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A 3′ UTR-derived non-coding RNA RibS increases expression of cfa and promotes biofilm formation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.

Zhao, X.; Liu, R.; Tang, H.; Osei-Adjei, G.; Xu, S.; Zhang, Y.; Huang, X. (2018)

Bacterial non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are widely studied and found to play important roles in regulating various cellular processes. Recently, many ncRNAs have been discovered to be transcribed or processed from 3' untranslated ...
Acute kidney injury in pediatric patients with malaria: a prospective cross-sectional study in the shai-osudoku district of Ghana

Ephraim, R. K.; Adoba, P.; Sakyi, S. A.; Aporeigah, J.; Fondjo, L. A.; Botchway, F. A.; Toboh, E. (Research Gate, 2020)

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a highly fatal complication of malaria. We used the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and Pediatric Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, End-Stage Kidney Disease (pRIFLE) guidelines to ...
Adoption of Smart Grid in Ghana Using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks

Abubakar, R.; Effah, E. K.; Frimpong, S. A.; Acakpovi, A.; Acheampong, P.; Kadambi, G. R.; Kumar, K. M. S. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

Deployment of Smart Grid is neither a goal nor a destination, but rather an enabler to the provision of reliable, secured and clean electricity for the end-user or consumer. Overall Smart Grid vision is very well explained ...
Analysis of clinical presentation, hematological factors, self-reported bed net usage, and malaria burden in sickle cell disease patients.

Harp, K. O.; Botchway, F.; Dei-Adomakoh, Y.; Wilson, M. D.; Mubasher, M.; Adjei, A. A.; Driss, A. (2021)

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a severe monogenic disorder, caused by single nucleotide mutations in the hemoglobin (Hb) gene, that is prevalent in malaria endemic regions of the world. Sickle cell trait ...
Analysis of Ghana’s imports and exports

Mensah, A.C.; Okyere, E. (Journal of Economics and Financial Research, 2018)

The long-run relationship between exports and imports has been the subject of intensive research in developed and developing economies. This relationship is of importance due to the fact that it reflects the stability of ...
Antibiotic prophylaxis and cloacal carriage of resistant zoonotic bacteria in commercially-bred poultry

Arhin, R. E.; Hackman, H. K.; Sa-eed, A. (AJP, 2019)

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the use of antibiotic prophylactics in commercial poultry breeding and cloacal carriage of antibiotic-resistant zoonotic bacteria. Methodology: ...
Antioxidant activities, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic effects, quality attributes, and bioactive compounds of Ghanaian ginger under varied dehydration conditions

Osae, R.; Apaliya, M. K.; Kwaw, E.; Chisepo, M. T. R; Aforo Antiri, E.; Phyllis Naa Yarley, O.; Alolga, R. N. (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2021)

This study sought to determine how different dehydration methods affect the quality of Ghanaian ginger. Slices of ginger rhizomes were subjected to freeze drying (FD), relative humidity convective drying (RHCD), infrared ...
Antioxidant activity of corchorus olitorius and its effect on lipid peroxidation in mice.

Yabani, D.; Adotey, G. (Elixir International, 2018)

The study examined the antioxidant and anti-lipid peroxidative activity of Corchorus olitorius. Antioxidant activity was examined in-vitro by 1,1,-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging method. Lipid peroxidation, ...
Application of machine learning in predicting construction project profit in Ghana using Support Vector Regression Algorithm (SVRA)

Adinyira, E.; Adjei, E. A. G.; Agyekum, K.; Fugar, F. D. K. (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021)

Purpose: Knowledge of the effect of various cash-flow factors on expected project profit is important to effectively manage productivity on construction pwas conducted to develop and test the sensitivity of a Machine ...
Application of multilevel and panel data statistical techniques in modelling the amount of rainfall in selected locals in the Greater Accra Region.

Asare, I. O.; Yeboah, J. O. (International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development, 2022)

This study assessed the factors that affects the amount of rainfall in Ghana. Knowing the factors that influence the amount of rainfall in a given geographical area is very important for planning and decision-making purposes. ...
Application of nanotechnology in bioengineering industry and its potential hazards to human health and the environment

Danquah-Amoah, A.; Morya, S. (The Pharma Innovation, 2017)

Nanotechnology is regarded as one of the most transformative technology of 21st century, which has potential to upgrade scientific innovation while tremendously giving advantage to the society. Bioengineering is the ...
Application of principal component analysis on perceived barriers to youth entrepreneurship

Mensah, A. C.; Dadzie, J. (2020)

Entrepreneurship is an imperative driving force for innovation in a country. Nevertheless, there is lack of systematic investigation in the area of barriers to entrepreneurship and its effects on the intentions of the youth ...
Assessing the performance of the discrete generalised pareto distribution in modelling non-life insurance claims.

Dzidzornu, S. K .B; Minkah, R. (Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2021)

,e generalised Pareto distribution (GPD) offers a family of probability spaces which support threshold exceedances and is thus suitable for modelling high-end actuarial risks. Nonetheless, its distributional continuity ...
Assessment of cardiovascular risk in post-menopausal women in Ghana.

Afrifa, J.; Botchway, F. A.; Opoku, Y. K.; Badohu, J.; Ocran, H. E.; Asare, K. K.; Essien-Baidoo, S. (F 100 Research, 2019)

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to be a major cause of death among post-menopausal women. We sought to assess cardiovascular risk among pre- and post-menopausal women living within the Cape Coast ...
Assessment of High Network Latency on Broadband Powerline Communication

Antwi, O. A.; Mohammed, H.; Acakpovi, A.; Donkor, L. M. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

This paper focuses on the evaluation of broadband power line communication taking in terms of data transmission and the delayed measured and compared to theoretical values. The utilization of communication systems has ...
The association between core job components, physical activity, and mental health in African academics in a post-COVID-19 context

Asiamah, N.; Muhonja, F.; Omisore, A.; Opuni, F. F.; Mensah, H. K.; Danquah, E.; Agyemang, S. M.; Agyemang, I.; Hatsu, S.; Baffoe, R. S.; Eku, E.; Manu, C. A. (Springer, 2021)

This study examined the association between core job components (i.e. teaching, research, and student assessment), physical activity (PA), and mental health in COVID-19 context. An online questionnaire administered via ...
Association between Micronutrients, Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Angiogenic Growth Mediators in Early and Late-onset Preeclamptic Ghanaian Women

Anto, E. O.; Ofori Boadu, W. I.; Addai-Mensah, O.; Wiafe, Y. A.; Owiredu, w. k.; Obirikorang, c.; Annani-Akollor, m. e.; Adua, E.; Appiah, M.; Opoku, S.; Acheampong, E.; Asamoah, E. A.; Owiredu, E. W.; Odame Anto, A.; Tawiah, A.; Ankobea, F.; Afrifa Yamoah, E.; Coall, D. A. (PubMed, 2023)

Objectives: Micronutrients, especially calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are reported to reduce preeclampsia events via several factors such as endothelial cell control, optimal oxidative stress and a balanced angiogenic ...
Association between Transcription Factor 7-like-2 Polymorphisms and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Ghanaian Population.

Obirikorang, C.; Adu, E. A.; Anto, E.O.; Acheampong, E.; Quaye, L.; Amoah, B.Y.; Annani-Akollor, M.E.; Kwakye, A.S.; Fokuoh, F.; Appiah, M; Nyarko, N.Y.E; Freeman, A.; Adua, E.; Yamoah-Afrifa, E. (MDPI, 2021)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been strongly associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the TCF7L2 gene. This study investigated the association between rs12255372, rs7903146 in the TCF7L2 gene and T2DM ...
Association of MYH9-rs3752462 polymorphisms with chronic kidney disease among clinically diagnosed hypertensive patients: a case-control study in a Ghanaian population Clinical Hypertension

Owiredu, W.K.B.A; Appiah, M.; Obirikorang, C.; Asamoah Adu1, E.; Boima, V.; Amos-Abanyie, E.K.; Akyaw, P.A.; Owiredu, E.W.; Acheampong, E. (PubMed, 2020)

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant comorbidity among hypertensive patients. Polymorphisms in the non-muscle myosin heavy chain 9 gene (MYH9) have been demonstrated to be significantly associated with ...
Associations between malaria in pregnancy and neonatal neurological outcomes.

Lawford, H. L.; Nuamah, M. A.; Liley, H. G.; Griffin, A.; Lekpor, C. E.; Botchway, F.; Bora, S. (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

Objective: To compare neurological functioning of neonates born to mothers with and without malaria in pregnancy. Methods: Pregnant women presenting at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana were recruited into this prospective ...

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