Hacia una comprensión de la realidad social desde la teoría general de hechos institucionales by John Alexander Giraldo Chavarriaga

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Hacia una crí(p)tica de la razón autista: especismo-capacitismo (y resistencia animalista) by Berenice Vargas García

“…En un guiño a la Crítica de la razón negra de Achille Mbembe (2016), el objetivo de este escrito es adelantar algunas discusiones para delinear lo que llamo la razón autista: las prácticas, discursos, dispositivos y tecnologías que han figurado al cuerpo autista como subhumano —o protohumano—, enfermo, trastornado, deficiente y enajenado de los otros cuerpos, seres, mundos y ambientes. …”
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Exposure to needlestick injury among healthcare support staff in Greater Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Mary Eyram Ashinyo, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere

“…Objectives This study aims to determine the prevalence and predisposing factors of a needlestick injury (NSI) among healthcare support staff in the Greater Accra region, Ghana.Methods An analytical cross-sectional survey was carried out from 30 January 2023 to 31 May 2023, involving 10 major health facilities. …”
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Soil Properties Mediated by Topography Influence Carbon Stocks in a Teak Plantation in the Deciduous Forest Zone of Ghana by Jones Agyei Kumi, Michael Ansong, Winston Asante, Boateng Kyereh

“…Recent estimates indicate that over 291 million hectares of the Earth’s land area are occupied by forest plantations, representing 7% of the world’s forest area and 2% of the world’s land area. In Ghana, a substantial amount of degraded land found in hilly areas has been used to establish teak plantations for commercial wood and carbon benefits. …”
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Drug Treatment of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Ghana: Does It Comply with Recommended Guidelines? by Baba Sulemana Mohammed, Matthew Aidoo

“…There was a substantial number (31%) of prescription noncompliance with recommendations for pharmacotherapy and safety guidelines in liver cirrhotic patients at the tertiary hospital in northern Ghana. Prescribers need to be conscious of the role of the liver in drug elimination and prescribe as recommended by guidelines.…”
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Zoología ético-política. Notas sobre una metáfora de Kant en Hacia la paz perpetua by Miguel Giusti

“…El artículo presenta un análisis de la metáfora zoológica usada por Kant en Hacia la paz perpetua para caracterizar la conducta adecuada de los políticos, a saber: que ellos deben demostrar poseer tanto “la astucia de las serpientes” como “la veracidad de las palomas”. …”
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Achieving universal sanitation in Ghana: An analysis of key drivers of toilet ownership among property owners in Urban areas. by Godwin Armstrong Duku, Nana Kobea Bonso, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Yenube Clement Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati, Barbara Gyapong-Korsah, Ebenezer Acquah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko

“…Access to safe sanitation facilities remains a critical public health concern, especially in rapidly urbanizing countries like Ghana. This study investigates the determinants of household toilet ownership among property owners in three urban districts in Ghana. …”
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The Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients’Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana by Frederick W. A. Owusu, Genevieve Naana Yeboah, Rahel Adutwiwah Aboagye, Cedric Dzidzor K. Amengor, Philomena Entsie

“…One of the tools used in providing comprehensible medication information to patients on their medication use for improved adherence and subsequent optimal therapeutic effect is the Patient Information (PI) leaflet. In Ghana, the patient information leaflet is available through various sources including health-care professionals (HCPs) and electronic forms. …”
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Reseña: Hacia una economía post-capitalista o cómo retomar el control de lo cotidiano by Oriol Nel·lo

“…Gibson-Graham (2022). Hacia una economía post-capitalista o cómo retomar el control de lo cotidiano (Ed. …”
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Barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Kang, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Lin Perry, Fiona Brooks

“…Objectives This study explored the perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy among health and education professionals (‘professionals’), grassroots workers and adolescent girls in Ghana.Design and setting We employed an exploratory qualitative study design involving interviews with professionals, grassroots workers and adolescent girls in the Central Region of Ghana.Participants This study involved 15 professionals employed in government or non-governmental organisations, 15 grassroots workers and 51 pregnant/parenting and non-pregnant adolescent girls.Data analysis Thematic analysis was conducted deductively using the ecological framework for understanding effective implementation.Results Eighteen themes mapped to the five domains of the ecological framework emerged. …”
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Water Quality Assessment of Selected Wells in the Farmer-led Irrigation System in Anloga District, Volta Region, Ghana by Henry Evonameh Igbadun, Olufunke Cofie, Donatus Obiajulu ONWUEGBUNAM, Michael Adote Kpakpo-Sraha, Seifu TILAHUN

“… Increased groundwater extraction for irrigation is leading to the intrusion of saline seawater into many wells in some communities in Anloga District, Volta Region, Ghana, with resultant adverse effects on crop productivity. …”
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Determinants of family planning services uptake among women within the reproductive age in the Yendi municipality in Northern Ghana by Iddrisu Sulemana, Collins Gbeti, Maxwell Dalaba, Adadow Yidana, Gifty Apiung Aninanya

“…Abstract The study investigated the prevalence and determinants of family planning services uptake among women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years) in the Yendi municipality in the northern region of Ghana. A health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 396 reproductive-aged women, sampled from 6 randomly selected health facilities in the Yendi municipality. …”
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Manipulación de resultados en la banca chilena por medio de la estimación de incobrables by Gustavo Genoni, Jorge Niño

“…En este trabajo se analizamos la posible existencia de ese comportamiento en la banca chilena e identificamos el mecanismo mediante el cual estas instituciones practicarían la manipulación. …”
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Hacia una teoría amplia de la cultura: identidades culturales de Cuenca y su región by María Crespo Rosa

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Territorial Coherence Through Urban Planning, Myth or Reality: Analysis of Planning Instruments in Ho (Ghana) and Kpalimé (Togo) by Tchakouni Sondou, Coffi Cyprien Aholou, Jérôme Chenal

“…This article assesses the ability of master and local plans to guide and frame urban development in Ho in Ghana and Kpalimé in Togo, using compliance and performance approaches. …”
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Ovulation time and ovulated eggs count of sneakehead Channa striata induced by prostaglandin 2α with different doses by Frits Jamlaay, Maheno Sri Widodo, Abd. Rahem Faqih

“…ABSTRACT   Snakehead fish Channa striata is one of freshwater commodity which has high economic value. …”
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Body size estimation and weight management practices in urban poor communities in Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Grace Agyemang FREMPONG, John K. ANARFI, Delali Margaret BADASU, Samuel Nii Ardey CODJOE

Subjects: “…body size estimation; diet; ghana; healthy practice; obesity; weight management…”
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Teak-Soil Interaction: Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantations Impact and are Impacted by Soil Properties and Fertility in Southwestern Ghana by Michael Asigbaase, Michael Annan, Daniel Adusu, Simon Abugre, Collins Ayine Nsor, Samuel Kumi, Selina Adutwumwaa Acheamfour

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Hacia un modelo de desarrollo turístico alternativo en los pueblos balnearios del sudeste bonaerense by Facundo Martín Hernández

“…La metodología del trabajo se basó en relevamientos de la calidad del paisaje a partir del método de valorización del paisaje de Ignacio Cañas, entrevistas a actores sociales claves en el proceso de producción de espacio urbano en la costa atlántica bonaerense, encuestas a los turistas y análisis de datos estadísticos del INDEC, del Ministerio de Trabajo de la Provincia de Buenos Aires y de la Secretaría de Turismo. …”
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Achieving universal sanitation in Ghana: An analysis of key drivers of toilet ownership among property owners in Urban areas by Godwin Armstrong Duku, Nana Kobea Bonso, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Yenube Clement Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati, Barbara Gyapong-Korsah, Ebenezer Acquah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko

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