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Effects of Flipped Classroom Approach on Pre-service Teachers’ Learning Outcomes and Perceptions in Traditional Kente Weaving at a College of Education in Ghana
As colleges of education in Ghana incorporate flipped instruction into the classroom, it is important to investigate effect of Flipped Classroom (FC) on pre-service teachers’ learning and pre-service ... Read more
From Children’s Drawings to Textile Designs: Developing a Co-Design Model for Creative Arts and Design Education in Ghana
This study developed a co-design model for integrating children’s drawings into textile design and production within Ghana’s Creative Arts and Design (CAD) curriculum. Using a qualitative research des... Read more
Street Stories: Graffiti and the Urban Memory
For an attentive reading of the city and to help understand the public policy of memory, we need to pay closer attention to the processes of sense-making inscribed in uncommon forms. Public art has lo... Read more
Kratom Use Disorder: Clinical Implications, Screening, and Management Strategies
Objective: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has emerged as a widely accessible nonprescription substance that is being utilized in the United States. Kratom is commonly used for self-management of p... Read more
Controlled-Humidity Air-Drying Enhances C-Phycocyanin Retention and its Antioxidant Properties in Dried Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis Biomass
C-phycocyanin (C-PC) is a high-value pigment–protein in Spirulina biomass whose thermolability makes it vulnerable to degradation during post-harvest drying, yet freeze-drying—the gold-standard... Read more
Material Convergence: An Exploration of Textiles Techniques in the Creation of Decorative Flower Vases
This Practice-based research explores the innovative application of textiles in the creation of decorative flower vases, positioning them at the intersection of functional design and contemporary art.... Read more
Synthesising Stage Blood Using Ghanaian Indigenous Materials: From Material Scarcity to Artistic Self-Reliance
This study addresses the critical challenge of material scarcity within Ghana’s creative industries by pioneering the synthesis of professional-grade stage blood from indigenous, locally-sourced mater... Read more
Clinical Characteristics of Block-Confirmed Sacroiliac Joint Arthropathy: Referral Pain Distribution, Triggering Positions, and Provocative Maneuvers
Background: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) plays a crucial role in transmitting axial loads and maintaining pelvic stability. Sacroiliac joint arthropathy (SIJA) accounts for 10%–30% of low back pa... Read more
The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence
In contemporary society, a marked decline in humanity's intrinsic values has become a point of lamentation for many observers. This is particularly evident when one considers the recognition often bes... Read more
Biopsy-Negative Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Stroke Mimic with Vision Loss and Complex Vascular Disease
A man in his 60s with multiple vascular comorbidities presented with sudden, painless vision loss in one eye. Although he had a high risk for atherosclerotic events, initial evaluation for stroke was ... Read more
Evidence-Based Protocols for the Prevention and Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infection in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
Objective: This systematic review aimed to identify, synthesize, and critically analyze the available evidence on clinical protocols used for the prevention and treatment of prosthetic joint in... Read more
Portraying the Familiar: An Artistic Inquiry into the Dynamics of Enduring Friendship
This work explores the intimate process of creating an acrylic portrait of a long-time friend, guided by photographs. Through a detailed examination of the technical and emotional aspects of portrait ... Read more
Development of a Hemodialysis Data Collection and Clinical Information System and Establishment of an Intradialytic Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate Predictive Model
This research is a collaboration involving a university team, a partnering corporation, and a hemodialysis clinic, which is a cross-disciplinary research initiative in the field of Artificial Intellig... Read more
Performance and Validity of Knee Function Assessment Tools After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
Objective: To identify and evaluate the main functional assessment tools applied in the postoperative monitoring of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to synthesize the func... Read more
Biomechanical and Functional Performance of Hip Prosthesis Materials in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the biomechanical properties, functional performance, and clinical outcomes of different hip prosthesis materials and designs used in total hip arthroplasty (T... Read more
Periprosthetic Joint Infections in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Diagnostic Advances, Treatment Algorithms, and Technological Innovations — A Comprehensive Review
Objective: This integrative review aims to critically examine the clinical management of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) in total hip arthroplasty (THA), emphasizing decision-making strat... Read more
Advancements in Pharmaceutical IT: Transforming the Industry with ERP Systems
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by advancements in Information Technology (IT), with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems playing a pivotal role in res... Read more
Comprehensive Review of Conservative and Surgical Treatment Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: Efficacy, Safety, and Emerging Therapies
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic degenerative joint disorder that significantly impairs mobility and quality of life. While surgical interventions such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are effec... Read more
Exploring LiDAR Applications for Urban Feature Detection: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Feature Extraction from LiDAR Data
The integration of LiDAR and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized feature detection in urban environments. LiDAR systems, which utilize pulsed laser emissions and reflection measurements, p... Read more
Artificial Immune Systems: A Bio-Inspired Paradigm for Computational Intelligence
Artificial Immune Systems (AIS) are bio-inspired computational frameworks that emulate the adaptive mechanisms of the human immune system, such as self/non-self discrimination, clonal selection, and i... Read more