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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effect of using plots and graphs to teach the concept motion. The study established the effects of plots and graphs to teach motion. In this study the Researcher taught using charts, diagrams, plots and graphs and the students were taken through a lot of activities. The progress of students was monitored by the Researcher through the use of the activities and the evaluation questions. The study identified students feedback to the questions asked du...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore parental participation in reading activity among their children with hearing impairment at Ashanti School for the Deaf in Sekyere South District. The study was a mixed approach which utilized a case study design with the interview as the data collection instrument. A sample of 42 out of total population of 150 was used. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample Data from the study were analysed using a thematic and des...
ABSTRACT Completing projects on time is an indicator of efficiency, but the construction process is subject to many variables and unpredictable factors. In analyzing delays, the common used methodologies include time impact and as-planned expanded. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of scheduling delay analysis in construction projects a case study in Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo and Eastern Regions of Ghana. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive cross-sectional...
ABSTRACT This study investigated Self-efficacy Beliefs in Computer use of Undergraduate maths Students’ and its Relationship to their Computer Experiences in SHS. The study used quantitative methodology which employed survey design as an approach of inquiry. Bandura self-efficacy beliefs theory was used as a conceptual model to assess the extent of students’ computer competence and constructivist teaching and learning principle as a theoretical framework to assess SHS students’ comput...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing the pedagogical and content competences among Senior High School teachers of Twi in the Kwabre East District of Ashanti Region. All the senior high school teachers of Twi and students offering Twi language as an elective subject for the West African Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) constituted the population for the study. The total sample size selected for the study was 252, made up of all the 12 teachers, the 6 headmasters/headmistre...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at identifying issues that posed as difficulties in the smooth implementation of the NHIS in the University of Cape Coast Hospital and thereby suggest practical measures that could help improve the operations of the scheme within the university community and the region at large. A descriptive research design was used to carry out the study. Questionnaires, interviews and non-participant observations were used to collect data for the study. A total of 136 respondents...
ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to investigate and examine the historical background of masquerading in Winneba and from this, find out the traditional beliefs and practices associated with masquerading and the motivation to observe the masquerading event. Also the Socio-economic significance of masquerading was looked at extensively as various questions were put to those who engage in economic activities in and around the park where the masquerading event takes place. Data ...
ABSTRACT Productivity in the Ghanaian construction industry is largely unmeasured due to the inaccessibility of data for its determination. This has been a result of the difficulties in stressing the positive side of worker motivation. The low motivation of construction workers has contributed significantly to the declining productivity that cannot be determined in the construction industry. The aim of the study is to explore factors affecting the motivation of construction operative...