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Healthcare seeking behaviours of parents who have children with disabilities at university practice inclusive basic school, south campus and Rev. Fr. John memorial school, Winneba

The purpose of the study was to explore healthcare seeking behaviours of parents who have children with disabilities in University Practice Inclusive Basic School and Rev, Fr, John Memorial School both in Winneba. A case study design was adopted where the researcher used a qualitative approach such as semi-structured interview guide to gather data for the study. Data from participants were analysed using thematic analytical approach. The results revealed that some of the parents after the first diagnosis by health professionals consulted a spiritualist or herbalist for help. Some parents also revealed that they buy over the counter medications when their children with disabilities fall sick whilst others maintained that the hospital was their first point of call when their child was sick. Also, some parents stated that their responses to their children‟s healthcare depended on the severity of the sickness. The results also revealed that availability and accessibility to healthcare services, stigmatization as well as socio-cultural factors influenced parents in seeking healthcare services for their children with disabilities. Also, the study revealed that acceptance by society, expansion of resources, training of health professionals and support for parents were ways that could be adopted to improve healthcare seeking behaviours of parents The study recommends that Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Social Welfare Department to provide health education for parents who have children with disabilities on how to seek healthcare services for their children and also educate them on them on that factors that influence these parent‟s healthcare seeking behaviours.

Source: UEW
'The heart has caught me': Anger metaphors in Likpakpaln (Konkomba)

We provide a first documentation and analysis of anger metaphors in Likpakpaln, a little-studied Mabia (Gur) language, primarily spoken in Northern Ghana. We adopt Conceptual Metaphor Theory as the analytical framework for this study. The study of emotional body-part metaphors and their lexicalisation patterns in Likpakpaln is interlaced with nominal and clausal morphosyntax as well as grammatical relations. Anger is conceptualised in terms of li?uul �heart� and we identify five types of clause structures in which anger expressions occur in Likpakpaln. Further, we make out four metaphorical conceptualisations. In an areally prominent conceptualisation that we term ANGER IS HUMAN-LIKE, li?uul �heart� is anthropomorphised as a human-like agent who can �catch�, �hold�, �kill�, or �eat� a person. Other metaphorical conceptualisations are ANGER IS HEAT, AN ANGRY PERSON IS A PRESSURISED CONTAINER, and THE BODY IS A CONTAINER FOR ANGER. All in all, metaphors of anger in Likpakpaln show cross-cultural correspondences and culture-specific construals, thus providing evidence for the cultural embodied prototype theory. The Likpakpaln data also reflects a departure from some general tendencies. For instance, the coding of positive and negative emotion concepts in Likpakpaln is nuanced by the use of particular synonyms of the heart rather than by the selection of different body parts. � 2021, EQUINOX PUBLISHING.

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Heat and mass transfer together with hybrid nanofluid flow over a rotating disk

This article explores an incompressible hybrid nanofluid flow over an infinite impermeable rotating disk. The influence of a magnetic field has been added to better examine the fine point of nanoliquid flow. The main purpose of this work is to enhance our understanding of the exhaustion of energy in industrial and engineering fields. This study is mainly concerned with the von K�rm�n traditional flow of a rotating disk, involving carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and magnetic ferrite nanoparticles together with a carrier fluid such as water. The nonlinear system of differential equations is transformed to the dimensionless ordinary differential equation by using an appropriate similarity framework, which is further treated with the "homotopy analysis method"for the analytic solution. A mathematical calculation is provided to prove and illustrate why the hybrid nanofluids are advantageous as far as the heat transfer enhancement is concerned. Although the physical features highly rely on CNTs and iron oxide nanoparticles, it is concluded that the heat and mass transfer rate is greatly enhanced by the addition of CNTs and Fe3O4 nanofluids. By increasing the velocity of disk rotation, fluid temperature and velocity are significantly increased. The use of CNT + Fe3O4/H2O influences the performance of thermophysical characteristics of carrier fluids more compared to magnetic ferrite nanomaterials. � 2020 Author(s).

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Heat transfer in a permeable cavity filled with a ferrofluid under electric force and radiation effects

The behavior of ferrofluid inside a porous space due to electric field has been investigated through an innovative approach. The coupled equations were solved with Control volume finite element method. Properties of Fe3O4-Ethylene glycol nanofluid are functions of electric field and nanoparticles' shape. Radiative term has been involved in energy equation. Impacts of nanoparticles' shape with various relevant parameters on nanofluid thermal behavior have been depicted. � 2019 Author(s).

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Heavy metal (loid) s and volatile organic compounds in local and imported cosmetics purchased from Kejetia market, Ghana and their health risk assessment

There is a growing trend of people becoming beauty conscious which exacerbate the health hazards pose on consumers due to heavy metals contamination of cosmetics. This study determined the levels of heavy metal(loid)s and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in local and imported cosmetics purchased from Kejetia Market and their health risk assessment. Seven (7) metals were analyzed in 21 cosmetic samples. The seven metals assessed include Pb, Cd, As, Fe, Ni, Cr, and Hg. The concentrations of some of the metals in imported cosmetic samples were higher than those found in local cosmetic samples. However, there was no significant difference between the concentrations of the metals in both local and imported cosmetic samples. Also, the Margin of Safety (MoS) values for all the metals in the cosmetics sample were below the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of 100. This implies both local and imported cosmetics samples were not safe and therefore can pose adverse health risks to consumers. The hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard indices (HI) for almost all the metals in the cosmetic samples were greater than their permissible limits, interpreting that there is a health risk associated with the cosmetic samples. On the other hand, carcinogenic risk for Cr and As in local and imported cream and lotion were all higher than the tolerance levels, which implies there is higher possibility of getting cancer when one uses such cosmetic products. Moreover, the concentrations of some of the metals that the regulatory bodies have set a threshold for were observed to be higher than the acceptable permissible limits. Furthermore, the analysis of the cosmetics samples showed that 9 different VOCs are present in the samples. The local samples have VOCs including heptadecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, 5, 8, 11, 14-eicosatetraenoic acid, Tridecanoic acid and 9-octadecanoic acid. Whereas, the imported cosmetic samples have VOCs such as undecanoic acid, sterate acid, heptadecanoic acid, cis-11, 14-eicosadienoic acid, and pentadecanoic acid. In conclusion, all the cosmetics products contain significant levels of the heavy metal(loid)s.

Source: UEW
Heavy metal dynamics in selected dumpsite soils and lettuce in Kumasi and Mampong in the Ashanti Region, Ghana

An arable land with wastes attracts backyard farming. Metals level in farmlands in and around dumpsite are health threat to the consuming public. Cu and Pb metals were assessed in soils in pots under field conditions with soils sampled from selected dumpsites and background sites in Kumasi and Mampong, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Sample were assessed using a Niton XL3t GOLD field portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Soil physicochemical properties in dumpsites soil were in improved levels than in backgrounds soil in pots. This study generally found Cu and Pb higher in dumpsites soil than in background soils. Pollution indices (Igeo and TR) indicated very high contamination for Cu in the dumpsites studied in the increasing order of contamination as Ayeduasu is greater Kyafasu but less than Suame (KYE < AYE < SUA).

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Heavy metal migration, exposure, and health risk through canned tomato mix under different marketing display models.

Canned tomato products are popular for their convenience, long shelf life, and nutritional benefits. However, concerns about heavy metals leaching from can linings pose health risks. This study examined lead (Pb) and tin (Sn) migration in canned tomato mix under different marketing conditions (sunlight exposure and enclosed shops). Utilizing a cross-sectional analytical design, 32 canned tomato mixes were sampled from the Effutu Municipality, and 400 University of Education, Winneba students were surveyed on consumption habits. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) was employed to measure Pb and Sn concentrations. The entire study received the approval of the Ghana Health Service (GHS-ERC: 043/06/23). The results revealed that while heavy metal levels were within regulatory limits, sunlightexposed products had higher Lead contamination (0.052±0.12 mg/kg) than those in enclosed shops (0.038±0.02 mg/kg). Tin levels remained consistent between both conditions. Consumption data showed a preference for using canned tomato mix in Jollof rice, stew, and soup, with higher rates among females. The hazard quotient (HQ) for Pb was higher in sunlight-exposed products for both males (0.052) and females (0.093) compared to enclosed shops. Chronic daily intake (CDI) of Pb was higher in products exposed to sunlight, with males consuming 0.00052 mg/kg-d and females 0.00063 mg/kg-d. The incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) for Pb exceeded acceptable thresholds, with the maximum and 95th percentile values ranging from 3.28 x10-6 to 6.29 x10-6 indicating long-term health concerns. The study underscores the need for stricter regulations and increased consumer awareness to reduce heavy metal exposure in canned foods, supporting improved food safety standards in retail environments.

Source: UEW
Helping form two students of Shia senior high technical school to overcome their concord problem, a case study

This write up highlights the investigation of the problems the Shia Senior High Technical School students at Ho in the Volta Region encounter in the use of English grammatical concord. The purpose of the study was to identify concord problems. It had been noticed that the F2 C students of this school have a peculiar problem with the use of the English Language due to the challenges they have with the concord, or the grammar of the language. To find the root of these causes, students’ grammar exercises and essay scripts had been checked and the various types of concord errors identified in them were scrutinized. In their essay scripts and exercises, it was found that the errors committed were directly related to some grammatical features of the students’ mother tongue, teachers’ method of teaching and, lack of motivation of the students. In conclusion, it was realised that the learning of concord in Shia Senior High Technical School will improve if teachers are guided by the solutions arrived at by this researcher as they assist students to overcome their challenges.

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Helping students to identify the various syntactic slots of the noun group in English sentences. a case study in Chiana Junior High School, Form Two

This study examines the ability of students of Chiana Junior High School in identifying the concept of the noun group in English sentences as well as using the noun phrases correctly in written discourse. The researcher collected data from a sample population of 90 students out of the total of 270 students in the school (Chiana Junior High school). The descriptive research design was adopted for this research. The research instruments used in collecting the data included questionnaire, test and interview. Student’s attitude towards the study of English grammar was found to be negative, traditional method of teaching grammar was the only method used by teachers to teach the students. The findings confirmed that students had difficulties in identifying the noun group in sentences as well as using the noun group correctly in sentences. The researcher used the syntactic method to teach the students the concept of the noun group. Students’ improvement in the post-test justified that the syntactic approach of teaching English grammar is very reliable.

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Herding behaviour and investment decisions of individuals with fraudulent microfinance institutions in Ghana

Access to credit and financial services of sections of the societies in low-income developing countries has led to the proliferation of genuine and fraudulent microfinance institutions in recent times and this has been the subject of intense interest by researchers. This study explores the sociological and psychological factors that influence investment decisions of individuals with microfinance institutions to maximize their economic wellbeing in spite of the high incidence of atrophy of such institutions and fraud. This is an exploratory research which adopted a descriptive-analytic approach in the analysis. In all 165 respondents were purposively selected from five administrative areas in the Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana. The study found that out of the total respondents of 165 who ever engaged in business with microfinance institutions, 119 of them have ever been swindled by microfinance institution. The respondents exhibited herding behaviour in their investment decisions with these fraudulent microfinance institutions. These fraudulent microfinance institutions used interest rate as a conduit to deceive and lure people to save with them. The respondents used bounded rationality in their investment decisions which resulted in the bad investment with these fraudulent microfinance institutions. � International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research.All right reserved.

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Historicity of electronic advertising in Ghana

Radio and Television broadcasting and advertising have been practiced in Ghana from 1935 to date. However, there is not comprehensive documentation of its historicity in Ghana. The study aimed at documenting historicity of Radio and Television broadcasting and advertising in Ghana from 1935-2017, and the study area was Accra metropolis. A qualitative-historical design called „Retrospective-Present Design‟ was constructed for the study and a total of fourteen (14) organisations and nineteen (19) respondents were purposively selected for the study. Unstructured interviews, observation and document analyses were used to gather data which was analysed and discussed thematically. The results revealed that, Radio and Television broadcasting were introduced in the Gold Coast and Ghana in 1935 and 1965 respectively by GBC and Sir. Anold Hodson, Mr F. A. W. Byron and Jake Otanka Obetsibe Lamptey, GBC and Lintas advertising are the most iconic personalities and organisations in Ghana‟s electronic broadcasting and advertising. The liberalisation of the 1992 constitution and introduction of information communication technology in Ghana in the 1980s have improved the quality of local broadcast and advertising. It also emerged that, though Radio and Television advertising have impacted positively and negatively on Ghana‟s development, many challenges continue to militate against the industry. The study concluded that, globalisation, colonisation, international collaboration, urbanisation, good government policies and pressure from local enterprises ushered in electronic broadcasting and advertising in Ghana. It therefore recommends that, the icons of electronic broadcasting and advertising in Ghana must be commemorated and government must develop policies to curtail challenges in the industry to improve the practice and empower students and academia to monitor trends in the industry.

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A history of Kumasi public sculptural art

The main objective of this thesis was to document public sculptural art works in Kumasi in Ghana for posterity. A descriptive research method of qualitative approach was employed to compile, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings. Histories behind individual art works that were hidden or getting lost due to unawareness and generational gap were unpacked and documented. Art forms such as sculptures which were made to represent the oratory of the people were found at strategic locations such as the Okomfo Anokye roundabout in Kumasi. These public sculptural art forms represent past records and events, however only few people in the Ashanti Region could associate their history with the art form that represent them. It was also observed that there seem to be a disconnect between art historians and artists – collaboration in the promotions and preservation of art is an issue. It is recommended that historians and artists should not see themselves as different people but should work together to promote and preserve art in Ghana. Also, educators at the various tourist centres in the region should use artefacts in telling the history of the Asantes and other stories to tourists.

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A history of political contestation in the Fante state of Gomoa Ajumako, 1926 to 1981.

This thesis examines the political contestation in Gomoa Ajumako from 1926 to 1981. It employs historical research approach to contextualize the most important historical events of the Gomoa Ajumako people. The study argued that a key cause of chieftaincy succession dispute in Gomoa Ajumako can be traced to the Anglo-Asante war of 1863, known as the Battle of Bibikuma. This battle led to the emergence of the Nyarful Krampah’s lineage that ascended the Gomoa Ajumako paramount stool for almost sixty-one years as caretakers of the state before the dispute. The contests for the ownership of the paramount stool began in 1926 after a grandson of Apata Kofi got hold of the state sword. However, the attempt made by the Apata Kofi’s lineage to regain their status as paramount stool family was challenged at the court of the District Commissioner of the British Gold Coast colony in Winneba. This was because for sixty-one years the Nyarful Krampah’s lineage occupied the position as the paramount stool family. However, long occupation of an ancestral stool by a particular family as caretakers does not make such family owners/royals to the stool. On the other hand, belonging to the royal family also does not guarantee a member of the royal family an automatic qualification to ascend an ancestral stool. Therefore, an explanation to such a long period of interregnum from the Apata Kofi’s lineage was set down in the Akan socio-political principles of succession, particularly, on the eligibility of royals to ascend an ancestral stool. In addition, apart from the two contesting lineages as victims of the contest, the contest over the ownership of the paramount stool has had numerous impacts on the people of Gomoa Ajumako. These include loss of lives and property, loss of important traditions of Gomoa Ajumako state as new traditions have been invented, psychological trauma on destooled chiefs from the two contesting families, among others. In conclusion, the dispute was underpinned largely by the societal principles regarding membership to a family, status of children, and mode of succession/inheritance in Gomoa Ajumako

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A history of public relations practice in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana

This study focused on the trend of Public Relations practice in a non-profit organisation, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, using the Grunig & Hunt Model of Public Relations. Utilising the purposive sampling technique, a sample of twenty-five (25) people was drawn from the Clergy and Laity of the Presbyterian Church and other para-church groups. An in-depth interview was conducted and relevant Public Relations documents on the Church were also analysed. The findings indicated that the practice of Public Relations in the Church compared favourably with the Grunig & Hunt Model though two eras, the Missionary and African Leadership eras overlapped. Key personalities such as Andreas Riis, Rt. Rev. Sam Prempeh and Mr. G. B. K. Owusu contributed significantly to the practice of Public Relations in the Church. The social value of Public Relations practice had been of immense importance to both the Church and society in general. As a result of the overlaps in the historical eras in the Church, the study proposed that a replication of the study in another Christian-based organisation is undertaken to ascertain any similarities or differences in the history of Public Relations practice using the Grunig & Hunt Model.

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HIV,AIDS knowledge and sexual behaviour of adolescents in the schools for the deaf in Ahafo and Ashanti regions of Ghana

This study investigated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) knowledge and sexual behaviours of adolescents in the Bechem and Ashanti schools for the deaf located in the Ahafo and Ashanti Regions of Ghana respectively. Five research questions and five hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study hinged on the Attribution theory by Weiner (1935) and literature reviewed based on the research questions. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The purposive, proportional and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of one hundred and ten (110) students for the study. Self-constructed questionnaire was used to gather data from the students for the study. The data was analyzed descriptively into frequencies and percentages using SPSS software version 20. The ttest with 95% confidence level was used to test the five hypotheses. The results of the study indicated that although the students had some knowledge about HIV/AIDS, the ignorance of the majority about the diagnosis/symptoms, prevention, and the misconceptions they had regarding modes of transmission and cure of HIV/AIDS is a demonstration of gaps in knowledge. Most of the sexually active students engaged in behaviours that could make them susceptible to HIV infection. Students‟ risky sexual life could be attributed to their insufficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The study found no significant difference in HIV/AIDS knowledge between male and female adolescents and between students in Bechem and Ashanti schools for the deaf. Also, there was no significant gender difference regarding sexual behaviour. Similarly, no difference in sexual behaviour was found between the schools. The study however revealed a correlation between students‟ HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual behaviour. The heads of Bechem and Ashanti schools for the deaf should organise workshops for their teachers on teaching strategies that can improve students‟ knowledge on HIV/AIDS. The heads of the schools should institute counselling measures to help reduce adolescents‟ engagement in high-risk sexual conduct.

Source: UEW