This study characterised faecal sludge from public ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines in Cape Coast to assess their potential impact on the environment and to guide the selection of appropriate management solutions. The paper also estimates the amount of beneficial resources...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2020/v24i130189
Aims: Shared sanitation was excluded from the basic service level due to perceived limitations of their hygiene, accessibility and safety. But how does the current body of scientific knowledge influence the narrative? This paper is aimed at reviewing data on the current status an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121538
Aims: The objective of this paper is to re-evaluate the wind speed threshold at which the 100 mm polyvinyl chloride (PVC) vent pipe may be used without compromising the ventilation rate required for effective odor control in a ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine. The paper also...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2022/v23i12790
Whereas the level of use of geosynthetics on continental basis is generally considered to be low, little is known of country-specific studies that unravel the constraints to the use of geosynthetics for civil engineering infrastructure in the construction industry. Thus, this stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2022/v23i10749
This study sought to establish measures to enhance the use of geosynthetics for civil infrastructure projects in Ghana and determine the relative impact of each measure. It employed the Delphi technique, and a structured questionnaire aided the data collection from 15 expert pane...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2022/v28i111711
This study looked at the Assin Fosu Small Town Water Supply System in Ghana to verify whether the operation of the scheme is based on a comprehensive water safety plan and how the practice of water safety planning affects the quality of water delivered to the consumers. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i130170