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ESTIMATION MAXIMIZATION CONCEPT OF ASSESSING RESIDUALS: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING APPROACH

The main objective of this study was to apply estimation maximization concept to assess residuals through structural equa

MODELLING EXTREME TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOUR IN UPPER EAST REGION, GHANA (#70792)

The impacts of extremely high temperatures on plants, human beings and animals’ health have been studied in several parts

POWER SERIES INVERTED KUMARASWAMY DISTRIBUTION WITH APPLICATIONS TO LIFETIME DATA

The inverted Kumaraswamy distribution has a drawback in modeling lifetime data which show non-monotone failure rates. Thu

DIFFERENCES IN SOME DIABETIC INDICATORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

Erectile dysfunction is defined as the continuous inability of a man to attain a satisfactory erection for a successful s

COMPLEMENTARY POWER SERIES EXPONENTIATED NADARAJAH-HAGHIGHI DISTRIBUTION (#70789)

A new class of distributions, called complementary power series exponentiated Nadarajah-Haghighi distribution was develop

IMPACT OF SOME RISK FACTORS OF PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION IN THE UPPER EAST REGION

Pregnancy Induced hypertension (PIH) is a global concern that affect pregnant women usually after 20 weeks of gestation.

YIELD EVALUATION OF FIFTEEN RICE (Oryza Sativa. L) GENOTYPES UNDER RAINFED AND IRRIGATED CONDITIONS IN NORTHERN GHANA (#70787)

This study was undertaken to examine the nature and quantify the magnitude of Genotype by Environment interaction effects

STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION AS A DETERMINANT OF EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAND USE PLANS IN TAMALE METROPOLIS IN NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA (#70786)

The study focused on the assessment of stakeholders participation as a determinant for effective land use plans implement

UNSTEADY MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER THROUGH POROUS MEDIA (#70785)

Unsteady heat and mass transfers are important transport phenomena that are found in many engineering and industrial appl

DESIGN OF PERCEPTUAL VIDEO ENCRYPTION ALGORITHMS FOR CONTENT PROVIDERS

There is high demand by content providers of multimedia services such as Pay-TV News, Pay-per-View (PPV) video and Video-

SURVIVORSHIP ANALYSIS AND BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS AMONG GHANAIAN WOMEN

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in female's worldwide. The ob

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF KASSENA- NANKANA EAST MUNICIPALITY AND BONGO DISTRICT

Water resources management (WRM) is key to socio-economic development. This study examined WRM practices and how it effec

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SECURITY: THE ROLE OF SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN THE NADOWLI DISTRICT

The main objective of the study was to investigate the causes of food insecurity attributable to smallholder livestock pr

MICRO-CREDIT AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD IN THE NADOWLI DISTRICT OF THE UPPER WEST REGION, GHANA

Microcredit is a programme designed to extend small loans to very poor people for self employment projects that generate

GENDER DISPARITIES IN THE STUDY OF SCIENCE IN SECOND CYCLE SCHOOLS IN GHANA: THE CASE OF UPPER WEST REGION

The study focused on the causes of gender disparities in the study of science in second cycle schools in the Upper West R

OPEN DEFECATION AND HOUSEHOLD RESPONSE TO LATRINE ADOPTION IN THE WA EAST DISTRICT, UPPER WEST REGION

Open Defecation continue to be a major developmental issue among developing countries. Inspite of the numerous interventi

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY ADOLESCENTS TO ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

Approximately half of the global population possesses a mobile phone, and 42% access the internet. Social media is one of

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ABUSE OF TRAMADOL AMONG TRICYCLE (YELOYELO) DRIVERS IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

Background: Tramadol abuse has become a major public health concern in Ghana, particularly among tricycle drivers in the

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF ISLAMIC LEADERS IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 6 IN TAMALE

The campaign for improved sustainable development goal six (6) is increasingly threatened as people’s existing knowledge

ASSESSING RESPONSIVE CARE AND FEEDING PRACTICES OF MOTHERS/CAREGIVERS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN 6-24 MONTHS IN SAGNARIGU MUNICIPAL

Background: Childhood under nutrition is a significant public health concern in Ghana with the Northern region mostly rec

EFFECTS OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

Menstruation is a default physiological and biological aspect of females at their reproductive age. Menstruation and girl

DETERMINANTS OF COMMUNITY-LED TOTAL SANITATION UPTAKE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SAGNARIGU MUNICIPALITY

Approximately 22% of Ghanaians are involved in the practise of open defecation. In 2014, the Sagnarigu Municipality embra

UTILIZATION OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS BY POST PARTUM WOMEN IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS, GHANA

Postpartum contraception is an essential determinant for population control and mitigation of maternal, infant morbidity

VARICOCELE AND HYPOGONADISM AMONG ADULTS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY AMONG INFERTILE MEN IN TAMALE, GHANA

Varicocele is a disorder of venous return caused by abnormal enlargement of pampiniform plexus draining the testicles. Th

ENERGY DRINKS: PERCEPTION, CONSUMPTION, AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS CONSUMPTION AMONG THE YOUTH IN TAMALE METROPOLIS

The Energy Drink (ED) market has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry globally. In Ghana, the trend is similar with

METHODS AND PROCEDURES GUIDING CAPACITY BUILDING ON STAFF DEVELOPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Capacity building is an important activity in all aspects of professional life. It is also important in all organizations

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DIETARY INTAKE, GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN AND BIRTH WEIGHT AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN TAMALE METROPOLIS

Dietary intake and Optimal gestational weight gain is an important factor linked with positive outcome for both mothers a

FACTORS INFLUENCING CLIENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH DELIVERY SERVICE IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE SISSALA EAST MUNICIPALITY OF THE UPPER WEST REGION

Maternal health care has received great global attention as a result of millions of delivery related mortalities. In the

CONTRIBUTION OF MALE INVOLVEMENT IN CHILD CARE TO DIETARY INTAKE AND GROWTH OF CHILDREN 6 – 23 MONTHS IN JIRAPA MUNICIPALITY

Suboptimal complementary feeding practices contribute to stunted growth in many countries,including Ghana. Effective stra

ETHNOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES ON RURAL WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DECISIONS IN GHANA: THE CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF GENDER RELATIONS, KINSHIP AND BELIEF SYSTEM

Ghana, one of the challenging contexts settings in sub-Saharan Africa, is a strong democratic nation and one of the area’