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Occupational health and safety practices among sanitary workers in Kumasi

The exposure to hazards from office cleaning, sweeping, janitorial services, fumigation, weeding, operating of pump stations and solid waste collection puts sanitary workers at risk of accidents and ailments. This study sought to identify work related hazards, assess health and safety measures and develop a risk ranking system among private and public sanitary workers. The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive study design and multistage sampling technique. A total of 385 sanitary workers selected from private companies (257) and public institutions (128) participated in this study. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews with the use of semi-structured questionnaires. Chi-square and odds ratio analysis were to determine the association between work-related accidents and some specific variables among the private and public sectors using the Microsoft Excel and SPSS software version 25. Females constituted about half (50.6%) of the total study respondents. However, males dominated (77.3%) the public sanitation industry while in the private sector about two-thirds (64.6%) were females. The results of work-related accidents were more prevalent among sanitary workers in the private sector (57.3%). The results showed that public-sector sanitary workers were twice more likely (OR: 2.12: 95% CI 1.38-3.27) to be involved in work-related accidents than private-sector sanitary workers. Musculoskeletal disorders (75%) and respiratory infections (67%) were the two commonest illnesses experienced by the sanitary workers in both sectors. Comparatively, public sector workers constituted the majority that was provided medical healthcare (56.3%) and refund (46.5%) as compared to the private sector workers where the majority relied on self-medication (87.4%) and less than a tenth (9.5%) were given refunds for medical treatment. Again, the majority of public sector workers (60.9%) were medically screened as compared to the private sector University of Education,Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh xiii workers (4.7%). Street sweepers, formal solid waste collectors and janitors in health institutions had the highest average work-related risk scores. There is the need for policy makers to design a comprehensive health and safety policy that would focus on training, the use of tools and protective equipment and proper medical healthcare given to sanitary workers.

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Occupational health and safety practices among small scale mining workers in Ghana; a case study of Wassa Amenfi (West, East And Central) Municipals

Small-scale mining is perceived as a benchmark for poverty reduction in developing countries. It contributes immensely to national income for countries with minerals reserves and mining activities. Despite the contribution of small-scale mining to Ghana, the industry pays little attention to health and safety practices among miners. This study investigated occupational health and safety practices among small-scale miners using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. A total of 295 participants were selected from small-scale mining firms in the Wassa Amenfi (West, East, and Central) Districts, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Minerals Commission. Data were gathered from the study participants using structured questionnaires and interview guides whereas levels of heavy metals (mercury and arsenic) concentrations in water and water sediments, were determined by laboratory analysis. Results of the study revealed that 78.98% (233) of the respondents were aware of available regulations regarding workers’ safety. Safety measures adopted by the various mining companies were; safety training (35.00%), the use of PPE (33.00%), regular monitoring (28.00%), and prompt reporting of incidents (4.00%). Miners were exposed to various types of hazards and injuries sustained among miners included cuts, fractures, sprain, broken arms, and entrapment. The commonly used PPE was safety boots (37.00%) whilst the overall coat was the least (8.00%) used among miners. The use of technology was identified as the main factor affecting the implementation of health and safety practices. The mercury in water sediments and water was above the WHO Maximum Permissible Limit (MPL) whereas values of arsenic were below the WHO MPL. The study concluded that occupational health and safety were a priority in the small-scale mining companies within the study area.

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Occupational safety management in motorcycle mechanic workshop in Bolgatanga municipality in the Upper East region of Ghana

The study looked at how artisans in Bolgatanga Municipality managed safety in their workshops. The safety assessments were based on questionnaire and observation at the various workshops within the Municipality. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. A sample of 50 artisans was randomly selected. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v16). The study revealed that, none of the artisans had the opportunity to attend any training, seminar or workshop on industrial safety. The findings revealed that all the artisans do not read instructional manual on new motorcycle before repairs. Furthermore, none of the artisans (100%) reported accidents cases that happened in their workshops. The study again revealed that 60 % of the respondents charged GH¢20 as the cost of major repairs, 66% charged GH¢2 as minor repairs whiles 50% charged GH¢20 for assembling a new motorcycle. The artisans had no association to regulate their activities. It was recommended that a branch of the Department of Factories Inspectorate (DFI) should be opened in Bolgatanga to help check the activities of artisans in the industrial area. Also the Department of Factories Inspectorate (DFI) could collaborate with institutions such as the Rural Technology Facility (RTF), and Asungtaaba Women’s Association locally base NGOs to organize training, seminars or workshops on industrial safety for the artisans in the Municipality

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Occupational stress and coping strategies among teachers in Mampong Senior High Technical School for the Deaf

This qualitative study examined the perception of occupational stress, its impact and coping strategies among teachers of Secondary Technical School for the Deaf in Mampong Akuapem Municipality of the Eastern Region. The study utilised a phenomenological design and collected data through interviews and focus group discussions with 16 teachers who had at least three years of teaching experience in the school. The data were analysed using themes generated from the responses. The findings revealed that the teachers perceived their source of occupational stress to emerge from the physical environment, social relationship between teachers and students and communication challenges. The stress experienced by the teachers affects their health and job performance. Coping strategies adopted by the teachers included seeking social support, ignoring the stressors and managing the stressful situation. The study recommended that there should be enough professional development programmes to build the capacity of teachers, these professional developments should include people management skills. The study further recommended that teachers should be given the opportunity to teach in subject areas in which they have specialised. This will go a long way to minimize stress among teachers of Secondary Technical School for the Deaf.

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Oheneba E.K. Haelaefo ayiase nnwom ho mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛmu

Dwumadie yi yɛ nhwehwɛmu a ɛfa Ghana haelaefo dwontoni Oheneba E.K haelaefo nnwom ahodoↄ no bi ho. Nhwehwɛmu yi botaeɛ boa da nananom Akanfoᴐ gyidie ahodoᴐ binom a ԑfa Owuo ho adi. Nhwehwɛmu yi kↄ so da ᴐhaw ahodoᴐ a Owuo de ba Akanfoᴐ asetena mu ne kasasu ahodoↄ a ɛda adi wↄ nnwom ahodoↄ a mede dii dwuma mu yi adi. Nhwehwɛmu yi kↄↄ so wↄ Asante Mantamu nkurotoᴐ ahodoᴐ bi te sԑ Sԑkyerԑ Domase, Nsuta Nkwaben, Ashanti New Town (Ash. Town), ne Kumase Bantama. Menam nkↄmmↄtwetwe so ne nnipa dunum dii nkutaho. Wↄyɛ mmarima ne mmaa wᴐn mfeԑ kᴐ nkan. Menyaa nsɛm no bi nso wↄ nwoma ahodoↄ no mu. Me ne Oheneba E.K twetwee nkↄmmↄ faa saa nnwom ahodoↄ a mede dii dwuma wↄ me nhwehwɛmu yi mu gyee n’adwenkyerɛ wↄ deɛ nti a ↄde nsɛm ahodoↄ binom di dwuma wↄ ne nnwom no mu. Dwumadie yi ada no adi sԑ sԑ Owuo ba ᴐman bi mu a, ԑde oyene kԑseԑ na ԑba ᴐman no mu. Mefaa ᴐdwontoni yi nnwom ahodoᴐ aduonu na mesaa mu yii ԑmu du de yԑԑ mpԑnsԑmpԑnsԑmu yi. Menam kwalitetifo kwan so na ɛyɛԑ nhwehwɛmu dwumadie yi. Nhwehwɛmu dwumadie yi de tiᴐri a wᴐfrԑ no “Infracultural Model in Folklore Analysis”, Alembi (2002) na ԑyԑԑ nnyinasoↄ. Tiᴐri yi kyerԑ ᴐkwan sononko a wᴐfa so da anom kasa a ԑyԑ amammerԑ pᴐtee bi nnyinasoᴐ adi ma nteaseԑ ba mu. Ne mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛmu gyina nnipa nhunumu ne nkyerɛkyerɛmu mapa a ɛfa ɔman bi ho ne anosɛm adwinneɛ mu nkyerɛkyerɛmu wɔ nnipakuo bi amammerɛ mu. Owuo ma ᴐmampᴐn dane amamfo, ԑma ᴐman mpuntuo ka akyi. Owuo ma mma dane agyanka ne awisea. Owuo de ohia, yareԑ ne ᴐhaw pii na ԑba ᴐdasani asetena mu. Saa ara na dwumadie yi ada no adi sԑ, nnipakuo bi daa daa kasa dwumadie da wᴐn gyidie ahodoᴐ no adi. Bio, ɛyi kasasuo ahodoↄ bi te sɛ ɛbɛ, anihanehane, kasakoa, nnyinahↄmma, ntotohosɛm, nteamu, ne asɛmmisa a ɛnni mmuaeɛ adi. Dwumadie yi ada no adi sԑ ԑyԑ nokorԑ turodoo sԑ nnipakuo bi daa daa kasa dwumadie no da wᴐn gyidie ahodoᴐ no adi

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Okofo asenso nwoma ‘batakari ad}}so’ mu mp{ns{mp{ns{mu, emu Akanfo} ns{mp}titire, amammer{, kasasu ne agor}mma

Dwumadie yi botae[ ne s[ [rehwehw[ kwan a atwer[fo] nam atwer[ kasadwini so da Akanfo] ns[mp] titire, amammer[ ne amanne[, kasasuo ahodo] ne agor]mma dwumadie w] abas[m no mu. Megyinaa me nhwehw[mu yi so w] Asenso (2010) nwoma a wato no din ‘Batakari Ad]]so’. Megyinaa ‘Feminist ti]ri’ so hw[[ kwan a atwer[fo] da w]n mmaa adi w] atwer[ kasadwini mu. Nk]mm]twetwe, nsrahw[, ano ns[mmisa ne atwer[twer[ y[ akwan ahodo] a mefaa so y[[ nhwehw[mu no. Nhwehw[mu no meb]] apor] k]] Tepa mp]tam ne mpanimfo] du k]twetwee nk]mm] faa me dwumadie no ho p[[ mmuae[ firi w]n h]. Afei, mesiane k]] ntoaso] sukuu ahodo] a [w] Tepa mansini no mu ne akyer[kyer[fo] a w]kyer[ Twi kasa ne asuafo] a w]sua Twi kasa twetwee me dwumadie no ho nk]mm]. Nk]mm]b] no mu [b[daa adi s[ atwer[fo] pii taa de kasasuo a [y[ mm[ ne kasakoa na di dwumadie p]tee w] w]n atwer[ nwoma no mu. Dwumadie no mu no [daa adi s[ ns[mp] atitire ahodo] nson a [mu bi gyina [b[ so na ]twer[fo] no de kyer[ s[nea nipa su te[. Bio, y[siane hunuu amammer[ bi te s[ ayiy], bragor], awaregye[, awareguo, abadinto] ne nkyea w] dwumadie no mu. Afei y[hunu s[ ]twer[fo] no de ]baa y[[ protag]nes na ]siane de ]baa y[[ antag]nes nanso wamma mmaa ahodo] no anni dwumadie titire bi te s[ mmarahy[b[dwafo], d]kota, ]s]fo] ne nea [keka ho de[ nanso ]twer[fo] no de ‘Feminist ti]ri’ dii dwuma wom. Dwumadie yi b[boa asukuufo], akyer[kyer[fo], akenkanfo] ne nhwehw[mufo] nyinaa w] w]n dwumadie biara a w]p[ s[ w]y[ no w] atwer[ kasadwini bi mu.

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On the Analytical Treatment for the Fractional-Order Coupled Partial Differential Equations via Fixed Point Formulation and Generalized Fractional Derivative Operators

High-dimensional fractional equation investigation is a cutting-edge discipline with considerable pragmatic and speculative consequences in engineering, epidemiology, and other scientific disciplines. In this study, a hybrid Jafari transform mixed with the Adomian decomposition method for obtaining the analytical solution to Burgers' problem is provided. Burgers' equation is a vital mathematical expression that appears in a variety of computational modelling fields, including fluid mechanics, nonlinear acoustics, gas dynamics, and traffic flow. By considering a hybrid transform, semianalytical techniques are constructed for the Caputo and Atangana-Baleanu fractional derivative operators. Besides that, existence and uniqueness analyses are carried out with the aid of the Banach contraction-fixed point theory. To obtain the models' findings, we employed the Jafari transform on fractional-order Burger equations (BEs), supplemented by the inverse Jafari transform. The projected findings for the fractional BEs have been depicted visually. Ultimately, numerical figures are provided to validate the practicality and efficacy. The solution obtained by employing the supplied methodologies has been validated to have the appropriate rate of convergence to the precise solution. The main advantage of the suggested method is the relatively small number of computations performed. It can also be used to address fractional-order scientific issues in a multitude of fields. � 2022 Saima Rashid et al.

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On the blackness of the panther, interrogating an afrofuturistic reality in a diasporan fantasy

Media sell both products and worldviews and in contemporary times, films have become a standard target to vend such products and worldviews. Some scholars have argued that media texts have ideological contents embedded in them for the reason that these media texts articulate either overtly or covertly the maker's attitudes, beliefs, political and socio cultural stances. This study through the lens of postcolonial theory, stereotype theory and theory of hegemony, and a qualitative content analysis design critically examined how the Black Panther (2018) film depicted Africa. It also probed into how the film was used to address stereotypes in Western media representations of Africa and outlined the dominant ideologies embedded in the film. The study revealed that the Black Panther (2018) film used the following themes to depict Africa: advanced society, primordial society, cultural hybridity and cultural appropriation. The study also showed that while the film addressed some common stereotypes on Africa in Western media through science and technology, economic independence and gender equity, it also reinforced the cultural homogenisation stereotype. As a result, the study emphasised that although the film projected ideologies such as Afrofuturism, Pan-Africanism, there were some neo-liberal ideals such as open borders and free trade embedded in the film. The study therefore, concluded that while the Black Panther (2018) film depicted Africa in the manner that subverted some colonial legacies, it also reinforced other colonial legacies.

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On the co-infection of dengue fever and Zika virus

In this paper, we present a co-infection mathematical model for dengue-Zika disease in order to carry out their synergistic relationship in the presence of prevention and treatment. Submodel analysis is investigated to establish the reproduction numbers for each disease and to determine the disease-free local stability equilibrium status. The endemic disease equilibrium is investigated using bifurcation analysis and shows backward bifurcation. We use Pontryagin's maximum principle to explore and determine the best optimal strategies to control both diseases. Numerical optimal control analysis indicates that effective prevention and treatment of each disease will help in the effective control and eradication of the diseases. Finally, the control of co-infection of dengue-Zika requires that communities should combine both prevention and treatment associated with each disease at the same time. � 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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On the intention to cycle for work and school trips in a developing country

Cycling, as a mode of transport has immense health benefits. However, as pertains in other developing countries, cycling is not a preferred transport mode in urban Ghana, a development that is attributable to the lack of cycling infrastructure, safety and cultural perceptions. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study explored the intention to cycle for work and school trips (i.e., commuter cycling) in Winneba among 260�staff and students of the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana by fitting structural equation models. The results revealed low bicycle ownership and use among the respondents occasioned by some barriers. Additionally, it was found that the extent to which the respondents feel able and confident to cycle for work and school trips (i.e., their perceived behavioural control) was the most important predictor of their intention to cycle for work and school trips. Study respondents' attitudes toward cycling and subjective norms (i.e., social pressures to cycle) did not significantly influence the intention to cycle for work and school trips. Consequently, the study proffered relevant measures to promote commuter cycling on university campuses and by extension in the wider society. The information, practices and views in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). � 2022 The Authors. Geo: Geography and Environment published by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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On the new fractional operator and application to nonlinear bloch system

In this chapter, we analyze the nonlinear Bloch system with a new fractional operator without singular kernel proposed by Michele Caputo and Mauro Fabrizio. The commensurate and non-commensurate order nonlinear Bloch system is considered. Special solutions using a numerical scheme based in Lagrange interpolations were obtained. We studied the uniqueness and existence of the solutions employing the fixed point theorem. Novel chaotic attractors with total order less than 3 are obtained. � Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd 2019.

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On tone and morphophonology of the Akan reduplication construction

Reduplication in Akan has received some discussion in the literature but all the studies have concentrated on some aspects of segmental processes that operate on the base to generate the output. In this paper, we study the morphological, segmental and tonal processes related to reduplicative construction in Akan. We demonstrate that on the basis of tonal perturbations which bases and reduplicative templates undergo, and the output tone melody of the reduplicated form vis-à-vis the tone melody of the base, we are able to tell the base from the reduplicant in the Akan reduplicative structure. We argue in the central portions of this paper that the reduplicant in Akan could be either prefixed or suffixed to the base and, in the course of further reduplication construction, it could be sited within the two constituent tokens of the original reduplicative output which serves as an unmarked base for further reduplication. This piece of information counterexemplifies the assertion in the existing literature that in the Akan reduplication construction, the reduplicant is invariably prefixed to the base. In this paper, we study reduplication of verbs, adjectives, nouns, and lexical reduplication and demonstrate that words belonging to the same class behave tonally the same.

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Online advertising of telecommunication networks in Ghana A study of selected Youtube video advertisements

This study explores the online advertising strategies of telecommunications networks in Ghana, focusing specifically on YouTube video advertisements. Employing qualitative content analysis, the study examines prevalent advertising messages, messaging strategies, and verbal cues utilised in selected Ghanaian telecommunication YouTube video advertisements. The analysis uncovered distinct themes aligned with the study's research questions. Firstly, regarding the messages conveyed, the study unearthed themes centred around connectivity and convenience, innovation and technology, as well as lifestyle and aspiration. Furthermore, investigation into the strategies employed highlighted insights into emotional appeal, celebrity endorsements, and competitive differentiation. Lastly, the examination of verbal cues led to the identification of themes encompassing Call-to-Action (CTA), features and benefits, and brand slogans and taglines. The analysis revealed nuanced strategies adopted by the telecommunication companies in Ghana. The strategies encompassed emphasising reliability and community connectivity, infusing emotional resonance through familiar cultural contexts and celebrity endorsements, and integrating brand slogans seamlessly into promotions to underscore a commitment to innovation. Based on the findings, the study recommends diversifying message types, tailoring strategies to target distinct audiences, and honouring cultural sensitivities.

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Online identity negotiation of student leaders A case study of Wesley Grammar School

This thesis explored the identity negotiation of student leaders in Wesley Grammar School. The qualitative case study focuses on capturing the perspectives of the participants on the use of social media and how they negotiate their identity on Facebook and in real life. Data was collected using interviews and observation. The study purposively sampled twenty participants consisting of thirteen girls’ prefects and seven boys’ prefects. The participants were selected and interviewed individually to determine their individual and familial experiences of their leadership roles and their social presence. Interpretive thematic analysis was used to analyze the comments and posts of the participants. The research identified the influence of social media use in shaping their identity, their attitudes and perception with themes of selfconcealment, online negotiation and subthemes of variation of names and fake identity. The analyses explored the processes through which identities are negotiated, claimed and performed and also the intersection of conventional identity categories. The study employed Social Identity Construction and Identity Negotiation Theory to conclude that many of these behaviors of participants are encouraged or reinforced by the very structural characteristics of the virtual space, and sometimes the manifestation of certain behaviors is necessary in order to participate with others in cyberspace and enjoy the full benefits of online applications. The study concluded that the social networking sites are increasingly becoming an essential part of our lives and these sites are involved in the different aspects of our social presence. In negotiating identity online and offline, social networking sites influence people to play some social roles on the media as well as what they do in real life.

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Online Learning Engagement and Satisfaction of First Year Undergraduate Students in a Blended Course

The adoption of blended learning as an innovative approach to teaching and learning in higher education has increased in today's 21st century classroom. And with the diversity of learners and their different learning styles, instructors are constantly looking at ways to engage learners in and outside of the classroom.The online aspect of blended learning provides learners with the flexibility and ease of learning anytime and anywhere as against face-To-face learning, thus leading to learner satisfaction.This paper assessed how online learning has enhanced students' learning engagement and learner satisfaction in a blended course. The results showed that blended learning enhanced student engagement and that the students were satisfied with the blended course. Although a few students commented that unstable internet access was a challenge, overall, the blended learning experience was positive. � 2019 IEEE.

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