All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability, 2025 during 17-19 September 2025 in Accra. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

In this work, simple microextraction approaches were developed for spectrophotometric determination of Sudan IV in palm oil, pepper powder, and tomato paste. For all matrices, the optimal detection wavelength was established at 514 nm. Experimental parameters, including sample mass, solvent volume, and...

Food poisoning from cassava remains one of the most consumed food crops globally, many countries rely heavily on the variety of cassava products edible food whiles pharmaceutical companies use cassava to produce drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen, alcohol-based medications among others. In Ghanaian...

Sustained urban growth in Greater Accra demands permitting systems that guarantee safety, orderly land use, and environmental stewardship. The study investigates the building permit acquisition process and challenges within the Greater Accra Region. A quantitative survey was conducted with 106 respondents,...

In buildings, vibration is a common concern that produces unacceptable displacement levels and can increase airborne noise levels, as well as affect people’s comfort and well-being. The study aims to investigate the impact of construction activities on human health in Accra, Ghana, in terms of vibration....

This study evaluates the efficacy of two stochastic models, the Lee-Carter model and Functional Data Time Series Analysis (FDTSA), in modeling male mortality in Nigeria. Data for this analysis were sourced from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, covering the period from 1998 to 2024. Through various error...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology is regarded as the latest quantum leap in surveying and mapping, however its use for this purpose is limited in Ghana. This research aims to assess the horizontal accuracy of UAVs equipped with Real Time Kinematic (RTK) capabilities in performing mapping surveys....

As campuses expand to accommodate growing student populations and evolving pedagogical needs, construction and renovation projects are frequently undertaken during active academic terms due to budget cycles, procurement requirements, and enrolment pressures. While these infrastructural upgrades enhance...

In modern urban development, lift systems ensure functionality, accessibility, and efficiency in multi-storey buildings. The study assesses the adoption of lifts in low to mid-rise buildings within the Greater Accra Region.This research employs quantitative methods to thoroughly examine the topic. The...

The insurance landscape for construction companies in Ghana, particularly in the Accra Metropolis, plays important role in mitigating risks and ensuring project success. Considering the significant contribution of the Ghana’s construction industry to the GDP and overall economic growth, effective insurance...

Challenges often arise on construction project sites in connection with communication related to site activities. Despite the wide recognition of the importance of communication within the construction industry, organizational and personal factors invariably render site communication ineffective. This...

This study explores an uncharted intersection of Edo vernacular mud architecture and modern modular design to develop bioclimatic, sustainable urban housing solutions in Edo State, Nigeria. Despite traditional Edo mud architecture’s rich cultural and environmental adaptability, its potential synergy...

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are increasingly recognised as essential instruments for advancing sustainability and transparency in the construction sector. Yet, their development, application, and policy uptake remain unevenly distributed across the Global North and South. This systematic...

In developing economies planned obsolescence (PO), and electronic waste (E-waste) are live topics of environmental and public health discourse, and this study serves to explore whether sustainable engineering practices (SEP), full utilisation of the lifespan of products, and enhancement of circularity...

This study investigates the role of construction project planning in achieving efficient project delivery among Ghanaian construction companies, focusing on the challenges faced. A quantitative approach was used to analyze the population of homegrown small and medium-sized construction companies within...

This study explores the critical success factors influencing the effective integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering education, focusing on accredited UK tertiary institutions. It examines perspectives from both faculty and students to identify pedagogical and institutional determinants...

In Ghana’s construction industry, the persistent challenge of ineffective claim submissions has led to cost overruns, delayed project timelines, and prolonged disputes. This study investigates the critical success factors (CSFs) that contribute to effective claim submission practices, with the overarching...

Cultural diversity has become integral to project teams in developing countries as construction projects have become more globalized. The cultural dynamics of the project design team is essential, however less study has been conducted on this topic. This review examines the influence of cultural factors...

Deep learning has emerged as a powerful tool for detecting polymorphic malware in encrypted network traffic, where traditional signature-based methods often fail due to encryption and code obfuscation. This study introduces a hybrid 2D CNN-LSTM model augmented with GAN-based adversarial training and...

Calocybe indica is a popular species of mushroom cultivated commercially for it numerous nutritive and medicinal values. This study was undertaken to determine the suitable agro-waste substrate with cocopeat or loamy soil casing material combinations for optimal growth of the mushroom. Bags of each substrate...

Detarium microcarpum (ofor) seed flour is traditionally used as thickening agent in soups. There are limited researches on effect of processing methods of ofor seed flour on its nutrient contents; hence, this study was aimed at determining the effects of processing techniques on proximate and micronutrient...

The pharmaceutical industry, vital to global health, faces significant environmental challenges due to its energy-intensive processes, chemical use, and waste generation, including the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in water systems, which contributes to ecological harm and antimicrobial...

This study explores how construction workers, site managers, and regulatory actors in urban Ghana understand, negotiate, and enact safety within the everyday realities of fast-growing cities. It aims to uncover the cultural norms, experiences, and informal practices that shape safety outcomes on construction...

This study investigates the critical interplay between structural safeguards and human behaviour in ensuring fire safety and emergency preparedness in high-rise buildings within Ghana’s rapidly urbanising context. It seeks to identify the key physical and behavioural variables that contribute to, or...

Grid electricity costs and tariff volatility place heavy pressure on large campuses in Ghana. This study develops and evaluates a 1.3 MW (DC) grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic (PV) design for a public university and quantifies technical yield and financial performance using HelioScope simulations with...

The primary aim of this study is to design and implement a GSM-based smart air-conditioning system to reduce energy consumption in residential and office environments. The objective is to provide an energy-efficient, remotely operable solution that integrates infrared (IR) technology and microcontroller-based...

This study investigates community-level perceptions, lived experiences, and trust dynamics surrounding the deployment of electricity-smart metering systems in urban slums in Ghana. While smart meters are often championed as tools for efficient energy governance, their success depends not only on technical...

Ghana’s urban environments are increasingly burdened by tyre waste, with limited strategies for sustainable reuse. At the same time, cities face a growing deficit in accessible, eco-friendly public seating infrastructure. This study explores the viability of utilizing rejected car tyres as a primary...

In modern power systems, achieving optimal economic load dispatch (ELD) is essential for reducing operational costs while maintaining system reliability. The study addresses the classical ELD problem considering valve-point loading effects (VPE), which introduce non-convexity and ripples into the fuel...

This study investigates the impact of claims management on sustainable practices in Ghana’s construction industry, examining how efficient dispute resolution influences project performance and the integration of environmentally responsible practices. A quantitative survey was conducted with 111 construction...

Urban transportation agencies face challenges in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure. This conceptual paper aims to explore the potential of innovative technologies in transforming urban transportation systems in Ghana, with a focus on sustainable facility management (FM) practices...

The unique combination of properties exhibited by polypropylene has attracted significant research attention in new dielectric materials for electrical energy applications. Several research works reported on polypropylene as a high-voltage material for insulation. However, the literature has reported...

Despite the abundance and potential of agro-waste materials like cassava peels and corn cobs, these materials have not been extensively utilized as substrates for cultivation. This study therefore explored the use of corn cobs, cassava peels and rice straw as substrates for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus...

Several market patrons in Ghana compromise emergency evacuation readiness during a fire event. Various socio-demographic factors may influence this. This paper investigates these as key predictors of human emergency evacuation behaviour in marketplaces. Identifying these components should help to improve...

This study explores the effective localisation of sustainability frameworks through the incorporation of diverse perspectives and context-specific approaches. It addresses a notable gap in the literature regarding the integration of local indicators, particularly within African regions, where global...

Marketplaces are vital urban places that foster trade and social engagement, but are often ravaged by fires, resulting in considerable financial losses and endanger public safety. This review the effects of patronage, design, and spatial layout on fire safety in Ghanaian markets from existing literature....

Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is a pertinent sustainability issue in African cities, including Accra, Ghana, where disposal is often informal, due to the high rate of urbanisation. The research analyses home-based waste management patterns and attitudes towards conceptualising sustainable home-based...

Yellow fever transmitted by Aedes aegypti is endemic in Ghana. There is currently no known cure, and management involves vaccination and prevention of mosquito bites. Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.), a member of the onion family widely used for flavouring, produces pungent-smelling leaves traditionally...

Indigenous construction innovations in Ghana offer culturally rooted, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable alternatives to imported technologies. Despite this potential, uptake remains marginal. This study examines the factors that drive and hinder the adoption and integration of these technologies...

Tricycles (“aboboyaa”) are vital and common for transport in Ghana’s rural and peri-urban areas but their internal combustion engines emit greenhouse gases, cause noise pollution, and incur high maintenance costs. This study examines the technical and economic feasibility of retrofitting such tricycles...

This study uses the CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) to analyze ChatGPT Web Search and Google Web Search reliability in academic and professional research. In comparison, each search platform showed its strengths and weaknesses. Google Web Search outperforms ChatGPT...

This study examined student engagement and equity in STEM education in Ghana through sociocultural lenses, focusing on cultural and gendered barriers and geographical disparities among Junior and Senior High School students. The goal was to generate evidence to inform inclusive STEM education policies...

This study uses a loose tenon-mortise joint to assess the mechanical performance and classify the strength of chairs produced from Cassia (Senna siamea) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). These less common wood species were utilized to construct 40 chairs, which were then assembled using polyvinyl acetate...

This study investigates sustainable health and safety (H&S) compliance among small-scale construction firms in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. Recognising the vital role of H&S in enhancing worker welfare and operational efficiency especially in resource-constrained settings, the research examines...

The construction industry faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while meeting the needs of urban growth and infrastructure development. This paper critically examines sustainable practices in construction, focusing on how policy, technology, materials, processes, and governance...

The increasing pile-up of plastic sachet waste and agricultural leftovers like rice husk dust (RHD) is creating significant environmental and disposal headaches. This study explores a sustainable way to make use of these materials by creating and analyzing nanocomposites made from low-density polyethylene...

Rutile (TiO₂) and ilmenite (FeTiO₃) are primary titanium-bearing minerals used to produce titanium dioxide, which is an important material for the production of hydrogen in renewable energy generation. This study focused on the production of the oxide TiO2 from rutile and ilmenite as well as from their...

Gerrymandering implies altering boundaries of districts or constituencies to favor an entity or individual with influence at the disadvantage of another. Electoral malpractices are a significant part of political and scholarly discourse. One of the means by which electoral injustice may manifest is through...

This study investigated the association between viral load measured using RT-PCR Cycle threshold (Ct) values and infection trends during the waves, based on samples from the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre (GIDC). Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab samples were collected from two distinct populations:...

The study examines the utilization of climate-smart technologies among poultry farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria. Three-stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and eighty-seven (187) poultry farmers. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Information was garnered on climate-smart...

Fire incidents prevail in Ghana, leading to significant fatalities and considerable financial losses. Inadequate efforts are implemented to reduce such occurrences, regardless of their increasing severity. The study aims to reveal trends, high-risk environments, and key contributors to their frequency....