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Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable

Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 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 Civil Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA), Gauteng, South Africa

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  3. Clinton Aigbavboa

    1. University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

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  4. Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei

    1. Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana

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  5. Lawrence Atepor

    1. Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana

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  6. Rexford Assasie Oppong

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

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  • Demonstrates the importance of research and researchers in furthering educational development in Africa
  • Gathers contributions from numerous academics and practitioners across the continent and disciplines
  • Focuses on practical applied research topics

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This book presents papers from the 10th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), showcasing the latest research on education and inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable communities. The conference is focused on applied research discussion and its dissemination, develo** understanding about the role of research and researchers in the development of the continent. 

Education is a key driver to transform lives, build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development in Africa. Researchers face large challenges to making a meaningful contribution to the development of Africa. It is a continent where research can at time be not viewed directly related to development. The aim of the Applied Research Conference in Africa is to provide a platform for capacity building and networking among researchers in Africa. 

The proceedings is focussed on applied research, its discussion and dissemination and will be if interest to researchers, professors, graduate students, policymakers and professionals in industry.


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Table of contents (67 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. The Impact of Climate Change on Construction Projects in South Africa

    • J. Muller, M.-M. Els
    Pages 1-14

  3. Students Housing Occupancy Satisfaction: Perception of Tertiary Students in Bloemfontein

    • J. Du Plessis, F. Simpeh, C. Amoah
    Pages 15-27

  4. Architect’s Awareness, Knowledge and Usage of Sustainable Architecture in Nigeria

    • M. C. Elimisiemon
    Pages 28-37

  5. Heritage Impact Assessment: A Sustainable Tool for Historic Buildings and Sites Preservation in Ghana

    • K. Twumasi-Ampofo, R. A. Oppong, V. K. Quagraine
    Pages 38-48

  6. Overcoming Challenges Associated with Circular Economy in Real Estate Development

    • O. M. Owojori, C. S. Okoro
    Pages 49-61

  7. Housing Policy and Well-Being of Civil Servants in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria

    • F. Nkpoyen, B. U. Kenneth, G. E. Cobham, G. Ojo, C. J. Njerinze
    Pages 62-74

  8. Creating Sustainable Cities: The Viability of Urban Regeneration in Bloemfontein, South Africa

    • T. Cogle, M.-M. Els
    Pages 75-88

  9. A Qualitative Inquiry into the Drivers of Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Construction Industry: The Example of Ghana

    • M. K. Somiah, C. O. Aigbavboa, J. F. Eshun
    Pages 89-98

  10. Towards Accessing Safe Affordable Housing for Artisans in Osogbo, Nigeria

    • E. O. Akinyemi
    Pages 99-108

  11. Adoption of Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment Framework for Naturally Ventilated Classrooms in Basic Schools in Ghana

    • A. D. Ampadu-Asiamah, S. Amos-Abanyie, E. A. Botchway, D. Y. A. Duah, K. B. Gyimah
    Pages 109-123

  12. Assessing the Level of Sustainable Affordable Housing Consciousness Using Frugal Innovation

    • D. M. Dok-Yen, D. Y. A. Duah, M. N. Addy
    Pages 124-139

  13. Emerging Contractors’ Challenges with the Compliance of Occupational Health and Safety Standards in South Africa

    • C. Amoah, L. Mlenzana
    Pages 140-154

  14. Alternative Sustainable Methods for Reconstruction and Development Housing Construction: The Perspective of Built Environment Students

    • C. Amoah, M. G. Finger
    Pages 155-167

  15. Quality Assurance Management for Higher Education Harmonization Agenda’s Sustainability in Africa

    • P. T. Elijah, M. Obaseki
    Pages 168-182

  16. Socio-economic and Demographic Analysis on Resilience to Food Insecurity in Tanzania: Context of Covid-19

    • V. E. Kalumanga
    Pages 183-192

  17. A Multicriteria Decision Making Approach for Evaluating Crop Residues for Sustainable Briquette Production in Ghana

    • F. Odoi-Yorke, L. Atepor, A. A. Abbey
    Pages 193-205

  18. Surface Modification of Vegetal Fibre

    • E. Baffour-Awuah, S. A. Akinlabi, T. C. Jen, E. T. Akinlabi
    Pages 206-216

  19. Determining the Level of Economic Efficacy of Mandatory and Supplementary Schemes in the Post-retirement Period

    • L. S. Mujwahuzi, Ana E. Maselle
    Pages 217-227

  20. Societal Perception of National Resilience to a Pandemic

    • S. A. Babatunde, S. A. Muritala, J. N. Mojekwu, M. Ajape
    Pages 228-244
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  1. Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

    Joseph N. Mojekwu

  • Department of Civil Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA), Gauteng, South Africa

    Wellington Thwala

  • University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Clinton Aigbavboa

  • Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Lawrence Atepor

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

    Rexford Assasie Oppong

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable

  • Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 2021

  • Editors: Joseph N. Mojekwu, Wellington Thwala, Clinton Aigbavboa, Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Lawrence Atepor, Rexford Assasie Oppong

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90973-4

  • 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 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-90972-7Published: 17 December 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-90975-8Published: 18 December 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-90973-4Published: 01 January 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 812

  • Number of Illustrations: 48 b/w illustrations, 99 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Construction Management, Cities, Countries, Regions, Environmental Health, Public Policy, Building Construction and Design

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