Article
Thermodynamics
Yibeltal T. Wassie, Meley M. Rannestad, Muyiwa S. Adaramola
Summary: The study reveals that rural households in southern Ethiopia primarily rely on fuelwood for cooking but prefer cleaner lighting fuels such as kerosene. Household energy choices are significantly influenced by factors like income level, family size, and access to road. Wealthier and more educated households near road access are more likely to use cleaner lighting fuels, whereas poorer households in areas with limited road access tend to use traditional fuels like kerosene.
Article
Environmental Studies
Oliver Asiamah, Samuel Kwaku Agyei, Ahmed Bossman, Ellen Animah Agyei, Joseph Asucam, Michael Arku-Asare
Summary: The study shows a negative association between natural resource dependence and institutional quality, supporting the rent-seeking theory. Additionally, employment, education, and FDI have significant positive relationships with institutional quality. To avoid the resource curse, policy development in SSA countries should focus on encouraging economic modernization and diversification, as well as incorporating sustainable natural resource exploitation policies.
Article
Economics
Mamadou Bah, Henri Ondoa Atangana, Koffi Delali Kpognon, Souleymane Ouattara
Summary: This study investigates the effects of institutional quality on current account balance in sub-Saharan African countries and finds that institutional quality is a determinant of current account balance in the region. Political stability and absence of violence, regulatory quality, control of corruption, and government effectiveness are identified as important factors. The results suggest that governments in the region should improve political environment, reduce corruption, and create conditions for private sector development to enhance institutional quality.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Elliot Boateng, Frank W. Agbola, Amir Mahmood
Summary: This study reveals that foreign aid volatility has a negative impact on economic growth, while institutional quality, although beneficial for economic growth, is unable to mitigate the adverse effects of aid volatility. Aid can only benefit a country if the donor commits to providing it to the recipient country.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miriam Kamah, Joshua Sunday Riti, Peng Bin
Summary: The paper explores the relationship between growth and environment, with a focus on inclusive growth. Findings suggest that institutional quality plays a crucial role in enhancing growth-environmental sustainability, and a new concept called Environmental Inclusive-Growth Kuznets Curve (EIKC) is introduced.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Davidmac O. Ekeocha, Jonathan E. Ogbuabor, Patterson C. Ekeocha, Anthony Orji
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of institutional quality on sectoral and aggregate economic performance in Sub-Saharan Africa. The results suggest that the role of institutions in this region is generally muted, emphasizing the need for institutional reform and human capital development to drive economic growth.
Article
Development Studies
Souleymane Diallo, Youmanli Ouoba
Summary: The role of institutional quality in the effect of renewable energy on economic growth in sub-Saharan African countries has been examined. The study found that when the institutional quality index is above a certain threshold, the contribution of renewable energy to economic growth is significantly amplified. Therefore, improving overall institutional quality can greatly increase the impact of renewable energy on economic growth in the region.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Urban Studies
Juliana Ashaley-Nikoi, Emmanuel Abbey
Summary: This paper used data from the food service industry in Ghana to measure informality and explore the motivations and challenges influencing informal entrepreneurship. It showed that a sector-specific definition is necessary to accurately measure informality in the food service industry. Using data from 406 female street food vendors in Ghana, it revealed that approximately 62% of enterprises in the food service industry are wholly informal. The study also found that higher levels of informality are associated with survivalist and opportunist motivations, as well as economic and spatial challenges.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alirah Emmanuel Weyori, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Francis Arthur-Holmes, Joshua Okyere, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah
Summary: This study examines the association between antenatal care (ANC) attendance and low birth weight (LBW) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The findings show that women who had eight or more ANC visits were less likely to have LBW children. This highlights the importance of promoting ANC attendance in SSA countries with a high prevalence of LBW.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benjamin L. Rice, Akshaya Annapragada, Rachel E. Baker, Marjolein Bruijning, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Keitly Mensah, Ian F. Miller, Nkengafac Villyen Motaze, Antso Raherinandrasana, Malavika Rajeev, Julio Rakotonirina, Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, Fidisoa Rasambainarivo, Weiyu Yu, Bryan T. Grenfell, Andrew J. Tatem, C. Jessica E. Metcalf
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown low burdens in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other regions, potentially influenced by factors such as climate and population demographics. Caution is needed when interpreting analyses that aggregate data from low- and middle-income settings. Heterogeneity in connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa may contribute to variance in the pace of viral spread.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Duncan McCloskey, Aggrey Semeere, Racheal Ayanga, Miriam Laker-Oketta, Robert Lukande, Matthew Semakadde, Micheal Kanyesigye, Megan Wenger, Philip LeBoit, Timothy McCalmont, Toby Maurer, Andrea Gardner, Juan Boza, Ethel Cesarman, Jeffrey Martin, David Erickson
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a point-of-care device for molecular diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), achieving high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy compared to traditional pathology. The results highlight the potential for the use of this diagnostic method to overcome barriers in limited-resource settings.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
David Laborde, Valeria Pineiro
Summary: The Russia-Ukraine conflict had an impact on staple crop prices and stimulated interest in tropical wheat production. Regional consumption patterns and trade have a better potential to guide effective and sustainable food security policy strategies.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Danielle Whiting, Asiimwe Ian Shane, Rachel Pope, Stephen Payne, Suzie Venn
Summary: Urinary incontinence is highly prevalent among women in sub-Saharan Africa, with non-fistulous stress, urgency, and mixed urinary incontinence being the most common types. Both obstetric and non-obstetric factors contribute to the development of urinary incontinence. The condition has significant social and emotional consequences, and there is a lack of understanding and awareness surrounding its etiology in sub-Saharan Africa. More resources and trained specialists are needed to address the needs of women with non-fistulous leakage in the region.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Richmond Silvanus Baye, Albert Ahenkan, Samuel Darkwah
Summary: This paper examines the underlying factors driving renewable energy output in Sub-Saharan African countries, finding that factors such as CO2 emissions, income levels, oil prices, trade openness, and natural resource rents play a significant role. The study proposes several policy recommendations, including incorporating environmental awareness into national development plans, encouraging middle-class consumption of renewable energy, and implementing and expanding feed-in-tariff systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thomas P. Higginbottom, Roshan Adhikari, Ralitza Dimova, Sarah Redicker, Timothy Foster
Summary: The study reveals that only 16% of the proposed irrigated area is being delivered in 79 irrigation schemes across sub-Saharan Africa, with 25% delivering over 80% and 20% completely inactive. The findings are attributed to low economic viability, excessive optimism, and inadequate central bureaucratic systems in irrigation development.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Andrew Farrow, Esther Ronner, Greta J. Van Den Brand, Stephen K. Boahen, Wilson Leonardo, Endalkachew Wolde-Meskel, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Regis Chikowo, Fredrick Baijukya, Peter Ebanyat, Emmanuel A. Sangodele, Jean-Marie Sanginga, Speciose Kantengwa, Lloyd Phiphira, Paul Woomer, Theresa Ampadu-Boakye, Edward Baars, Fred Kanampiu, Bernard Vanlauwe, Kenneth E. Giller
EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Joost van Heerwaarden, Frederick Baijukya, Stephen Kyei-Boahen, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Peter Ebanyat, Nkeki Kamai, Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Fred Kanampiu, Bernard Vanlauwe, Ken Giller
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Kermah, A. C. Franke, S. Adjei-Nsiah, B. D. K. Ahiabor, R. C. Abaidoo, K. E. Giller
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
M. Kermah, A. C. Franke, B. D. K. Ahiabor, S. Adjei-Nsiah, R. C. Abaidoo, K. E. Giller
EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan van der Lee, Laurens Klerkx, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Ashenafi Mengistu, Simon Oosting
Article
Agronomy
S. Adjei-Nsiah, J. F. Kumah, E. Owusu-Bennoah, F. Kanampiu
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Marloes P. van Loon, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Katrien Descheemaeker, Clement Akotsen-Mensah, Michiel van Dijk, Tom Morley, Martin K. van Ittersum, Pytrik Reidsma
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. B. Akakpo, I. J. M. de Boer, S. Adjei-Nsiah, A. J. Duncan, K. E. Giller, S. J. Oosting
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
D. K. Akosah, S. Adjei-Nsiah, F. C. Brentu
Summary: The study aimed to determine the response of Late Valencia sweet orange to organic and inorganic fertilizer application for two seasons in the semi-deciduous forest agro-ecological zone of Ghana. It was found that the EFB treatment resulted in the highest yield, suggesting the adoption of organic wastes as a soil fertility management practice for citrus cultivation.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. B. Akakpo, I. J. M. de Boer, K. E. Giller, S. Adjei-Nsiah, A. J. Duncan, S. J. Oosting
Summary: Crop residues have the potential to address feed shortages and nutrient deficiencies in West Africa. This study assessed the nutritional quality of grain legume fodders under different storage conditions. The results showed that farmers and sheep were able to distinguish quality differences based on physical characteristics, while laboratory analyses could not. Correlations were found between the different quality assessment methods, with crop differences being the important determinants. This highlights the value of farmers' knowledge in formulating and implementing interventions.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, David Martei, Adam Yakubu, Jacob Ulzen
Summary: Soybean cultivation in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana can be improved by the application of phosphorus fertilizer and rhizobia inoculation. The combined application of phosphorus and inoculant showed the highest yield. Additionally, the study found that soybean cultivation did not significantly affect maize yield.
Article
Agronomy
Joost van Heerwaarden, Esther Ronner, Frederick Baijukya, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Peter Ebanyat, Nkeki Kamai, Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Bernard Vanlauwe, Ken E. Giller
Summary: Grain legumes are crucial for sustainable production systems in sub-Saharan Africa, but nutrient deficiencies limit their yields. While nitrogen requirements can be met through symbiosis with N2-fixing bacteria, other nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients may still be lacking and need supplementation. Response to phosphorus is generally positive but variable, while other nutrients show weak or localized effects.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rechiatu Asei, Robert C. Abaidoo, Andrews Opoku, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah
Summary: Studies have shown that continuous application of N, P, and K fertilizers can deplete secondary and micronutrients, which limit crop growth and yield. An on-farm trial in Ghana found that the combination of site-specific nutrient fertilizers and compost can significantly increase soybean yield and phosphorus use efficiency. The application of FertiSoil with mineral fertilizer can increase soybean grain yield, while using only 50% of the recommended rate of mineral fertilizer with FertiSoil can greatly increase yield at certain locations. In addition, incorporating FertiSoil and mineral fertilizer can improve soil properties, such as exchangeable K, Ca, and Mg, as well as microbial C and P.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Godfre Wilson, Jacob Ulzen, Robert Clement Abaidoo, Andrews Opoku, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Ophelia Osei
Summary: The study demonstrated that rhizobia strains from KNUST 1002, 1003, and 1031 have the potential to be used in inoculant formulation to increase groundnut production and enhance the income of smallholder groundnut farmers in northern Ghana.
FRONTIERS IN AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
S. Adjei-Nsiah, J. K. Ahiakpa, G. Asamoah-Asante
ANNALS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2018)