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1st AGGOSS Seminar Presentations
Date: 21st June 2008
Venue: University College of London, Archway Campus
Seminar: Theme
Research and Development in Ghana: Research Contribution Towards
the Development of Ghana.
Ghana
has been on the path for sustainable development since independence 50 years ago. Exploring advances in technology, social
and development strategies is the way forward in the 21st century.
To reveal the challenges the nation faces in its drive towards achieving middle-income
status has resulted in numerous
researches in various fields. The 1st AGGOSS Seminar Presentation to
be held in London will provide a unique opportunity for members to share
the findings of their research in a friendly environment and contribute
to the debate on moving the nation forward with our work
Plenary Sessions (PL)
Opening Ceremony
Date and time: Saturday, 21st June 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Opening speeches will be delivered
by invited guests and
the President of the association.
Closing Ceremony
Date and time:
Saturday, 21st June 2008, 6.00 p.m.
The closing ceremony will be delivered by invited guest.
Call for Abstract
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Interested researchers and students who
are interested in presenting a paper for the seminar should submit an abstract (maximum of 400 words) by May 12th, 2008,
in an electronic format (Words document or PDF preferred) to "Emmanuel Plas Otwe" <epotwe@yahoo.com>. (please include
“1st AGGOSS Seminar Presentation 2008 ” in subject
line).
Those invited to present at
the Seminar will be notified.
the presentation will include
the following techinical sessions;
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Technical Sessions (TS)
Three types of technical
sessions will be programmed: Science and technology working group sessions and related poster sessions; social and education
working group sessions and related poster sessions; and services and management working group sessions and related poster
sessions.
Science and technology
Health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public
health, medical imaging, etc.)
Agriculture
Architecture and Planning
Building technology
Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, coastal,
chemical, marine, etc)
Information technology (computer science, etc)
Food technology
Social Sciences and education
Social sciences
Sociology
Anthropology
Political
science
Gender issues
Distance
education
Special needs
education
Services and management
MBA (finance,
marketing, human resource, etc)
Banking and Insurance
Economics: Agric, Health, Environmental, Mathematical. Economics, etc. Project and Building management
Business development and Investment management
Tourism, Hotel and
hospitality management
Hospital
management
Fashion and
textile
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST
AGGOSS SEMINAR.
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1st AGGOSS SEMINAR - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LONDON, ARCHWAY CAMPUS
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE 2008
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION (GROUP A)
CHAIRPERSON: Dr. Kwasi Opoku Amankwa/ Ms. Gina Teddy
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TITLE OF PAPER |
PRESENTER |
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1. |
10.30-10.50am |
The Impact of Globalization on Social Policy Development in Ghana
– The Case of Basic Education. |
Sulemana Adams Achanso |
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2. |
10.50-11.10am |
The Centrality of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) In Increasing Healthcare Access in Ghana. |
Gina Teddy |
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3. |
11.10-11.30am |
Assessing the Knowledge Management Capability of the Ghanaian Public Sector through the “BCPI Matrix”:
a case study of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Service |
Edwin Asiamah Acheampong |
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4. |
11.30-11.50am |
Challenges of Meeting MDG Targets in Water Supply to Small Towns in
Ghana. |
Clifford Abdallah Braimah |
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5. |
11.50-12.10pm |
A Concept Paper on Health Promoting Universities in Ghana
from a Settings Approach |
I. N. Soyiri |
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6. |
12.10-12.30pm |
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Banks’ Credit in Ghana |
Mohammed Amidu |
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12.30-13.00pm |
TEA/COFFEE/COCOA BREAK -- POSTER PRESENTATION |
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7. |
13.00-13.20pm |
What happens to the textbooks in the
classrooms? Pupils’ access to literacy in primary schools in Ghana |
Kwasi
Opoku-Amankwa |
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8. |
13.20-13.40pm |
Recycling of Wastes in Ghana |
W. K. Buah |
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9. |
13.40-14.00pm |
The Influence of Organizational Resources on Small Firms’ Internationalization. Evidence
from Developing Countries. The Case of Ghana. |
Obi Damoah |
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10. |
14.00-14.20pm |
The Effects of Citizenship Teaching in Basic Schools: A Case Study of the Gushegu, District of the Northern Region of Ghana. |
Zakaria M Salifu |
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11. |
14.20-14.40pm |
Developing Authentic Foodservice to Support the Growth of Tourist Attractions in Ghana |
Augusta Adjei Frempong |
15.00-16.00pm –BUFFET &
DRINKS
VENUE: GHANA HIGH COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
1st AGGOSS
SEMINAR- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LONDON,
ARCHWAY CAMPUS
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE 2008
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION (GROUP B)
CHAIRPERSON: Dr. H.H. Abruquah/ Mr. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa
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No. |
TIME |
TITLE OF PAPER |
PRESENTER |
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1. |
10.30-10.50am |
Waste to Wealth: Application of catalysis in complimentary energy Feedstock generation |
William Owusu Oduro |
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2. |
10.50-11.10am |
Reiterated Homogenization Applied in Hydrodynamic Lubrication |
Emmanuel Kwame Essel |
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3. |
11.10-11.30am |
Plant Residue for soil fertility restoration in Tropical Savannah soils. What is the environmental cost? |
Kwame Agyei Frimpong |
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4. |
11.30-11.50am |
The effect of Mycotoxigenic Microorganisms on Palm Fruits and Palm Oil produced at the
cottage industry level. |
Sheila Tagoe |
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5. |
11.50-12.10pm |
Profitability Analysis of Organic Mango production in Northern Region-
Case Study at ITFC. |
Adu-Gyamfi, R |
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6. |
12.10-12.30pm |
Factors Influencing Quality Characteristics of Chocolate Systems during Industrial Manufacture |
Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa |
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12.30-13.00pm |
TEA/COFFEE/COCOA BREAK ---- POSTER PRESENTATION |
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7. |
13.00-13.20pm |
Molecular
Diversity and Drought Tolerant Genes in Ghanaian Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata): Prospect
for Increased Yield in Drought Prone Regions in Ghana? |
Emmanuel Plas Otwe |
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8. |
13.20-13.40pm |
Evaluation of Pfcrt and Pfmdr-1 mutations as
Genetic Markers of Chloroquine Resistance among Severe Malaria Patients
Presenting to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. |
Abruquah, H H |
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ary9. |
13.40-14.00pm |
Occupational Health and Safety the Missing Link in Ghana’s Industrialization Process.
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Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah |
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10. |
14.00-14.20pm |
Clonal propagation and genetic fidelity of tissue culture-derived avocado plants (Persea americana Mill.) |
Kingsley Joseph Taah |
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11. |
14.20-14.40pm |
Case Study on Solar Dryer Designs; Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century |
John Kwasi Afriyie |
15.00-16.00pm –BUFFET &
DRINKS
VENUE: GHANA HIGH COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
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