Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Information asymmetry and alternative financing for SMEs: Evidence from credit unions in Ghana

This study examines SME credit accessibility through the lens of Information Asymmetry Theory, focusing on the mediating roles of credit history and cash flow stability as financial transparency mechanisms. Data from 205 respondents across 88 credit unions in Ghana were analyzed...

Psychometric properties of the 7-item game addiction scale among Ghanaian university students

Recent studies have reported that video game addiction is prevalent among university students. Despite this, video game addiction studies in Ghana are scarce. In addition, there is no validated scale for assessing video game addiction in Ghana. The purpose of this study was to ex...

Evaluating the effectiveness of climate information services in enhancing smallholder farmers' decision-making and adaptation to climate change in the Mampong municipality, Ghana

Climate Information Services (CIS) are increasingly recognised as essential tools for enhancing climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers. Yet, the extent to which CIS are available, accessible, usable, and effectively integrated into local farm decision-making in Ghana...

Beyond generation rent: Tenure restructuring and intergenerational housing inequality in Ghana

Intergenerational housing inequality is commonly framed in terms of delayed homeownership and prolonged renting; however, this framing derives largely from high-income, mortgage-based systems. This paper examines changes in young adults' household position, tenure and housing con...

Strategies to Promote HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Among Ghanaian Youth: Results from the Y-FIT GH National Crowdsourcing Open Call

Abstract Crowdsourcing is a participatory problem-solving approach that engages a large and diverse group of individuals to generate ideas or solutions. In HIV prevention, it provides a structured mechanism for involving youth in shaping intervention strategies. The Innovative To...

Comparative performance of portable DNA extraction protocols and bioinformatics workflows for rapid detection of gram-negative bacteria and antimicrobial resistance using Oxford Nanopore sequencing

ABSTRACT Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) enables rapid, portable pathogen identification and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection, but the reliability of downstream genomic analyses is highly dependent on DNA extraction quality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Thi...

Talking climate, growing change: communication pathways and farmer adoption of resilient practices in Techiman, Ghana

Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder agriculture in Ghana, threatening food security and rural livelihoods. Effective communication of climate-resilient agricultural practices is therefore critical to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity. Using a desc...

Tobacco susceptibility among junior high school students in the Upper East Region, Ghana

Abstract Background The rising use of tobacco among adolescents is a significant public health challenge. Understanding susceptibility to tobacco use is crucial for effective prevention. This study determined the prevalence and correlates of tobacco use susceptibility among junio...

A new seismic source model for seismic hazard assessment in southeastern Ghana

The study presents a revised seismic source model for southeastern Ghana through the integration of geological, tectonic and seismological datasets spanning the period 1615 – 2021. Historical earthquake records obtained from the Ghana Seismological Department and previous catalog...

Household disposal practices of unused and expired medicines in a rural district of Ghana: a cross-sectional study in Nsawkaw

Abstract Background Inappropriate disposal of unused and expired medicines has implications for household safety, pharmaceutical pollution, and antimicrobial resistance. In Ghana, published evidence on household medicine disposal remains limited and rural data are especially spar...

Factors associated with retakes in health professions courses: a case study of five selected universities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background Academic examination retakes are significant challenges in health professions education. With rigorous clinical assessments, limited training resources and high-stakes examinations, students struggle to meet academic requirements which cab result in retakes. T...

Digital literacy and academic performance in visual arts teacher education in Ghana

Abstract Despite growing evidence that digital literacy supports student learning, little is known about its relationship to perceived academic performance among pre-service visual arts teachers, particularly within teacher education in Ghana. Grounded in Connectivism and Social...

Robust predictive analysis of international mobility among research talents

International organizations, policymakers and researchers have taken notice of the many facets of international mobility and its impact on both the countries of origin and destination. International mobility of research talent has become a critical concern for a developing nation...

Using machine learning to enhance pandemic modeling: case study of COVID-19 dynamics in Ghana

Abstract In this study, five distinct COVID-19 models developed in different countries, each designed to reflect the prevailing epidemiological condition at the time of formulation, are examined. The models are reformulated while still maintaining their original compartmental str...

Reimagining research equity and beneficial community impact: reflections from the GSK Africa Open Lab inaugural cohort

Global health research continues to rely heavily on knowledge generated outside the regions that bear the greatest disease burden, reinforcing structural inequities in scientific leadership and innovation. The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Africa Open Lab (AOL) was established to address...

Phylogenomics and antimicrobial resistance genes of invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella in the Ashanti region of Ghana

Abstract Background Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) disease is a major public health threat in developing countries, yet molecular epidemiological data from Ghana remain limited. This study characterizes the phylogenomic profiles and antimicrobial resistance determinants...

Divergent complication patterns of type 2 diabetes in African individuals who are lean versus overweight or obese: a multi-cohort analysis

Abstract Aims/hypothesis Nearly 40% of African adults with type 2 diabetes are lean (BMI <25 kg/m 2 ). Emerging evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes in African individuals who are lean may represent a distinct phenotype driven by impaired insulin secretion rather than insulin r...

Strengthening existing climate services and prioritising new opportunities for nature-based solutions

Abstract Co-production is essential for usable and useful climate services, yet expert-driven, supply-side approaches and limited engagement persist. We investigate the relationship between users’ current climate-service use and desired needs for completely new climate services f...

Sources and sinks of dissolved oxygen in eutrophic tropical earthen fishponds

Dissolved oxygen is the main limiting factor in pond aquaculture production, yet the relative contributions of its various sources and sinks remain poorly quantified in eutrophic earthen pond systems. Photosynthetic oxygen production, surface exchange, sediment oxygen demand and...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...