African Journal of
Bacteriology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Bacteriol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9871
  • DOI: 10.5897/JBR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 123

Full Length Research Paper

Challenges and opportunities in advancing microbiology research in Africa: A review

Eric Amenyogbe
  • Eric Amenyogbe
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Christian Larbi Ayisi
  • Christian Larbi Ayisi
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Eric Kwabena Droepenu
  • Eric Kwabena Droepenu
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Grace Afumwaa Boamah
  • Grace Afumwaa Boamah
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Rahmat Quaigrane Duker
  • Rahmat Quaigrane Duker
  • Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Noel Ayivor
  • Noel Ayivor
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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Isaac Kwame Akortia
  • Isaac Kwame Akortia
  • Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 16 June 2023
  •  Accepted: 18 July 2023
  •  Published: 31 October 2023

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