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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...