ABSTRACT University libraries have experienced the infusion of technologies in their processes due to the advancement in technologies and also as a result of the information age that has transformed traditional methods in almost all academic libraries as well as other human institutions. The introduction of the library integrated software and OPAC has resulted in the need for library staff to be well equipped in the use of ICTs in order to remain relevant in the library profession. Hitherto l...
ABSTRACT In today’s corporate world, there has been so much emphasis on pride and personal achievement at the work place thus the concept of teamwork seems to be overlooked by managers and employees. In view of this management sees less essence of teamwork as a major tool of performance which has led to poor performance and productivity in the industry market. This study therefore seeks to identify the impact teamwork has on organizational performance. The objective of this study is to iden...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to examine the migration experience of the highly skilled Ghanaians who migrated to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). The study particularly seeks to find out the expectations of participants before emigration, their experiences as they attempted to participate in sectors for which they gained admission into Canada. The study was done in “multiple sites” in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Provinces and in Accr...
A B S T R A C T Four experiments were undertaken to evaluate the e f fe c t of various treatment conditions on the nu tr itiv e value of urea-ammoniated r ic e straw. Experiment 1 was carried out to determine the optimum condtions necessary fo r ammoniating r ic e straw with urea. The factors investigated included urea concentration (3 .5 , 4.0, 6.5 and 8.0% W/w), treatment period (7, 14 and 21 days) and moisture le v e l (40, 50 and 60%), in a 4 x 3 x 3 fa c to r ia l experiment. Samples wer...
BACKGROUND OF STUDY In 1980, Samuel Doe seized control of the government of Liberia. Doe was the first non Americo-Liberian President in the country‟s history. Americo-Liberians are the descendants of freed African-Americans who founded and became the ruling class in Liberia. During his presidency, Doe gave virtually all positions of power to people from his own Krahn ethnic group and maltreated most other ethnic groups (Adebajo 2002). In 1989, Charles Taylor, an Americo-Liberian, formerly ...
ABSTRACT Organizations in the hospitality industry are employing various strategies to retain customers to their facilities due to the increasing competition in the industry and the complexity of customers demand. One key strategy is to ensure efficient customer service to patrons of hotels. This study examines the influence of customer service features on customer retention in one of the prestigious indigenous hotels in the Obuasi municipal-Cofkans hotel. The study used a qualitative design ...
ABSTRACT The study investigated asset allocation of defined contribution (DC) plan in Ghana using the Tier 2 Master Trust Occupational Pension Scheme (MTOPS) as a case study. The focus of the study was to compare optimal asset allocation solutions under quantitative restrictions and prudent person’s principle and further assess the risk exposure of portfolio returns using CVaR. The financial market invested by MTOPS predominantly consisted of six financial assets: government securities and ...
ABSTRACT This study examined labour migration and associated development in the Nandom Traditional Area. The objective of the study was to find out whether labour migration is an option for improved livelihoods and development in the Nandom Traditional Area. Both returned migrants at Nandom and migrants at destination, Accra were interviewed. The field work was undertaken in two areas, namely Accra Metropolis and Nandom District. Mixed research method was used. Data was collected from both pr...
ABSTRACT Sarah R. Addison: A Study of Pain Behaviours in Postoperative Patients This study was designed to investigate behaviours which appeared to be related to pain postoperatively of forty patients on the third and fourth day after major abdominal surgery and nurses' responses to such behaviours. The method employed to identify and analyse these behaviours was that of participant observation and of concurrently collecting, coding and analysing data from the empirical situation. Two main ca...
ABSTRACT The epidemiological and demographic transitions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the accompanying health and economic challenges have resulted into a high burden of disease particularly on households. Urbanisation and poverty are two major drivers of the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Drawing on the concepts of cost-of-illness and biographical disruption, this thesis investigates the burden of NCDs on urban households in the context of poverty. Cross secti...
ABSTRACT Since the commencement of the fourth republic on 7th January 1993, the NDC and NPP have dominated the space of governance. As such, these parties have become major vehicles that drive citizens’ participation in politics. Political participation, therefore becomes complete when all members of the party including women are able to participate at the peak of the party as occupants of the high national executive offices. The thesis seeks to explain why no woman has been able to occupy ...
ABSTRACT Stroke is the principal cause of death globally and lack of knowledge contributes to its rise in incidence (Sallar, Williams, Omishakin, & Lloyd, 2010). It is a main reason for disability and reduced quality of life (Agyemang, Attah-Adjepong, Owusu-Dabo et al, 2012). This study aimed at finding out the knowledge, attitudes and practices of bankers in Accra with regard to stroke prevention. The objectives were to assess the level of knowledge of bankers in Accra on stroke and its prev...
ABSTRACT Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and an important cause of cancer death among females worldwide, it accounted for 25% (1.67 million) of the total new cancer cases diagnosed and the fifth cause of overall cancer deaths. Approximately half the breast cancer cases and 14.3% (324,000) of the deaths from cancer are attributed to breast cancer and are expected to occur in poor developing countries of the world (Ferlay et al., 2015). The main aim of this s...
ABSTRACT Reports that emanated from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey indicated that anaemia among women in the country stood at 59 per cent, making it a severe public health problem based on the classification of the World Health Organisation. Majority of studies on the aetiology and determinants of anaemia among Ghanaian women were community based and did not permit an understanding of the problem among women of different socio-demographic groups residing in the larger spatial un...
ABSTRACT People are at risk of experiencing unforeseen risks and shocks in the course of their daily lives, which makes it important for them to plan towards managing risks in life. The objective of this dissertation is to investigate how different ethnic groups organize informal security, nature of benefits, who benefits and why within the Ga East Municipality in Greater Accra Region. Altogether 208 members of various ethnic associations were interviewed. In addition, 2 members of executives...