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Survey of Security Challenges in University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria

ABSTRACT This study investigates security challenges in university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data for the study. Findings from the study revealed that university libraries in Southwest Nigeria are confronted with security challenges. The challenges include noise making through the use of cell phone, theft, mutilation, and defacement of library materials and hiding of book to prevent other users from having access to them. The study also...

Noise Exposure, Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension as Predictors of Hearing Loss Among Elderly Patients in Selected Teaching Hospitals in South-West, Nigeria

ABSRACT Hearing loss due to advancement in age is a phenomenon which is universally accepted as one of the challenges of old age. In spite of this fact, there is a paucity of studies on predictors and patterns of hearing loss which should serve as essential basis for developing preventive measures and strategies to reduce or eliminate the causes of hearing loss among the elderly. This study, therefore, investigated noise exposure, diabetes mellitus and hypertension as predictors of hearing l...

A SURVEY OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN OYO STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract The study examines the provisions of library facilities in Oyo state secondary schools. The population of the study consists of secondary schools in five Local Governments, that is, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Surulere, Oriire, and OgoOluwa Local Government areas of Oyo state while 45 secondary schools were taken as the study sample. Out of the 45 questionnaires that were administered, 75.6% (34) were returned and analyzed. Simple percentage scores were employed in analyzing th...

DETERMINANTS OF POST-PREGNANCY PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TEENAGE MOTHERS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Transition to motherhood generally represents a major developmental milestone for all women even though it could be stressful for teenagers; because the basic physiological features for coping with pregnancy are not yet fully developed. Pregnancy, most especially among teenagers, could therefore be psychologically debilitating, physically frustrating and emotionally draining; particularly when the teenager is out-of-school. Although there are related studies on post-pregnancy psycho...

IMPLICATIONS OF ONCHOCERCIASIS ON THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF SCHOOL GOING AGE IN APESOKUBI IN JASIKAN DISTRICT OF GHANA

CHAPTER ONE   1.0 Introduction   1.1 Background to the study   Over the past three decades, pragmatic attempts were made by past Governments of  Ghana in collaboration with the West African Onchocerciasis Control Programme  (O.C.P.) to eradicate Onchocerciasis in endemic areas. The programme which took off in  1974, was very successful in eradicating black flies as the vector for onchocerciasis in the  country until 1994 when the programme officially ended.  Many inhabitants who hi...

PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS TOWARDS THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PUPILS WITH LOW VISION IN NKWANTA SOUTH DISTRICT, VOLTA REGION

ABSTRACT  The study sought to find out the perception of teachers towards the teaching and learning of pupils with low vision in Nkwanta South District, Volta Region. The cross sectional survey design was used to guide the study. The sample size for this study was 150 teachers. The method for the collection of data was questionnaire. The probability sampling technique involving simple random sampling techniques was used to select the sample size. Data was analyzed using frequencies and ...

EVALUATION OF BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION OF NHIS SUBSCRIBERS: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES AT BANTAMA DISTRICT OFFICE OF NHIA

ABSTRACT  In an increasingly fraudulent cases emanating from Ghanaian healthcare community, the initiation of an effective biometric system of registration can be a critical success factor. The study evaluates the biometric registration system at NHIA within the Ghanaian healthcare community. The study employed quantitative approach to evaluate the biometric registration system within the NHIA. The researcher adopted purposive sampling techniques in soliciting information for the study. SPSS...

FACTORS AFFECTING SUCCESS OF PUBLIC SECTOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: PERSPECTIVE OF CONTRUCTION FIRMS IN SEKONDI TAKORADI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT  The successful execution of Construction projects is often undermined by many factors such as poor project team coordination, delays, and cost overruns resulting in diverse effects such as tying down the clients‟ capital, and project abandonment. The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the success of district assembly construction projects in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and recommend interventions to enhance the success of assembly projects. The specific ...

ASSESSING THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN WOOD CLUSTER INDUSTRIES. THE CASE STUDY OF WOOD CLUSTER INDUSTRY IN SUNYANI MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT The study examines the role of social capital in wood cluster industries in Sunyani Municipality. Descriptive survey was used for the study. The population of the study consists of artisans in Sunyani wood cluster, wood suppliers, machine operators, buyers, sellers of wood products and financial institutions in the Sunnyani wood cluster. Convenience method of sampling was employed to arrive at a sample size of 200. Questionnaires were used as data collection instruments for the...

AN ANALYSIS OF RISK ASSOCIATED WITH BANK LENDING (A CASE STUDY OF ECOBANK, GHANA)

 ABSTRACT  This study examines the credit appraisal process and repayment of Bank loans at Ecobank. Specifically, the study investigates the appropriateness of the credit appraisal process of Ecobank, the relationship between loan officers and customers and the effect of loan officer – customer relationship on the credit appraisal process. The study also identifies strategies to help improve the credit appraisal process of the Bank. A face-toface household-level survey of 142 responde...

TELEVISION CHANNEL BRANDING IN GHANA: A STUDY OF TELEVISION IDENTS

ABSTRACT TV Idents are short videos or animated sequence of about 3-7 seconds that are played in between programmes to identify, promote and advertise a TV channel to its audience. This communication tool has become increasingly important the Ghanaian television landscape in recent times. A close observation of Ghanaian television idents from both experts and laymen point of view suggest that the visual elements do not reflect channel philosophy.  Besides, the design structure and aest...

ASSESSING MACHINERY SAFETY PROCEDURES AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN WOOD WORKSHOPS’ OPERATIONS IN KUMASI

ABSTRACT  In this study, safety and health management in the operation of woodworking machines as was examined in some selected wood workshops in Kumasi, Ghana. The specific objectives of the study were as follows; investigate the machine layout procedures use in the woodwork machine shops, evaluate the operating skills those who man the machine shop use that negatively affect their health and asses the maintenance practice adopted to make the machines safe to use and improves their efficien...

THE USE OF SMARTPHONE MATHEMATICS APPLICATIONS AMONG PRE-SERVICE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS AT TEACHER UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA

ABSTRACT  The purpose of the study was to find out the use of Smartphone Mathematics Applications (SMAs) among Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers (PMTs) in learning Mathematics at teacher universities in Ghana. It further investigated the factors that influence PMTs’ use of SMAs in learning mathematics and their perceptions about the use of SMAs in learning mathematics. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design. The targeted population for the study was made up of 1,840 PMTs at the ...

ENHANCING EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED INSTITUTIONS IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT  Provision of adequate housing has remained a daunting challenge in the country particularly in urban areas following the high demand for housing. Most public residential buildings are characterized by a poor state of maintenance. Timely maintenance and proper management of buildings prevent their deterioration, provide a pleasant and comfortable living environment and uphold their value. This study seeks to enhance efficient maintenance of public buildings in Ghana, a case study of...

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' AND PUPILS' ATTITUDES TOWARD MATHEMATICS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PUPILS' ACHIEVEMENT IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to determ ine whether any signiticant difference existed between primary class six boys and girls attitude toward mathematics and their effects on achievement. Also, to determine whether any significant difference existed between boys' and girls' achievement in mathematics. Finally. the study sought to determine whether primary class six teachers' and pupils' attitude toward mathematics contributed significantly to pupils' achievement in th...


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