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- and ultimately share, preserve and promote the intellectual output of the University in a managed environment.
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- Review books or articles provide a critical and constructive analysis of existing published literature in a field, through summary, analysis, and comparison, often identifying specific gaps or problems and providing recommendations for future research. These are considered as secondary literature since they generally do not present new data from the author's experimental work. Review articles can be of three types, broadly speaking: literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. It also the researcher to stay abreast of new literature in the field.
- Grey literature consists of research and information produced outside conventional publishing channels, such as reports, policy briefs, working papers, and conference materials. It offers valuable insights and data that complement peer-reviewed sources, supporting research, policy, and practice.
- The J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives preserve Ghanaian and African cultural heritage through music, oral traditions, photographs, and audiovisual collections. Guided by Professor Nketia’s vision that African traditional arts must be collected, preserved, practiced, and continually inspire creative expression, the Archives serve as a living resource for scholarship, teaching, and innovation
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Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Mapping Ghana’s Heritage Loss: A GIS Approach to Inform a National Inventory(Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 2026-04-28) Asare, K.ABSTRACT This article advocates for the urgent development of a centralised digital and context-based heritage inventory system in Ghana. Drawing on Ghana’s rich archaeological landscape, the article iden tifies threats posed by unregulated urban expansion, mining, and inadequate legal protections. Using GIS-based analysis to visualise the spatial distribution and vulnerability of heritage sites in Ghana, the study reveals patterns of destruction and potential risk zones. It reviews international case studies and theoretical discussions around heritage documentation, emphasising the ethical, political, and practical implications of inventory-making. The discussion situ ates Ghana within a broader comparative framework, considering models from other countries while highlighting postcolonial and local governance challenges unique to West Africa. The paper recommends a phased, selective inventory grounded in ethical practices, participatory heritage principles, and sustainable policy frameworks. By doing so, Ghana can build an inventory system that balances accessibility, security, and cultural relevance, enabling both preservation and responsible development.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Suicidal Behaviours among School-Going Blind Adolescents in Ghana(University of Ghana, 2024) Bentil, R. N. A.This study examined suicidal behaviours among school-going blind adolescents in Ghana. Specifically, the study aimed to estimate the 12-month prevalence, associated factors, reasons for living, and motivations for suicidal behaviours among school-going blind adolescents in Ghana. The study employed a researcher-administered questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey approach. The theoretical framework adopted for the study was the Ecological System theory. Data were collected at the Akropong School for the Blind in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study involved a sample of 191 school-going blind adolescents. Bivariate and multivariable data analyses were performed. The prevalence of suicidal ideation in the overall sample was 24.6% (95% CI: 18.7–31.3). There were no statistically significant differences between genders, as females reported a slightly higher prevalence of 25.0% (95% CI: 16.0 36.0) compared to males at 24.3% (95% CI: 16.7–33.4). Physical abuse also showed a significant association with suicidal behaviours, with victimized adolescents reporting suicidal ideation at 46.0% and attempts at 44.0%, compared to much lower rates among those without such experiences (17.0% for ideation and 16.3% for attempts). It is therefore recommended that programs aimed at preventing physical abuse should be strengthened in both schools and homes. Accessible support services should also be provided for school going blind adolescents as this will be crucial in reducing suicidal behaviours.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Factors Influencing the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Ghana: The Case of Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Buffer Stock Company Ltd(University of Ghana, 2025) Adom, J. K.State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana have played a key role in national development, yet their performance has been inconsistent. Initially established to drive industrialization and provide essential services, many SOEs became financially unsustainable by the 1980s. Despite ongoing reforms to enhance governance and financial management, many SOEs still face low productivity, financial mismanagement, and weak governance. Additionally, governance reforms in Ghana, including performance contracts, have not been adequately assessed for effectiveness. To bridge these gaps, this study applies Agency Theory to analyze governance challenges and performance drivers in Ghanaian SOEs. The study sample 20 respondents from the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Buffer Stock Company Ltd. From the data analysis the study revealed that looking at the historical analysis of the performance of the SOEs there is an improvement in the governance and management structures of the SOEs. There has also been technological adoption and modernization and a balanced social mandate with commercial viability among the SOEs. However, political interference and governance still remains as a key challenge to SOEs in Ghana. Further, in assessing the factors that affect the economic performance of the SOEs, the study revealed that regulation environment, financial management and market dynamics, human capital and operational efficiency, transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures were the key factors affecting the economic performance of SOEs in Ghana. Subsequently, looking at the regulatory frameworks in enhancing the governance performance of the SOEs, some of the participants of the study highlighted that role clarification and reduction of bureaucratic overlap, accountability and performance-based incentives, adaptability to technological and market changes, and need for continuous capacity building are some of the regulatory frameworks that would help enhance the governance performance of the SOEs in Ghana. Based on these findings the study was able to make some recommendations that will help improve the general performance of SOEs in Ghana.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Promoting Regular Labour Migration in Ghana: A Case of the Ghanaian-European Centre(University of Ghana, 2025) Amuzu, F. A.Labour migration has been a topical issue in Ghana just as in many parts of the world. Considering the impact of labour migration on the lives of the migrants and their families as well as the community and the state, it has become very necessary that the state put out measures to promote safe and regular migration. This study sought to identify the contribution of the Ghanaian-European Centre in the promotion of regular labour migration in Ghana. Generally, the research sought to study the contribution of the Ghanaian-European Centre in promoting regular labour migration in Ghana. Qualitative approach was used in this study. Three sets of respondents were interviewed. These respondents included employees of the Ghanaian-European Centre, individual beneficiaries of the services of the Ghanaian-European Centre and Senior Officers of the Labour Department. The Labour Department is a major beneficiary of the GEC- Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations partnership. Through thematic analysis, the qualitative data generated was analyzed. The findings from the study indicated that the GEC is involved in the provision of a comprehensive services which affects every aspect of the migration process (i.e. pre-departure, departure, settlement at destination and return and reintegration). It was found out that the Centre provides person centred pre departure counselling for prospective labour migrant, public awareness creation and sensitization on regular migration pathways, skills training and capacity building for returned migrants and collaborating institutions. All these combine to address key challenges in the labour migration management landscape in Ghana. Despite all the laudable efforts of the Centre to promoting regular labour migration, the Centre faces some pressing challenges which mitigate against its smooth and effective operations. This include bureaucratic bottlenecks, skills mismatch among others. The study concluded that the GEC continues to shape migration and the national migration discourse by bringing together all stakeholders, engaging them on key policy issues and building their capacities to use modern trends to handle migration related concerns. The study made several recommendations such as the GEC advocating for the establishment of work Programme that will recognize the skills set and experiences of Ghanaian Labour migrants as well as ensuring the protection of Ghanaian migrants at the European Destinations.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , The Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources among Students of Seventh-Day Adventist Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asanta.(University of Ghana, 2024) Ntem, D. K.The explosion of information and communication technologies is transforming the landscape of academic libraries, shifting from traditional brick-and-mortar and print based resources to electronic formats. This study examines the awareness and use of electronic resources among students of the Seventh-day Adventist Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asanta, Ghana. This study employs the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as its theoretical framework and adopts a positivist paradigm, utilizing a quantitative survey research design. Data is collected using a questionnaire instrument from a sample size of 289 students, determined by Yamane’s formula, and analyzed using SPSS. Samples from the three respective academic levels are drawn using stratified random sampling. The study discovers that majority of students are aware of and use electronic resources provided by the college library predominantly for research purposes. Their attitude towards the use of electronic resources is positively demonstrated by their preference for e-resources over print materials due to the convenience and ease of use of ER. Despite the challenges of slow internet access coupled with the erratic power cuts which suppress access and use among some students, majority of them acquiesce to having the needed skills to effectively use electronic resources. The study proposes recommendations that touch on training, awareness creation, expansion of network infrastructure, and access to electronic resources with adequate coverage and scope to address the challenges discovered.