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JANUARY TO MAY, 2018

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Academic Online Resources AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CARLIGH FOR YOUR RESEARCH AND ASSIGNMENT

1. Britannica Online Encyclopædia: a global educational publisher with products that promote knowledge and learning. Britannica is online, in e-books, and on mobile devices.

 http://search.eb.com

2. SAGE RESEARCH METHODS ONLINE: It is an award-winning tool designed to help you create research projects and understand the methods behind them.

 www.srmo.sagepub.com

3. PROJECT MUSE: Online database of more than 200 journals from nonprofit publishers (humanities and social science).

 http://muse.jhu.edu

4. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS (IEEE): Delivering full text access to the world's highest quality technical literature in engineering and technology.

 ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynhome.jsp

5. EMERALD: Emerald Management features about 140 Business and Management journals and Emerald Engineering e-Journal Collection, features about 19 Engineering journals.

 http://www.emeraldinsight.com

6. JSTOR: Used by millions for research, teaching, and learning.

 http://www.jstor.org

7. EBSCOhost: All subjects – abstracts and full-text.

 http://search.epnet.com/

8. Oxford Reference Online: The biggest, most up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible reference work in the world.

 http://www.oxfordreference.com

9. HINARI: Research in Health Programme

 http://www.who.int/hinari/en

10. AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL) :All subjects – abstracts only, - Lecturers may however contact Ps. C. N. E. Amoah for ordering of full text)

 http://www.inasp.info/ajol

11. OXFORD JOURNALS: Over 200 leading titles in science, technology, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

 http://www.oxfordjournals.org

12. WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY: Wiley Online Library hosts the world's broadest and deepest multidisciplinary collection of online resources covering life, health and physical sciences, social science, and the humanities.

 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com

13. African Journal Online: (Tables of contents and abstracts of over 185 African journals with document)

 http://www.ajol.info/

14. AGORA: Access to Global Online Research Agriculture

 http://www.aginternetwork.org/en

15. OARE: Online Access to Research in the Environment.

 http://www.oaresciences.org/en

16. GDN (GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK): Better research, better policy, better ‘developing’ world.

 http://www.gdnet.org

17. ALUKA: Aluka is an international, collaborative initiative building an online digital library of scholarly resources from and about Africa.

 http://www.aluka.org

18. Gateway to Development Information (online documents)

 www.eldis.org

19. ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA): The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA).

 http://asadl.org/jasa

20. GALE EXPANDED ACADEMIC features journals in almost all subjects

 http://www.inasp.info/file/558/gale-cengage-learning.html

21. AGORA:   

https://aginternetwork.org

22. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNALS: Promote science, the profession of physics, publish physics journals, and produce publications for scientific and engineering societies.

http://scitation.aip.org/ or www.aip.org/pubs

23. AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY: The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the prestigious Physical Review and Physical Review Letters: 

http://www.aps.org/

24. BIO0NE: 

http://www.Bio0ne.org/

25. BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY JOURNALS: Publish books and journals covering all aspects of radiology, radiation oncology, medical physics and the underpinning sciences.

http://www.bir.org.uk/publications/journals/

26. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY JOURNALS: Multi-disciplinary www.journals.cambridge.org

27. COCHRANE LIBRARY

www.thecochranelibrary.com

29. CREDO REFERENCE: Promotes knowledge building, problem solving and critical thinking for success throughout academic, professional and personal lives. http://search.credoreference.com/

30. EBSCO HOST RESEARCH DATABASES: All subjects – abstracts and full-text.

http://www.search.epnet.com/

31. EDINBURG UNIVERSITY PRESS

www.euppublishing.com

32. EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING: 

http://www.elgaronline.com

33. EIFL_LIBRARY JOURNAL:

https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljfreecontent

34. EMERALD:  Multi-disciplinary but strong in Business and management.

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/

35. EUP Journals Online:

http://www.euppublishing.com

36. GROOVE ART ONLINE: 

http://www.oxfordartonline.com

37. HINARI: Research in Health Programmes

http://www.who.int/hinari/en

38. HST Library – Librarians in a digital Age:

www.hspublications.ie

39. HST Library – The Biomedical and Life sciences:

http://www.hst.org.za

40. INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS:

http://www.iopscience.iop.org/journals

41. JSTOR: JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.

http://www.jstor.org

42. LIEBERT ONLINE: 

http://www.liebertpub.com

43. OARE - ONLINE ACCESS TO RESEARCH IN THE ENVIRONMENT http://www.oaresciences.org

44. OSA JOURNALS: 

http://www.osa.org

45. OXFORD JOURNALS: Over 200 leading journal titles in economics, humanities, law, life sciences,  mathematics and physical science, medicine, and social sciences.

http://www.oxfordjournals.org

46. OXFORD AFRICA AMERICAN STUDIES CENTRE: 

www.oxfordaasc.com

47. OXFORD AMERICA NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY:

www.anb.org or www.oed.com

49. OXFORD BIBLICAL STUDIES ONLINE: 

http://www.oxforbibilcalstudies.com

50. OXFORD DICTIONARY:

http://www.oea.com

51. OXFORD E-BOOKS:

http://www.oxforddnb.com

52. OXFORD GROVE MUSIC ONLINE:

http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com

53. OXFORD INTERNATIONAL LAW & DOMESTIC COURTS:

www.opil.ouplaw.com

54. OXFORD MEDICINE ONLINE:

www.oxfordmedicine.com

55. OXFORD QUICK REFERENCES: 

http://www.global.oup.com

56. OXFORD REFERENCES:

http://www.oxfordreferences.com

57. OXFORD SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE: 

http://www.oxfordscholarship.com

60. POLICY PRESS: 

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/pp

61. PROJECT MUSE JOURNALS: Provide online access to full-text journals and full-text ebooks from 200 non-profit publishers in the humanities and social sciences.

http://www.muse.jhu.edu

62. SAGE JOURNALS: Subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine:

http://www.online.sagepub.com

63. SAGE RESEARCH METHODS: Provide books, chapters of books and cases in research methodology

http://www.srmo.sagepub.com/

64. SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLIED MATHEMATICS JOURNAL:

http://www.siam.org/journal

65. SPRINGER NATURE: 

https://www.springernature.com/gp/librarians/news-events/all-newsarticles/industry-news-initiatives/free-access-to-textbooks-for-institutions-affectedby-coronaviru/17855960

66. TALYOR & FRANCIS: All subjects – abstracts and full-text. It is one of the best databases. Multi-disciplinary.

http://www.tandfonline.com

67. JOURNAL TOCS PREMIUM: 

http://www.journaltocs.ac.uk

68. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO JOURNALS: The journals present original research in the social sciences, humanities, education, biological and physical sciences. http://www.press.uchicago.edu/journals.html

69. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS: Humanities and social sciences, with focus on sociology, musicology, history, religion, cultural and area studies, ornithology, law, and literature:

http://www.ecpressjournals.com

70. WILEY INTER SCIENCE: Multidisciplinary but strong in the sciences. http://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

71. WORLD BANK eLIBRARY or IMF e-Library : Offers full-text access to the complete backlist of all books, working papers, and journal articles.

http://www.elibrary.imf.org  or http://elibrary.worldbank.org

In keeping with SDA philosophy of education which includes the development of the physical nature of man, Valley View University provides varied opportunities for students to work in campus-related industries. Students are expected to work at least four hours per week. Thus, encouraging them to appreciate the value and dignity of labour, and also, to become self-reliant in financial matters. If a student's spouse is employed in work study programme of Valley View University to support the student, the employment may be terminated once the student has graduated and ceased to be a registered student.

The University cafeteria serves wholesome and balanced meals. All entrees served in the cafeteria are vegetarian. Students are to desist from taking non-vegetarian entrees to the cafeteria. However there are other food vendors outside the university premises where students can enjoy different types of meals and delicacies.

Resident Students

The University operates residential facilities for a limited number of students. Accommodation may be granted to students on application on first come first served basis. There are currently two male halls J.J. Nortey Hall and New Men's Hall respectively and two female halls known as NAGSDA and Ellen White Halls.

 Off-Campus Students

Students who wish to live off-campus must apply to the Valley View University Administration through the Dean for Student Life and Services, at the beginning of each semester. They may not transfer during the semester. Students who reside off-campus are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Valley View University standards. VVU is not responsible for debts incurred by students anywhere.

 The University cafeteria serves wholesome and balanced meals. All entrees served in the cafeteria are vegetarian. Students are to desist from taking non-vegetarian entrees to the cafeteria. However there are other food vendors outside the university premises where students can enjoy different types of meals and delicacies.

Literature Club, International Students Association, Student Youth Travel Organization (SYTO), Computer Science Students Association (COSSA), Business Administration Students Association (BASA), National Civic Education Movement, The Green Earth Club, French Club, Ministry Oriented Students Club, Theology/Religion Student Association (THESSA) etc. have been organized to provide for students’ interest in these areas.  Students also participate in various sporting activities such as table tennis, volley ball, Football, Basketball and jogging.

Valley View University believes in creating an atmosphere that ensures the development of the full potential of its students within the limits
set by our Christian beliefs and practices. At Valley View University, there’s always something going on. Join one of the 9 recognised clubs, see top entertainers, and participate in a variety of cultural events. In sports, you can participate in one of the these disciplines: soccer, volleyball, basketball, table tennis etc. and cheer colleagues during inter-tertiary institutions games, and participate actively in the activities of the Valley View University Student's Association government (SRC). Check this semester listing of entertainment, student programs, public lectures, sports and recreational activities, and cultural exhibits coming to VVU.

You have your grades, certificates and you have researched and chosen your dream course. Now you are probably wondering how to stand out from the thousands of would-be students vying for places in universities. A critical factor in this process is to consider the best university that provides you with excellent educational environment. And this matters because, it is impossible to overestimate the importance of choosing the right University since your future depends on it.

Your choice of a university is therefore your only opportunity to demonstrate your genuine interest in and passion for the course you wish to pursue.

At Valley View University, we motivate, build the potential and ability in each person for further study, by providing you with not only academic opportunities, but with challenging learning environment that will make you suitable for industry. Students are dared to grow and nurture their full capabilities; and our track records speak for themselves:

Our Profile

·        The First Chartered Private University in Ghana

·        We have a high demand for our Computer Science/Information Technology and Nursing Graduates by organizations

·        The First University in Ghana to train the Ghana Police in Computer Security and Cyber Forensics

 ·        The Nursing Licensure Exam pass in 2015 was 97%

·        The Best Private University in the Year 2013 (Ranked by 4ICU)

·        Valley View University has been awarded Gold for recognition of her outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Quality and Excellence (out of 300 corporate institutions in Ghana) by The Business Initiative Directions (BID), An International Organisation Based in Madrid, Spain at a Century International Quality ERA Award Ceremony Held In Geneva in 2013.

·        The Private University with the Highest Number of Publications

 ·        The Only Eco-Friendly University in Africa

 ·        The Only University in Ghana which uses Bio Gas to supplements its fuel consumption

·        The Only University in Ghana which Supplies Excess Power Generated from its Solar Panels to ECG

·        The First Private University with a Radio station

·        The First Private University with Sachet Water Production Plant

·        The First Private University with an NHIS accredited Hospital.

·        The First Private University to emphasize on Healthy living with a Bakery, with a unique wheat-Soy recipe

Academics

·        The First University to organize an annual ICT Expo in Ghana

·        The First University in Ghana to develop and use its own School Management System developed by current/past students of Valley View

·        Codeplex of Valley View University emerged as the only group to have successfully entered into the Microsoft Ghana Imagine Cup Competition and also was to represent Ghana in the global competition in 2013

·        Valley View University won the Zain Africa Challenge in Ghana and was among the schools which represented Ghana on the African stage in Kampala, Uganda in 2010.

·        An Entrepreneurship Association in Valley View University called Entrepreneurials in Action (ENACTUS) won the 2013 Year’s Global Management Challenge Finals at the headquarters of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in Accra. The Global Management Challenge is the World’s Largest Strategy and Management Competition operating since the Late 70s.

·        VVU uses its own home built Hospital Management system developed by products of Valley View

·        Valley View University is the first to develop and implement its own Biometric Authentication System