Ibrahim Alhassan
Hr Planning And Research Unit, University For Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
Effect Of Foliar Application Of Plant Growth Regulators (pgrs) On The Growth And Development Of White Kola (c. Nitida) Seedlings
Influence of plant growth substances on the growth and development of white C. nitida seedlings were investigated at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan. Two hundred nuts were collected from CRIN Headquarters scarified and pre-germinated before transplanting into polythsene pots. Cultivation of the seedling of C. nitida is however, a major challenge for farmers due to non uniformity and

Susan Mugure Maina
Research Fellow - School Of Public Health And Applied Human Sciences, Department Of Environmental Health,
State Of Water Storage In African Cities: Assessing Constraints To Urban-water Harvesting In Sub-saharan Africa
Africa continent is a host to fastest growing cities in the world expedited by rural-urban migration, improved developmental infrastructure, entrepreneurship opportunities, and better communication networks. However, with this amplified growth of cities in Africa, the state of water storage and harvesting has been compelled. The existing water storage, harvesting, and management systems cannot keep up with this urbanization growth demand.

Emmanuel W. Atsango
Department Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, University Of Nairobi, P.o. Box 29063- 00625, Nairobi
Exploring Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Relationship: A Study Of Key Employee Groups In A Multi-campus Public University In Northern Ghana
This paper examines the relationship between Job Satisfaction (JS) and Organizational Commitment (OC) of Teaching Staff (TS), Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) and Senior Staff (SS) groups of a multi-campus public University in Northern Ghana. Out of a total of 251 questionnaires that were administered to the three employee groups of the University for Development Studies (UDS), a usable 192 questionnaires -

Aloys Osano
Department Of Mathematics And Physical Sciences, Maasai Mara University, P.o Box 861-20500, Narok, Kenya
Effect Of Mavoko Water Quality On Concrete Compressive Strength, Le Chatelier Expansion And Setting Time
Over time, cases of collapsing buildings have increased. Mavoko water from Ukambani region of Kenya is prone to a combination of several salts attributed to decreasing concrete stability. This study aimed at analyzing the extent by which this water affects concrete compressive strength, soundness and setting time. Ordinary Cement (OPC) and Pozzolanic Portland Cement (PPC) containing 20% filler (PPC-1) and

Dr Adefemi SA (FMCGP, FWACP)
Department Of Family Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Bida
Prevalence, Pattern And Predictors Of Skin Lightening Product Use Among Women Attending Out-patient Clinic Of A Tertiary Hospital In North Central Nigeria
Background/Objectives: The use of skin lightening products (SLPs) is an age old practice among Africans and especially among Nigerians. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, patterns and predictors of SLPs use among adult women in a tertiary health facility. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 months on women patients aged 18-54 years with general medical problems as

Kwadwo Gyasi Santo
Department Of Horticulture And Crop Production, School Of Agriculture And Technology, University Of Energy And
Factors Influencing Enrolment Into The National Health Insurance Scheme: A Case Study Of Lower Manya-krobo Municipality - Eastern Region, Ghana
Background: Health care financing is one of the major and pressing issues challenging the healthcare delivery sector in Ghana. Right after attaining independence, the country embraced the socialist philosophy, where the then government made healthcare services completely free, as was the case with education and other social intervention programs. However, not too long into the era, Ghanaians were made to

Joseph Sarkodie-Addo
Department Of Crop And Soil Sciences, Faculty Of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And
Performance Of Two Cassava (manihot Esculenta Crantz) Varieties Under Organic And Inorganic Nutrition: Chemical Composition Of Roots
Studies on performance of two cassava varieties were conducted during the 2014/2015 growing season in Offinso, Ashanti Region, Ghana to evaluate nutrient composition of cassava roots following application of fertilizers. Bankyehemaa and Nkabom and six fertilizer levels were factorially combined and replicated thrice in a Randomized Complete Block Design. Results of this work revealed that fertilizers improved carbohydrate, protein, fibre

Kithaka Samson Chabari
Chuka University, Department Of Environmental Resource Development, P.o. Box 109-60400, Chuka, Kenya
Bacteriological Water Quality Assessment Of Nkenye Stream In Meru South In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Access to portable water remains a major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed for by climate change and human. Destruction of riparian zones has exposed the rivers and streams to toxic and pathogenic pollutants released from untreated organic and inorganic waste. Exposure of river and stream used for drinking water to pollution is detrimental to aquatic

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