Kwame Baah Owusu Panin

• Lecturer at Asanska University College of Design and Technology

Religion plays a pivotal role in the Ghanaian society, with churches spanning different denominations and geographical locations utilize advertising to attract and retain congregants. Despite the widespread use of advertising by churches in Ghana, there is a scarcity of empirical research on persuasive techniques employed in church advertising. Thi...

Article History Abstract This study sought to explore the youth culture that shapes fashion trends in Ghana; social, cultural and economic factors that determine fashion trends amongst the youth. The study used case study under qualitative research method; Interview and Focus Group Discussions, conducting a survey among the Ghanaian Youths of 18-30...

In Ghanaian culture, our predecessors' perceptions of symbols and meanings hold profound significance, reflecting the rich cultural traditions and beliefs embedded in the society's heritage. The perception of symbols in Ghana's cultural traditions depicts the visual language communicating history, values, and identity. Symbols in Ghana are generall...

This study examines the relationship between unemployment and relationship breakdown among youth in Ghana. Unemployment among youth has become a pressing issue globally, particularly in developing countries like Ghana. The objective is to investigate how the experience of unemployment influences relationship stability among young adults. The study...

The recent convergence of digital technology with wildlife conservation in Ghana lately has opened a new exciting chapter. This technology, built on high-resolution camera traps, GPS tracking devices, and survey drones has significantly boosted monitoring to protect endangered species in Ghana. While the advantages are clear, challenges remain to r...

Cooking has been integral to mankind's survival and through that, there has been many efforts put in place to facilitate it. This study investigated the utilization of palm kernel shells as fuel for a specially manufactured stove known as the Biomass stove. Aware of the problems associated with the burning of wood fuel, the Ghanaian society is in e...

Rapid biodiversity loss is a global concern with associated impacts on ecosystems and human welfare. But Ghana, a West African country, is not exempt. The country's biodiversity has been threatened by deforestation and illegal mining. Green informatics can be used to manage the challenges posed by climate change-related streams and conserve Ghana's...

Over the last few years, attacks on education have received increased attention and awareness with a wealth of reporting illustrating that students, educators, and educational institutions continue to be threatened or harassed in multiple ways. The assaults stretch to more than mere brutality; they distort the learning process and ensue into hostil...

The study aims to show diverse ways of autism management in Ghana by exploring the potential benefits of using creative art forms as a therapeutic approach in special needs education with the help of assistive technology. Many individuals with autism face challenges in sensory processing. There is a growing need for effective intervention and suppo...

In many developing countries, women are significantly underrepresented in elementary school leadership positions, raising concerns about social justice, equity, and sustainability. The overall aim of the study was to explore the experiences of female heads in secondary schools in Sekyere East District, Ghana. Qualitative research methodologies were...

Culture shapes human interactions, promotes collaboration, and facilitates interdisciplinary courses. It enhances educational processes, fostering cultural diversity and harmonious living. Cultural competence involves understanding and integrating one's worldview into interactions and decision-making, promoting inclusivity, equity, and academic ach...

In today's world, the pressing need for sustainable practices has become increasingly evident. The importance of sustainable product design in reducing environmental impacts cannot be overstated. There is the problem of depletion of our resources, climate change, pollution and improper waste management which all hinder sustainable living. The purpo...

The objective-based curriculum previously in use was replaced by a standards-based curriculum for the 2019-2020 school year, bringing a fresh approach to the fundamental study of visual arts. However, the current curriculum places greater emphasis on art history and cultural practices, presenting challenges for generalist teachers in the Ga East Mu...

The Asante society depended on oral traditions to go through their activities until formal education was introduced. Asante oral literature had almost completely been overlooked and almost forgotten with the influence of globalization and Western culture where people would be aliens in their motherlands. Therefore, the purpose of the research is to...

Traditional wood carving and contemporary wood sculpture are amicable in the world of art and have coordinated their working ways in shaping the wood art traditions. The study, comparatively, assesses Ahwiaa traditional wood carving and contemporary wood sculpture in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana based on their...

Signposts are designed to give information to the public. It has been observed that most signposts have a lot of text which makes it difficult and boring to read, especially when the viewer is in a car. There are no instances where information on a signpost and sculpture are put together in a single work of art. The main objective of the study is t...

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...

The complicated nature of this various technique limits jewellers and metalsmiths in the kind of design and size of works that they normally produce, which is mainly jewellery and jewellery-scaled items. This is as a result of artisan's inability to introducing modern production methods and design in their practice as well as lack of improving the...

The powerful presence and physicality of wood has changed over time with contemporary art practices. Woodworking techniques have evolved, which has led to the expansion of its expected limits. This change and rethinking, process, forms and materiality creates a very interesting conversation. The aim of the study employed assembling of wood off cuts...

The multifaceted bureaucratic delays on public health in the case of the drug clearance crisis in Ghana are growing. The problem at hand is not simply an administrative lapse, but one that affects the lives of countless people who depend on these drugs for survival. This study investigates the impact of bureaucratic delays on the clearance and dist...

The study delved into integrating agriculture into the urban landscape is increasing rapidly. However, there is shortage of guidance for agricultural production in this context as well as a unique set of significant biophysical constraints. It has been observed that little or no research has concentrated on the type of container to be used thus whe...

Various techniques are used by jewellers in Ghana in depositing a film of gold on surfaces of jewellery items. Although traditional goldplating has and continues to chalk a high level of excellence in jewellery making in Ghana, little documentation has been done on it. While traditional goldplating has been practiced for decades in Ghana, the intro...

This study discusses the potential use of disposed wooden beams at construction sites that have become waste materials for the creation of functional items such as wooden carved door for environmental conservation. The growing problem of waste management has led to the need for more economical, artistic and environmentally friendly alternatives. Th...

Article History Abstract Scrap metals have been an environmental nuisance blocking the pathways of water and leading to various forms of environmental pollution at Anloga in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. This scrap metal art project was aimed at creatively reusing and re-purposing scrap metals from various construction, dump sites and households...