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1. Ex-Post Analysis of Land Title Registration in Ghana Since 2008 Merger

Author

Richmond J. Ehwi and Lewis A. Asante

Subjects
History of scholarship and learning. The humanities, AZ20-999, Social Sciences
Abstract

Land ownership and security of title have continued to dominate land management discourses in many developing economies, leading to a proliferation of studies that explore, among other things, the nexus between land title registration and land security, women’s access to land, innovation in agriculture, access to finance, and economic development. For many years, Ghana experienced minimal success in formalizing land ownership and title registration. However, public confidence and expectations were raised once more in 2008 with the merger of four disparate land agencies into the New Lands Commission (NLC) under the overarching ambit of the Land Administration Project (LAP). This article contributes to existing studies by evaluating the impact of the 2008 merger. This is accomplished by matching the project’s stated objectives with actual outcomes and situating the findings in the broader theoretical debate about land title registration and economic development. Using data gathered through interviews with officials of the Greater Accra Lands Commission and with prospective land title holders, the study concludes that there have not been any great gains in achieving the complete digitization of the title registration process and follow-up procedures. However, there has been a reduction in the turn-around time for processing land documents, from more than 36 months to about 3 months, as well as increased public awareness about the process of title registration. The study recommends further training of staff members of the NLC in handling the digitization process, institutionalization of anti-corruption and anti-bribery practices, and the introduction of a well-functioning customer feedback system.

Published
2016
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3. Space simulation

Author

Richmond, J. C.

Subjects
Space environment -- Congresses., Space simulators -- Congresses.
Published
1970

10. Using Learning Flexibly and Remembering after a Delay: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction in Adults with Down Syndrome

Author

Roberts, L. and Richmond, J. L.

Abstract

Background: Episodic memory deficits are a characteristic of cognitive dysfunction in people with Down syndrome (DS). However, less is known about the processes (i.e. encoding, retention or using learned information flexibly) that underlie these deficits. Method: We explored these abilities by administering a relational memory and inference task to participants with DS and mental age-matched controls and testing both immediately and after a 24-h delay. Results: Adults with DS learned paired associates more slowly than controls but showed good recognition at both the immediate and delayed tests. Despite memory for learned pairs, adults with DS were less able to use relational learning flexibly to make inferential judgements than controls. Conclusions: These results deepen our understanding of the cognitive profile of adults with DS, demonstrating deficits in both encoding new information, and flexibly using such information. These results have important implications for workplace training and intervention programs for people with DS.

Published
2018
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12. 229 Comparative immune profiling of four autoimmune skin diseases identifies a mixed type-I and type-II interferon response as a unique inflammatory signature in skin dermatomyositis

Author

Afshari, K., primary, Wang, Y., additional, Haddadi, N.-S., additional, Lopes, C.S., additional, MacDonald, E., additional, Chuprin, J., additional, Sherman, S., additional, Richmond, J., additional, Vleugels, R.A., additional, Harris, J.E., additional, Garber, M., additional, and Rashighi, M., additional

Published
2023
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16. A magnetic guide for cold atoms

Author

Richmond, J. A., Chormaic, S. Nic, Cantwell, B. P., and Opat, G. I.

Subjects
Physics - Atomic Physics
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We propose a novel method for guiding cold, neutral atoms using static magnetic fields. A theoretical study of the magnetic field produced by a tube consisting of two identical, interwound solenoids carrying equal but opposite currents is presented. This field is almost zero throughout the centre of the tube, but it increases with exponential rapidity as one approaches the walls formed by the current carrying wires. Hence, cold atoms passing through the tube may be reflected by magnetic mirror effects near the walls. Applying this technique to a free-falling cloud of magneto-optically cooled caesium atoms we hope to construct atomic guides to facilitate the manipulation of cold atomic beams., Comment: 7 pages plus 4 figures. To appear in Acta Physica Slovaca

Published
1998

23. Chromium

Author

Bartlett, Richmond J., primary and James, Bruce R., additional

Published
2018
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25. Ex-Post Analysis of Land Title Registration in Ghana Since 2008 Merger: Accra Lands Commission in Perspective

Author

Richmond J. Ehwi, Lewis Abedi Asante, Ehwi, Richmond [0000-0002-4679-1472], and Apollo - University of Cambridge Repository

Subjects
Economic growth, Institutionalisation, General Arts and Humanities, Lands Commission, 05 social sciences, 0211 other engineering and technologies, 0507 social and economic geography, Land management, General Social Sciences, 021107 urban & regional planning, Land Administration Project, 02 engineering and technology, Commission, Land administration, Public administration, Economics, Accra, Access to finance, Estate, Land tenure, 050703 geography, Nexus (standard), land title registration, merger
Abstract

1. Richmond J. Ehwi[1][1] 2. Lewis A. Asante[2][2][⇑][3] 1. 1Oxford Research Group-Ghana, Accra, Ghana 2. 2Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana 1. Lewis A. Asante, Department of Estate Management, Kumasi Polytechnic, Kumasi, Ghana. Email: lewis.aasante{at}kpoly.edu.gh; asanteal{at}gmail.com Land ownership and security of title have continued to dominate land management discourses in many developing economies, leading to a proliferation of studies that explore, among other things, the nexus between land title registration and land security, women’s access to land, innovation in agriculture, access to finance, and economic development. For many years, Ghana experienced minimal success in formalizing land ownership and title registration. However, public confidence and expectations were raised once more in 2008 with the merger of four disparate land agencies into the New Lands Commission (NLC) under the overarching ambit of the Land Administration Project (LAP). This article contributes to existing studies by evaluating the impact of the 2008 merger. This is accomplished by matching the project’s stated objectives with actual outcomes and situating the findings in the broader theoretical debate about land title registration and economic development. Using data gathered through interviews with officials of the Greater Accra Lands Commission and with prospective land title holders, the study concludes that there have not been any great gains in achieving the complete digitization of the title registration process and follow-up procedures. However, there has been a reduction in the turn-around time for processing land documents, from more than 36 months to about 3 months, as well as increased public awareness about the process of title registration. The study recommends further training of staff members of the NLC in handling the digitization process, institutionalization of anti-corruption and anti-bribery practices, and the introduction of a well-functioning customer feedback system. [1]: #aff-1 [2]: #aff-2 [3]: #corresp-1

Published
2022
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27. Understanding the norms and difficulties with advance rent payments in Ghana

Author

Richmond Juvenile Ehwi, Lewis Abedi Asante, and Emmanuel Kofi Gavu

Subjects
Advance rent, norms, rental housing, sociological institutionalism, Ghana, housing access, Urban renewal. Urban redevelopment, HT170-178, Economic growth, development, planning, HD72-88
Abstract

The prevailing norm in Ghana’s rental housing market involves a mandatory and recurrent advance rent payment of two years or more by renters to their landlords. This paper employs sociological institutionalism, coupled with mixed-methods research design, to investigate the challenges renters face in adhering to the norm and its associated implications. Based on a survey of 362 renters across Ghana and an in-depth literature review, our findings demonstrate that extended advance rent periods, employment-related reasons, and limited savings are the primary factors contributing to the challenges renters face regarding the norm. Adhering to this norm often transforms renters into perpetual borrowers, limits personal development, and alters savings behaviour. The norm’s deep entrenchment can be attributed to Ghana’s political economy, market operations, and institutional deficiencies, perpetuating its prevalence. This research has implications for proposed interventions in the rental housing sector and advances our theoretical understanding of the emergence of distinct norms.

Published
2024
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36. Magnetic Dispersive Solid Phase Extraction Using Recycled-graphite for GO-Fe3O4-dithizone Composite Combined with FAAS for Determination of Lead in Environmental Samples

Author

Wipharat Chuachuad Chaiyasith, Pilaipan Chaikhan, Yuthapong Udnan, and Richmond J. Ampiah-Bonney

Subjects
Detection limit, chemistry.chemical_compound, Sorbent, Scanning electron microscope, Chemistry, Extraction (chemistry), Analytical chemistry, Graphite, Solid phase extraction, Dithizone, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry
Abstract

Magnetic dispersive solid phase extraction (MdSPE) was developed to determine the concentration of lead (Pb) in real water samples, while graphene oxide-magnetite-dithizone (GO-Fe3O4-DTZ) from the used graphite tubes (recycled graphite) of electrothermal technique was simply employed as a new sorbent to improve extraction efficiency, separated by external magnetic field and analyzed with FAAS. The synthesized sorbent was evaluated for its surface property, functional group and surface morphology by Zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), and scanning electron microscope (SEM), respectively. The relevant measurement parameters, such as pH, extraction time, type and concentration of eluent, sample volume and reusability, were optimized. Under the optimal conditions, preconcentration factor was 13.33. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) obtained were 0.070 and 0.23 mg/L, respectively. The relative standard deviation (%RSD) was 3.41%. Recovery values were 90.1 - 123%. In addition, the robustness of the method was affirmed in terms of tolerance limit obtained from interference studies.

Published
2021

38. Randomised controlled trial of active case management to link hepatitis C notifications to treatment in Tasmania, Australia: a study protocol

Author

Marukutira, T, Moore, KP, Hellard, M, Richmond, J, Turner, K, Pedrana, AE, Melody, S, Johnston, FH, Owen, L, Van den Boom, W, Scott, N, Thompson, A, Iser, D, Spelman, T, Veitch, M, Stoove, MA, Doyle, J, Marukutira, T, Moore, KP, Hellard, M, Richmond, J, Turner, K, Pedrana, AE, Melody, S, Johnston, FH, Owen, L, Van den Boom, W, Scott, N, Thompson, A, Iser, D, Spelman, T, Veitch, M, Stoove, MA, and Doyle, J

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: By subsidising access to direct acting antivirals (DAAs) for all people living with hepatitis C (HCV) in 2016, Australia is positioned to eliminate HCV as a public health threat. However, uptake of DAAs has declined over recent years and new initiatives are needed to engage people living with HCV in care. Active follow-up of HCV notifications by the health department to the notifying general practitioner (GP) may increase treatment uptake. In this study, we explore the impact of using hepatitis C notifications systems to engage diagnosing GPs and improve patient access to treatment. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This study is a randomised controlled trial comparing enhanced case management of HCV notifications with standard of care. The intervention includes phone calls from a department of health (DoH) specialist HCV nurse to notifying GPs and offering HCV management support. The level of support requested by the GP was graded in complexity: level 1: HCV information only; level 2: follow-up testing advice; level 3: prescription support including linkage to specialist clinicians and level 4: direct patient contact. The study population includes all GPs in Tasmania who notified HCV diagnosis to the DoH between September 2020 and December 2021. The primary outcome is proportion of HCV cases who initiate DAAs after 12 weeks of HCV notification to the health department. Secondary outcomes are proportion of HCV notifications that complete HCV RNA testing, treatment workup and treatment completion. Multiple logistic regression modelling will explore factors associated with the primary and secondary outcomes. The sample size required to detect a significant difference for the primary outcome is 85 GPs in each arm with a two-sided alpha of 0.05% and 80% power. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study was approved by University of Tasmania's Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol ID: 18418) on 17 December 2019. Results of the project will be presented in scientific meeti

Published
2022

39. Understanding how to live with hepatitis B: a qualitative investigation of peer advice for Chinese people living with hepatitis B in Australia

Author

Wallace, J, Xiao, Y, Howell, J, Thompson, A, Allard, N, Adamson, E, Richmond, J, Hajarizadeh, B, Eagle, M, Doyle, J, Hellard, M, Wallace, J, Xiao, Y, Howell, J, Thompson, A, Allard, N, Adamson, E, Richmond, J, Hajarizadeh, B, Eagle, M, Doyle, J, and Hellard, M

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B is a chronic viral infection, a leading cause of primary liver cancer and identified as a major public health priority by the World Health Organization. Despite a high proportion of people in Australia who have been diagnosed with hepatitis B, significant gaps remain in health care access and in accurate knowledge about hepatitis B. Most people with hepatitis B in Australia were born in China, where the infection has an intergenerational impact with significant social implications resulting from the infection. Understanding how people of Chinese ethnicity with hepatitis B understand and respond to hepatitis B is imperative for reducing morbidity, mortality, and the personal and social impact of the infection. METHODS: Qualitative semi-structured interviews with people with hepatitis B of Chinese ethnicity recruited through a specialist service identified the advice people with hepatitis B thought was important enough to inform the experience of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis B. A thematic analysis of the data privileged the lived experience of participants and their personal, rather than clinical, explanations of the virus. RESULTS: Hepatitis B infection had psychological and physical consequences that were informed by cultural norms, and to which people had responded to with significant behavioural change. Despite this cohort being engaged with specialist clinical services with access to the most recent, comprehensive, and expert information, much of the advice people with hepatitis B identified as important for living with hepatitis B was not based on biomedical understandings. Key suggestions from people with hepatitis B were to form sustainable clinical relationships, develop emotional resilience, make dietary changes, regulate energy, and issues related to disclosure. CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights conflicts between biomedical and public health explanations and the lived experience of hepatitis B among people of Chinese ethnici

Published
2022

40. A survey of knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs in providing hepatitis B care among GPs practising in Australia

Author

Xiao, Y, van Gemert, C, Howell, J, Wallace, J, Richmond, J, Adamson, E, Thompson, A, Hellard, M, Xiao, Y, van Gemert, C, Howell, J, Wallace, J, Richmond, J, Adamson, E, Thompson, A, and Hellard, M

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In Australia, only 22% of people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are clinically managed; and a national effort is engaging primary care workforce in providing CHB-related care. This study explored CHB-related knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs of general practitioners (GPs). METHODS: A survey was sent to a random sample of 1,000 Australian GPs in April- October 2018; 134 of 978 eligible GPs completed the questionnaire (14%). RESULTS: Respondents had high knowledge of at-risk populations (> 79%) and hepatitis B serology (82%), and most saw hepatitis B testing and monitoring as part of their work (95% and 86%, respectively). However, the survey revealed low knowledge, awareness and intention with respect to hepatitis B treatment: 23% correctly understood treatment initiation; 40% were aware that treatment for CHB could be dispensed in the community; 23% agreed that prescribing was part of their work. Lack of time was considered the greatest barrier (38%) and clear guidelines was the most important facilitator to providing care (72%). CONCLUSION: Interventions are needed to generate interest and skills to provide CHB-related care by GPs.

Published
2022

42. Exploring the Public Health and Social Implications of Future Curative Hepatitis B Interventions

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Wallace, J, Richmond, J, Howell, J, Hajarizadeh, B, Power, J, Treloar, C, Revill, PA, Cowie, B, Wang, S, Stoove, M, Pedrana, A, Hellard, M, Wallace, J, Richmond, J, Howell, J, Hajarizadeh, B, Power, J, Treloar, C, Revill, PA, Cowie, B, Wang, S, Stoove, M, Pedrana, A, and Hellard, M

Abstract

Hepatitis B is a significant global health issue where the 296 million people estimated to live with the infection risk liver disease or cancer without clinical intervention. The World Health Organization has committed to eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, with future curative hepatitis B interventions potentially revolutionizing public health responses to hepatitis B, and being essential for viral hepatitis elimination. Understanding the social and public health implications of any cure is imperative for its successful implementation. This exploratory research, using semi-structured qualitative interviews with a broad range of professional stakeholders identifies the public health elements needed to ensure that a hepatitis B cure can be accessed by all people with hepatitis B. Issues highlighted by the experience of hepatitis C cure access include preparatory work to reorientate policy settings, develop resourcing options, and the appropriateness of health service delivery models. While the form and complexity of curative hepatitis B interventions are to be determined, addressing current disparities in cascade of care figures is imperative with implementation models needing to respond to the cultural contexts, social implications, and health needs of people with hepatitis B, with cure endpoints and discourse being contested.

Published
2022

44. Mitral Annular Disjunction in Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease: Insights From the Montalcino Aortic Consortium

Author

Kishan L. Asokan, Jennifer R. Landes, Wannes Renders, Laura Muiño Mosquera, Julie De Backer, David W. Jantzen, Anji T. Yetman, Gisela Teixido‐Tura, Arturo Evangelista, Richmond Jeremy, Edward G. Jones, Shaine Morris, Tam Doan, Maral Ouzonian, Alan Braverman, Guillaume Jondeau, Olivier Milleron, Dianna M. Milewicz, and Siddharth K. Prakash

Subjects
cardiovascular genetics, congenital heart disease, Loeys–Dietz syndrome, mitral valve, thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701
Abstract

Background Mitral annular disjunction (MAD), posterior displacement of the mitral valve leaflet hinge point, predisposes to arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death. We evaluated the burden of MAD, mitral valve prolapse (MVP), and mitral regurgitation (MR) by heritable thoracic aortic disease gene in a cross‐sectional analysis of 2014–2023 data in the Montalcino Aortic Consortium registry. Methods and Results MAD was determined by direct measurement of echocardiographic images. MR and MVP were defined according to current clinical guidelines. Associations were evaluated using χ2 or Fisher exact tests. MR and MVP were enriched in Montalcino Aortic Consortium participants (672) with pathogenic variants (PV) in transforming growth factor‐β pathway genes. The combination of MR and MVP was associated with mitral surgery and arrhythmias. In the subgroup with available images, MAD was enriched in SMAD3 PV compared with other transforming growth factor‐β PV (prevalence ratio 1.8 [1.1–2.8], P 10 mm) was only observed in the transforming growth factor‐β subgroup and was further enriched in participants with SMAD3 PV (prevalence ratio 3.1 [1.1–8.6]). MVP (prevalence ratio 5.2 [3.0–9.0]) and MR (PR 2.7 [1.8–3.9]) were increased in participants with MAD, but MAD was not independently associated with adverse cardiac or aortic events. Conclusions Pathological mitral valve phenotypes are more prevalent in individuals with PV in transforming growth factor‐β pathway genes, particularly SMAD3. MR and MVP but not MAD are associated with adverse aortic and cardiac events. Because congenital mitral disease may be the primary presenting feature of SMAD3 PV, genetic testing for heritable thoracic aortic disease should be considered for such individuals, especially if they also have a family history of heritable thoracic aortic disease.

Published
2024
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46. Educational Applications of Communications Satellites in Canada. New Technologies in Canadian Education Series. Paper 12.

Author

TV Ontario, Toronto. and Richmond, J. Murray

Abstract

Canada has explored the use of satellites as a means to provide information and communications services to geographically isolated populations since 1962. Between 1972 and 1984, five series of satellites known as Anik A, B, C, and D and Hermes were launched. Each satellite provided expanded communications services, and each led to research and experiments in educational applications, some of which included joint ventures with other countries. For example, more than 20 Canadian organizations carried out technical and social experiments with the Hermes satellite, including direct-to-home television and radio broadcasting, tele-education, telemedicine, community interaction, administrative services, and native communications services. Research indicates that communications satellites far surpass their initial purpose of reaching remote populations. Current and future developments include two-way satellite technology, integration of satellites and computer assisted and managed instruction in distance education, and local and regional computer networking via satellite. Among the most important issues regarding the use of satellites for educational purposes are: (1) determining ownership and copyright of satellite programs; (2) integrating satellite educational services with existing terrestrial distribution systems; (3) determining cost-effectiveness of satellite delivered educational service; (4) evaluating student satisfaction and performance for educational services delivered by satellite; (5) establishing educational satellite consortia on a regional basis; and (6) deciding whether a satellite educational service should have one-way or two-way capabilities. (10 references) (DB)

Published
1984

47. Building better: an analysis of the determinants of wildfire building code adoption in California

Author

Richmond, J.

Abstract

Wildfires ravage communities, forests, and government budgets each year in the US. The risk of wildfires continues to evolve as climate change enables conditions that are hotter, drier, and conducive to more frequent and intense fires. It remains unclear to what extent public policy is nimble enough to respond effectively at the local, state, and federal levels. A patchy web of disaster resilience policies and building codes meant to “harden” structures, as a defense against wildfires, exist in some places to attempt to protect public safety, property, and forests. However, it is uncertain whether codes are enforced, if codes are enforced differently by local jurisdictions or states, and whether codes are effective at changing consumer behavior. Here we derive empirical evidence from multivariate binomial regression analysis to predict whether homeowners’ adopt fire-resistant building materials following major policy changes and whether key spatial and socioeconomic characteristics help or hinder adoption as well. We find that homes built after California’s comprehensive building code change in 2008 and homes located in Firewise communities or wildland urban intermix (WUI) areas all exhibit strong, positive effect sizes for adopting higher levels of fire-resistant home building materials. Findings from this study may help to identify where public policy is making strides in wildfire resilience and where improvement and investment are needed.

Published
2021

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