29 research outputs found
sj-docx-1-jtr-10.1177_00472875211054571 – Supplemental material for COVID-19-Induced Redundancy and Socio-Psychological Well-Being of Tourism Employees: Implications for Organizational Recovery in a Resource-Scarce Context
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-jtr-10.1177_00472875211054571 for COVID-19-Induced Redundancy and Socio-Psychological Well-Being of Tourism Employees: Implications for Organizational Recovery in a Resource-Scarce Context by Albert N. Kimbu, Issahaku Adam, Frederick Dayour and Anna de Jong in Journal of Travel Research</p
The political economy of environment and development in Ghana: a case study analysis of the efforts towards sustainable development of the forestry sector (1983- 19941, 1999
No full textIt is one of the aspirations of most countries to minimize the rate of human exploitation of the natural environment in hopes of preserving not only for the present generation, but for future generations as well. While it may be true that natural resources provide an essential ingredient for economic development, it is also a fact that such resources will not last given the current rate of exploitation. For many developing nations, who most need to 'develop,' the urge to deplete natural resources is even greater. Thus, there is the need to balance economic development and the efficient utilization of natural resources. Ghana has adopted and implemented an Environmental Action Plan (EAP) since 1988. the primary goal of which is to achieve sustainable development. At the same time Ghana has also adopted and implemented the Economic Recovery and Structural Adjustment Programs in order to bolster its economic growth. This study examines government efforts towards sustainable development within the framework of the Economic Recovery Program. The study utilizes history and a case study of the forestry sector of Ghana to analyze and to examine the impact of Economic Recovery Program (ERP) on deforestation. The findings from this analysis indicate that, the Economic Recovery and Structural Adjustment Programs have contributed significantly to exacerbate the rate of deforestation in Ghana. It was shown that SAP, in addition to providing the policy incentives for businesses and firms to extract more resources (e.g., timber resources), also affects rural people in ways that motivate them to denigrate the environment. This study had shown that availability of rural economic opportunities/livelihood or the lack thereoff, is directly linked to environmental degradation in that increasing levels of economic indigence result in inordinate natural resource exploitation. Additionally, besides poverty and the national debt situation, the study also establishes a demonstrated link between the transition to democracy and increased natural resource exploitation. In order for the government's efforts towards sustainable development to materialize, Ghana needs to address the needs of the rural poor. She would also have to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. The study provides a discussion that isintended to draw attention to viable alternatives to dealing with the problem
People with visual impairment ‘watching’ television? Leisure pursuits of people with visual impairment in Ghana
No full textNegative tourist-to-tourist interactions, value destruction, satisfaction, and post consumption behavioral intention
No full textHotel location decision-making in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana: with whom and why?
No full textKnowledge on the people involved in hotel location decision-making and why they are
involved is key to destination planning and development. Insights gained into this subject are
useful to future destination planners. Despite its importance, the subject of whom to involve
in the hotel location decision and why they should be involved, has received limited research
interest in Ghana. This study identifies the people involved in hotel location decisions and
assesses the reasons why they are involved. Data was collected from hotel owners in the
Kumasi Metropolis and analysed with the chi-square test of independence. Extended family
members were mostly involved in the hotel location decisions and for mainly personal
reasons. It was concluded that hotel owners in the Kumasi Metropolis involve their family
members in the location choice for non-professional reasons
Young People in Newfoundland and Labrador: Community Connectedness and Opportunities for Social Inclusion
No full textGlobally, young people are a major demographic group and a key constituency in socioeconomic policy considerations. However, in a neoliberal era, the social inclusion of youth is in jeopardy. This qualitative study explored young people’s connectedness to community and opportunities for social inclusion in Newfoundland and Labrador. The perspectives of social capital, social exclusion, and sense of community provided a theoretical framework for the study. A purposive sample of 23 youth aged 15 to 24 years provided data through interviews, which we analyzed inductively, using thematic analysis. We found that young people connected to their communities through informal associations and non-profit organizations. These structures provided networks of supportive relationships and inclusive spaces, where young people felt a sense of belonging, and had opportunities for participation. Opportunities took the form of resources and activities that promoted personal growth and community building. For example, through associations and non-profit organizations, participants engaged in general educational development, entrepreneurial training, part-time and volunteer work, and advocacy. However, participants also reported some barriers to inclusion in their communities. Personal level factors, such as illness and environmental level factors, such as low-income and social stigma were barriers to inclusion. These findings provide a basis for policymakers and practitioners to promote youth social inclusion in Newfoundland and Labrador
Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia? (Why Are All of the Muslim Leaders Singing in the Mosque?)
No full textThere are two copies of the song in the collection, "Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia AA Hand.PDF" and "Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia BI Hand.PDF". "Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia AA Hand.PDF" is a scanned version of a manuscript that has itself been copied, written in Afa Ajura's hand. "Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia BI Hand.PDF" is a scanned version of the same song written in Baba Issahak's hand. The entire manuscript is available for download as a PDF file(s). Higher-resolution images are unavailable. Fieldwork Team: Karl J. Haas, PhD (Pricipal Investigator; Visiting Researcher, African Studies Center), Saeed Alhassan Dawuni (Field Researcher), and Fuseini Abdul-Fataw (Field Researcher). Technical Team: Professor Fallou Ngom (Project Director and former Director of the African Studies Center at Boston University), Eleni Castro (OpenBU Librarian, Boston University Libraries), and Eric J. Schmidt (Assistant Director, African Studies Center). This collection of Dagbanli Ajami materials is copied as part of the African Studies Center’s African Ajami Library. This project is partly funded by the BU African Studies Center and Middlebury College. Access Condition and Copyright: These materials are subject to copyright. Access is for research and educational purposes only, provided the original author and source are fully cited using the information below. For use, distribution or reproduction beyond these terms, contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]). Citation: Materials in this web edition should be cited as: Haas, Karl J., Dawuni, Saeed Alhassan, Abdul-Fatawu, Fuseini, Ngom, Fallou, Castro, Eleni & Schmidt, Eric J. (2019). African Ajami Library: Digital Preservation of Dagbanli Ajami and Arabic Manuscripts of Northern Ghana. Boston: Boston University Libraries: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/32937. For Inquiries: please contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]). For technical assistance, please contact [email protected] / Custodial history: The manuscript's owner was given a copy of the manuscript from a man named Afa Mohammed, who had been a student of Afa Ajura. Afa Mohammed was a teacher at the Anbariya Islamic Institute, established by Afa Ajura, and taught Baba Isshak how to sing Afa Ajura's songs. Afa Mohammed maintained a house in the Agric neighborhood in the northern part of Tamale, which is adjacent to the the Anbariya school.This song is directed toward members of the Tijaniyya community who practice devotional songs in the mosque after prayers. This practiced is rebuked by the author of the Ajami text on the grounds that it is not sanctioned by the Qur’an. According to the author, Christians are the ones who sing in their houses of worship, but Muslims are not supposed to do this. According to Baba Issahak, this song brought about a period of long and intense conflict between the Tijaniyya and Anbariya communities in Tamale, which continues to this day.The contents of this collection were developed with support of the Title VI National Resource Center grant # P015A180164 from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government
Youth Risky and Antisocial Behaviors in Newfoundland and Labrador: The Perspectives of Young People
No full textWhat do young people know about youth risky and antisocial behaviors (RASB) and what do they suggest could be done to address these behaviors? Although there is much literature on youth RASB, there has been little qualitative exploration of the question stated here. The current study aimed to broach the question and to fill the gap. The study contributes to extant literature by exploring types of RASB among youth, reasons for these behaviors, and possible ways to address them from the perspectives of young people in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Constructivist and interpretive perspectives where reality is determined through the social processes of subjectivity and intersubjectivity informed the study. Eighteen young people aged 15 to 24 years participated in three focus group discussions (FGD), and data were analyzed thematically. The three main themes resulting from the process were: (1) a spectrum of behaviors, which comprised six types of behaviors; (2) constructed explanations, where participants identified five possible reasons for RASB; and (3) suggested interventions, which comprised three subthemes on interventions to address youth RASB. The findings and their implications for further research and for policy and practice are discussed.Memorial University Open Access Author's Fun
