http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1577 2026-03-12T06:50:30Z 2026-03-12T06:50:30Z Kodua-Ntim, Kwame Akussah, Harry Adjei, Emmanuel http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8564 2023-03-16T08:44:05Z 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z

Managing stress among library staff in public university libraries in Ghana Kodua-Ntim, Kwame; Akussah, Harry; Adjei, Emmanuel The study investigated the management of stress by public university library staff in Ghana. The major purpose was to identify strategies that are employed by public university library staff to manage the stress they experience. One hundred and forty-four (144) respondents were sampled for the quantitative phase using the Fisher et al. (1998) formula for determining sample size, but for the qualitative phase nine (9) management staff were chosen. Purposive, simple random and convenience sampling techniques were employed. Questionnaires and interview guides were used as research instruments to gather relevant data for the study. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and thematic analysis were used as statistical tools to analyse the data. The study showed that indeed the library staff in public university libraries has a lot of stressful job events. However, it was indicated that library staff also adopt numerous coping strategies such as taking time off work and leave, positive thinking, building a strong human relationship and going for counselling in an attempt to manage their stress 8p, ill.

2021-03-01T00:00:00Z Kissi-Abrokwah, Bernard Aboyom, Anontise Isaac Kodua-Ntim, Kwame Adugbila, Emmmanuel Junior Mensah, Grace http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8563 2023-03-16T08:41:50Z 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z

Knowledge Transfer Practices: A Means of Sustainable Career Development among Non-Academic Senior Members in Ghana Kissi-Abrokwah, Bernard; Aboyom, Anontise Isaac; Kodua-Ntim, Kwame; Adugbila, Emmmanuel Junior; Mensah, Grace The goal of this article is to look into how knowledge transfer practices might help non-academic senior members in Ghana maintain their career progress. The research was founded on interpretive philosophical assumptions, and a multiple case study design was employed to gain a comprehensive understanding of knowledge transfer methods among nonacademic senior members of Ghanaian universities. Non-academic senior members of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and University of Cape Coast (UCC) and University of Ghana (UG) make up the study's population. The non-academic senior members of the study were chosen from fifteen (15) colleges within the institutions, and data was acquired through semi-structured interviews. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that face-to-face interaction, after-action reviews, discussion forums, documentation, workshops, brainstorming and seminars were the most common methods for knowledge transfer. Non-academic senior members benefit from this type of information transfer in their career paths and development. Institutions should build up a knowledge portal where personnel may readily access material from other units or sections within their context, according to the recommendations. 16p, ill.

2022-04-01T00:00:00Z Kissi-Abrokwah, Bernard Kodua-Ntim, Kwame http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8562 2023-03-16T08:40:10Z 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z

The concept of autism spectrum disorder: a study on knowledge sharing protocol among parents with autistic children in Ghana Kissi-Abrokwah, Bernard; Kodua-Ntim, Kwame Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify knowledge sharing practices used among parents with children diagnosed with autismspectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach – The study was based on qualitative philosophical foundations, where phenomenological case study design was used to make an in-depth understanding of how parents whose children are diagnosed with ASD shared knowledge among themselves. The population for this research consists of parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD in Ghana. The study sampled for the study was 12 parents and was selected from 4 autism awareness centres in Ghana to obtain data through the use of focus group discussion and analysed with the aid of thematic analysis. Findings – The study showed that the dimensions of knowledge sharing practices used by parents with autistic children were after-action review/lesson learnt, brainstorming, mentoring, coaching system, discussion forum, face-to-face meeting, documentation, peer assistance and storytelling. Finally, the study also revealed that knowledge sharing practices used by parents with autistic children help them in their daily engagement. Social implications – An aspect of the training of social workers should focus on how to assist parents, family and neighbours of children with ASD. The government through the needed ministries and agencies should create a social support system to assist parents and families with children with ASD. Counsellors should avail their services to parents with children with ASD as early as possible to avoid or ameliorate some of the emotional and psychological challenges of these parents. Originality/value – The paper offers a comprehensive overview on how knowledge sharing transforms the individual to learn and accept autistic condition in Ghana. 16p, ill.

2021-05-01T00:00:00Z Filson, Christopher Kwame Kodua-Ntim, Kwame Afful-Arthur, Paulina http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8561 2023-03-16T08:35:29Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Funds Generation from the Internal Activities of an Academic Library Based on the Resource Based View (RBV) Theory Filson, Christopher Kwame; Kodua-Ntim, Kwame; Afful-Arthur, Paulina Purpose- The purpose of the study is to explore the income generating activities performed by a Ghanaian academic library and new ways through which income can be generated to support the limited budget allocation. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted within a pragmatism paradigm. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Purposive sampling was done: thus, the researchers interviewed the Deputy University Librarian, the heads of department, the accountant attached to the library, as well as the sectional and unit heads. In addition, ten senior staff with the rank of Chief and Principal Library Assistant were also selected purposively to respond to a questionnaire. This was supported by documentary checks to serve as evidence of obtaining valuable information from the staff. Findings: The study revealed that the major source of income of the library is the Academic Facility Users Fees (AFUF), funds (IGF) are also generated through technical support services, the University lack policy that will position the Library as an income generating department, the library also source for funds through proposal writing and the celebration of Library Week enabled the library acquire some funds. Limitations: The study is limited to the internal income generating activities of the Sam Jonah Library. Originality/value: The researchers adopted the Resource Based View (RBV) theory to indicate how the resources of Sam Jonah Library can be manipulated to create a competitive advantage. Practical implications. The inadequate funds provided for academic libraries call for such libraries to be proactive in creating funds internally. 21p.

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