanceto common antibiotics.Methodology:A sanitation audit was conducted on ...
• In vitro antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava (Guava) leaves extract on carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae causing multi-drug resistant systemic infections. 

  Hackman, H. K.; Arhin, R. E.; Azumah, B. K.; Boateng, D.; Nwosu, B.; Apenteng, M. (2020)

  Systemic bacterial infections affect almost all part of the human body systems leading to infections such as urinary tract infections, septicemia, meningitis, pneumonia, peritonitis and gastritis. Carbapenems have been ...

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