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The Green Economy from an Economic Growth Perspective
Full text linkThe increasing environmental crises at the global level have reshaped the understanding of sustainable development and placed the concept of the green economy at the core of economic growth policies. In this context, the green economy represents a holistic approach that envisages the redesign of economic activities within the framework of low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability principles. This article examines the relationship between the green economy and economic growth with a specific focus on G20 countries. The study first addresses the concept of the green economy on a theoretical basis and then analyzes the green economy policies implemented in G20 countries through a literature review. In addition, the performance of G20 countries is comparatively evaluated by employing indicators such as the Green Economy Index and the Environmental Performance Index. The findings reveal the effectiveness of green economy strategies in terms of sustainable growth objectives and provide policy recommendations. Keywords: Green economy, economic growth, sustainable development, G20, environmental performance DOI: 10.7176/JETP/15-1-08 Publication date: September 28th 202
Status Change Process in Tutor Professionalism in Selected Colleges of Education in the Volta Region, Ghana
Full text linkThis study conducted in 2018 had the purpose to explore College of Education tutors’ experience of status change in tutor professionalism in two selected Colleges of Education in the then Volta Region following the upgrading of the colleges into tertiary institutions. The study adopted qualitative design and purposively sampled a total of 24 tutors comprising 17 who had mismatch of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 7 who had only bachelor’s degrees. Data transcription, manual coding and interpretation were carried out under thematic analysis. The study revealed that a good number of the affected tutors readily responded to the call for further studies, others did hesitantly whilst others did not because they were soon going on compulsory retirement. Out of the enrolled, majority completed and changed their status whilst others were still pursuing their programmes. The impromptu ultimatum given to the affected tutors with no study leave was a great challenge to some of them and with no continuous professional development policy to cushion them. The study concluded that though NCTE’s call for postgraduate degree upgrading was impromptu, it helped many tutors to enroll on further studies, graduated and changed their status including the fact that such tutors work output at college and on their studies were affected negatively due to combination of the two roles. Recommendation include Governing Councils of all colleges instituting continuous professional development policy; affected tutors to be given extra grace period to upgrade among others. Key words: Status Change, Continuous Professional Development, Mismatch Qualifications, Tutor, Colleges of Education, Research Masters DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/15-3-06 Publication date: October 30th 202
From Rhyme to Rights: Children’s Poetry and Minoritized Voices in Francophone Canada
Full text linkThis article explores a corpus of Francophone children’s poetry published in Western Canada between 1985 and 2008, analyzing how these texts construct cultural identity through poetic form, territorial inscription, and ideological layering. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from children’s literature studies (Nières-Chevrel, Prince, Van der Linden), minority discourse theory (Paré, Cardinal), and cultural poetics, the article proposes the concept of a poetics of vulnerable cohabitation as a key to understanding the dual literary and communal function of these works. These poems, whether didactic, lyrical, or playful, are not merely texts to be read, but cultural acts situated within a fragile sociolinguistic ecology. In this ecology, French-language poetry for children performs the work of symbolic anchoring, fostering collective memory and identity through repetition, rhythm, and place-based imagery. Such poetic performativity aligns with Butler’s (1997) theory of language as a constitutive act, where utterances do not merely reflect reality but actively shape identities and relations. The analysis highlights how this literature both reflects and resists the pedagogical, ideological, and aesthetic pressures of minority life. Particular attention is paid to the works of David Bouchard and André Duhaime, whose writings exemplify tensions between heritage and hybridity, between performativity and introspection. By foregrounding the poetic, the communal, and the precarious, this article invites renewed scholarly attention to the underestimated literary and cultural significance of minority Francophone children’s poetry in Canada. Keywords:Francophone children’s literature; minority poetics; vulnerable cohabitation; cultural identity; Canadian Prairies; pedagogical ideology DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/108-01 Publication date:August 31st 2025
The Influence of Perceived Values and Perceived Risks on the Adoption of Online Secondhand Clothing: The Moderating Role of Trust
Full text linkThis study provides an in-depth analysis of the influence of perceived values and perceived risks on the purchase of secondhand clothing and accessories via online platforms, and their subsequent effect on consumer attitude and behavioral intention. A mixed-methods approach, comprising qualitative and quantitative research, demonstrated that economic value, product uniqueness, and the quality of informational visual content exert a positive effect on both attitude and purchase intention. Conversely, perceived risks, whether related to health or social concerns, exert a negative effect. However, trust mitigates the negative impact of these risks on consumer attitude. This research enriches the understanding of the determinants of online secondhand purchasing. It offers actionable recommendations for platform managers, emphasizing product transparency, quality, and safety, alongside the protection of customer data and personal information. These measures are essential for enhancing the user experience, fostering a climate of enduring trust, and encouraging responsible collaborative consumption. Keywords: Perceived Value – Perceived Risk – Informational Visual Content – Trust – Attitude – Behavioral Intention – Secondhand – Online Platform. DOI: 10.7176/JMCR/95-05 Publication date:November 30th 202
Determinants of the Impact of Innovative Financial Technology Applications on the Financial Performance of Jordanian Banks Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange
Full text linkThis study explores the role of innovative financial technology (FinTech) applications in enhancing the financial performance of Jordanian banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The research focuses on examining the extent to which the adoption of FinTech solutions, such as digital payment systems, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, impacts key financial performance indicators, including profitability, liquidity, capital adequacy, operational efficiency, and risk management. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach supported by quantitative data collected from financial reports and structured questionnaires. The findings indicate that FinTech adoption positively contributes to improving financial performance across various dimensions. These results highlight the importance of digital transformation in the banking sector as a strategic tool for maintaining competitiveness, improving service quality, reducing costs, and enhancing financial stability. The study concludes with recommendations for decision-makers and banking sector stakeholders to promote FinTech integration and optimize its benefits in the Jordanian financial environment. Keywords: Jordanian banks, FinTech, financial performance, digital financial services, profitability, liquidity, operational efficiency, risk management, capital adequacy, digital transformation. DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/16-7-07 Publication date:September 30th 202
Designing and Implementing Chinese Traditional Culture Thematic Activities in Junior High School English Teaching Based on the Production-Oriented Approach (POA): An Action Research Study
Full text linkThis study integrates the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) with Chinese traditional culture (CTC) education in junior high school English teaching. Through a 12-week action research project involving 120 eighth-grade students, three POA-driven thematic activities (Festivals, Culinary Culture, and Folklore Stories) were designed, and their impact on students’ language proficiency, cultural identity, and cross-cultural competence was evaluated. Results show significant improvements in students’ oral output accuracy (32% increase), cultural confidence (85% reported heightened pride), and critical thinking. The study offers a replicable pedagogical framework for embedding CTC into language education while addressing the “deficit of cultural output” in current curricula. Keywords: POA, Chinese traditional culture, thematic activities, junior high school English, action research, cultural identity DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-9-05 Publication date:August 31st 202
Sammy Otoo and the Revolution of Bass Guitar Patterns in Ghanaian Gospel Praise Songs
Full text linkSammy Otoo is regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential bass guitar players, whose bass patterns have significantly shaped the sound of Ghanaian gospel praise songs. His bass lines have become the standard for modern bass players in this genre and are often used as benchmarks during auditions and recruitment by gospel bands. However, scholarly exploration of his approach to revolutionising bass guitar patterns in Ghanaian gospel praise songs has been limited. This study explores Sammy Otoo’s contribution to bass guitar technique, examining the thematic concepts embedded in his bass patterns and aims to preserve his legacy. Using a case study and discographic research designs, the findings show that Sammy Otoo, a self-taught musician, developed his technique through a combination of records and sheet music. His deep knowledge of multiple music genres allowed him to blend conventional patterns, such as ‘walking’ and ‘substitution’, while incorporating melodic motifs from various musical traditions. These innovative approaches make his rhythm and pitch organisation unpredictable, contrary to conventional bass guitar patterns used in Ghanaian gospel praise songs. It is concluded that Sammy Otoo revolutionised the bass guitar patterns in this genre, influencing a new generation of bass players. Music instructors, curriculum developers, and performers are encouraged to integrate his techniques and recordings into instructional and performance practices. Also, institutions and individuals involved in African popular music education are expected to adopt Sammy Otoo’s contributions as essential learning material, with the view to reflecting the dynamic evolution of Ghanaian popular/gospel music and to reimagining instrumental roles to inspire future generations of musicians. Keywords: Bass guitar patterns, bass players, gospel praise songs, revolution, Sammy Otoo, technique DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-11-08 Publication date: October 30th 202
Native and Non-Native Speaker Teachers' Perceptions of Errors
Full text linkThis study investigates the perception of error gravity by native and non-native teachers of English in a Tunisian context. Based on the data collected from a questionnaire, the native vs. non-native dichotomy was found to be relevant to the Tunisian context since NSTs were more flexible when dealing with EFL students’ deviant utterances as long as they do not impede understanding, in contrast to the NNSTs who were harsher and insisted on the correctness of the messages. However, it is very simplistic to disfavour a particular teaching approach. Instead, it is advisable to adopt an eclectic approach ensuring a balance between accuracy and fluency by integrating grammar and correctional feedback within communicative tasks. Keywords: Native speakers - Non-native speakers - Errors – Error Correction- Contrastive Analysis - Error Analysis DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-11-09 Publication date: October 30th 2025
Transitioning to Technical Universities: A Productivity and Efficiency Analysis of Public Polytechnic Institutions in Ghana
Full text linkPurpose: The paper investigates the production and efficiency of 10 public polytechnic institutions multi-production in their transition to public technical universities in the 2015-2016 academic year in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), a linear programming model, is applied to study the relative multi-production efficiency of the polytechnic institutions. Findings – The paper established that 50% of the public polytechnic institutions must continue to expand the enrolment of students into their programmes once they have transitioned into technical universities, since they enjoy economies of scale in their multi-productions and there are potential gains through efficiency. Research limitations – The research findings are stated with caution, given the small average size of public polytechnics in terms of Full-Time Equivalence student numbers. Practical implication – Matching inputs and outputs data for polytechnic institutions as higher education institutions (HEIs) to evaluate their efficiency and to encourage benchmarking as a means of improving performance in the academic year transiting them into public technical universities and beyond in Ghana, is thus welcome and unique and responds appropriately to the AU Agenda 2063 calls for evaluating the efficiency of higher education institutions on the continent. Social implication- The paper addressed a significant gap in the current public higher education literature in Ghana. Originality – To the author's knowledge, this is the first study using original data allowing analysis of multi-product performance and efficiency in the 10 public polytechnic institutions in Ghana before their transition to public technical universities. Keywords: Ghana, public polytechnics, DEA, productivity, performance, efficiency DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-12-04 Publication date: November 30th 202
Exploring the Impact of Transformational Leadership Practices on Teacher Self-Efficacy Beliefs: A Systematic Review
Full text linkTransformational leadership and teacher self-efficacy are two vital educational constructs that predict higher teacher performance and positive student learning outcomes. Large-scale research studies in education consistently demonstrate the statistically significant relationship between the two educational constructs. What remains less explored over the past decades is a comprehensive synthesis of the empirical evidence that clarifies the nature, strength, and mechanisms of this relationship. This study therefore conducts a systematic review with the aim to synthesize existing empirical research findings in the area by eliciting the underlying mechanisms and contextual moderators in the relationship between these two vital variables in education. It also presents useful implications for educational policy and praxis. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across major academic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, ERIC, and Research Gate for peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025. Studies were included if they fulfilled a systematised criterion. Selected studies analysed thematically to identify key patterns and themes. Results indicated significant positive correlations between principals' transformational leadership practices and teachers' self-efficacy beliefs through key mechanisms such as: providing vision and inspiration, individualised consideration, intellectual stimulation, and building collaborative culture for vicarious learning, among others. The results also highlight the contextual mediators and moderators of the relationships, the implications for educational policy ad praxis, the identification of the research gaps in the area and recommendations for further study. Key Terms: Principal Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Teacher performance, Teacher Self-Efficacy Beliefs DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-12-07 Publication date: November 30th 202