Dr. Collins Kwabena Osei

Part Time Senior Research Fellow


Research Areas/Interests

Technology Development and Transfer eLearning in Higher Education Curriculum Development Training, Education and Media Approaches and Evaluation Trai...~more


Publications

    Referred Journal Publications

    Hawa Mahama, Collins Osei, John Eudes Andivi Bakang and Seth Etuah (2013). Gendered Analysis of Perceptions of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector on Gender Notions in Northern Region of Ghana. International Journal of Agricultural Studies. Vol.2, Issue 1, pp 45 – 54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58425/ijas.v2i1.206

    Hawa Mahama, Collins Osei, John Eudes Andivi Bakang and Seth Etuah (2013). An Analysis of Gender Mainstreaming in National Agricultural Policies and Programs in Ghana. American Journal of Gender and Development Studies. Vol.2, Issue 1, pp 14 – 24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58425/ajgds.v2i1.193 23

    Emmanuel Mensah, Collins Kwabena Osei, Jennifer Karikari Asantewaa, and Richard Aboagye (2023). Access to and Use of Agricultural Information among Maize Farmers in Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality. International Journal of Agricultural Studies (IJAS) ISSN 2958 - 4132 (Online) Vol.2, Issue 1, pp 1 – 20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58425/ijas.v2i1.106

    Acheampong Michael, Appiah Patrick, Tham-Agyekum Enoch Kwame,Bakang John-Eudes Andivi1, Jones Ebenezer Osei, Osei Collins, Ankuyi Fred (2023).Farmers' Accessibility and Use of Hybrid Cocoa Seedlings for Cocoa Rehabilitation: Empirical Results from Amenfi Central District, Ghana. RJOAS: Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences ISSN 2226-1184 (Online) | Issue 5(137),

    Hammond Ransford Nii, Tham-Agyekum Enoch Kwame1, Ankuyi Fred, Aidoo Danley Colecraft , Jones Ebenezer Osei, Osei Collins, Bakang John-Eudes Andivi, Awuah-Frimpong Roland (2023). Analysing Cocoa Farmers' Perception on the Use of Print Media for Extension Delivery in Adansi Asokwa, Ghana. RJOAS: Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences ISSN 2226-1184 (Online) | Issue 5(137)

    Esther Okwaah Akomaning, Collins Kwabena Osei, Richard Oblitei Tetteh, John Eudes Andivi Bakang and John Esuah Akomaning (2022), Influence of FBO interaction with research and extension on the adoption of technologies by FBO members in the Central Region of Ghana. African Journal of Agricultural ResearchVol.18(8), pp. 664-671

    Lawrence G. Boakye, Collins K. Osei & Serekye Y. Annor | (2021) On-farm diversification strategies and improved welfare of the immiserated rural smallholder farmer: Fallacy or realism? Cogent Social Sciences, 7(1), 1865609, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2020.1865609

    William Agia Adongo, Collins Kwabena Osei, and Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa (2019) Contribution of Nontimber Forest Products to Rural Household Income in the Kassena-Nankana West District of Ghana. Forest Products Journal: 2019, Vol. 69, No. 3, pp. 217-227.

    Akomaning, E.O., C.K. Osei , J.A. Bakang (2017). Assessment of Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Systems Employed by Farmer Based Organizations in the Central Region of Ghana. Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana Vol.10 (1) 769-779.

    Osei, C.K., K.G. Otchere, A. Banunle, I.K Dontwi (2017) Trend analysis of Students' Admission, Enrolment and Completion in KNUST Distance Learning Postgraduate Programmes. Journal of Education and Human Development Vol. 6(2), 157-164

    Dahiru A., Bakang J.A., Osei C.K. and Awunyo-Victor D. (2016). Factors influencing grazing reserves enc roachment in Nigeria: Evidence from Kano State. BEST Journal 13(2): 47-54

    Gyinadu Abubakar, J.E.A Bakang, and C.K. Osei (2015) Determinants of adoption of yam minisett technology in Ghana. A case study of yam farmers in the Kintampo North District of Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development: Vol. 3(7): pp 293-302

    Osei, C.K., I. K. Dontwi, K. G. Otchere and A. A. Singye (2015). Curriculum Relevance and Graduate Career: A Tracer Study of CEMBA, CEMPA and Industrial Mathematics Graduates. Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 35 (2), 89-99

    Osei C.K. and Mensah J. A. (2014). Increasing access to science oriented education programmes in tertiary institutions in Ghana through distance education. Journal of Learning for Development - JL4D Vol. 1(1).

    Osei C.K., Dontwi I.K. And Mensah J.A. (2013). Examining Policy Guidelines for Distance Education in Dual Mode Public Universities in Ghana: A Case Study of KNUST. Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 33 (1), pp 84-91

    Sabutey, G. T., Adu-Agyem, J. and Osei, C. K. (2013). Assessing product sustainability, customer loyalty and satisfaction with xyz telecommunication among undergraduate students in Ghana: the case study of University for Development Studies, Wa campus. International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management. Vol. 4 (08) pp.33-42

    Osei C.K, Bakang J. A and Nimoh F. (2013). Accounting for Training Effectiveness: The Case of MIDA Training in Enterprise and Commercial Agriculture on Behaviour and Practicesof Rice Farmer-Based Organisations. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 3(5) pp 311-320

    Osei, C. K. and Mensah, J. A. (2011). A Comparative Study of Student Academic Performance in On-Campus Teaching and Distance Learning In a Computer Engineering Programme. Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 31, No. 1: 97-102

    Osei C.K. (2010). Perceptions of Students towards Use of Distance Learning: The case in an Executive Masters Business Programme in Ghana. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Volume XIII, Number II, Summer 2010 University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center

    M.K. Osei, K.J. Taah, J.N. Berchie and C.K. Osei (2009). A survey of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Planting Materials in Storage: A Case Study in Two Communities in the Ejisu District of Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of Agronomy 8 (4): 137-140

    Osei, C.K., Berchie, J.N, Gyasi-Boakye S. and Ansah, I.O.O (2008). Packaging Research Outputs into Extension and Training Materials: Experiences and Lessons Learnt. Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana.Vol.7 593-604

    Osei, C.K., K. Offei-Bonsu, S. Gyasi-Boakye, E. Asiedu and J.N. Berchie (2006). Promotion of Healthy Vegetable Production in Ghana: Experiences and Challenges. Ghana Journal of Horticulture Vol 5: 129-135

    Osei, C.K., Berchie, J.N, Ansah, I.O.O., Gyasi-Boakye S., Asante A.K., Agyekum, A.A. and Salome Danso (2005). Accounting for Training Results: An Evaluation of the Training Activities of the Root and Tuber Improvement Programme. Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana. Vol.4: 279-290

    Berchie, J.N., Akrofi Djietror and C.K. Osei (2004). Effect of Pod Maturation on Vegetative Growth, Fruit Yield and Seed Germination of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench). Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana. Vol.3: 227-235

    Osei, C.K., Berchie, J. N , Ansah, I.O.O., Ankomah A. and Gyasi-Boakye S. (2003). Assessing the Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Agents and Vegetable Farmers: A Case Study from the Techiman District. Ghana Journal of Horticulture Vol 3: 30-35

    Osei, C.K., J. N. Berchie, S.R.K. Ashiamah, and I.O.O. Ansah. (2003). Farmer Participation in the Identification and Prioritisation of Researchable Problems: the Experience of the Ghana Grains Development Project. Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana. Vol. 2:107-119.

    Atkinson, K.W., Osei, C.K. and J.L. Gulley (1999). Strengthening Agricultural Research in Africa. Natural Resources. A United Nations Journal. Forum 23: 85-88

    Book Chapter

    J.A. Bakang and C.K. Osei. (2019). The Effect of Training on Extension Delivery and Performance of Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) under RTIP. In Robert Aidoo, Jacob K. Agbenorhevi, Faustina D. Wireku-Manu and Arne Wangel (eds) Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview and Selected papers, pp 143-166. KNUST Printing Press, Kumasi,Ghana

    Collins Osei (2012). Unit 4 ‘Spread the word: Farmer-to-farmer training’ and Unit 5 ‘Disseminate and communicate your strategies for safe vegetable production’. In Javier Mateo-Sagasta, Ines Beernaerts, Sasha Koo-Oshima (eds) On-farm practices for the safe use of waste water in urban and peri-urban horticulture: A handbook for farmer field schools, pp 35-40; 43-49; FAO., ISBN: 978-92-5-107330-8

    Collins Osei, Reuben Aggor and Edward Badu (2008). Technology Mediated Open and Distance Education (TechMODE). In Agricultural Education and Training for improved Livilihoods: A Ghana Case Study. In: Alluri , K.; and Zachmann R. (eds) Technology Mediated Open and Distance Education for Agricultural Education and Improved Livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa, pp 47-61. Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.

    Conference Papers

    Nsafoah, A., Dicks, M. R. and Osei, C. (2011). Producers and consumer attitudes toward Biotechnology in Ghana. Paper presented at the South Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX, February 5-8, 2011

    Saah A.A. and Osei C. K. (2010). Defining and Operating a Distance Learning Support System in Tertiary Education. NADEOSA International Conference, Pochefstrom, NWU Potchefstroom Campus. NADEOSA, South Africa. August 6-8, 2010

    Osei K. and A.A. Saah (2009). An Assessment of the Quality of Print Medium in Distance Learning for Undergraduate Programmes in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa DETA Conference Cape Coast, Ghana. August 3-6, 2009

    Mensah J.A. and K Osei (2009). Written assignment feedback: Its effectiveness in students’ studies – Experiences of the Institute of Distance Learning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa DETA Conference Cape Coast, Ghana. August 3-6, 2009.

    Lawrence Boakye, K. Osei, S.Y. Annor (2008). Assessing the Effect of Grasscutter Farming on the Livelihood of Small-holder Farmers: A Case Study of ActionAid from the Asutifi District of Ghana. 29th Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association (GASA), Mampong-Ashanti, Ghana; August, 2008.

    Osei C.K. and H. Asumadu (2003). Farmer participation in Technology Development: A case from the Ghana Grains Development Project. Paper presented at the National Workshop on PROLINNOVA at the EREDEC Hotel, Koforidua, Ghana. September 7-11,

     


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