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Preserving Ghana’s Water Resources: Insights from Communities Along Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site Torsu, Leonard Atsu
International Journal of Global Sustainable Research Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijgsr.v2i4.1692

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Maintaining water resources in Ghana is crucial to the survival of its populace. It is commonly said, it is the “survival of the fittest”, but it is water that makes it possible for the fittest to survive. This study examined Ghanaians’ activities towards water resources by exploring the views of residents of Anyanui, Anloga and Tegbi along Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site. The study adopted the qualitative approach, narrative design and thematic analysis. In-depth face-to-face interviews with 15 residents, purposively and conveniently sampled from the three communities and observations in the Anloga District revealed that, there is a moderate environmental challenge to Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar site. Over exploitation of mangroves, the habit of open defecation, dumping of refuse in the enclave and poaching were revealed in the study. The study concludes that, advancing the protection and strategizing to achieve effective management of wetlands in Ghana is needed to ensure that ecosystem benefits inure to mankind. Based on this, the study recommends that, Traditional chiefs should be given the mandate and be tasked to ensure rules and regulations regarding Ramsar sites are well respected. Moreover, Wildlife Division/Forestry Commission needs to be more vibrant in ensuring that, wetlands are wisely used and protected. The study also recommends that, toilet facilities need to be provided along the banks of the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site
Factors that Account for Good Academic Performance among Children from Single-Parent Homes of Adventist Senior High School, Kumasi, Ghana Boampong, Lydia; Torsu, Leonard Atsu
International Journal of Applied Research and Sustainable Sciences Vol. 2 No. 9 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijarss.v2i9.2553

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Literature on the factors that account for good academic performance among children from single-parent homes remains scarce. This study examined the factors that account for good academic performance among children from single-parent homes at Adventist Senior High School in Bantama, Kumasi. The study adopted the qualitative approach and the case study design. Ten teachers, ten single parents, and ten students from single-parent homes were purposively sampled and interviewed. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Within the frame of Cognitive Development Theory and John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, the findings revealed that single parents play roles by visiting their children in school, providing them with educational needs, advising their children, and arranging extra classes for their children to enhance their academic performance. It was also revealed that teachers provided counseling services to students and encouraged and motivated them to learn. Findings also show that environmental factors, social media, and students' IQ levels are other factors accounting for the good academic performance of students from single-parent homes. The study concludes that apart from the significant role of teachers, environmental factors, students' IQ level, and social media, single parents can push their children to perform well in school when they are financially capable and well-determined. The study recommends that single parents participate in school committee activities that are more concerned with their children's academic well-being than other school development initiatives. We also recommend that single parents provide their children with smartphones so they can benefit from social media and improve their studies.
Co-Authors Boampong, Lydia