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The Saga of the Achimota Forest: Abuse of Executive Instruments

By Felix Nana Kofi Ofori on June 28, 2022

Opinion: The reputation of Ghana’s judiciary is at an all-time low?

By Felix Nana Kofi Ofori on May 19, 2022

University for Development Studies open to collaborations to influence forensic science policy in Ghana – Prof Gabriel Ayum Teye, VC

By Yahaya Sumara Sulley on May 10, 2022

Towards a DNA Revolution in Ghana – Interview

By Yahaya Sumara Sulley on May 10, 2022

How can we make Ghana’s e-levy, or MoMo tax, equitable and fair?

By Scientect on May 9, 2022

Ghana: Call for Policy Review in Forensic Science Education

By Yahaya Sumara Sulley on April 11, 2022

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Psychological theories about why people help others

By Scientect on March 31, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Author: Appiah Poku Yankyera (Health Psychology, MSc.) Founder, Life Developers Movement, Ghana. Literally, to help means to make it easier or possible for others to do something that they cannot do alone by providing […]

Advice on how to write and publish a scientific paper

By A Amankwaa on March 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

This short article will briefly discuss the importance of publishing your research work as a graduate and also provide a simple but detailed checklist/guide on how to write and publish your research work.

Pesticide residues above recommended levels in soil and water from cocoa farming areas

By Scientect on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Pesticides are chemicals used by farmers to kill insects and organisms that destroy cultivated plants or reared animals. The use of pesticides by cocoa farmers in Ghana has increased over the years. […]

Interview with Ms Borbi Makafui, MCF Scholar selected to attend Skoll World Forum

By Scientect on March 12, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Engagement of the Ghanaian public about progress in science and medical research is highly limited. Currently there are limited effective dedicated platforms to communicate science and medical research findings to the general […]

Africa loses $4 billion a year by outsourcing jobs in STEM fields to foreign professionals

By Scientect on March 11, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

A lack of investment in science is stunting Africa’s growth, driving engineers, researchers and scientists abroad and depriving the continent of billions of dollars each year, the founder of a landmark conference […]

Neuroscience research in Ghana

By Scientect on March 10, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Neuroscience deals with the study of the structure and functions of the nervous system and its disorders. The brain, which is part of the nervous system, regulates many activities such as reasoning, […]

Improving safety of blood units: a novel strategy for screening blood donors for syphilis

By Scientect on March 9, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Screening of blood donors for syphilis is often carried out with non-specific tests that can give high false positive results. In some cases, syphilis test is not carried out on blood donors, […]

Control of drugs of abuse – Science vs Law

By E Nsiah Amoako on March 9, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The control of drugs of abuse has become a bottleneck across the entire globe. This stems from the problems associated with the production of these drugs, their trafficking and then to the final consumption which produces its end effect on the user.

Students demonstrate innovative ideas at KNUST SCISA trade and technology fair

By Scientect on March 7, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Every year the KNUST Science Students’ Association (SCISA) organizes a Mini-Trade and Technology (TRATECH) Fair to allow students of the College of Science to showcase their work and innovations. The 2016 edition […]

Progress of test-before-treatment guidelines for malaria in Ghana

By Scientect on March 3, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

About six years have passed since Ghana initiated the test-before-treatment (TBT) guidelines for malaria. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have been used for testing malaria at most healthcare centres due to limited resources […]

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