98 research outputs found
The recent evolution of Ghana’s financial system: the ‘‘momo’’ effect
No full textThis study analyses how the widely use of telephone and similar electronic gadgets has reshaped transactions and the payment system in Ghana. The not very long ago introduced mobile money system widely known in the country as MoMo, tends to have astounding effects on the banking sector that has been in existence since time immemorial. This research focuses on the impact the mobile money industry has had on the lives of the average citizen and also on communities where banks are inaccessible in relation to banking and financial inclusion in general.Data from the Bank of Ghana, World Remit, survey on social media platforms and other sources show that the mobile money sub industry of the FinTech industry has made and achieved significant performancesand milestones within the past decade or so. The numbers infer that patrons tend to rely more upon the newly born mobile money system and continue to show reluctance in patronising the orthodox system of banking. We look at the changes in the amount of banking transactions as well as mobile money transactions within specific periods. From statistical data and individual opinions accumulated it is clearly a wake up call for banks.Based on data evidence the possible reasons which might have been the causes of the situation at hand are as well discussed and recommend possible solutions are arrived at
The Recent Evolution of Ghana's Financial System: The "MOMO" Effect
Get PDFThis study analyses how the widely use of telephone and similar electronic gadgets has reshaped transactions and the payment system in Ghana. The not very long ago introduced mobile money system widely known in the country as MoMo, tends to have astounding effects on the banking sector that has been in existence since time immemorial. This research focuses on the impact the mobile money industry has had on the lives of the average citizen and also on communities where banks are inaccessible in relation to banking and financial inclusion in general. Data from the Bank of Ghana, World Remit, survey on social media platforms and other sources show that the mobile money sub industry of the FinTech industry has made and achieved significant performancesand milestones within the past decade or so. The numbers infer that patrons tend to rely more upon the newly born mobile money system and continue to show reluctance in patronising the orthodox system of banking. We look at the changes in the amount of banking transactions as well as mobile money transactions within specific periods. From statistical data and individual opinions accumulated it is clearly a wake up call for banks. Based on data evidence the possible reasons which might have been the causes of the situation at hand are as well discussed and recommend possible solutions are arrived at.
Aḥmad of Niğde's al-Walad al-Shafῑq and the Seljuk past
No full textThe unpublished unique manuscript of the 14th century Persian work known as al-Walad al-Shafiq (‘The Compassionate Child’) held in the Süleymaniye Library in Istanbul has hitherto never been studied in detail, although it is of considerable importance as a source for medieval Anatolia. This article assesses al-Walad al-Shafiq in the context of the Persian historiography of Anatolia and the historical milieu in which it was composed, arguing that the work is characterised by a sense of loyalty to the vanished Seljuk dynasty that ruled much of Anatolia from the late 11th to the early 14th century. I also examine such information as has survived about the life and background of its author, Qāḍῑ, Aḥmad of Niğde, and consider why the work was written and for whom.</p
Interview with Hossn Shah
No full textمقابلة مع الكاتبة، الصحفية، المخرجة والنسوية المصرية حسن شاه عن فيلمها "أريد حلا" وكيف تعتقد أن السينما المصرية النسوية يمكن أن تعالج القضايا الاجتماعية. كما تناقش تجاربها مع النقاد ومشاريعها القادمة. قامت بالمقابلة نوال شفيق.An interview with Egyptian feminist, author, journalist and film director, Hossn Shah about her film "Ored Halan (I Want A Solution)" and how Egyptian cinema can address feminist issues. Additionally, she discusses her experiences with different art critics. The interview was conducted by Nawal Shafiq
Community Engagement Practices at Research Centers in U.S. Minority Institutions: Priority Populations and Innovative Approaches to Advancing Health Disparities Research
Get PDFThis paper details U.S. Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Community Engagement Cores (CECs): (1) unique and cross-cutting components, focus areas, specific aims, and target populations; and (2) approaches utilized to build or sustain trust towards community participation in research. A mixed-method data collection approach was employed for this cross-sectional study of current or previously funded RCMIs. A total of 18 of the 25 institutions spanning 13 U.S. states and territories participated. CEC specific aims were to support community engaged research (94%); to translate and disseminate research findings (88%); to develop partnerships (82%); and to build capacity around community research (71%). Four open-ended questions, qualitative analysis, and comparison of the categories led to the emergence of two supporting themes: (1) establishing trust between the community-academic collaborators and within the community and (2) building collaborative relationships. An overarching theme, building community together through trust and meaningful collaborations, emerged from the supporting themes and subthemes. The RCMI institutions and their CECs serve as models to circumvent the historical and current challenges toresearch in communities disproportionately affected by health disparities. Lessons learned from these cores may help other institutions who want to build community trust in and capacities for research that addresses community-related health concerns
The role of AP-1 proteins in the transforming growth factor-beta signaling pathway in prostate cancer, 2005
Get PDFTransforming growth factor-beta (TGF-?) has a variety of roles including cell growth inhibition, stimulation of proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and extracellular matrix (ECM) formation. TGF-? inhibits growth of the epithelial cells in the prostate gland. The ability of TGF-? to inhibit cell growth enables it to act as a potent tumor suppressor. Here, we show that TGF-? has different effects on proliferation in DU145 (TGF-?- responsive) and PC3M (TGF-? - resistant) prostate cancer cell lines. RT-PCR analysis and Real-time PCR data have determined the varying levels of AP-1 family members in both cell lines. In PC3M and DU145 cells, we have shown that TGF-p exerts opposite effects on JunD, cFos and Fra2 expression, suggesting that AP-1 family members may be involved in the differential effects of TGF-? in these cell lines. The present observation confirms an intact inhibitory role of TGF-? on proliferation in DU145 cells, and shows a non-inhibitory function in PC3M cell growth. In PC3M cells TGF-? may exert effects leading to the metastatic nature of this cell line
خرم علی شفیق کی تصنیف ’’اقبال کی منزل‘‘ کا تنقیدی مطالعہ
No full textIqbal ki Manzil is a biography of Allama Iqbal compiled by Khuram Ali Shafiq. According to Author, this is first authentic biography written on Allama Iqbal’s life based on documents. Earlier, Iqbal’s biographers did not follow this principal. The author has previously worked on a project to write a five-volumes book on Iqbal’s biography, three of which have been published from Iqbal Academy, Lahore. It is as if the author is denying the authenticity of his previous work by making this claim. But when we look at the list of sources in this book, we found almost the same sources which other biographers also used. This article consists of critical study of this book which show how true the author in his claim.
Measurement of circumsolar ratio in high dust loading regions using a photographic method
No full textPreparation of polyurethane foams using liquefied oil palm mesocarp fibre (OPMF) and renewable monomer from waste cooking oil
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