
John Opuni AmankwaKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | KNUST · Department of Communication Design
John Opuni Amankwa
Doctor of Philosophy
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Conversational user interfaces (CUI), including voice interfaces, which allow users to converse with computers via voice, are gaining wide popularity. VoiceBots allow users to receive a response in real‐time, regardless of the communication device. VoiceBots have been explored in fields such as customer service to automate repetitive queries and he...
Music has played a fundamental role in the liturgical activities of the Methodist Church Ghana since its establishment. Thus, this study aimed to gain insight into the integration and significance of various musical genres including hymns, danceable songs, and praises and worship songs within the church’s liturgical practices. The primary objective...
Purpose: This study aimed to demonstrate, using studio research approaches, how solid waste in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana, can be innovatively recycled into aesthetically pleasing and functional furniture pieces as a waste management strategy to achieve environmental sustainability.
Results: Environmental sustainability and the economic profitabilit...
This study investigated the impact of using ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art generative AI-based model, on the critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills of university students in Ghana. The study utilized a mixed-methods research approach, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments, and an experimental procedure with...
Digital technologies are reshaping every aspect of our lives, and, by extension, the way indigenous craftsmen operate, promote their handicrafts, and engage with their customers. This research succinctly analysed the impact some digital technologies are having on the production and marketing of indigenous crafts in Ghana. Using a
qualitative resea...
There are variable levels of ownership and usage of digital technologies among students in KNUST which can affect curricula implementation and integration. This study focused on ownership and usage of smartphones and tablets. A sample of 183 students was used for the study. Results showed that students owned various types and brands of mobile devic...
The need for educators to constantly refine their pedagogical approaches to significantly improve learning outcomes in higher education cannot be over emphasized. As educational technology rapidly grows, it has become increasingly imperative for the integration of web 2.0 platforms and personal learning environment (PLE) concepts into instructional...