Samuel Kingsley Oppong

Wildlife and Range Management

About

Samuel Oppong began his professional carrier as Agriculturalist but later turned a Natural Resources Scientist with special interest in Range and Wildlife Ecology and Management. His University Academic carrier started in 1984 when he was appointed as a Teaching Assistant at the then Institute of Renewable Natural Resources now the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Samuel Oppong taught courses in his area of interest and several key courses in Agroforestry and Geo-information Science.He had his PhD in Range Sciences at Massey University, New Zealand in 1998. I have conducted several ground breaking research in Wildlife Ecology, Range Ecology, Applied Remote Sensing and GIS, Virology and Biodiversity Assessment. Prof. Oppong is a prolific writer who has published over a hundred and twenty peer reviewed articles in high impact journals and has also reviewed several papers in natural resources.He has participated in many international and national consultancies, research and development projects in wildlife, agroforestry and forestry issues. Currently, he is the Chair of the Scientific Authority of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Ghana, the President of the Ghana Institute of Foresters and Board Member, Forestry Commission of Ghana.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work focuses on integrating findings from a diverse range of publications to advance understanding of viral infections in bats and related fields. Key themes include: 1. **Virology of Bats and Related Infections**: Studies on paramyxoviruses, Hepaciviruses, and other coronaviruses highlight their impact on bat populations and human diseases. 2. **Anticipating and Controlling Viral Diseases**: Research explores preventing preventable diseases in humans through environmental and behavioral interventions. 3. **Zoonotic Infections from Bats**: Analysis of zoonotic coronaviruses from African bats, such as Bats worldwide, to understand their role in transmitting diseases like SARS-CoV-2. 4. **Hepatitis Studies**: Contributions on Hepaciviruses and related issues in wildlife and humans are significant, especially in Ghana. 5. **Bats as Vectors for Zoonotic Diseases**: Research examines bat host relationships with coronaviruses to study zoonotic transmission dynamics. 6. **Diversity of Bat Species and Behavior**: Studies on bats worldwide provide insights into their behavior, conservation, and ecological roles. 7. **Conservation and Management of Bats**: Work on bat populations in Ghana emphasizes their importance in wildlife conservation and sustainable agriculture. This integrated approach provides a comprehensive understanding of bat-related viral infections, their biological aspects, and their role in disease transmission, supported by extensive research spanning various domains.

Research Themes

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Bats host major mammalian paramyxoviruses(2012)

Human Betacoronavirus 2c EMC/2012–related Viruses in Bats, Ghana and Europe(2013)

Evidence for Novel Hepaciviruses in Rodents(2013)

Sero-prevalence, cross-species infection and serological determinants of prevalence of Bovine Coronavirus in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana(2019)

Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana(2020)

Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.(2020)

Antibody prevalence study for human pathogenic viruses in bats and rodents(2012)

Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.(2020)

Molecular-Based Cross-Species Evaluation of Bovine Coronavirus Infection in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Ghana.(2020)

Molecular-based cross-species evaluation of bovine coronavirus infection in cattle, sheep and goats in Ghana.(2020)

Evidence for an Ancestral Association of Human Coronavirus 229E with Bats(2015)

Distant Relatives of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Close Relatives of Human Coronavirus 229E in Bats, Ghana(2009)

Development of a Whole-Virus ELISA for Serological Evaluation of Domestic Livestock as Possible Hosts of Human Coronavirus NL63(2019)

Potential Intermediate Hosts for Coronavirus Transmission: No Evidence of Clade 2c Coronaviruses in Domestic Livestock from Ghana(2019)

Bats Worldwide Carry Hepatitis E Virus-Related Viruses That Form a Putative Novel Genus within the Family Hepeviridae(2012)

Evolutionary origins of hepatitis A virus in small mammals(2015)

Detection and genomic characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 3 from pigs in Ghana, Africa(2020)

Sero-molecular epidemiology of hepatitis E virus in pigs and human contacts in Ghana(2021)

Bats carry pathogenic hepadnaviruses antigenically related to hepatitis B virus and capable of infecting human hepatocytes(2013)

Exploring farmers’ local knowledge and perceptions of soil fertility and management in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2012)

Breast cancer awareness, risk factors and screening practices among future health professionals in Ghana: A cross-sectional study(2021)

Highly Divergent Hepaciviruses from African Cattle(2015)

Fishing for survival: Importance of shark fisheries for the livelihoods of coastal communities in Western Ghana(2021)

Local Ecological Knowledge, Catch Characteristics, and Evidence of Elasmobranch Depletions in Western Ghana Artisanal Fisheries(2022)

Fishing for survival: importance of shark fisheries for the livelihoods of coastal communities in Western Ghana(2021)

Species composition, seasonality and biological characteristics of Western Ghana’s elasmobranch fishery(2022)

Local ecological knowledge, catch characteristics and evidence of elasmobranch depletions in Western Ghana(2021)

Temporal changes in soil carbon and nitrogen in west African multistrata agroforestry systems: a chronosequence of pools and fluxes(2005)

Effect of land-use conversion from forest to cocoa agroforest on soil characteristics and quality of a Ferric Lixisol in lowland humid Ghana(2013)

Spatio-temporal dynamics of gross rainfall partitioning and nutrient fluxes in shaded-cocoa (Theobroma cocoa) systems in a tropical semi-deciduous forest(2017)

Two Novel Parvoviruses in Frugivorous New and Old World Bats(2011)

Type I Interferon Reaction to Viral Infection in Interferon-Competent, Immortalized Cell Lines from the African Fruit Bat Eidolon helvum(2011)

Human–Bat Interactions in Rural West Africa(2015)

Evidence for widespread infection of African bats with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever-like viruses(2016)

A Novel Rhabdovirus Isolated from the Straw-Colored Fruit Bat Eidolon helvum, with Signs of Antibodies in Swine and Humans(2015)

MHC class II genes mediate susceptibility and resistance to coronavirus infections in bats(2023)

Bat Airway Epithelial Cells: A Novel Tool for the Study of Zoonotic Viruses(2014)

No Evidence of Gouléako and Herbert Virus Infections in Pigs, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana(2015)

Correction: Corrigendum: Bats host major mammalian paramyxoviruses(2014)

Serological Evidence of Influenza A Viruses in Frugivorous Bats from Africa(2015)

At Least Seven Distinct Rotavirus Genotype Constellations in Bats with Evidence of Reassortment and Zoonotic Transmissions(2021)

At least seven distinct rotavirus genotype constellations in bats with evidence of reassortment and zoonotic transmissions(2020)

Hibecovirus (genus Betacoronavirus) infection linked to gut microbial dysbiosis in bats(2024)

Use of Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as a viable option in an Integrated Malaria Vector Control Programme in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2013)

Determinants of bed net use conditional on access in population surveys in Ghana(2019)

Perceptions on the effect of small electric fans on comfort inside bed nets in southern Ghana: a qualitative study(2016)

The effect of small solar powered ‘Bͻkͻͻ’ net fans on mosquito net use: results from a randomized controlled cross-over trial in southern Ghana(2017)

Detecting local risk factors for residual malaria in northern Ghana using Bayesian model averaging(2018)

Characterizing local-scale heterogeneity of malaria risk: a case study in Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo district in northern Ghana(2019)

Impact of indoor residual spraying on malaria parasitaemia in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District in northern Ghana(2018)

A retrospective analysis of malaria deaths in the pre- and intra- COVID 19 pandemic era, Ghana, 2016–2021(2024)

Lysinibacillus sphaericus biolarvicide, an efficacious tool in the control of Anopheles gambiae in Kumasi, Ghana(2014)

Reflecting on tuberculosis case notification and treatment outcomes in the Volta region of Ghana: a retrospective pool analysis of a multicentre cohort from 2013 to 2017(2019)

Differences in the Effects of Selective Logging on Amphibian Assemblages in Three West African Forest Types(2012)

Prevalence and predictors of selected risk factors of non-communicable diseases in Ghana: evidence from a sub-national survey(2021)

Introducing field digital data collection systems into seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns: opportunities for robust evidence development and national e-health strategies(2022)

Patterns of Odonata Assemblages in Lotic and Lentic Systems in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana(2019)

Response of benthic invertebrate assemblages to seasonal and habitat condition in the Wewe River, Ashanti region (Ghana)(2021)

Spatiotemporal dynamics of terrestrial invertebrate assemblages in the riparian zone of the Wewe river, Ashanti region, Ghana(2020)

Bat species assemblage predicts coronavirus prevalence(2024)

Spatial and temporal variation in butterfly biodiversity in a <scp>W</scp>est <scp>A</scp>frican forest: lessons for establishing efficient rapid monitoring programmes(2012)

Structural assemblages of plant species in the Owabi Ramsar Wetland in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2021)

Guiding placement of health facilities using multiple malaria criteria and an interactive tool(2021)

‘Asram is really killing us here’: attribution for pregnancy losses and newborn mortality in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2020)

Association of Maternal Sleep Practices With Preeclampsia, Low Birth Weight, and Stillbirth Among Ghanaian Women(2014)

Guiding placement of health facilities using malaria criteria and interactive tool(2021)

Diversity and Conservation of Cave-Roosting Bats in Central Ghana(2021)

Estimating bat abundance and diversity in a modified tropical environment in central Ghana(2017)

Foraging Behavior and Habitat Selection of Noack’s Round-Leaf Bat (Hipposideros aff. ruber) and Conservation Implications(2016)

Concordant patterns of genetic, acoustic, and morphological divergence in the West African Old World leaf‐nosed bats of the Hipposideros caffer complex(2021)

Home Range of Noack's Round-Leaf Bat (Hipposiderosaff.ruber) in an Agricultural Landscape of Central Ghana(2016)

Flight Activity of Noack's Round-Leaf Bat (Hipposideros cf. ruber) at Two Caves in Central Ghana, West Africa(2017)

Browse yield and nutritive value of two Salix species and Dorycnium rectum in New Zealand(2001)

Effects of season and frequency of harvest on browse yield and root carbohydrate reserves of willows (Salixspp.) in New Zealand(2002)

Growth, management and nutritive value of willows (Salix spp.) and other browse species in Manawatu, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand(1998)

Relative contribution of neutral and deterministic processes in shaping fruit‐feeding butterfly assemblages in Afrotropical forests(2017)

Response of waterbird species to fluctuating water levels in tropical coastal wetlands(2009)

Survey of Forest Elephants Loxodonta cyclotis (Matschie, 1900) (Mammalia: Proboscidea: Elephantidae) in the Bia Conservation Area, Ghana(2014)

An update on crop-raiding by elephants at Bia Conservation Area, Ghana from 2004 to 2006(2008)

Elephant population trends and associated factors: a review of the situation in western Ghana(2013)

Phenology of forest trees favoured by elephants in the Kakum Conservation Area, Ghana(2007)

Food plants of forest elephants and their availability in Kakum Conservation Area, Ghana(2006)

An elephant survey in Digya National Park, Ghana, and implications for conservation and management(2008)

Agri-driven habitat modification and small mammal species assemblage nexus in the Atewa Range and Bimpong Forest Reserves, Ghana(2022)

An Elephant Census in the Bia Conservation Area in western Ghana(2006)

Habitat effects on morphometrics and body condition of Tullberg’s soft-furred mouse (Praomys tullbergi) in two tropical forests(2023)

The Vulnerable West African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus Sp. Aff. Tetraspis) is Worth Conserving in Urban Ecosystems: Evidence from Ghana(2023)

Preliminary Survey ofChimpanzees and Threatened Monkeys in the Bia-Goaso Forest Blockin SouthwesternGhana(2012)

Nature and extent of human-elephant conflict in Bia Conservation Area, Ghana(2005)

Evaluation of Alternative Technologies to Estimate Travel Time on Rural Interstates(2013)

Growth performance of grasscutter eating leaf and stem fractions of Guinea grass(2008)

Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value of an Invasive Exotic Species Broussonetia Papyrifera in Ghana(2017)

Facilitators and Impediments to Research at the University of Ghana Medical School: A Survey of Faculty Members’ Views(2015)

Management of browse plants as drought fodder for sheep: a preliminary study(1996)

Spatial analysis of deforestation patterns in agro - forest ecosystems : abstract(2008)

Spatial mapping of carbon stocks in different land - use, land - cover types : a case study of Ejisu - Juaben district Ghana : abstract(2008)

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