D. Obeng‐Ofori
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View article: BANK-SPECIFIC AND MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS (NPLS) IN GHANA: THE CASE OF LISTED BANKS ON THE GHANA STOCK EXCHANGE
BANK-SPECIFIC AND MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS (NPLS) IN GHANA: THE CASE OF LISTED BANKS ON THE GHANA STOCK EXCHANGE Open
This study investigates the determinants of NPLs in Ghana's listed banks, addressing critical research gaps on credit risk analysis in emerging markets. Following Ghana's banking sector reforms and the lack of comprehensive frameworks, thi…
View article: <i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> production: A comparative study of different rearing protocols
<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> production: A comparative study of different rearing protocols Open
The traditional methods of sourcing and semi‐domesticating the African palm weevil Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larvae persist among the inhabitants of Ghana. However, these methods produce only a small pro…
View article: Morphometrics and reproductive parameters of Rhynchophorus morphotypes(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana
Morphometrics and reproductive parameters of Rhynchophorus morphotypes(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana Open
Palm weevils are widely distributed throughout Ghana causing severe economic injuries to palm plantations. However, the description and categorisation of palm weevil species based on the morphology in Ghana are lacking. This study sought t…
View article: Digital Technologies: A Congregating pan-African Public Management on the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Employability and Sustainable Growth
Digital Technologies: A Congregating pan-African Public Management on the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Employability and Sustainable Growth Open
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the concept of blurring the real world with the technological world and it is characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital, and biological worlds. The study an…
View article: Evaluation of different substrates on the life history parameters of African palm weevil, <i>Rhynchophorous phoenicis</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana
Evaluation of different substrates on the life history parameters of African palm weevil, <i>Rhynchophorous phoenicis</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Ghana Open
African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) larvae are widely consumed in Ghana and most countries in Africa because of their high-quality protein and low greenhouse gas emissions than conventional livestock. However, the consumption of …
View article: Assessment of knowledge and patterns of weedicide and personal protective equipment usage among farmers in some cocoa farming communities in Ghana
Assessment of knowledge and patterns of weedicide and personal protective equipment usage among farmers in some cocoa farming communities in Ghana Open
The inability of farmers to adhere to the precise usage pattern of weedicides and personal protective equipment (PPE) in cocoa cultivation has been a challenge to cocoa production, the environment and human health. We conducted a study to …
View article: Occupational Health and Safety Issues among Artisans in the Bibiani Municipality
Occupational Health and Safety Issues among Artisans in the Bibiani Municipality Open
This study sought to identify and document key issues affecting occupational health and safety among artisans in the informal sector in the Bibiani Municipality of the Western North Region of Ghana. To realize this objective, a descriptive…
View article: Manganese, Iron, Lead, and Zinc Levels and Haematological Profile among Welders in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District, Ghana
Manganese, Iron, Lead, and Zinc Levels and Haematological Profile among Welders in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District, Ghana Open
Welders are exposed to metal ions or oxides through direct contact at occupational sites or indirectly through uptake from contaminated dust or air. This study was a case‐control study designed to assess the levels of some heavy metals and…
View article: Acute and residual concentration-dependent toxicities of some selected insecticides to adult Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta and White (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Acute and residual concentration-dependent toxicities of some selected insecticides to adult Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta and White (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
Background The high yield loss reported from the infestations of fruits by Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta and White in West Africa can impact negatively on the growth of horticulture in the region. Similarly, the shortage of insecticide…
View article: Prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated clinical manifestations in selected hypoendemic communities in Ghana following long-term administration of ivermectin
Prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated clinical manifestations in selected hypoendemic communities in Ghana following long-term administration of ivermectin Open
The study showed that despite several years of mass drug administration with ivermectin, infection with onchocerciasis and the commonly associated clinical manifestations of the disease still persist in the study communities. This calls fo…
View article: Evaluation of aflatoxin contamination of stored maize in the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana
Evaluation of aflatoxin contamination of stored maize in the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana Open
This study assessed the aflatoxin contamination and the presence of fungi in three maize varieties (Obatanpa, Abontem and Aburohemaa) stored using different storage methods namely storage in hermetic bags, woven polypropylene sacks and loc…
View article: Using climate analogue tools to explore and build smallholder farmer capacity for climate smart agriculture
Using climate analogue tools to explore and build smallholder farmer capacity for climate smart agriculture Open
Background: The phenomenon of climate change (CC) and its attendant challenges in agriculture have been widely document. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) focuses on sustainable agriculture intensification for food sovereignty through the ad…
View article: The Search for an Efficient Black Fly Trap for Xenomonitoring of Onchocerciasis
The Search for an Efficient Black Fly Trap for Xenomonitoring of Onchocerciasis Open
Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease that has plagued mankind for decades with pathologies that involve the eyes and the skin. The WHO and the global health community have earmarked the disease for global elimination by 2045. How…
View article: Multiyear Rainfall and Temperature Trends in the Volta River Basin and their Potential Impact on Hydropower Generation in Ghana
Multiyear Rainfall and Temperature Trends in the Volta River Basin and their Potential Impact on Hydropower Generation in Ghana Open
The effects of temperature and rainfall changes on hydropower generation in Ghana from 1960–2011 were examined to understand country-wide trends of climate variability. Moreover, the discharge and the water level trends for the Akosombo re…