This researcher has conducted extensive research across multiple domains within health sciences, focusing on parasitemia, nutrition, blood transfusion practices, infectious diseases, global maternal and child health, vaccination hesitancy, treatment outcomes for lymphoma, and the impact of heart failure and suicide. Their work integrates findings from diverse countries to provide insights into parasitemic complications in Ghanaian children, nutritional deficiencies associated with malnutrition, and innovative approaches to blood transfusion. The researcher has also examined the effects of infectious diseases like malaria and TB on child survival rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Additionally, their research underscores the importance of vaccination hesitancy among healthcare providers, particularly in secondary care settings. Furthermore, they have contributed to the understanding of lymphoma treatment outcomes through a case study at a hospital, emphasizing the role of chemotherapy in improving patient quality of life. The researcher’s work also addresses global challenges such as maternal and child health disparities, including issues related to infectious diseases and mortality rates linked to complications like heart failure.
Faculty Biography
Osei Yaw Akoto possesses strong and diverse competencies in research methodology and analytical skills, honed through years of rigorous academic training, teaching, supervision, and research in corpus linguistics, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and onomastics. His academic trajectory reflects a sustained commitment to empirical inquiry and linguistic description, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches to the study of language use and discourse.He has published several scholarly papers in reputable journals such as Onoma, International Journal of Multilingualism, Corpus Pragmatics, Linguistic Landscape, and the Ghana Journal of Linguistics—many of which are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science—attesting to his growing scholarly impact in the field of applied linguistics.His current research focuses on metadiscourse in postgraduate theses, examining how writers construct stance, engagement, and argumentation across disciplinary boundaries. In addition, his broader academic interests span English for Academic and Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP), onomastics, Linguistic Landscape, and corpus-based discourse analysis. He remains open to exploring new research frontiers within English Linguistics, especially those that integrate linguistic theory, discourse studies, and pedagogical applications.He currently serves as the Organizing Secretary of the Linguistics Association of Ghana and is the Founding President of the Ghana Names Society. Through his continuous research, professional service, and scholarly engagement, Osei Yaw Akoto demonstrates an enduring commitment to advancing linguistic scholarship and fostering effective academic communication practices within higher education and beyond.
Blood donation and transfusion practices
Blood groups and transfusion
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Global Maternal and Child Health
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Malaria Research and Control
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Viral-associated cancers and disorders
Department of English
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology