Antifungal Potential of Sweet Orange Essential Oil on Pathogens of Two Important Cocoa Diseases in Ghana by Yahaya Bukari, Silas Wintuma Avicor, Michael Kojo Ainooson, Eric Kumi Asare, Godfred Kweku Awudzi, Ishmael Amoako-Attah

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Knowledge and Teaching Competencies of Physical Education Teachers on Students with Special Needs in the Central Region, Ghana by Kodwo Owusu, Daniel Apaak, Charles Domfeh, Alexander Kweku Eshun

“… Background: This research investigated the inclusion of students with special needs during Physical Education lessons in the Central Region, Ghana. Many learners only observe during Physical Education lessons because the teachers simply ignore them or are challenged with how to integrate them into the lessons. …”
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Impact of Small-Scale Mining Activities on Physicochemical Properties of Soils in Dunkwa East Municipality of Ghana by Paul K. Essandoh, Mohammed Takase, Isaac Mbir Bryant

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Predictors of food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slums in Ghana by Dina Adei, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Bright Osei Boateng, Anthony Acquah Mensah

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Quality Assessment of Some Essential Children’s Medicines Sold in Licensed Outlets in Ashanti Region, Ghana by Grace Frimpong, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Noble Kuntworbe, Kwame Ohene Buabeng, Yaa Asantewaa Osei, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Ofosua Adi-Dako

“…The quality of 68 samples of 15 different essential children’s medicines sold in licensed medicine outlets in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, was evaluated. Thirty-two (47.1%) of the medicines were imported, mainly from India (65.6%) and the United Kingdom (28.1%), while 36 (52.9%) were locally manufactured. …”
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mHealth knowledge and usage in maternal healthcare delivery: perspectives and experiences of healthcare practitioners in Ghana by Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Padmore Adusei Amoah, Pascal Agbadi, Aikins Amoako Asiama

“…Data collection occurred between July 2023 and January 2024.Setting The study was conducted in three administrative regions in Ghana: Ashanti, Northern and Upper West regions. …”
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The Effect of Rainfall, Temperature, and Relative Humidity on the Yield of Cassava, Yam, and Maize in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Harriet Achiaa Dwamena, Kassim Tawiah, Amanda Serwaa Akuoko Kodua

“…We encourage the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and all stakeholders in the agriculture sector to increase their campaign on the consequences of climate change on the yield of these crops. …”
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Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model by Jiajia Ye, Po-Ching Huang, Emma Sethina Adjaottor, Frimpong-Manso Addo, Mark D. Griffiths, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Chung-Ying Lin

“…The present observational cross-sectional study investigated how fear of COVID-19 can affect mental health through mediators including stress, perceived stigma, and preventive behaviors among young adults in Ghana. Methods: A total of 635 participants aged between 18 and 29 years (mean age = 20.2 years [SD = 2.04]) were recruited to complete measures of COVID-19 fear, stress, perceived stigma, preventive behaviors, and mental health status from June to August 2022. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Women in Southern Ghana: Evidence from 2014 GDHS by Cyprian Issahaku Dorgbetor, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Kenneth Setorwu Adde

“…Hypertension is the fifth commonest cause of outpatient morbidity in Ghana. Some evidence have illustrated geographical variation in hypertension and it seems to have a heavy toll on women in southern Ghana compared to the north. …”
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Move Analysis of Awards Acceptance Speeches in The 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Ceremony by John York-Williams, Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, Emmanuel Mensah Bonsu

“…To this end, this paper sought to examine the generic structure of the AASs of Ghanaian musicians in the 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Ceremony. 20 AASs were sampled for the study. …”
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Drivers in the conservation of urban green space depletion: A case study of Wa Municipality, Ghana by Sabastian Batasuma, Wei Cao, Nathan Awelama Atigah, Emefa Acorlor Garnet, Joshua Kojo Bonzo, Justice Gyimah

“…In rapidly developing regions, especially in emerging economies like Ghana, the decline of greenery is an urgent concern. …”
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The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment. by Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu, Ivy Amankwah, Richmond Owusu, Godwin Gulbi, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Brian Asare, Anna Vassall, Francis Ruiz

“…The aim of this study is to identify, map and estimate the burden of diabetes in Ghana, which is essential for optimising NCD country policy and understanding existing knowledge gaps to guide future research in this area. …”
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Postnatal experiences of teenage mothers in selected communities in Central Region, Ghana: a phenomenological study by Reuben Foster Twintoh, Hubert Amu, Vivian Kruh, Kwaku Kissah-Korsah, Kobina Esia-Donkoh, Eugene Koffour Marfo Darteh

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Assessment of the Availability and Accuracy of Dosing Devices Packaged with Oral Liquid Medications in the Ho Municipality of Ghana by Yussif Saaka, David M. Nyamadi, Hilda Amekyeh, Adelaide Mensah

“…This study describes the prevalence and accuracy of dosing devices packaged with oral liquid medications in the Ho municipality of Ghana. Methods. Dosing device accuracy was determined after deviation of the measured volume from the expected volume was evaluated using the United States Pharmacopoeia criteria. …”
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Implementation of Ghana’s Standards-Based Curriculum by Religious and Moral Education Teachers in the Kwahu West Municipality by Samuel Ayetey Chaitey, Gabriel Kumah, Martin Yaw Adjei, Anthony Mensah

“…The study examined the fidelity of implementation of Ghana’s Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC)by Religious and Moral Education teachers in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana. …”
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Resource Management in Local Governments: A Bane or a Boon to Development at the Local Level in Ghana by Anthony Aikins, John Mensah, Augustina Amissah

“…The decentralised local government system makes funds available to local governments to develop the communities and improve living conditions of the people. In Ghana, however, the people in the communities complain of poor service delivery including the provision of poor amenities. …”
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Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Jacob Kwaku Agbenorhevi, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye

“…Okra is widely grown and available in Ghana and other parts of the world. The prospective use of pectin from okra genotypes grown in Ghana as tablet disintegrants has not been reported. …”
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Different harvesting dates influence the growth, seed yield and quality of two rice varieties in Ghana by Paul Kweku Tandoh, Irene Akua Idun, Philip Amponsah Duodu, Bridget Dwomoh

“…The overarching objective of this research was to determine the influence of harvesting days on seed yield and quality of two rice varieties (Jasmine 85 and Amankwatia) at the Department of Horticulture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. A 2 x 3 factorial arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications was the study design. …”
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Examination of Faecal Caliform Presence in Groundwater in Ghana (A Case Study in Ketu South Municipality) by Seth Y Ahiabor, Austin D Amoako

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Multiple Antibiotic Resistance-Coliform Bacteria in Some Selected Fish Farms of the Central Region of Ghana by Cynthia Ayefoumi Adinortey, Denis Worlanyo Aheto, Alex Asomeni Boateng, Rosemary Agbeko

“…This study aimed at assessing the quality of water and fishery products as well as the antibiotic resistance status of some selected fish farms of the Central Region of Ghana. Interview guides were administered to farmers to get data on farming practices and antibiotic use. …”
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