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Research Ethics

The purpose of this study was to map the distribution of publications on plagiarism among higher ... more The purpose of this study was to map the distribution of publications on plagiarism among higher educational institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Studies reviewed were based on 171 plagiarism related publications within a decade (2012–2022). Findings revealed that most plagiarism related articles were published in 2016. Additionally, a majority of the studies (53) were from Nigeria and Ghana (23). Most of the articles focused on students’ and faculty’s awareness of plagiarism, and institutional prevention of plagiarism, but were rather marginal on challenges involved in preventing plagiarism, as well as effects of plagiarism. Dominant forms of plagiarism were self-plagiarism, branded plagiarism and commission plagiarism. However, major causes of plagiarism comprised easy access to digital information and resources; poor supervision of students; pressure on academics to publish for promotion; and insufficient skills development regarding ethical academic writing. Additionally, p...

Archives of Sexual Behavior

Natural Resources Forum, Nov 8, 2022

The cross sectional study of perceived risk of automobile drivers using mobile phone while drivin... more The cross sectional study of perceived risk of automobile drivers using mobile phone while driving was carried using 250 questionnaires on habits and experience of automobile drivers in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. The questionnaires were served through purposive random sampling technique at mechanic workshops in the metropolis. This was supported with the use of secondary data from FRSC, journals and unpublished thesis. The analysis of the data revealed that, majority of the respondents do not whether partially or totally make or receive calls, send or read text messages, switch off or use cell phones in traffic. A further analysis showed that, a higher percentage of the respondents had not experienced road traffic accidents and run a stop sign, as a result of using mobile phone while driving. But most of the respondents had experienced slower reaction time to traffic signs and objects and lost control from using mobile phone while driving.

Cyberbullying is presently a growing public health concern, especially among adolescents. This st... more Cyberbullying is presently a growing public health concern, especially among adolescents. This study investigated the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of cyberbullying among in-school adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We explored the 2018 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Global School-based Health Survey with a sample size of 1,877 in-school teenagers (aged 11 - 18 years old). Using a binomial logistic regression modelling, statistically estimated Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval were utilised to determine the predictors of cyberbullying. Results showed a 15.7% (10.8% males vs 20.5% females) prevalence of cyberbullying among in-school teenagers. Also, psychosocial correlates like being a female, being physically attacked, being involved in a physical fight, being bullied on a school property, being bullied off a school property, having ever considered suicide, and ever had sex significantly predicted cyberbullying. Further, school-based h...

Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of cyberbul... more Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of cyberbullying among in-school adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. MethodWe explored the 2018 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Global School-based Health Survey with a sample size of 1,877 in-school teenagers (aged 11 - 18 years old). Using a binomial logistic regression modelling, statistically estimated Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval were utilised to determine the predictors of cyberbullying. ResultsResults showed a 15.7% (10.8% males vs. 20.5% females) prevalence of cyberbullying among in-school teenagers. Also, psychosocial correlates like being a female (AOR 2.387, 95% CI 1.694 – 3.362), being physically attacked (AOR 0.702, 95% CI 0.494 –0.997), being involved in a physical fight (AOR .702, 95% CI 0.499 – 0.988), being bullied on a school property (AOR 0.458, 95% CI 0.326 – 0.645), being bullied off a school property (AOR 0.261, 95% CI 0.185 – 0.368), ...

The Scientific World Journal, 2021

Introduction. Injuries are a major global health problem that affects teenagers in many countries... more Introduction. Injuries are a major global health problem that affects teenagers in many countries. Though several studies have been done in many countries, little is known among adolescents in Mauritius. Therefore, our paper explored the prevalence and correlates of serious injuries among adolescents in Mauritius. Methods. We analysed the 2017 Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) data from Mauritius, using the Chi-square test and binomial logistic regression analysis with adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% confidence interval (CI). Results. The prevalence of serious injuries among adolescents in Mauritius stood at 39.0%. Also, the predictors of serious injuries included sex (AOR = 0.70, CI = 0.58–0.81), physical attack (AOR = 0.47, CI = 0.39–0.57), being bullied (AOR = 0.48, CI = 0.48–0.70), suicide ideation (AOR = 0.65, CI = 0.49–0.85), hunger (AOR = 0.65, CI = 0.48–0.86), truancy from school (AOR = 0.77, CI = 0.63–0.93), marijuana use (AOR = 0.54, CI = 0.39–0.76), alcoho...

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world e... more Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country’s GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data collection involved both primary and secondary sources. These included research tools such as review of relevant literature including policies and legal documents, participant observation, in-depth interviews with mining communities and government officials, environmental assessments of various mining sites in the study area. The findings from the study showed that mining activities, especially that resulting from illegal small-scale mining (popularly ...

A cross sectional study of gender perspective of campus shuttle service was carried out using 891... more A cross sectional study of gender perspective of campus shuttle service was carried out using 891 questionnaires administered on students from the three foremost public universities in Ghana. The questionnaires containing gender of respondents and modified SERVQUAL scale were administered through simple random sampling at the designated bus stops in the three universities from 8am-4pm. The results revealed that males patronized shuttle service more than females; male’s perceived functional quality differed from female’s and The findings of the hypothesis showed that there was a significance gender difference in perceived functional quality.

International Journal of Technology Marketing

By the end of 1980, the failure of engineering-led approach to watershed management was clear in ... more By the end of 1980, the failure of engineering-led approach to watershed management was clear in most developing countries, and international agencies had to undertake a major rethinking into a better approach. The challenge to these countries was to develop an integrated management system that would bring the needs of local people and the interest of management organisations on board. This paper explored the various approaches and the level of coordination that exist among watershed management institutions in Ghana after the post independence era and suggested best approaches for policy formulation and implementation. Using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guides, information relating to the developments in the Inchaban Watershed was solicited from 41 key respondents selected from the management and user institutions, chiefs and individual users. The results of the study revealed that the Inchaban watershed management institutions started using haphazardly two approaches to management: bottom-up and sectoral. The management institutions afterwards cooperated poorly in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects making them unsuccessful to achieve their main aim of conserving the Inchaban Watershed. It is therefore recommended that the WRC, NDPC and MWH which are at the top of affairs in watershed management should collaborate effectively, and follow strictly the rules enshrined in either the bottom-up or sectoral approach.

Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Feb 7, 2022

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2015

Population increase in Thiririka sub-catchment is causing high demand of water against limited su... more Population increase in Thiririka sub-catchment is causing high demand of water against limited supply. Currently, only 12,000 households out of 250,000 in the catchment have access to pipe water. Groundwater offers the one of the available options to the limited and irregular supply of pipe water. This study aims to find out the extent to which groundwater as alternative source of water for both domestic and irrigation activities is explored in the Thiririka sub-catchment. To achieve this objective, a field survey was conducted using semi-structured questionnaire to seek the extent to which individuals and households use groundwater. The study indicated a very low and adopted use of groundwater in the catchment. Only 36.7% of the various households visited use groundwater for domestic activities and 13.30% for irrigation purposes. It was found out that residents perception on groundwater to be polluted and therefore not safe for domestic activities, lack of cash availability for ind...

This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public tr... more This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public transportation, specifically intercity bus on Cape Coast- Accra route in Ghana. The SERVQUAL method comprised five dimensions namely reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy and responsiveness. These five dimensions comprise 26 attributes. The route purposively chosen was Cape Coast- Accra route on which 162 copies of self-administered questionnaires were served on passengers by systematic sample. The results indicate gaps in two of the five dimensions and 15 attributes were ascertained to have influenced perception of service quality leading to customer dissatisfaction. Recommendations for improvement in service quality resulting in customer satisfaction have been made.

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world e... more Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data collection involved both primary and secondary sources. These included research tools such as review of relevant literature including policies and legal documents, participant observation, in-depth interviews with mining communities and government officials, environmental assessments of various mining sites in the study area. The findings from the study showed that mining activities, especially that resulting from illegal small-scale mining (popula...

Natural Resources Forum, 1990

... literature on institutional sources of conflict, focusing on market and non-market fai-lure, ... more ... literature on institutional sources of conflict, focusing on market and non-market fai-lure, discuss some institutional arrangements and policy ... Until the Chicago Sanitary District added treatmentplants in 1922, the diversion 'created a problem of catastrophic proportions for the ...

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE, Sep 30, 2014

This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public tr... more This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public transportation, specifically intercity bus on Cape Coast-Accra route in Ghana. The SERVQUAL method comprised five dimensions namely reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy and responsiveness. These five dimensions comprise 26 attributes. The route purposively chosen was Cape Coast-Accra route on which 162 copies of self-administered questionnaires were served on passengers by systematic sample. The results indicate gaps in two of the five dimensions and 15 attributes were ascertained to have influenced perception of service quality leading to customer dissatisfaction. Recommendations for improvement in service quality resulting in customer satisfaction have been made. Introduction Public transportation comprises all transport facilities in which passengers do not use their personal means of transportation to travel. It includes shared taxis, mini buses (popularly called tro-tro), buse...

Research Ethics

Archives of Sexual Behavior

Natural Resources Forum, Nov 8, 2022

The Scientific World Journal, 2021

International Journal of Technology Marketing

Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Feb 7, 2022

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2015

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world e... more Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country's GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of mining activities in Ghana. The paper mainly focused on the mining activities in Prestea in the western region of the country. The data collection involved both primary and secondary sources. These included research tools such as review of relevant literature including policies and legal documents, participant observation, in-depth interviews with mining communities and government officials, environmental assessments of various mining sites in the study area. The findings from the study showed that mining activities, especially that resulting from illegal small-scale mining (popula...

Natural Resources Forum, 1990

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE, Sep 30, 2014

This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public tr... more This study is to investigate customer satisfaction using SERVQUAL model with regards to public transportation, specifically intercity bus on Cape Coast-Accra route in Ghana. The SERVQUAL method comprised five dimensions namely reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy and responsiveness. These five dimensions comprise 26 attributes. The route purposively chosen was Cape Coast-Accra route on which 162 copies of self-administered questionnaires were served on passengers by systematic sample. The results indicate gaps in two of the five dimensions and 15 attributes were ascertained to have influenced perception of service quality leading to customer dissatisfaction. Recommendations for improvement in service quality resulting in customer satisfaction have been made. Introduction Public transportation comprises all transport facilities in which passengers do not use their personal means of transportation to travel. It includes shared taxis, mini buses (popularly called tro-tro), buse...