All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability, 2025 during 17-19 September 2025 in Accra. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

African countries allocate a significant portion of their national budgets to public procurement, making it a critical driver for economic growth and the development of local construction industries. This study aims to assess research trends and strategies in public procurement that enhance the growth...

The Ghanaian apparel industry, a key driver for economic transformation, is subject to a complex array of external forces. This conceptual paper analysed the external macro-environment of Ghana’s apparel industry, with emphasis on DTRT Apparel, using the PESTEL framework. The research design synthesises...

Ghana’s textile and apparel (T&A) industry faces persistent challenges, including low export performance, quality issues, and limited competitiveness, which is reflected in the absence of textile exports in the 2023 trade report. This study analyses government initiatives, policies, and programmes...

Reforms in Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) have improved Competency-Based Training (CBT) to align graduates’ skills with industry demands. In this context, Accra Technical University (ATU) restructured its fashion design and textiles programme, initiated in 2004 and re-evaluated several times...

This study designed, developed, and assessed a digital interactive animation app to augment antenatal education in an emerging economy. The main aims of the study were to enhance the dissemination of maternal health information and user engagement among expectant mothers. Using a sequential-exploratory,...

The hospitality industry is experiencing a structural revolution driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and accelerated by post-pandemic digitalisation. This paper critically examines how digital transformation reshapes hospitality operations through the convergence of artificial intelligence...

Hospitality operations are undergoing rapid transformation through emerging technologies that redefine service delivery, efficiency, and sustainability. This paper critically examines how seven technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, blockchain, big-data analytics,...

In response to the growing need for more engaging and effective antenatal education strategies, this study assessed the instructional impact of a digital interactive animation intervention compared to traditional verbal tuition among expectant mothers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH), Ghana....

This study investigates how indigenous storytelling, rooted in the cultural heritage of Edo State, Nigeria, influences the development of critical thinking skills among secondary school students in general education settings. Despite the rich oral traditions of Edo communities, no prior research has...

Ghana’s textile and apparel industry contributes only 0.5% to GDP and has recorded low exports, underscoring its weak competitiveness compared to leading producers in Asia and other African countries. This study analyses the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the 2025 Budget Statement to evaluate...

This research examines students’ perceptions and preferences for IoT-enabled technologies in Ghanaian Colleges of Education, focusing on access control and energy-efficient tools to guide effective integration strategies. A quantitative research design was employed, using a structured questionnaire as...

This study investigates the impact of claims management on sustainable practices in Ghana’s construction industry, examining how efficient dispute resolution influences project performance and the integration of environmentally responsible practices. Quantitative survey was conducted with 111 construction...

The inclusion of local cuisines in hotel menus is vital for preserving cultural identity and enriching the hospitality experience. Yet, in many hotels across Accra, international dishes continue to dominate, often at the expense of indigenous food traditions. This study investigates the key factors that...

Ghanaian cuisine is characterised by the extensive use of indigenous spices and ingredients that enhance both flavour and nutritional value. This study investigates the proximate nutritional composition and potential culinary applications of Turkey berry, Prekese, ginger, and a mixed sample of these...

This conceptual paper developed an integrated framework combining Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and ISO 9001:2015 standards to evaluate the quality management practices of DTRT Apparel, a key player in Ghana’s apparel industry. The study employed a theoretical research design, conducting...

This study explores a novel approach to education management by examining the impact of indigenous language-based leadership training on effective school management in rural secondary schools of Edo State, Nigeria. Despite the growing emphasis on professional development for school administrators, the...

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of meal experiences in traditional restaurants on customer satisfaction in Accra, Ghana. A cross sectional study design was used to ensure data was taken at a single point in time. The quantitative data was carried out with a sample size of...

This study examined the perceived impact of internship experiences on the career development of hospitality students at Accra Technical University. Guided by three objectives, the research sought to identify key elements of internship experiences that enhance career development, examine students’ perceptions...

This paper discusses the transformational possibilities of AI art to influence communication pedagogy in through survey based methodological study in Edo State of Nigeria. With the rise in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in learning, their ability to boost the creative and...

This study analysed how sun, solar, shade, gas oven, and electric oven drying methods affect the proximate composition, mineral content, colour, and functional properties of Diospyros mespiliformis (ebony) fruit flour. The difference between drying method impacts was significant (p < 0.05). Moisture...

Historically, mending clothes was the surest way to ensure their longevity, resulting in sustainable consumption. However, overconsumption of clothes from fast fashion discourages mending clothes and results in unsustainable consumption, which is now found in landfills. Given that demographic characteristics...