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SERVICE QUALITY MEASUREMENT OF NIGERIAN AIRLINES

This study investigates airlines level of service to domestic passengers in Nigeria using process stages with a number of service quality attributes each. These attributes represent points where the passenger experience varying kind of services. Data were collected from passengers waiting for their flights using a well-structured questionnaire on a five-point likert scale regarding passenger's expectations and perception of service offer. The data was encoded into Microsoft excel and su...

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTS ON IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF E-GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF GHANA’S CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to understand the institutional effects on the implementation and use of E-Government financial systems in developing countries and its related consequences. Research in E-Government financial systems and E-Government in developing countries have focused more on issues relating to the challenges and failure of such information systems (IS). In light of this, little is known about the institutional effects and the consequences of implementing and using suc...

A STUDY INTO SAFETY OBSERVANCE OF APPRENTICES IN WELDING AND FABRICATION UNDER THE INFORMAL SECTOR AT KUKURANTUMI IN THE NEW JUABENG MUNICIPALITY.

ABSTRACT This case study was conducted at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The population of the research involved the artisans (welders) comprising of workshop owner, master welder and the apprentices. In reference to the diagnostic test conducted, the analysis in chapter four showed relatively the poor observance of safety in the welding and fabrication in the workshops. The researcher used 60 people for the sample size and simple random sampling technique was employed. The study...

PRODUCTION OF YOGURT FROM SOYMILK AND COW MILK USING PINEAPPLE (Ananascomosus) AS SWEETENERS

The composite soymilk yogurt flavoured with pineapple as sweetener was produced from composite blend of dano milk and soymilk. It was pasteurized at 850c for 5 minutes. It was cooled , homogenized and inoculated with mixed yogurt starter culture of Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus acidophilus at 250c for 24 hours. The proximate, physicochemical properties and sensory evaluation of the composite yogurt were determined. In the proximate, the study reveals that the combination of da...

PLANT EXTRACTS OF MUCUNA PRURIENDS AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR MILD STEEL IN ACIDIC ENVIRONMENTS

The inhibiting effect of aqueous extracts of MucunaPruriends (MP) on mild steel corrosion in 1 M HCl and 0.5 M H2SO4solution was investigated using weight loss and electrochemical techniques. The results revealed that MP inhibited the corrosion reaction. Polarization data reveal that the extract functioned as a mixed type inhibitor. Inhibition efficiencies of the inhibitor increased with concentration of the extract but decreased gradually with an increase in the period of immersion. Th...

Creating a Social Questions and Answer Site for the Ashesi Community to Promote Education in Social Interaction

Abstract The need for communication in the world has become increasingly daunting and so has the technology to enhance it. The primary reason for communication has been pegged largely to demand for factual data. This project’s sole aim is to redirect the boundless information in education available both in human minds and on the internet into a single space, available for queries, implementation and further discourse. The project is the development of a Question and Answer site tailored spe...

SOCIAL MEDIA IN GHANA’S LEGACY MEDIA INDUSTRY: COLLECTING "LIKES" OR BUILDING A NEW REVENUE SOURCE?

ABSTRACT Today, Ghana has over fourteen percent of its population using the internet. Social Media is one of the main platforms that these users interact with online. This has presented an opportunity for companies to gain business benefits by reaching their clients online. For others, it has provided a means to reach new audience. Social media has greatly affected the legacy media industry, especially regarding content delivery and creation. This has caused legacy media companies to look int...

GA DICTIONARY APPLICATION: AN ANDROID AND WEB PLATFORM TO FACILITATE THE EASY LEARNING OF THE GA TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE

Abstract Communication by a common language is an effective tool to foster oneness and efficient productivity in a diverse community such as Ghana which has over 50 languages. Matched with this is the ever growing rate of the cell phone patronage in Ghana, with over 65% of the populace being owners of a mobile device, as well as the gradual increment in smart phones ownership, allowing Ghanaians to tap into various resources provided by the internet. Resources may include but are not limited ...

A Universal Online Application System for Universities in Ghana

ABSTRACT Roughly half of the universities in Ghana still require applicants to send their applications in via post or in person. This places a huge burden on the applicants as many factors come into play, the biggest one being distance. Unnecessary costs are incurred by both the applicants and the schools. Another problem with the current application system in Ghana arises from the fact that universities ask for quite a lot of information from their applicants. In the case where applicants a...

ZER0CLOCK: AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING SYSTEM

Abstract Research shows that queuing is a problem in Ghana especially in hospitals and public-sector offices. Due to long queues, most Ghanaians are demotivated to take part in health benefitting activities such as vaccinations. Again, some Ghanaians pay bribes to public sector officials to avoid long queues and multiple visits to public sector offices for a service. This is one of many factors that accounts for the high bribery and corruption rate in Ghana. In this regard, this project sough...

A CONSUMER PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVIEW WEB APPLICATION

Abstract Reviews are essential in the growth of many businesses. Through reviews, firms can figure out how their customers feel about the value they provide. Information Technology has intricately become a part of the daily lives of human beings. In leveraging the ever-growing technology industry, this application seeks to provide a platform that allows consumers to share their views on goods and services they have experienced. Businesses, on the other hand, get to access valuable consumer in...

Automated Collection and Visualization of Road Quality Data to Aid Driver Navigation

Abstract In nations worldwide, roads play a major part in the livelihood of individuals. They aid in the transport of both people and goods from one location to another. In developed countries, most roads are tarred making travel easier and quicker. In developing countries, this is not the case. Quite an amount of road work and development is still needed in these regions. These roads normally have different grades of road quality and have different effects on the individuals that use them. W...

Using Technology to Improve Adult Literacy in Ghana

ABSTRACT According to the Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS6) conducted between October 2012 and October 2013, 69.6% of adults in the country are literate .Initially, being literate meant to be able to read and write, but today it is not only about reading and writing but being able to fully utilize these skills to solve problems. Literacy should focus on how the learner can apply whatever they learn in their daily life activities. The busy schedule of Adesua Ye students does not allow them...

A Study into Safety Observance of Apprentices in Welding and Fabrication Under the Informal Sector at Kukurantumi in the New Juabeng Municipality

ABSTRACT This case study was conducted at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The population of the research involved the artisans (welders) comprising of workshop owner, master welder and the apprentices. In reference to the diagnostic test conducted, the analysis in chapter four showed relatively the poor observance of safety in the welding and fabrication in the workshops. The researcher used 60 people for the sample size and simple random sampling technique was employed. The stud...

ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF DRIVING SCHOOLS IN SUNYANI MUNICIPALITY IN THE BRONG AHAFO REGION.

ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to assess the performance of driving schools in Sunyani Municipality in the Brong Ahafo Region. This study adopted the case study design. The researcher used both primary and secondary data sources, which were considered to be more appropriate for this study. The researcher used quantitative research approach for the study. The targeted population for the study was 381. The population of the study was made up of drivers, driving school students, tuto...


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