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Sustainable Education and Development

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2021

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Editors:
  1. Joseph N. Mojekwu

    1. University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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  2. Wellington Thwala

    1. Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

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  3. Clinton Aigbavboa

    1. Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

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  4. Lawrence Atepor

    1. Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana

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  5. Samuel Sackey

    1. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

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  • Showcases the importance of research and researchers in furthering educational development in Africa

  • Gathers contributions from numerous academics and practitioners across the continent

  • Focuses on applied research discussion and its dissemination

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Table of contents (46 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. The Implication of Societal Perception and Value on Quality Education: The Nigeria Example, 1999–2019

    • A. D. Famoye
    Pages 1-9

  3. Impact of TETfund Intervention on Quality Assurance of Basic Education in Plateau State, Nigeria

    • T. I. Oke
    Pages 10-20

  4. Multiculturalism, Multidisciplinarity and Inclusivity in African Education and Healthcare

    • J. I. Unah
    Pages 21-31

  5. The Challenges of Girl Child Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria and Its Implications for National Development

    • M. J. Haruna, A. Nafisa
    Pages 32-42

  6. Implementation of Design Thinking and Innovation Strategies by Ghanaian Companies: A Case of CPC

    • C. K. Okai-Mensah, E. K. Howard, M. A. Osei
    Pages 43-56

  7. Assessment of Some Management Strategies in Resolving Labour Dispute in Colleges of Education in the North-West Nigeria

    • M. Magaji, M. J. Haruna, A. Nafisa
    Pages 57-65

  8. Application of Social Science Theories for Effective Teaching and Learning of History in Nigeria: Example of Dialectical Materialism

    • A. E. Afe
    Pages 66-74

  9. Women Perceptions on Factors Contributing to Job Transition in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: A Phenomenological Approach

    • M. A. Tambwe, M. Y. Mazana, M. A. Mapunda
    Pages 75-88

  10. Re-engineering Indigenous Education for Equality and Global Competitiveness of Nigeria Secondary Education

    • M. O. Ogundele
    Pages 89-96

  11. The Practice of Industrial and Labour Relations in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Mwanza City Council

    • J. M. Lelo, D. K. Nziku, A. Mwakolo
    Pages 97-108

  12. Time and Cost Model for Road Construction Projects in Nigeria

    • S. E. Okosun, S. M. Oluwajana, N. G. Johnson, O. A. Abel, C. A. Olowookere
    Pages 109-119

  13. Impact of Work-Based Conditions on Labour Productivity of Construction Workers in Ghana

    • E. Bamfo-Agyei, D. W. Thwala, C. O. Aigbavboa
    Pages 120-130

  14. Developing Description Onion: A Tool for Improving Communication Effectiveness in Bills of Quantities for Construction Works

    • G. Nani
    Pages 131-143

  15. Theoretical Framework for Assessing Self-help Housing Projects Affordability

    • C. A. Dafeamekpor, T. Adjei-Kumi, G. Nani, E. Kissi
    Pages 144-163

  16. Isohyperthermic Temperature Regime on Productivity of Labour Intensive Works on Construction in Ghana

    • E. Bamfo-Agyei, C. Aigbavboa, W. D. Thwala
    Pages 164-172

  17. Modeling Efficiency in the Presence of Volunteering Agency Hospitals and Council Designated Hospitals in Tanzania: An Application of Non Parametric Approach

    • K. M. Bwana
    Pages 173-182

  18. Equality and Access to Urban Public Open Spaces by the Poor Urban Street Vendors in Dar Es Salaam

    • M. H. Kirumirah
    Pages 183-193

  19. Customers’ Satisfaction on Bus Rapid Transit Services in Tanzania: The Servqual Model Perspective

    • M. A. Mapunda
    Pages 194-208

  20. Evaluating Customers’ Satisfaction of Service Quality of State-Owned Transport Company: A Case of Kano State Transport Authority (Kano Line), Nigeria

    • J. A. Ojekunle, S. D. Ibrahim, M. S. Oluwole, A. S. Owoeye
    Pages 209-223
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About this book

This book presents papers from the 9th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), showcasing the latest research on sustainable education and development. The conference is focused on applied research discussion and its dissemination, developing understanding about the role of research and researchers in the development of the continent.

ARCA gathers papers which explain how key education is to transforming lives, eradicating poverty and driving sustainable development in Africa. Presenting high quality research about developing economies, construction, education and sustainability, this proceedings will be of interest to academics, postgraduate students, and industry professionals.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

    Joseph N. Mojekwu

  • Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Wellington Thwala

  • Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Clinton Aigbavboa

  • Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Lawrence Atepor

  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

    Samuel Sackey

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sustainable Education and Development

  • Editors: Joseph N. Mojekwu, Wellington Thwala, Clinton Aigbavboa, Lawrence Atepor, Samuel Sackey

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68836-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-68835-6Published: 17 April 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-68838-7Published: 17 April 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-68836-3Published: 16 April 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 538

  • Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations, 63 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Building Construction and Design, Building Materials, Building Types and Functions, Construction Management, Environmental Health

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