Proceedings

 

9th iSTEAMS Cross-Border Conference Ghana 2017

25th - 27th October, 2017

Department of Operations & Management Information System - University of Ghana and the Society for Multidisciplinary & Advanced Research Techniques

Balme Library Complex, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Ghana

Impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in telecommunications on Nigeria’s economic growth: A descriptive analysis

An effective telecommunications system, in one way or the other, enhances development as it also boosts investor confidence and promotes business transactions. Thus, the importance of telecommunications development to economic growth and development especially in the developing countries cannot be understated. This study examines the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in telecommunications on economic growth. The...

Author(s): Ajala, Olufunmilayo Adekemi and Adesanya, Teniola Abosede  

  • Article Number: E89C920

Fingerprint recognition system using multiple representations

Recent advances in automated fingerprint recognition systems coupled with the growing need for reliable and efficient identification system have resulted in an increased deployment of fingerprint biometric technology in many broad applications. The system has been adjudged one of the most publicized biometrics across the globe as it offers reliable means of personal identification because of its uniqueness and...

Author(s): Aranuwa, F. O.  

  • Article Number: 24A7324

Sustainable health in view: Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of cobalt complex of thiosemicarbazide and 4-aminoquinoline mixed ligand

In the present study, complex of cobalt(II) with mixed ligand of thiosemicarbazide and 4-aminoquinoline was reported. The complex was characterized by physical and spectral analysis. Antibacterial activity was carried out on the complex against Salmonella typhi, Shigella species, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Staphylococcus auerus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The complex of the type ML1L2...

Author(s): Adekanmbi, T. O. and Daramola, B. E.  

  • Article Number: F245730

Reality of human decision-making: A leadership and management platform

Decision-making as an essential leadership and management is an inescapable part of life whether done deliberately or intuitively. A few researchers have embraced the idea of discernment in primary leadership. As it were, the procedure of what is central in leadership and management ought to be legitimate regardless of the coveted result. As a rule, be that as it may, the balanced procedure might not factor in...

Author(s): Ojo Emmanuel Ademola  

  • Article Number: 75C1938

Impact of Albizia lebbeck Benth (rattle tree) on soil nutrient status and crop yield under agroforestry system (Alley cropping)

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of Albizia lebbeck Benth (its green manure and N2 fixing ability of its tree rows) on soil nutrient status (physical and chemical properties) under alley cropping (an agro-forestry system) with Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L). The experimental design was a randomized complete block design (RCBD) comprising five treatments and three replicates. Soil sample analyses...

Author(s): Kareem I. A.  

  • Article Number: E408496