1,316 research outputs found
Cloud computing research: a review of research themes, frameworks, methods and future research directions
No full textThis paper presents a meta-analysis of cloud computing research in information systems with the aim of taking stock of literature and their associated research frameworks, research methodology, geographical distribution, level of analysis as well as trends of these studies over the period of 7 years. A total of 285 articles from 67 peer review journals from year 2009 to 2015 were used in the analysis. The findings indicate that extant cloud computing literature tends to skew towards the technological dimension to the detriment of other under researched dimensions such as business, conceptualization and application domain. Whilst there has been a constant increase in cloud computing studies over the last seven years, a significant number of these studies have not been underpinned by theoretical frameworks and models. Also, majority of cloud computing studies utilized experiment and simulation as methods of enquiry as compared to the qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies. This study contributes to cloud computing research by providing holistic insights into trends on themes, methodology, research framework, geographical focus and future research directions
Integrating sea-level rise adaptation into planning policies in the coastal zone:integrating generations
No full textDeterminants of e-learning adoption among students of developing countries
No full textPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of e-learning adoption (ELA) among students in the University of Ghana.Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research approach comprising of a survey of 337 students was adopted. Data were collected using questionnaires designed in conjunction with 13 factors (computer self-efficacy (CSE), perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU) and attitude towards use (ATTU)) in the conceptual model of the study. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modelling.Findings – The result revealed that PU and ATTU had a direct effect on ELA whilst, PU and PEOU also had a direct relationship on ATTU. Other variables such as CSE and PEOU had an indirect relationship on ELA though they were found to have an insignificant direct relationship on ELA.Practical implications – The level of significance of each construct identified in the study provide practical guidance to school administrators and instructors as to which factors to pay close attention to when implementing e-learning projects within their respective institutions.Originality/value – This study provides insight into ELA from the students’ perspective, through an extension of the TAM model in a developing country context given the existence of cultural differences and societal idiosyncrasies which exist in different contexts, particularly in Africa
E.-A. Boateng. « A geography of Ghana ». Cambridge University Press, 1959
No full textPéhaut Yves. E.-A. Boateng. « A geography of Ghana ». Cambridge University Press, 1959. In: Cahiers d'outre-mer. N° 51 - 13e année, Juillet-septembre 1960. pp. 374-375
Recreational sports participation: Malaysians' motives for participation in recreational sports / Kwame Ampofo-Boateng
No full textBackground. One of the most important issues confronting sports psychologists is the motive people assign for participating in sports (Ampofo-Boateng, 2009b; Duda, 1989). The present research continued this trend by investigating the motives Malaysians' assign for participation in recreational sports. Aims. The aims of the current research were two-fold: (a) to examine the motives Malaysians assign for taking part in recreational sports; and (b) to investigate the influence of demographic variables on the motives Malaysians' provide for participation. Method. A modified version of Duda's (1989) Purpose of Sport Questionnaire was used as the research instrument, and was administered to 602 randomly selected Malaysians (resident in the Selangor State of Malaysia). Results. The data collected was collated and statistically analysed using SPSS. Principal component analysis of the data revealed 6 motives for taking part in recreational sport. They were: (a) competitiveness and social status; (b) physically active lifestyle; (c) self-esteem; (d) good citizens; (e) high status careers; and (f) teaching tools. Overall, the results also showed the influence of demographic variables of occupation, income and race on motives for taking part in recreational sports. Conclusion. The implications of the findings as they relate to the devising of strategies to encourage Malaysians to participate in recreational sports are discussed, and suggestions offered for future research
Effect of mobile phone-based health insurance contribution payment system on retention of coverage in the National Health Insurance Scheme in Ghana: An evaluation study (Data)
No full textThis study sought to estimate the effect of a newly introduced Digital health intervention (mobile phone-based enrolment payment system) to improve renewal of membership in the scheme. the findings show that more members are renewing their membership in the scheme using this innovative system particularly the males and informal sector workers who hitherto were less likely to do so. The dataset used for the study is a routine enrolment data of members of the national health insurance scheme in Ghana. It covers the period December 2018 to December 2019. key variables include sex, age, marital status, and membership category. The data was collected through a formal request to the national health insurance authority, managers of the scheme
AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN PEOPLE AND PLACES: ENDING THE LEGACY OF POVERTY IN THE RURAL SOUTH: DISCUSSION
No full textThese comments discuss the presentations by Christy, Wenner, and Dassie ("A Microenterprise-Centered Economic Development Strategy for the Rural South: Sustaining Growth with Economic Opportunity") and Freshwater ("What Can Social Scientists Contribute to the Challenge of Rural Economic Development?") in three sections. These are (1) a brief overview of the Southern Black Belt and its rural development needs, (2) an assessment of the microenterprise-centered economic development strategy for the rural South, and (3) a quick review of what social scientists can contribute to the challenges of rural economic development. This approach also emphasizes the authors' background at a historically black land-grant university, and the belief that as goes the Black Belt, so goes the rural South.Community/Rural/Urban Development,
NHISenrolmentdata
No full textThis dataset describes individuals who enrolled in the Ghana's national health insurance scheme between the period, 2014 and 2016 at the Ashiedu Keteke district office in Accra. The data was formally sourced from the Management of the scheme
Indigenous land rights, giurisdizione temporale e violazioni continuate nel caso Akwasi Boateng c. Ghana
No full textNel corso della cinquantanovesima sessione ordinaria, la Corte africana dei diritti dell’uomo e dei popoli si è pronunciata sul caso Akwasi Boateng e altri 351 c. Ghana, vagliando l’ammissibilità del ricorso ratione personae, materiaee temporis e riscontrando, in particolare, il difetto di giurisdizione temporale sul caso. Il ricorso era stato presentato da una comunità indigena appartenente al popolo Twifo Hemang. L'analisi della decisione si soffermerà sui profili relativi al difetto di giurisdizione temporale, soffermandosi sulla distinzione tra violazioni continuate e violazioni istantanee dei diritti umani
An overview of cloud computing adoption across industries in a developing country
No full textThe purpose of the study is to investigate the nature of cloud computing adoption across different industries of Ghanaian organizations with the view of providing adoption trends and patterns for policy direction, practice and future research. A quantitative research approach consisting a survey of 305 Ghanaian organizations was adopted. The findings indicated the following. Firstly, the level of cloud computing adoption is low in Ghana. Secondly, information technology services, financial institutions, educational and telecommunication firms are the front runners in cloud computing adoption in Ghana. Thirdly, Ghanaian organizations tend to adopt software-as-a-service (SaaS) type of cloud service than infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). Also, Ghanaian organizations tend to adopt private cloud deployment than hybrid, public and community. Lastly, cloud computing adoption is largely dominated by medium sized organizations. This study makes the following contribution to research and practice. First, it provides insight into cloud computing adoption trends and patterns across different industries in Ghana which arguable was non-existent. Second, this study has laid the foundation and provided direction for future research on cloud computing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, this study contributes to practice by pointing out potential investment sectors for cloud computing business. It is therefore envisaged that these constructive and valuable findings contribute to the development of the cloud industry in Ghana as it is in its infancy
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