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Charles Antwi-Boasiako
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Hazardous emissions and concentrations of toxic metalloids and trace elements in charcoals from six commonly used tropical timbers for carbonization
Carbonized wood is a biofuel from cellulose pyrolysis with frequent smoke and life-threatening carcinogenic emissions. Carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM2.5), metalloids and trace elements from charcoal...
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Open AccessDiagnosis patterns of sickle cell disease in Ghana: a secondary analysis
Despite having the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world, no country in Sub-Saharan Africa has a universal screening program for the disease. We sought to capture the diagnosis patterns ...
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An Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds Within the CASiRe International Cohort of Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Implications for Disease Phenotype and Clinical Research
Millions are affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) worldwide with the greatest burden in sub-Saharan Africa. While its origin lies historically within the malaria belt, ongoing changes in migration patterns ha...
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A study of the geographic distribution and associated risk factors of leg ulcers within an international cohort of sickle cell disease patients: the CASiRe group analysis
Vasculopathy is a hallmark of sickle cell disease ultimately resulting in chronic end organ damage. Leg ulcer is one of its sequelae, occurring in ~ 5–10% of adult sickle cell patients. The majority of leg ulc...
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Mechanical properties of coppiced and non-coppiced Pterocarpus erinaceus boles and their industrial application
Rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.) is valued for flooring, ornaments, musical instruments and furniture-making due to its durability, strength, beauty and acoustic properties. It coppices easily which could b...
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Solvent extraction of inhibitory substances from three hardwoods of different densities and their compatibility with cement in composite production
Chemical pre-treatment of wood to remove extractives improves timber’s compatibility with cement and produces strong composites. The chemicals often used are expensive and environmentally-destructive. Data on ...
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Improving regeneration of mahogany: techniques for vegetative propagation of four African mahogany species using leafy stem cuttings
Regeneration to ensure sustainable production and conservation of mahogany species globally is considered very important to foresters, investors in plantation, conservationists and timber industries worldwide....
