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    Contemporary Trends of the Bead Jewelry Industry in Ghana: A Case Study of the Krobo.
    (International Journal of Art, Culture, Design, and Technology, 2022) Baidoo, A.; Aidoo, J. B.; Asenso, K.
    This Krobo case study traces the history and looks into current trends in Ghana's bead industry in the jewelry sector and the reasons for the renewed interest in the usage of bead jewelry. It traces the historical and contemporary trends of the Krobo bead jewelry industry as well as the causes of the sudden renewed interest and enthusiasm for bead production and usage among the people of Ghana by studying responses from 20 select participants using a qualitative research approach. Exposure to the Western world, bead jewelry in schools, the introduction of new equipment and technology, and current fashion among men and women are all factors that contribute to modern trends and renewed interest in Ghana's bead jewelry industry. Furthermore, various foreign beads are becoming more widely available in Ghana, overtaking locally produced Krobo beads. As a result of the increased demand for assorted beads, measures are needed to prevent indigenous beads from disappearing from culture.
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    Elision in Esahie
    (Ghana Journal of Linguistics, 2020) Owusu-Ansah, V.
    One of the syllable structure changes that occur in rapid speech because of sounds influencing each other is elision. This paper provides an account of elision in Esahie, also known as Sehwi, a Kwa language spoken in the Western North region of Ghana. The paper discusses the processes involved in elision, and the context within which elision occurs in the language. The paper shows that sound segments, syllables and tones are affected by the elision process. It demonstrates that elision, though purely a phonological process, is influenced by morphological factors such as vowel juxtapositioning during compounding, and at word boundary. The evidence in this paper show that there is an interface between phonology and morphology when accounting for elision in Esahie. Data for this study were gathered from primary sources using ethnographic and stimuli methods.
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    Innovative work environment of an informal apparel micro enterprise with PDCA cycle: An action-oriented case study. In Aigbavboa, C., Mojekwu, J.N. Thwala, W.D., Atepor, L., Adinyira, E., Nani, G., and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (Eds).
    (Springer, 2022) Senayah, W.K.; Appiadu, D.
    Purpose: Working conditions are undoubtedly critical to the general well-being and performance of workers. The purpose of the study was to apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to improve the quality of the work environment of an informal apparel micro enterprise. Design/Methodology/Approach: Action research with a single-case study design and qualitative approach was adopted. Direct observation and interview were used to collect the data. Findings: Findings showed that the quality of the MSE’s work environment was poor. The business operator experienced consistent body pains which affects the worker’s general well-being and performance. Strategies for improving the work environment was developed based on ergonomic principles, communicated to the business operator and implemented. Implications/Research limitations: Account of the subject implied that the improved work environment i.e. renovation of the workshop led to the worker’s comfort, well-being, and increased performance. Practical Implications: This action-oriented study can be extended to other small-scale informal apparel enterprises in poor urban areas in developing counties to improve their work environment. Originality/Value: This would help to contribute to the attainment of SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) set by the global community. It can also serve as case for educational purposes.