Publications by authors named "Godwin Banafo Akrong"

Patrilineality plays a significant role in determining and confirming an individual's family membership based on their father's lineage. However, despite the importance of patrilineality in some societies, male infertility-which contributes significantly to infertility and accounts for half of all cases-has emerged as a significant concern. Thus, the study explores societal reactions to male infertility in Krokobite, a suburb of Accra, which is a predominantly Ga-speaking and patrilineal society.

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The propensity to accept vaccines and factors that affect vaccine acceptance and hesitancy will determine the overall success of the COVID-19 vaccination program. Therefore, countries need to understand the factors that influence vaccine acceptance and hesitancy to prevent further future shocks, and it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of these factors. As a result, this study aims to review selected published works in the study's domain and conduct valuable analysis to determine the most influential factors in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Ghana.

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There is anecdotal evidence that third-party reproduction, in particular gamete donation, is on the rise in Ghana. This is not surprising, considering the country has adopted assisted conception through the use of reproductive technologies for the past three decades. These technologies primarily aid infertile couples in Ghana in fulfilling their procreative responsibilities within the Ghanaian family and society.

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Article Synopsis
  • The introduction of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF and ICSI in Ghana has allowed many infertile couples to realize their dreams of parenthood while alleviating societal stigma around childlessness.
  • Despite the increased usage of ART, ethical concerns are rising, particularly as these technologies intersect with cultural beliefs and personal desires.
  • The study highlights various ethical considerations from both clients and service providers, including the focus on traditional heterosexual couples, the desire for multiple births, the high costs of treatment, and the need for better regulation of ART services in Ghana.
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Background: Biological fathering, especially in patrilineal societies, was traditionally acceptable only in the context of marriage to the mother of the child. Many men were polygynous, often staying in one household with all their wives and children. However, this phenomenon has been on the decline in recent times, mainly due to Christianity, which encourages monogamy while frowning on polygyny.

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Tax collection is an essential activity to boost the economy of all countries. Larger businesses and governments are increasingly relying on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, which are designed to enhance the collection of revenues among other things. However, the implementation of an ERP system often affects the organizational climate by changing the manner businesses are conducted from the past both internally and externally.

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