Browsing by Author "Gyamera, G.O."

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Assessing the impact of persuasive features on user’s intention to continuous use: the case of academic social networking sites
(Behaviour & Information Technology, 2020) Wiafe, I.; Kastriku, F.A.; Koranteng, F.N.; Gyamera, G.O.
Social networking sites enable people to connect, communicate and share ideas. These sites have therefore become key for information sharing. Particularly, academics and researchers have adopted them for networking and collaboration. This study seeks to investigate how embedded persuasive features on social networking sites designed for academics and researchers affect continuous use intention. The study adopted an existing model for assessing the effectiveness of persuasive features on systems and sampled 416 participants who are engaged in academic research and analyzed their responses. The results indicate that Social Support, Computer-Human Dialogue Support and Primary Task Support significantly impact how users perceive social networking sites designed for effective academic work. Contrary to existing knowledge that Perceived Credibility, Perceived Effectiveness, Perceived Effort and Perceived Social Support all impacts an individual’s Intention to continuously Use of a system. only Perceived Credibility was observed to impact Intention to Use continuously. The findings also proved that affective ties and mutual support on academic social networking sites influence behaviour.
A critical examination of factors influencing international students’ choice to study in Ghanaian higher educational institutions
(Cogent Education, 2023) Gyamera, G.O.; Asare, W.
Recently, many Ghanaian universities have made considerable efforts to reposition themselves in the global space to attract international students. Although there have been some gains, the universities continue to attract a relatively lower number of students. We argue the need to critically examine the factors which influence international students’ choice of study destinations to enhance the relevant approach and experience for them. Utilizing a postcolonial approach and drawing on Using data from two Ghanaian institutions, this paper critically examines international students’ motivation to study in Ghana. The findings indicate that colonial legacies continue to characterise international students’ motivations. There is a need for institutions to create their niche and also provide relevant socio-cultural space to enhance students’ experiences. Global universities should cast off their negative perceptions of African universities and should provide greater and broader opportunities for their students to engage with these universities in their study-abroad programmes.