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View article: Assessment of the Factors that Influence the Choice of Wetland-Based Livelihoods in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS) of South-eastern Ghana
Assessment of the Factors that Influence the Choice of Wetland-Based Livelihoods in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS) of South-eastern Ghana Open
Studies have shown that anthropogenic pressures such as overexploitation and certain natural phenomena are contributing to the decline in biodiversity particularly fisheries and wildlife of coastal wetlands worldwide. The Keta Lagoon Compl…
View article: Community perceptions, knowledge, and coping mechanisms concerning perennial climate change-related disasters along the Volta estuary of Ghana, West Africa
Community perceptions, knowledge, and coping mechanisms concerning perennial climate change-related disasters along the Volta estuary of Ghana, West Africa Open
Communities along the Volta estuary of Ghana remain vulnerable to perennial tidal wave attacks, coastal erosion, and flooding because of increasing sea level rise from climate change. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, commun…
View article: Numerical investigation of scour around monopile foundation of offshore wind farm
Numerical investigation of scour around monopile foundation of offshore wind farm Open
Local scour at the foot of monopile foundations is a major threat to the stability of offshore wind farms. This study presents a 3D numerical model to investigate the local scour around monopile foundations considering the influence of bot…
View article: Perspectives on Drivers of Biodiversity and Environmental Changes in the Keta Lagoon Ramsar Site of Ghana
Perspectives on Drivers of Biodiversity and Environmental Changes in the Keta Lagoon Ramsar Site of Ghana Open
There is a general decline in biodiversity and the environment of coastal wetlands worldwide. Reasons for the decline obviously include overexploitation of wetland resources, climate change and industrialization, to mention but a few. This…
View article: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Shoreline Changes in the Ilaje Coastal Area of Ondo State, Nigeria
A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Shoreline Changes in the Ilaje Coastal Area of Ondo State, Nigeria Open
Erosion presents a significant challenge to coastlines worldwide, and the Ilaje area in Nigeria’s Niger Delta is no different. Aggressive flooding along this shoreline has led to property damage, economic disruption, and a looming threat t…
View article: FUTURE FLOODING OF THE VOLTA DELTA CAUSED BY SEA LEVEL RISE AND LAND SUBSIDENCE
FUTURE FLOODING OF THE VOLTA DELTA CAUSED BY SEA LEVEL RISE AND LAND SUBSIDENCE Open
The Volta delta(Ghana, West Africa) is increasingly impacted by sea level rise (SLR). SLR makes the Volta delta mostly vulnerable to flooding, salinization of water resources and agriculture fields, and permanent loss of lands. This would …
View article: Numerical Investigation of Scour Around Monopile Foundation of Offshore Wind Farm
Numerical Investigation of Scour Around Monopile Foundation of Offshore Wind Farm Open
Local scour has been a major challenge facing stability of offshore wind farm foundations for years. This study uses a 3D numerical model to study the formation and development of scour at the foot of monopile foundations. The Reynolds-Ave…
View article: Numerical modeling of wave penetration inside a harbor
Numerical modeling of wave penetration inside a harbor Open
Wave penetration analysis is typically performed to ensure that the coastal structure at the harbour provides adequate shelter from waves and currents for ship berthing. Generally, wave penetration inside a harbour occurs through the entra…
View article: Coastal Flooding Caused by Extreme Coastal Water Level at the World Heritage Historic Keta City (Ghana, West Africa)
Coastal Flooding Caused by Extreme Coastal Water Level at the World Heritage Historic Keta City (Ghana, West Africa) Open
Like low-lying sandy coasts around the world, the Ghanaian coast is experiencing increasingly frequent coastal flooding due to climate change, putting important socioeconomic infrastructure and people at risk. Our study assesses the major …
View article: Growth Performance and Proximate Composition of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Cultured in Cages and Pens in Northern Benin Water Reservoirs Exposed to Cotton-field Effluents
Growth Performance and Proximate Composition of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Cultured in Cages and Pens in Northern Benin Water Reservoirs Exposed to Cotton-field Effluents Open
The potential use of water reservoirs exposed to cotton-fields effluents in northern Benin was explored for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) production. A 120-day experiment was conducted to evaluate the rearing performance of C. garie…
View article: Review of: "Analysis of climatic parameters in the upper Awash River basin of Ethiopia"
Review of: "Analysis of climatic parameters in the upper Awash River basin of Ethiopia" Open
This manuscript has the objective of analyzing and characterizing the trend and variability of climate
View article: The co-management approach has positive impacts on mangrove conservation: evidence from the mono transboundary biosphere reserve (Togo-Benin), West Africa
The co-management approach has positive impacts on mangrove conservation: evidence from the mono transboundary biosphere reserve (Togo-Benin), West Africa Open
Literature on conservation science has documented the increasing use of the co-management approach to effectively conserve natural resources. Although some studies found the co-management approach as highly effective, others also reported …
View article: Understanding the Complexities of Human Well-Being in the Context of Ecosystem Services within Coastal Ghana
Understanding the Complexities of Human Well-Being in the Context of Ecosystem Services within Coastal Ghana Open
The understanding of the complexities of human well-being (HWB) within the ecosystem service (ES) context is fundamental to the development of management plans to sustain the flow of ecosystem services (ESs) for HWB. However, research on H…
View article: Assessment of wetland ecosystem services and human wellbeing nexus in sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical evidence from a socio-ecological landscape of Ghana
Assessment of wetland ecosystem services and human wellbeing nexus in sub-Saharan Africa: Empirical evidence from a socio-ecological landscape of Ghana Open
In a rapidly urbanized socio-ecological landscape like that of the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS) with the increasing trend of anthropogenic and natural stresses, careful understanding of the relationship between ecosystem service…
View article: Satellite, drone and video camera multi-platform monitoring of coastal erosion at an engineered pocket beach: A showcase for coastal management at Elmina Bay, Ghana (West Africa)
Satellite, drone and video camera multi-platform monitoring of coastal erosion at an engineered pocket beach: A showcase for coastal management at Elmina Bay, Ghana (West Africa) Open
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View article: Local Indicator-Based Flood Vulnerability Indices and Predictors of Relocation in the Ketu South Municipal Area of Ghana
Local Indicator-Based Flood Vulnerability Indices and Predictors of Relocation in the Ketu South Municipal Area of Ghana Open
Certain communities along the coast of Ketu South Municipality in south-eastern Ghana, remain vulnerable to coastal flood events from storm surges, high tidal waves, lagoon overflow, and heavy rainfall. However, the local conditions that m…
View article: Mangrove Ecosystem Services, Associated Threats and Implications for Wellbeing in the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Togo-Benin), West-Africa
Mangrove Ecosystem Services, Associated Threats and Implications for Wellbeing in the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Togo-Benin), West-Africa Open
Mangroves are important coastal ecosystems, which deliver diverse and crucial services to humans. This study explored the diversity of mangrove ecosystem services, their associated threats as well as their contribution to livelihoods and w…
View article: Public compliance with environmental sanitation regulations in Ghana
Public compliance with environmental sanitation regulations in Ghana Open
Due to the negative impacts of poor environmental sanitation (ES) on the environment, economy, public health, and livelihoods, various efforts are constantly being made in countries all over the world, particularly by their governments, to…
View article: Is the Co-management Approach Effective for Mangrove Conservation in West Africa?
Is the Co-management Approach Effective for Mangrove Conservation in West Africa? Open
The conservation management literature has recently documented the increasing use of co-management approach to effectively conserve natural resources. Although most research qualify the co-management as highly effective, some authors also …
View article: Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Change and Morphometric Parameters in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, Ghana
Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Change and Morphometric Parameters in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, Ghana Open
The rapid urbanization, industrialization, agricultural activities, and increasing trend of some natural hazards, such as climate change, particularly in coastal areas, necessitate the continual assessment of critical but fragile ecosystem…
View article: 2. Climate variations, urban solid waste management and possible implications for Anopheles mosquito breeding in selected cities of coastal Ghana
2. Climate variations, urban solid waste management and possible implications for Anopheles mosquito breeding in selected cities of coastal Ghana Open
Climate-induced environmental changes are known to support prevalence of disease vectors and pathogens. Temperature, rainfall, humidity and other environmental variables are considered potential drivers of population dynamics of many vecto…
View article: Indicators of service quality and satisfaction among graduating students of a higher education institution (HEI) in Ghana
Indicators of service quality and satisfaction among graduating students of a higher education institution (HEI) in Ghana Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the indicators of service quality from the perspective of graduating students in a public university in Ghana. The identified indicators of service quality were rated and the extent of satisf…
View article: Awareness of Environmental Change, Climate Variability, and Their Role in Prevalence of Mosquitoes among Urban Dwellers in Southern Ghana
Awareness of Environmental Change, Climate Variability, and Their Role in Prevalence of Mosquitoes among Urban Dwellers in Southern Ghana Open
This study evaluates the extent to which urban residents of Accra and Sekondi-Takoradi (all of southern Ghana) were aware of environment and climate-related variability. A total of 150 questionnaires were given to adults of 40 years and ab…
View article: Microbial Carriage and Contamination of Mangoes by the Oriental Fruit Fly
Microbial Carriage and Contamination of Mangoes by the Oriental Fruit Fly Open
Background: Fruit flies, especially of the Family Terphritidae, are economically important pests for the horticulture industry because many species cause serious mechanical damage to a number of crops of different plant families. Studies h…
View article: Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on the Livelihoods of Communities in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in Ghana
Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal Gold Mining on the Livelihoods of Communities in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in Ghana Open
Gold mining has played an important role in Ghana’s economy, however the negative environmental and socio-economic effects on the host communities associated with gold mining have overshadowed these economic gains. It is within this contex…