Factors Predicting Insecticide-Treated Bednet Use among Children under Age Five in Female-Headed Households in Ghana: An Analysis of the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey by Desmond Klu, Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane, Michael Larbi Odame

“…The study used data from the 2019 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey (GMIS), which included a weighted sample of 2,018 female household heads across the 16 regions of Ghana. …”
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Contribution des données paléométallurgiques à l’histoire des sociétés ouest-africaines durant les royaumes de Ghâna, Mâli, Gao et Mossi by Caroline Robion-Brunner

“…This covers 1.5 million km2 and includes part of Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo and Benin. In this area and in this article, we will attempt to understand more specifically the successive issues of the relationship between the iron industry and the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, Songhay, Gao and Mossi.…”
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Yield Response of Hybrid and Open Pollinated Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties to Different Levels of Fertilizer Nitrogen under Rain-Fed Conditions in the Bono Region of Ghana by Eric Ansu, Kwadwo Gyasi Santo, Abdul Aziz Khalid, Muntala Abdulai, Daniel Ntiamoah Afreh, Kwabena Atakora

“…The experiment was undertaken at Nsapor, a suburb of Berekum municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana, from March 2019 to November 2019 to determine the suitable rate of fertilizer nitrogen application to optimize seed yield and yield attributes of Pannar 12 and Omankwa maize varieties in a semi deciduous agroecology of Ghana. …”
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Correlates of late initiation and underutilisation of the recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women of reproductive age: insights from the 2019 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey by Agani Afaya, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba

“…Objective This study assessed the correlates of late initiation and underutilisation of the WHO’s recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women in Ghana.Design We analysed secondary data from 2163 women in the 2019 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey, which collected data on malaria and antenatal care indicators among women of reproductive age across the previous 10 regions of Ghana.Setting and participants Women of reproductive age across the 10 regions of Ghana.Main outcome measures Late initiation and underutilisation of the recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women of reproductive age.Results About half (49%) of the participants were between the ages of 25 and 34 years; mean (±SD)=30 (±7.10). …”
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Microbial Load and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Khebab Sold on a University Campus and Its Environs in Ghana by Azumah Ayamah, Augustina Angelina Sylverken, Linda Aurelia Ofori

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Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations and Communication Management: Perspectives of Ghanaian Professionals by Albert Anani-Bossman, Noel Nutsugah, Justice Issah Abudulai

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The contextual awareness, response and evaluation (CARE) diabetes project: study design for a quantitative survey of diabetes prevalence and non-communicable disease risk in Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana by Swaib Abubaker Lule, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Carlos S. Grijalva-Eternod, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Mawuli Komla Kushitor, Lydia Okoibhole, Raphael Awuah, Leonard Baatiema, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Daniel Arhinful, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Kwadwo Koram, Edward Fottrell, the CARE Diabetes Team

“…This survey will take place in the densely populated Ga Mashie area of Accra, Ghana. A household survey will be conducted using simple random sampling to select households from 80 enumeration areas identified in the 2021 Ghana Population and Housing Census. …”
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The Association Between Occupational Smoke Exposures and the Prevalence of Eye and Respiratory Health Conditions Among Commercial Fish Smokers in Abuesi, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Self-Reported Study by Charity Owusu, Albert Ofori, Frank Adusei-Mensah, Carl Halladay Abraham, Samuel Kyei, Reginald Quansah, David Kofi Essumang

“…This study sheds light on the alarming relationship between smoke exposure and health issues among commercial fish smokers in Abuesi, Ghana. Through a comprehensive cross-sectional analysis involving 302 participants, we utilized structured questionnaires and expert eye assessments to gather vital data. …”
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Exploring Mature Students’ Perspectives on Task-Based Language Teaching in a Ghanaian Private University: A Qualitative Study by Susana Adjei-Mensah

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Techno-economic and environmental assessment of grid and solar photovoltaic microgrid supply options for isolated off-grid rural communities toward sustainable and affordable electricity in Nkoranza South, Bono East, Ghana by Nicholas Saddari, Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi, Forson Peprah, Samuel Gyamfi, Genevieve Kwarteng Donkor

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A spotlight on fossil fuel lobby and energy transition possibilities in emerging oil-producing economies by Isaac Ankrah, Michael Appiah-Kubi, Eric Ofosu Antwi, Ivy Drafor Amenyah, Mohammed Musah, Frank Gyimah Sackey, Richard Asravor, Isaiah Sikayena

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Community Involvement and Perceptions of the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Strategy for Improving Health Outcomes in Ghana: Quantitative Comparative Evidence from Two System Learning Districts of the CHPS+ Project by Margaret Kweku, Hubert Amu, Martin Adjuik, Emmanuel Manu, Fortress Yayra Aku, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang, Joyce Komesuor, Geoffrey Adebayo Asalu, Norbert Ndaah Amuna, Laud Ampomah Boateng, Justine Sefakor Alornyo, Roland Glover, Ayaga A. Bawah, Timothy Letsa, John Koku Awoonor-Williams, S. Patrick Kachur, James F. Phillips, John Owusu Gyapong

“…The Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) initiative is Ghana’s flagship strategy for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). …”
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Dimensions of well-being and social harmony of older persons in Ghana: A secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of the 2014/15 Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE Wave 2). by Joseph Kojo Oduro, Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme

“…This study examined the association between dimensions of well-being and the social harmony of older persons in Ghana.<h4>Methods</h4>A secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of the 2014/15 Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE Wave 2) conducted by the World Health Organization was used. …”
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Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITN) ownership and utilization patterns among caregivers with children under five years: A community-based cross-sectional study in Battor, North Tongu District, Ghana. by Emmanuel Abu Bonsra, Petra Amankwah Osei, Akua Grace Sekyi, Gideon Amankwah Kyere

“…To enhance ITN utilization, the Ghana Health Service should tailor interventions to address practical barriers and improve educational outreach, bridging the gap between knowledge and usage.…”
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Analysis Endurance Profile (Vo2max) of Women's Volleyball Athletes: Yo-yo intermittent test level 1 by Rubiyatno, Eka Supriatna, Didi Suryadi, Mimi Haetami, Ghana Firsta Yosika

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Knowledge and Lifestyle-Associated Prevalence of Obesity among Newly Diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Yaa Obirikorang, Christian Obirikorang, Enoch Odame Anto, Emmanuel Acheampong, Nyalako Dzah, Caroline Nkrumah Akosah, Emmanuella Batu Nsenbah

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Effect of the composting process on physicochemical properties and concentration of heavy metals in market waste with additive materials in the Ga West Municipality, Ghana by Carl Tibu, Ted Y. Annang, Negasi Solomon, Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah

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Project Based Learning Model: Can It Improve Dribbling Skills In Soccer Games? by Riyan Hardinata, Ghana Firsta Yosika, Youssouf Haïdara, Rahmat Putra Perdana, Uray Gustian, Didi Suryadi, Makan Sacko, Muhamad Zainal Abidin

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Corrigendum to “Microbial Food Safety Risk to Humans Associated with Poultry Feed: The Role of Irradiation” by Tahiru Mahami, Wellington Torgby-Tetteh, Delali Isaac Kottoh, Leticia Amoakoah Twum, Emmanuel Gasu, Sylvester Nana Yao Annan, Daniel Larbi, Isaac Adjei, Abraham Adu-Gyamfi

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Bridging the gap: rescuing and digitizing historical meteorological records by Kofi Asare, Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Stephen Aboagye-Ntow, Caroline Edinam Doe, Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Eric Asuman, Martin Addi, Benjamin Adjetey Wemegah

“…This research article presents the findings of a data rescue and digitization initiative conducted in selected districts across Ghana, focusing on the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) archive and field stations. …”
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