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The occurrence and levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in African environments—a systematic review by Ofori, Samuel Appiah, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Doke, Dzigbodi Adzo

“…In the African continent, several studies have been conducted to determine PAH pollution levels with their associated health risks in the environment. However,…”
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Urinary Pesticide Residual Levels and Acute Respiratory Infections in Children Under 5 Years of Age: Findings From the Offinso North Farm Health Study by Akyeampong, Enoch, Bend, John R, Luginaah, Isaac, Oscar Yawson, David, Jerry Cobbina, Samuel, Ato Armah, Frederick, Osei Adu, Michael, Kofi Essumang, David, Iddi, Samuel, Botwe, Paul K, Quansah, Reginald

“…Background: Several environmental factors are associated with the risk of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) and upper respiratory infections (URIs) in…”
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Association of arsenic with adverse pregnancy outcomes/infant mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Quansah, Reginald, Armah, Frederick Ato, Essumang, David Kofi, Luginaah, Isaac, Clarke, Edith, Marfoh, Kissinger, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Nketiah-Amponsah, Edward, Namujju, Proscovia Bazanya, Obiri, Samuel, Dzodzomenyo, Mawuli

“…Exposure to arsenic is one of the major global health problems, affecting > 300 million people worldwide, but arsenic's effects on human reproduction are…”
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Evaluation of energy potential of MSW in the Tamale metropolis, Ghana: An assessment of solid waste characteristics and energy content by Tahiru, Abdul-Wahab, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Asare, Wilhemina

“…In the present investigation, a thorough examination of waste composition was undertaken in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. The methodology employed was…”
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Climate Change, Land, Water, and Food Security: Perspectives From Sub-Saharan Africa by Ofori, Samuel Appiah, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Obiri, Samuel

“…The current and projected warming of the earth is unequivocal with humans playing a strong role as both perpetrators and victims. The warming on the African…”
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Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana by Emmanuel, Aboka Yaw, Jerry, Cobbina Samuel, Dzigbodi, Doke Adzo

“…Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities…”
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Environmental sustainability technologies in biodiversity, energy, transportation and water management using artificial intelligence: A systematic review by Nti, Emmanuel Kwame, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Attafuah, Eunice Efua, Opoku, Evelyn, Gyan, Michael Amoah

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an important area to tackle most environmental sustainability issues such as biodiversity, energy, transportation and…”
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A Circular Economy Approach to Addressing Waste Management Challenges in Tamale’s Waste Management System by Abdul-Wahab Tahiru, Samuel Jerry Cobbina, Asare, Wilhemina

“…Ghana Tamale’s current waste management system is overwhelmed by the growing waste crisis, necessitating the exploration of Waste-to-Energy technologies (WtE)…”
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Effects of biochar on microbial community in bioflocs and gut of Oreochromis niloticus reared in a biofloc system by Abakari, Godwin, Luo, Guozhi, Shao, Lina, Abdullateef, Yusuf, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry

“…This study investigated the effects of biochar application on the bacterial community structure in bioflocs and intestines of Oreochromis niloticus cultured in…”
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Hydrochemistry of groundwater in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana by Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Yakubu, Rufai, Akpabey, Felix Jerry, Duwiejuah, Abudu Ballu, Abuntori, Zita Naangmenyele

“…This study was on the hydrochemical and human health risk assessment of groundwater within the Tamale Metropolis. Forty samples were collected from ten…”
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Hydrothermal carbonization of organic waste using faecal sludge as a water source: Response surface methodology-Box Behnken design by Amenyeku, Gloria, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Asare, Wilhemina, Teye, Godfred Kwesi

“…In this research, organic waste was subjected to hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) using faecal sludge as the water source. HTC is a sustainable method for…”
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Unlocking Energy from Waste: A Comprehensive Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Recovery Potential in Ghana by Tahiru, Abdul-Wahab, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Asare, Wilhemina, Takal, Silas Uwumborge

“…Ghana is currently facing a waste crisis that presents considerable risks to its environment, economy, and public health. This investigation evaluates four…”
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Water pollution control and revitalization using advanced technologies: Uncovering artificial intelligence options towards environmental health protection, sustainability and water security by Nti, Emmanuel Kwame, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Attafuah, Eunice Efua, Senanu, Lydia Dziedzorm, Amenyeku, Gloria, Gyan, Michael Amoah, Forson, Dorcas, Safo, Abdul-Rafiw

“…In Ghana, illegal mining (galamsey) activities have polluted most of the river bodies. For example, water bodies in Ghana that are polluted amounts to 60% with…”
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Pollution and its Associated Human Health Risks in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: a Systematic Review by Ofori, Samuel Appiah, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Imoro, Abubakari Zarouk, Doke, Dzigbodi Adzo, Gaiser, Thomas

“…The frequent incidents of oil spills and other forms of pollution arising from crude oil exploration and exploitation (OEE) in the Niger Delta have caused…”
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Review of microbial food contamination and food hygiene in selected capital cities of Ghana by Yeleliere, Enoch, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Abubakari, Zarouk Imoro

“…Food poisoning is a nationwide challenge that arises from both formal and informal sector in the food industry. This review presents a general overview of…”
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Heavy Metal Concentration in Water, Sediment and Fish Species in the Bontanga Reservoir, Ghana by Asare, Michael Lawer, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Akpabey, Felix Jerry, Duwiejuah, Abudu Ballu, Abuntori, Zita Naangmenyele

“…Objective This study assessed heavy metals levels in four selected fish species, water and sediment from the Bontanga Reservoir. Methods Samples were collected…”
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Microbial quality of ready-to-eat vegetable salads vended in the central business district of Tamale, Ghana by Abakari, Godwin, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Yeleliere, Enoch

“…Background Food safety problems still persist across the globe and remain a challenge to the general public and government. The study determined the…”
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Health risk assessment and heavy metal contamination levels in vegetables from Tamale Metropolis, Ghana by Ametepey, Samuel Teye, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Akpabey, Felix Jerry, Duwiejuah, Abudu Ballu, Abuntori, Zita Naangmenyele

“…Background One major route of heavy metal exposure/ accumulation to humans is via vegetable consumption. The study assessed the levels of heavy metals and…”
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A multivariate assessment of innate immune-related gene expressions due to exposure to low concentration individual and mixtures of four kinds of heavy metals on zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos by Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Xu, Hai, Zhao, Ting, Mao, Guanghua, Zhou, Zhaoxiang, Wu, Xueshan, Liu, Hongyang, Zou, Yanmin, Wu, Xiangyang, Yang, Liuqing

“…Concerns over the potential health effects of mixtures of low concentration heavy metals on living organisms keep growing by the day. However, the toxicity of…”
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Associations between pesticide use and respiratory symptoms: A cross-sectional study in Southern Ghana by Quansah, Reginald, Bend, John R., Abdul-Rahaman, Abukari, Armah, Frederick Ato, Luginaah, Isaac, Essumang, David Kofi, Iddi, Samuel, Chevrier, Jonathan, Cobbina, Samuel Jerry, Nketiah-Amponsah, Edward, Adu-Kumi, Samuel, Darko, Godfred, Afful, Samuel

“…Indiscriminate use of pesticides is a common practice amongst farmers in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) across the globe. However, there is little…”
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