Land Transition and Intensity Analysis of Cropland Expansion in Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-018-1085-7
Abstract: Cropland expansion to meet the growing demand for food and fuel is a driving factor in forest degradation. Over the next few decades, increases in the area of agricultural land are expected to be concentrated… read more here.
Keywords: cropland; expansion; land; cropland expansion ... See more keywords
Enhancing resilience to climate shocks through farmer innovation: evidence from northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s10113-017-1113-9
Abstract: In this paper, we contribute to recent attempts to operationalize the measurement of climate resilience by measuring household resilience to climate shocks and by assessing the role of farmer innovations in enhancing climate resilience. Adapting… read more here.
Keywords: resilience climate; household resilience; climate; resilience ... See more keywords
Comparison of early growth and survivability in indigenous guinea fowls from Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02510-4
Abstract: Three guinea fowl populations from Northern Ghana were compared in terms of their body weight, growth rates, and survivability during the first 11 weeks of life. Keets ( n = 865) were hatched from eggs collected from… read more here.
Keywords: guinea; body weights; growth; growth rates ... See more keywords
Determinants and income effect of yam postharvest loss management: evidence from the Zabzugu District of Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-017-0675-1
Abstract: Globally, postharvest loss reduction has been emphasized as an effective option for improving food security and environmental sustainability. Yam production in the Zabzugu district of Northern Ghana suffers from high postharvest losses, with varying degrees… read more here.
Keywords: zabzugu district; management; postharvest loss; northern ghana ... See more keywords
Maize-grain legume intercropping for enhanced resource use efficiency and crop productivity in the Guinea savanna of northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2017.07.008
Abstract: Highlights • Productivity of different intercropping patterns was tested in Guinea savanna of northern Ghana.• Land Equivalent Ratios in intercropping systems are greater under low soil fertility conditions.• Competitive balance between intercrops in poor fields… read more here.
Keywords: guinea savanna; savanna northern; productivity; use efficiency ... See more keywords
Bicyclists' accident pattern in Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.iatssr.2017.10.002
Abstract: Abstract Background Utilitarian cycling constitutes an important form of travel in Northern Ghana. Although cycling provides an indispensable way of reducing automobile pollution, traffic congestions and meeting the minimum daily physical activity recommended for healthy… read more here.
Keywords: ghana; accident pattern; safety; bicyclists accident ... See more keywords
Ritual complexity in a past community revealed by ancient DNA analysis of pre-colonial terracotta items from Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2017.01.005
Abstract: Abstract The pre-colonial 6th–14th century terracotta forms of Koma Land, Northern Ghana, contain cavities which may have been intended to hold liquids. These have been linked to traditional African libation, but the specific nature of… read more here.
Keywords: dna; pre colonial; ancient dna; northern ghana ... See more keywords
Women's experiences and satisfaction with maternal referral service in Northern Ghana: A qualitative inquiry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103065
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To gain insights and improve existing referral structures with maternity care in Northern region of Ghana, this study explored the referral experiences and satisfaction of women. RESEARCH DESIGN Twenty women referred to the Tamale… read more here.
Keywords: communication; experiences satisfaction; referral service; health ... See more keywords
Antigenicity and immune correlate assessment of seven Plasmodium falciparum antigens in a longitudinal infant cohort from northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45092-4
Abstract: The current global malaria control and elimination agenda requires development of additional effective disease intervention tools. Discovery and characterization of relevant parasite antigens is important for the development of new diagnostics and transmission monitoring tools… read more here.
Keywords: antibody levels; antibody; plasmodium falciparum; northern ghana ... See more keywords
Everyday entrepreneurship among women in Northern Ghana: A practice perspective
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DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2019.1672707
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article explores everyday entrepreneurship among women in Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana. It uses Schatzki’s theory of practice in studying how entrepreneurship is accomplished. In identifying a number of distinct practices – imprecise measurement; imprecise… read more here.
Keywords: everyday entrepreneurship; among women; practice; entrepreneurship among ... See more keywords
Youth-led communication for social change: empowerment, citizen media, and cultures of governance in Northern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1436696
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article critically assesses the possibilities and limitations of strategic communication initiatives to enhance cultures of governance among youth in Northern Ghana. The analysis is embedded within contemporary debates about communication and social change,… read more here.
Keywords: change; cultures governance; social change; communication social ... See more keywords