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Jonah, F. E., & Adu-Boahen, K., (2014). Coastal environmental injustice in Ghana: the activities of coastal sediment miners in the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree area. GeoJournal, Springer, 79,
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Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen K, & Adu-Boahen O. A. (2015). Accessibility and enrolment of girls in Junior High Schools in the Kpone and Manhean communities of Tema Municipality. Distance Forum, 4,
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This study was designed to determine the accessibility and enrolment levels of girls to Junior High Schools education in the Kpone and Manhean communities. The study adopted a non-experimental research design. Specifically, the study was descriptive in nature. The simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 88 parents and 91 students respectively. However, the head teachers (3) were included to represent the three selected schools in the study. Questionnaires were used to solicit responses from students and parents whiles interview guide was used for the head teachers. Statistical Product and Service Solutions, (SPSS version 16.0) was employed to analyse the data. Frequencies, percentages and tables were used to present the data. The study revealed that the enrolment rate of boys is higher than that of girls in the district. It showed that the factors responsible for drop-out among the girls are poor academic performance, teenage pregnancy, financial problems and the traditional idea that the office of the girl child is kitchen. The study recommend that motivation and mentoring should be encouraged thus female academics should themselves be actively involved in advocating for the increased enrolment of girls and women in the education and issue of sensitisation can be taken up by the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
This study was designed to determine the accessibility and enrolment levels of girls to Junior High Schools education in the Kpone and Manhean communities. The study adopted a non-experimental research design. Specifically, the study was descriptive in nature. The simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 88 parents and 91 students respectively. However, the head teachers (3) were included to represent the three selected schools in the study. Questionnaires were used to solicit responses from students and parents whiles interview guide was used for the head teachers. Statistical Product and Service Solutions, (SPSS version 16.0) was employed to analyse the data. Frequencies, percentages and tables were used to present the data. The study revealed that the enrolment rate of boys is higher than that of girls in the district. It showed that the factors responsible for drop-out among the girls are poor academic performance, teenage pregnancy, financial problems and the traditional idea that the office of the girl child is kitchen. The study recommend that motivation and mentoring should be encouraged thus female academics should themselves be actively involved in advocating for the increased enrolment of girls and women in the education and issue of sensitisation can be taken up by the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen, K., Mireku, O.D., Acheampong, P. K., Mariwah, S., & Mensah A. K. (2015). Institutionalising Community Participation in Watershed Management: A Study of the Inchaban Watershed in the Western Region of Ghana. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5,
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Currently, the participatory watershed approach has now become necessary in any developmental activity especially with regards to natural resource management. However, in spite of the numerous advantages of this management approach, there are still major challenges that militate against its successful implementation in most developing countries. This paper explored the need, challenges, and the extent to which the participatory approach has been incorporated into the management of the Inchaban Watershed found in the Western Region of Ghana. Using two non-probability sampling methods: purposive and convenience, a total number of 41 key respondents were selected. With in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guides, information relating to the importance, challenges and the extent of community involvement was solicited from local chiefs, management and user institutions, and individual users in the Inchaban Watershed. The study revealed that the watershed management institutions could not attract the valuable initiatives of the local users in monitoring and evaluation stages because these users were coerced. It is therefore recommended that local communities should be induced to support the conservation of the watershed using public education and workshops organised by the district regulatory institution such as the Forestry Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Mining Commission.
Currently, the participatory watershed approach has now become necessary in any developmental activity especially with regards to natural resource management. However, in spite of the numerous advantages of this management approach, there are still major challenges that militate against its successful implementation in most developing countries. This paper explored the need, challenges, and the extent to which the participatory approach has been incorporated into the management of the Inchaban Watershed found in the Western Region of Ghana. Using two non-probability sampling methods: purposive and convenience, a total number of 41 key respondents were selected. With in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guides, information relating to the importance, challenges and the extent of community involvement was solicited from local chiefs, management and user institutions, and individual users in the Inchaban Watershed. The study revealed that the watershed management institutions could not attract the valuable initiatives of the local users in monitoring and evaluation stages because these users were coerced. It is therefore recommended that local communities should be induced to support the conservation of the watershed using public education and workshops organised by the district regulatory institution such as the Forestry Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Mining Commission.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen K, & Dadson I. Y., (2015). General synthesis of soils and biogeography.
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Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Asante, G., Hayfron-Acquah, J.B., Riverson, K. (2015). LEVERAGING VOIP ON LOCAL AREA NETWORK USING JAVA MEDIA FRAMEWORK. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, 113,
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a standard for taking analogue audio signals, and turning them into digital data that can be transmitted over a network. VoIP has become an important factor in network communication. It has a lower operational cost, greater flexibility, and a variety of enhanced applications. VoIP is time – based. To ensure real-time transmission, Real-Time Transmission Protocol (RTP) is used on top of User Datagram Protocol (UDP). RTP provides end-to-end network transport functions suitable for applications transmitting real-time data, such as audio, video or simulation data, over multicast or unicast network services. Java Media Framework (JMF) is an Application Programming Interface (API) that uses RTP and therefore ideal for time-based media. Thus, the topic: leveraging VOIP on LAN using Java Media Framework. The research aims at designing a system that will allow users to communicate over a data network. That is, to be able to send text, make voice and video call, and transfer file over a network. The system uses client/server architecture. The architecture is a 3-tier: the client, the main server and the database server. The system designed could be used on Android mobile phones and computers with Windows operating system. The system designed allows users to communicate at virtually no cost. The product will also put the network of various organizations into full utilization.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a standard for taking analogue audio signals, and turning them into digital data that can be transmitted over a network. VoIP has become an important factor in network communication. It has a lower operational cost, greater flexibility, and a variety of enhanced applications. VoIP is time – based. To ensure real-time transmission, Real-Time Transmission Protocol (RTP) is used on top of User Datagram Protocol (UDP). RTP provides end-to-end network transport functions suitable for applications transmitting real-time data, such as audio, video or simulation data, over multicast or unicast network services. Java Media Framework (JMF) is an Application Programming Interface (API) that uses RTP and therefore ideal for time-based media. Thus, the topic: leveraging VOIP on LAN using Java Media Framework. The research aims at designing a system that will allow users to communicate over a data network. That is, to be able to send text, make voice and video call, and transfer file over a network. The system uses client/server architecture. The architecture is a 3-tier: the client, the main server and the database server. The system designed could be used on Android mobile phones and computers with Windows operating system. The system designed allows users to communicate at virtually no cost. The product will also put the network of various organizations into full utilization.
Faculty of Technical EducationJul 14, 2015
Oduro, R., (2015). Public sector accounting and finance. Accra: Bigmikes Publications. . ISBN:
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Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
Gadzo, G. S., Akoto, R. & Gatsi, J. G (2014). Post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. International Journal of Financial Economics, 3,
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The study focused on the post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. Data for a ten year period from 2004 to 2013 was used to analyse the financial performance. The analysis and discussion of the data point to three key findings. First, the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the financial performance of the bank’s pre acquisition and post-acquisition periods. In relation to the determinants of the post-acquisition financial performance of the bank, it was found that, the mergers and acquisition of SG-SSB has had a positive impact on the financial performance of the bank. It was also found that, macro-economic variables have an adverse relationship with the financial performance of the bank. It is therefore recommended that SG-SSB should strengthen its banking processes to enhance efficiency of operations and further improve the liquidity of the bank.
The study focused on the post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. Data for a ten year period from 2004 to 2013 was used to analyse the financial performance. The analysis and discussion of the data point to three key findings. First, the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the financial performance of the bank’s pre acquisition and post-acquisition periods. In relation to the determinants of the post-acquisition financial performance of the bank, it was found that, the mergers and acquisition of SG-SSB has had a positive impact on the financial performance of the bank. It was also found that, macro-economic variables have an adverse relationship with the financial performance of the bank. It is therefore recommended that SG-SSB should strengthen its banking processes to enhance efficiency of operations and further improve the liquidity of the bank.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
Gyensare, M.A., Otoo, E.A., Asare, J-A., & Twumasi, E. (2015). Antecedents and consequence of employee turnover intention: Empirical evidence from Ghana. Management Science Letters, 5,
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Guided by the theory of reasoned action, this study found support for the hypothesized inverse relationship between work-related factors and employee turnover intention on the one hand, and turnover intention and perceptions of accountable absence legitimacy on the other hand. Specifically, the higher employees’ turnover intent, the lower their perceptions about the accountability of their absence behaviour and vice versa. The findings highlight the need to consider turnover intention as a salient construct that plays a dual role, first as a consequence variable to job satisfaction, affective and normative commitments, and next as an antecedent to accountable absence legitimacy in the workplace. The article concludes with a discussion on the significance of lessening employee turnover intent as a means of mitigating the perceptions of absence legitimacy in the workplace.
Guided by the theory of reasoned action, this study found support for the hypothesized inverse relationship between work-related factors and employee turnover intention on the one hand, and turnover intention and perceptions of accountable absence legitimacy on the other hand. Specifically, the higher employees’ turnover intent, the lower their perceptions about the accountability of their absence behaviour and vice versa. The findings highlight the need to consider turnover intention as a salient construct that plays a dual role, first as a consequence variable to job satisfaction, affective and normative commitments, and next as an antecedent to accountable absence legitimacy in the workplace. The article concludes with a discussion on the significance of lessening employee turnover intent as a means of mitigating the perceptions of absence legitimacy in the workplace.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
KYIILEYANG, M.
FACULTY OF ARTS POST GRADUATE SEMINARS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST. FACULTY OF ARTS CONFERENCE ROOM,UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST 13TH NOVEMBER 2013
Paper presented:
EXPOSITION OF POETIC ELEMENTS IN ‘LOGYIL’ PERFORMANCE BY ANSELM NIYAGAKUU KYↃH OF NANDOM-KUSELLE
Abstract
Dagara oral poetry also forms another significant part of African oral literature. Dagara oral tradition is quite broad in nature and is interesting as well. Dagara music in particular can be categorized in various ways. Dirges, xylophone music, drum music, satirical songs for entertainment and songs for religious rites such as the Bagre Festival among others form the extensive aspects of Dagara music. In this paper, an examination is made on logyil texts to expose the nature of this kind of music and the various poetic elements and images that emanate from it. Niyagakuu’s performance reveals images of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, euphemistic representation of Dagara traditional values in various ways. The texts chosen for the study were taken from a funeral performance done by Niyagakuu one of the renowned Dagara xylophonists from Nandom-Kuselle. The performance was made in May 2005 at Nandom-Segru during the funeral of an elderly woman of Segge’s Househlod. The exposition of various logyil texts reveals the significance of metaphor, simile, repetition, parallelism, ellipsis, assonance and other forms of symbolic representation in Dagara oral poetry. Keywords: Dagara, Oral Poetry, Xylophone, Logyil and Poetic Elements
Dagara oral poetry also forms another significant part of African oral literature. Dagara oral tradition is quite broad in nature and is interesting as well. Dagara music in particular can be categorized in various ways. Dirges, xylophone music, drum music, satirical songs for entertainment and songs for religious rites such as the Bagre Festival among others form the extensive aspects of Dagara music. In this paper, an examination is made on logyil texts to expose the nature of this kind of music and the various poetic elements and images that emanate from it. Niyagakuu’s performance reveals images of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, euphemistic representation of Dagara traditional values in various ways. The texts chosen for the study were taken from a funeral performance done by Niyagakuu one of the renowned Dagara xylophonists from Nandom-Kuselle. The performance was made in May 2005 at Nandom-Segru during the funeral of an elderly woman of Segge’s Househlod. The exposition of various logyil texts reveals the significance of metaphor, simile, repetition, parallelism, ellipsis, assonance and other forms of symbolic representation in Dagara oral poetry. Keywords: Dagara, Oral Poetry, Xylophone, Logyil and Poetic Elements
Faculty of Ghanaian Languages EducationJul 13, 2015
KYIILEYANG, M.
8th Linguistics Association of Ghana Annual Conference, LAG 2015 Conference. KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST), KUMASI, GHANA 27TH JULY, 2015-29TH JULY, 2015
Paper presented:
DEPICTION OF MYSTERIOUS AND MYSTICAL CHARACTERS IN THE NARRATION OF DAGARA FOLKTALES
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African folktales do not only entertain people but also teach moral lessons. One of the peculiar characteristics of Dagara folktales is figurative representation through skillful character portrayal. Some of the characters are ordinary whilst others are weird in nature. Many African and Ghanaian folktales portray various mysterious and mystical characters. There is no gainsaying that many Dagara folktales abound in mysterious and mystical characters and they play very significant roles in folktales. This paper examines the way mysterious and mystical characters are portrayed in Dagara folktales and it reiterates the roles such characters play in embellishing these tales and the narrative skills of performers. The methodology is based on the researcher’s fieldwork conducted in January 2015 and February 2015 in Nandom of northwestern Ghana. Performance theory is the most relevant basis for this paper as this theory is indispensable for contemporary folklorists, especially those working with field-collected narratives. Some Dagara folktales which feature mysterious and mystical characters were selected for analysis. The study emphasised the roles such characters play in enhancing the interpretation of Dagara folktales. The study reveals that Dagara folktales with mysterious or mystical characters do not only entertain people but also captivate the attention of the audience and equally expose various skills performers employ in the narration of Dagara folktales. Thus, the beauty of Dagara folktales lies in the structure and the kind of language performance use in the narration of their tales. KEYWORDS: Folktale, Narration, Mysterious/Mystical, Character, Performance
African folktales do not only entertain people but also teach moral lessons. One of the peculiar characteristics of Dagara folktales is figurative representation through skillful character portrayal. Some of the characters are ordinary whilst others are weird in nature. Many African and Ghanaian folktales portray various mysterious and mystical characters. There is no gainsaying that many Dagara folktales abound in mysterious and mystical characters and they play very significant roles in folktales. This paper examines the way mysterious and mystical characters are portrayed in Dagara folktales and it reiterates the roles such characters play in embellishing these tales and the narrative skills of performers. The methodology is based on the researcher’s fieldwork conducted in January 2015 and February 2015 in Nandom of northwestern Ghana. Performance theory is the most relevant basis for this paper as this theory is indispensable for contemporary folklorists, especially those working with field-collected narratives. Some Dagara folktales which feature mysterious and mystical characters were selected for analysis. The study emphasised the roles such characters play in enhancing the interpretation of Dagara folktales. The study reveals that Dagara folktales with mysterious or mystical characters do not only entertain people but also captivate the attention of the audience and equally expose various skills performers employ in the narration of Dagara folktales. Thus, the beauty of Dagara folktales lies in the structure and the kind of language performance use in the narration of their tales. KEYWORDS: Folktale, Narration, Mysterious/Mystical, Character, Performance
Faculty of Ghanaian Languages EducationJul 13, 2015
