A Model to Predict Corporate Failure in the Developing Eonomies: A Case of Listed Companies on the Ghana Stock Exchange

Oduro,Richard,Aseidu,Michael Amoh 한국유통과학회 2019 KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business Vol.2019 No.-

The primary objective of the study is to develop a model for predicting the failure status of corporate entities in the developing economies based on both financial and non-financial ratios. The study aimed at developing a model that predict the probability of failure of companies operating in the developing economies using financial ratios and non-financial ratio. The logit model was the main statistical tool applied. A matched sample design was used. Three models were developed and compared; a model consisting of financial ratios only (Model 1), non-financial ratios only (Model 2) and both financial and non-financial ratios (Model 3). From the study, comparatively Model 3 is more efficient in predicting the corporate failure status in one year from now. Prediction of failure status of a corporate entity therefore should consider both financial and non-financial variables.

Effects of Cooking Conditions on the Protein Quality of Chub Mackerel Scomber japonicus

Oduro, Frieda A.,Choi, Nam-Do,Ryu, Hong-Soo The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Scienc 2011 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Vol.14 No.4

The effects of cooking method (grilling, frying, steaming, and microwaving) on the proximate composition and protein quality of chub mackerel Scomber japonicus treated with 2, 6, and 10% sodium chloride (NaCl) brine were investigated. Moisture content decreased in all cooked samples from 60.22% in the raw sample to 48.7% in the fried samples. Brine (10% NaCl) treatment recorded the highest moisture loss. All cooked samples showed a decrease in fat content, except fried samples. Protein content increased in all cooked samples, from 47.21% in the raw sample to 63.87% in the grilled sample. Brine treatment resulted in the highest degree of fat oxidation (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances), which was highest in the fried samples and lowest in the microwaved samples. The trypsin inhibitor (TI) concentration was highest in the microwaved samples and lowest in the fried samples. In all samples, 6% salt treatment caused the lowest TI level and the highest in vitro protein digestibility. In vitro digestibility increased from 79.4% in the raw sample to 86.43% in the fried samples. The total essential amino acids of all cooked samples increased. Results suggested that grilling and steaming had beneficial effects on the protein quality of chub mackerel.

Variation Determinants in Building Construction: Ghanaian Professionals Perspective

Asamaoh, Richard Oduro,Offei-Nyako, Kofi Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Ma 2013 Journal of construction engineering and project ma Vol.3 No.4

Variation in construction means modification of design, changes in quality, quantity of work including the alteration of standard of materials or goods to be used in the work and the removal from site any kind of material not in accordance in the contract. In Ghana, Variation order has become major issue in the construction industry. This had resulted in cost overruns, delay and in some contracts dispute, between parties. The aim of this paper was to identify the root causes of variation; effects of variations on projects in Ghana and the means of reducing the impact of variation order. The method of the study involved literature review, primary data collection, interview and closed - ended- questionnaires. Mean Scores Method was used to rank the identified factors causing variation. Analysis Of Variance Test was use to test for the significant difference between means among the professional groups. The study revealed that most causes of variation were change of design by client and inadequate working details. Establishment of oversight project management committee and flow of information were identified as means of controlling variations during project administration.

Effects of Cooking Conditions on the Protein Quality of Chub Mackerel Scomber japonicus

Frieda A. Oduro,최남도,류홍수 한국수산과학회 2011 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Vol.14 No.4

The effects of cooking method (grilling, frying, steaming, and microwaving) on the proximate composition and protein quality of chub mackerel Scomber japonicus treated with 2, 6, and 10% sodium chloride (NaCl) brine were investigated. Moisture content decreased in all cooked samples from 60.22% in the raw sample to 48.7% in the fried samples. Brine (10% NaCl) treatment recorded the highest moisture loss. All cooked samples showed a decrease in fat content, except fried samples. Protein content increased in all cooked samples, from 47.21% in the raw sample to 63.87% in the grilled sample. Brine treatment resulted in the highest degree of fat oxidation (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances), which was highest in the fried samples and lowest in the microwaved samples. The trypsin inhibitor (TI) concentration was highest in the microwaved samples and lowest in the fried samples. In all samples, 6% salt treatment caused the lowest TI level and the highest in vitro protein digestibility. In vitro digestibility increased from 79.4% in the raw sample to 86.43% in the fried samples. The total essential amino acids of all cooked samples increased. Results suggested that grilling and steaming had beneficial effects on the protein quality of chub mackerel.

Unraveling the swine genome: implications for human health.

Schook, Lawrence B,Collares, Tiago V,Darfour-Oduro, Kwame A,De, Arun Kumar,Rund, Laurie A,Schachtschneider, Kyle M,Seixas, Fabiana K Annual Reviews 2015 Annual review of animal biosciences Vol.3 No.-

<P>The pig was first used in biomedical research in ancient Greece and over the past few decades has quickly grown into an important biomedical research tool. Pigs have genetic and physiological traits similar to humans, which make them one of the most useful and versatile animal models. Owing to these similarities, data generated from porcine models are more likely to lead to viable human treatments than those from murine work. In addition, the similarity in size and physiology to humans allows pigs to be used for many experimental approaches not feasible in mice. Research areas that employ pigs range from neonatal development to translational models for cancer therapy. Increasing numbers of porcine models are being developed since the release of the swine genome sequence, and the development of additional porcine genomic and epigenetic resources will further their use in biomedical research.</P>

Assessing egg deposition behaviour of female black soldier fly (Hermetia: Illucens) in Kumasi, Ghana using MOSW as bait

Addo Priscilla,Fosu-Gyasi Samuel,Oduro-Kwarteng Sampson,Duku Godwin Armstrong,Awuah Esi 한국응용곤충학회 2024 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.27 No.1

The availability of the black soldier fly (BSF) at a location is of great importance if its larvae are to be used for commercial composting of municipal organic solid waste (MOSW). In this context, it is crucial to determine where the insects are readily available and how natural environmental conditions influence their oviposition. This study used MOSW as bait to determine locations where these insects are readily available and their egg cluster as an indication of their presence. Data were collected at four locations: Plantain farm, poultry farm, under a pear tree, and waste communal container site. For each site, data were collected in the morning (6:00 a. m.–12:00 p.m.), afternoon (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.), and evening (after 6:00 p.m.) to determine the peak egglaying times of these insects. This was carried out for two seasons of the year – rainy season (June, July and August) and dry season (December, January, and February) to assess seasonal variability on oviposition and fecundity. Environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, and light intensity were also measured under which oviposition took place. The highest average number of BSF egg clusters of 17.5 ± 13.74 was harvested at the waste communal container site and the lowest average number of 2 ± 0.81 was harvested at the poultry farm. Peak egg laying times were recorded in the afternoon between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., where an average of 15.17 ± 4.7 clusters were harvested. Most BSF egg clusters were harvested during the rainy season, averaging 9.1 ± 12.2. The dry season recorded a higher average number of eggs per cluster at 454.18 ± 164.92. It is concluded that BSF larval composting technology can be commercialized in Kumasi, Ghana as the insects were readily available during the two main seasons in the country.

Cutaneous and systemic anti-allergic potential of xylopic acid in rodents

Newman Osafo,Aaron Opoku Antwi,Priscilla Kolibea Mante,Yaa Asantewaa Osei,Oduro Kofi Yeboah,Sarah Otu-Boakye 경희대학교 융합한의과학연구소 2022 Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine Vol.22 No.3

Xylopic acid is a kaurene diterpene isolated from the dried fruit of Xylopia aethiopica. It has been identified to exhibit analgesic activity and also demonstrates acute and chronic anti-inflammatory activity. This study aimed at investigating its potential anti-allergic activity using rodent models. To investigate this, antihistaminic study using guinea pig ileum preparation and clonidine-induced catalepsy model were employed. Also, cutaneous anaphylaxis was investigated using pinnal inflammation and compound 48/80-induced cutaneous anaphylaxis models. Systemic anaphylaxis was studied using compound 48/80 systemic anaphylaxis and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced septic shock models. XA exerted H1 antagonism in the ex vivo study using guinea pig ileum which supported its anti-histaminic activity in the clonidine-induced catalepsy. It also suppressed pinnal inflammation and inhibited mast cell degranulation and tissue damage significantly (P < 0.0001). In the systemic anaphylactic study, XA offered up to 90% survival rate in the compound 48/80-challenged mice and up to 70% protection against LPS-induced endotoxic shock at the studied doses. Xylopic acid showed histamine H1 receptor antagonism and subsequently inhibited clonidine-induced catalepsy. It inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, compound 48/80-induced anaphylaxis and the LPS-induced septic shock. These corroborate the cutaneous and systemic anti-allergic potential of XA in rodent allergy models.

EMI-BF4 electrolyte and Al2O3/PVDF-HFP modified PE separator for high capacitance retention and cycle stability in supercapacitors

Latifatu Mohammed,Bismark Boating,Manasi Mwemezi,Louis Hamenu,Alfred Madzvamuse,Alex Nyarko,Mutala Mohammed,William Oduro,Francis Boateng Agyenim,이용민,고장면 한국화학공학회 2022 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.39 No.11

Polyolefin separators are inherently hydrophobic and thermally unstable, contributing to poor cycle performance and high thermal shrinkage, respectively, which can shorten cycle life. Herein, a high-performance supercapacitor based on a composite separator made from nano-Al2O3/PVDF-coated on polyethylene (PE) polyolefin substrate was prepared using a low-cost casting (stir-dip-coat-dry) technique and an electrolyte containing 1M EMI-BF4 salt in EC : EMC:DMC (1 : 1 : 2 vol%) is reported. The results show that integration of nano-Al2O3 in the PVDF matrix contributes to a large interactive surface area that attenuates interfacial energy at the separator-electrolyte boundary and improves porosity as well as the overall performance. The filler also enhances high mechanical anchoring onto the PE substrate, contributing to the overall physical and electrochemical properties of the separator. These modified PE separators with porous microstructure demonstrate superior electrolyte wettability (88%), stable electrochemical performance, and high cycle stability superior to analogous cells with commercial separators. The pair of coated modified separators with the 1M EMI-BF4 modified electrolyte registered a high ionic conductivity value of 2.23mS/cm. This facile technique is scalable for separator-electrolyte design and is attractive for low-cost supercapacitor manufacturing which is safe and fast charging.