Publications
Publications (Asterisk (*) = Corresponding author on research papers)
1. Michael Asigbaase, Daniel Adusu, Adisa Ayeley Musah, Linda Anaba, C.A. Nsor, Simon Abugre, Mercy Derkyi (2023). Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal tree species used in the treatment of diseases by the fringe communities of Asukese and Amama forest reserves of Southwestern Ghana. Heliyon, 10(1): e23645. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23645 (ScienceDirect Publishing).
2. Abena Owusu Adjapong, Samuel Kingsley Oppong, Emmanuel Danquah, C.A. Nsor and Samuel Kumi. (2023). Habitat effects on morphometrics and body condition of Tullberg’s soft-furred mouse (Praomys tullbergi) in two tropical forests. Global Ecology and Conservation, 48, e02741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02741. (ScienceDirect Publishing).
3. Samuel Boadi, C.A. Nsor, Emmanuel Acquah, Christable Hammond, Nat Owusu?Prempeh, Rockson Acolatse (2023). Variability in forest tree species composition and diversity in different-aged cocoa agroforests of Ghana. Journal of Agroforestry, 98: 255 – 268. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-023-00903-6. (Springer Nature Publishing).
4. Micheal Asigbase, Evans Dawoe, Simon Abugre, Boateng Kyereh and Nsor, C.A. (2023). Allometric relationships between stem diameter, height and crown area of associated trees of cocoa agroforests of Ghana. (2023). Journal Scientific Reports, 13: 14897 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42219-6. (SpringerNature Publishing).
5. Nsor, C.A., Nana Afua Ankomah Dei, John Mensah Nkrumah, Rockson Acolatse and Emmanuel Danquah (2023). Bird community structure and habitat association in Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Ashanti Region (Ghana). Journal of Wildlife Research, 50(10): 827-839 https://doi.org/10.1071/WR21148. (CSIRO Publishing).
6. Abena Owusu Adjapong, Samuel Kingsley Oppong, Nsor, C.A., Emmanuel Amoah Boakye, George Ashiagbor, Emmanuel Danquah (2023). Demography and reproductive seasonality of small terrestrial mammals in two forest ecosystems in Ghana. African Journal of Ecology, 61(2): 469 – 481. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13137. (WILEY Publishing).
7. Abena Owusu Adjapong, Samuel Kingsley Oppong, Nsor, C.A., Emmanuel Amoah Boakye, George Ashiagbor, Issah Seidu, Emmanuel Danquah (2022). Agri-driven habitat modification and small mammal species assemblage nexus in the Atewa Range and Bimpong Forest Reserves, Ghana. Journal of Trees, Forest and People, 10: 100335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100335. (Elsevier Publishing).
8. Owusu, F.W., Apetorgbor, M.M., Nsor, C.A., Adu, S., Alorbu, C. and Apetorgbor, A.K. (2022). Evaluation of natural durability of plantation grown Gmelina arborea roxb. ex sm. wood from two vegetation zones in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry, 38: 55 – 66
9. Emmanuel Acquah, Nsor, C.A., Samuel Boadi and Edwin Agyapong Owusu (2022). Effects of environmental factors on the distribution of flagship species in Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumawu, Ghana: Implications for conservation and ecotourism development. African Journal of Ecology, 61(1): 14 – 27, DOI: 10.1111/aje.13077. (WILEY Publishing).
10. Frederick Gyasi Damptey, Emmanuel Opuni?Frimpong, Nsor, C.A. James Addai, Daniel Kwame Debrah, Benjamin Schnerch, Felicity Bentsi?Enchill, Henn Korjus (2022). Taxonomic and community composition of epigeal arthropods in monoculture and mixed tree species plantations in a deciduous forest of Ghana. Journal of Forestry Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-022-01508-y. (SpringerNature Publishing).
11. Nsor, C.A., John Nkrumah Mensah, Victor Rex Barnes & Peter Kwesi Akomatey (2021) Anthropogenic drivers of plant species coexistence in selected riparian systems, Kumawu district, Ashanti region (Ghana), Journal of Freshwater Ecology, 36:1, 323-343, doi:10.1080/02705060.2021.1985642. (Taylor & Francis Publishing).
12. C.A. Nsor*, Rockson Acolatse, John Nkrumah Mensah, Samuel K. Oppong, Daniel Dompreh, and Louis Addai-Wireko. 2021. Structural assemblages of plant species in the Owabi Ramsar wetland in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 47: 100 - 114, HTTP://doi.org/10.2989/1608914.2021.1982671 (Tay & Francis Publishers).
13. C.A. Nsor*, John Nkrumah Mensah, Victor Rex Barnes, Pter KWesi Akomatey. 2021. Anthropogenic drivers of plant coexistence in selected riparian systems, Kumawu District, Ashanti Region (Ghana). journal of Freshwater Ecology, 36(1): 323-344, doi:10.1080/02705060.2021.198642 (Taylor & Francis Publishers).
14. Osei Owusu Antorbre, Akwasi Duah Gyamfi, Winston Adams Asante, C.A. Nsor, Boateng Kyereh, 2021. Forest recovery on skid trails and felling gaps following post-decadal selective logging in a moist semi-deciduous forest in Ghana. Journal of Trees, Forests, and People, 6 (2021) 100152.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2021.10012. (Elsevier Publishers).
15. C.A. Nsor*, John Nkrumah, Vincent Agumenu, 2021. Riparian vegetation dynamics in protected and unprotected areas, Kumewu District - Ashanti Region (Ghana). journal of Tropical Ecology, 62(3): 329 - 486, https://doi.org/10.1007/s429655-021-00147-4 (SpringerNature Publisher).
16. Samuel K. Oppong, C.A. Nsor*, Gabriel Kwabena Buabeng, 2012. Response of benthic invertebrate assemblages to seasonal and habitat condition in the Wewe River, Ashanti Region (Ghana). Open Life Sciences, 17: 336 - 353, https://doi.org/10.151/biol-2021-0040 (DE-GRUYTER Publisher)
17. C. A. Nsor*, Samuel K. OPPONG, Emmanuel Danquah, Micheal Ochem and Osei Owusu Antorbre, 2020. Spatiotemporal dynamics of terrestrial invertebrate assemblages in the riparian zone of the Wewe River, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of Open Life Sciences, 15: 331 - 345. https://doi.org/1o.1515/biol-2020-0037.(DE-GRUYTER PUBLISHERS).
18. Daniel Dompreh, Nsor C.A., and Lucy Amissah, 2019. Has Talbotiella gentii lost its insect pollinators? A threat to its fragmentation and extinction. In: O. P. Jenkins (Ed.). Advances in Animal Science and Zoology, 13. New York, Nova Science Publishers.
19. Nsor C.A.*, George Ashiagbor and Emmanuel Danquah, 2019. Quantifying recent floodplain vegetation change in the White Volta River in the Northern Region of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Geography, 11(1): 159 - 179. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gig.v11i1.10
20. Issah Seidu, Nsor C.A., Emmanuel Danquah, Paul Tehoda and Samuel K. Oppong, 2019. Patterns of Odonata assemblages in lotic and lentic systems in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana. International Journal of Zoology, 2019: 14, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3094787 (Hindawi Publishers).
21. Nsor C.A*, Osei Owusu Antobre, Asaah Mohammed and Foster Mensah, 2019. Modeling the effect of environmental disturbance on community structure and diversity of wetland vegetation in the Northern Region of Ghana. Journal of Aquatic Ecology, 53(1): 119 - 136,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-019-09677- 5 (Springer Nature Publishers.
22. Emma Baah Agyapong, George Ashiagbor, Nsor C.A.* and Louise M. van Leeuwen, 2018. Urban land transformations and its implication on tree abundance, distribution and richness in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Urban Ecology, 4: 1–11
23. Nsor C.A.*, Emmanuel Acquah, Grace Mensah, Vincent Kusi-Kyei and Samuel Boadi, 2018. Avian Community Structure as a Function of Season, Habitat Type, and Disturbance, in Mole National Park, Northern Region (Ghana). International Journal of Ecology, 2018: 14 pp, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2045629.
24. Issah Seidu1, Nsor C.A, Emmanuel Danquah & Lesley T. Lancaster, 2018. Odonata assemblages along an anthropogenic disturbance gradient in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Journal of Odonatologica 47(1/2) 2018: 73-100. doi:10.5281/zenodo.1239947.
25. Issah Seidu, Emmanuel Danquah, Nsor C.A., David Amaning Kwarteng & Lesley T. Lancaster 2017. Odonata community structure and patterns of land use in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, Eastern Region (Ghana). International Journal of Odonatology, 20(3-4): 173-189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2017.1369179.
16. Emmanuel Acquah, Nsor C.A.*, Emmanuel Kwamena Arthur and Samuel Boadi. 2017. The socio-cultural impact of ecotourism on park-adjacent communities in Ghana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 6 (2).
17. Samuel Boadi, Nsor C.A.*, Daniel Haruna Yakubu, Emmanuel Acquah and Osei Owusu Antobre. 2017. Conventional and Indigenous Biodiversity Conservation Approach: A Comparative Study of Jackie Sacred Grove and Nkrabea Forest Reserve. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2017: 8. doi.org/10.1155/2017/1721024. Hindawi Publishers.
18. Samuel Boadi, Nsor C.A., Osei Owusu Antobre, Emmanuel Acquah. 2016. An analysis of illegal mining in the Offin shelterbelt forest reserve, Ghana: Implications on community livelihood. Journal of Sustainable Mining, 15: 115-119. Elsevier
19. Nsor CA.* and Edward Adzesiwor Obodai, 2016. Environmental Determinants Influencing Fish Community Structure and Diversity in Two Distinct Seasons among Wetlands of Northern Region (Ghana). International Journal of Ecology, 2016:10. doi.org/10.1155/2016/1598701. Hindawi Publishing Corporation.
20. Nsor CA.*, Emmanuel Acquah, and Clifford A. Braimah. 2016. Seasonal Dynamics of Physico-chemical Characteristics in Wetlands of the Northern Region (Ghana): Implications for the Functional Status. International Journal of Aquatic Science, 7(1): 39-49.
21. Nsor C.A.*, 2015. Determinants of Aquatic Plant Community Structure, Diversity, and Distribution in Wetlands of the Northern Region (Ghana). Global Journal of Science and Frontiers Research, 15(1): 31-41.
22. Nsor C.A.* and Elliot Alhassan, 2015. Wetlands conservation in the Northern Region of Ghana: An indigenous conservation approach. Journal of Biology and Nature, 4(2): 77 – 88.
23 Nsor C.A.* and Edward Adzesiwor Obodai. 2014. “Environmental Determinants Influencing Seasonal Variations of Bird Diversity and Abundance in Wetlands in Northern Region (Ghana),” International Journal of Zoology. 2014: 10. doi.org/10.1155/2014/548401.
24. Nsor C.A.*, E. A. Obodai, and John Blay. 2014. Factors influencing the range shift of plant species in wetlands, Northern Region (Ghana). Journal of Annals of Experimental Biology, 2014, 2 (2):23-33.
25. Nsor C.A.* and Gambiza, J. 2013. Land-use changes and their impacts on the vegetation Kromme River peat basin, South Africa. Science Journal of Environmental Engineering Research. 2013(3): 2276-7495.
26. Nsor C.A.*. 2013. Plant diversity status of the Kromme Peatland, Eastern Cape, South Africa. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. Heinrich-Börking-Str. 6-8, 66121. Saarbrücken, Germany.
27. Edward Obodai and Nsor C.A. 2009. Aspects of biodiversity and fish production in the Kukobila wetland in the Savelugu-Nanton District of the Northern Region of Ghana. B.Sc. Thesis. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2(3): 56-62.