bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Skills Set Development and its Job Market Relevance of the HND Purchasing and Supply Programme
Authors: Toku Lomatey Isaac , Dzisi Smile , Ofori-Amanfo Joshua 
Published: October 2020

The study explores the skills set development and its job market relevance of the HND (Higher National Diploma) purchasing and supply programme in Ghana, using a grounded theory methodology. Semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, observation and documentary analysis were used in the data collection, whereas thematic analysis was applied in the data analyses process. The research findings supported the widely held public perception that skills mismatch exist on the Ghanaian labour market. Besides, the HND Purchasing and Supply practitioners were found to lack managerial skills, confidence (psyche), analytical skills, critical thinking skills, specification development skills, computer skills in terms of data entry, word processing, excel and power point capabilities. Unfortunately, the study did not establish the existence of any practical on the job training in industry to resolve the identified skills deficiency. Although the research revealed that the Public Procurement Authority ( PPA) has been organizing some internships for HND Purchasing and Supply graduates, they still lack hands-on/ practical experience. Nonetheless, the study has confirmed the relevance to practice of the skills set imparted through HND Purchasing and Supply programme.
Keywords: skills set, skills mismatch, purchasing and supply, job market, unemployment.
Competency-Based Training (CBT) Approach to Teaching and Learning in Higher Technical Institutions (HTI) in Ghana
Authors: Gyadu-Asiedu William , Dzisi Smile , Asirifi Patience Kwakyewa , Boamaa Augustine Atta 
Published: October 2020

Competency-Based Training (CBT) was introduced in the HTIs (i.e. Polytechnics, most of which has become and Technical Universities) in Ghana to provide graduates with appropriate knowledge and skills to efficiently perform work place roles in industry and administration. This is a preliminary study to undertake an appraisal of CBT since its implementation in the HTIs. The study focuses on the mode of delivery of CBT, the modes assessment, the benefits and the challenges. Mixed methods research design was used to collect and analyse data from five Polytechnics using random sampling. A total of 510 respondents comprising lecturers and students who engaged in various CBT programmes participated in the study. The findings reveal that CBT helps trainees to acquire competencies/skills required in the performance of jobs. CBT also encourages the adoption of flexible delivery and learning methods in Polytechnics in Ghana. Among the major challenges facing CBT in the Polytechnics are finance and logistics as well as the “pen-and-paper test”. The study recommends that proper identification of trainee skills, adoption of appropriate teaching and assessment methods are used in the delivery of CBT. In addition, adequate funding required for CBT training and equipment is also recommended. Most significantly, stronger collaboration with both public and private sector firms in the industry is needed. Finally, commitment and support from all stakeholders in polytechnic education is necessary for the sustainability of CBT.
Keywords: Competency-Based Training; Polytechnic Education; Employable Skills; Job Performance
Emulsifying ability of exudate gums obtained from three plant species in Ghana
Authors: Owusu John , Oldham J. H. , Ellis W. O. , Owusu-Boateng G. 
Published: October 2020

Food emulsions are thermodynamically unstable mixtures which can be stabilized with the application of an emulsifier. In Ghana emulsifiers are imported, and this increases the final cost of food emulsions. In this study, gums obtained from three tree plant species in Ghana, i.e. Albizia zygia (Albizia), Khaya senegalensis (Khaya), and Anarcardium occidentale (Cashew), were used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsion, and the stability of the emulsions were measured after centrifugation at 1300 x g for 5 min, and upon pH adjustment (from 2 to 3.5). Quantity of gum (mass), solubility of gum in the continuous phase, viscosity, oil volume fraction, and pH were investigated to determine how they affect emulsion stability.The results indicated with the exception of viscosity, emulsion stability is influenced by all the other factors studied. In addition there was no significant difference (P<0.05) between the emulsion stabilities of food emulsions stabilized by gums of Cashew (0.77-0.86) and Acacia (0.78-0.87). The Pearson’s co-efficient of correlation indicated that the emulsion stability values of the emulsions positively correlated with the solubility of the gums (R2 =0.983 at P<0.05, and0.997 at P<0.01). Although there were no significant differences in the emulsion stability values of emulsions stabilized with Albizia and Khaya gums, both recorded significantly lower (P<0.05) emulsion stability values (0.76-0.85 and 0.75-0.81 respectively) than the Acacia gum (control). The Cashew gum has the potential to be utilized as an emulsifier in the food industry.
Keywords: Emulsion, Emulsifier, Acacia gum, Oil-in-water Emulsion, Emulsion stability
Psychological Contract Breach and Work Performance in the Public Sector in Ghana
Authors: Ampofo-Ansah Christine , Ansah Joseph Ampofo 
Published: October 2020

Work in organizations entails an exchange relationship between employees and organization. Apart from the written employment contract, there still exists a set of mutual expectations from the two parties (employer and employee) which remain unwritten and unvoiced and yet drives the behavior of both workers and organizations alike, and this is what is referred to as the psychological contract. Psychological contract refers to the employees’ subjective interpretations and evaluations of their deal with the organization. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of breaches or violations in the psychological contract on the performance of employees. It aims to present two concurrent hypotheses, based on theoretical interaction effects of social exchanges (conceptualized as social exchange relationships, fairness, and job security).Data were collected from a sample of 150 employees from both Public and Private Banks in Ghana. Regression analysis was used to explore the moderating effects of social exchanges on the relationships between psychological contract breach and work performance (operationalized as in- role behaviors and organizational citizenship behaviors).It was found that the negative relationship between psychological contract breach and work performance was moderated by social exchanges, such that the relationship was stronger for employees with high social exchange relationship, perceived organizational support, and job security which means that psychological contract breach will negatively affect employees with higher expectations in social exchanges.
Keywords: Breach of contract; Social interaction; Psychological contracts; Job satisfaction
Factors Influencing the Discard of Custom-made Garments among Female Students of University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Authors: Tsyewu Olive Asiwome , Monnie Patience Danquah 
Published: October 2020

This paper examined the factors that are likely to cause the discard of custom-made garments among female students of the University of Cape Coast. The descriptive survey design was used for the study and the total number of participants was 246. The Predictive Analytical Software was employed for data analyses. The data gathered were analysed using inferential statistics and descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that constructional factors form a higher percentage of the factors that lead respondents to discard their custom-made garments. The major factors that resulted in the discard of custom-made garments among the respondents were poorly stitched garments, poor fit, uncomfortable lining issues, and poor conditions of notions. Slit and Kaba (traditional dress for women in Ghana, the slit is an ankle length skirt and the kaba is a blouse) was the most frequently discarded custom-made garments among the respondents. It was recommended that in decreasing the rate of discard of custom-made garments, dressmakers should select appropriate stitches and notions for garment construction. They should ensure quality in the products they produce and check the fit of the garments properly before handing them over to clients to meet their expectations.
Attitude and Perception of the General Public about Rain Harvesting: Financial Implications for Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana
Authors: Abraham Abena Yeboah , Adjei Prince , Ohene Ntim Doris 
Published: October 2020

The continuous destructions to water bodies while the demand for potable water increases; call for immediate move to seek and improve the adoption of alternative water sources to augment the existing sources. Though Ghana has a rain harvesting strategy, very little seems to be done to improve its implementation and to sensitize the public on its adoption. It is an established fact that adoption is premised on perception but very little has been done to uncover the perception of the general public on rain-harvesting and the portability of rain water as alternative water source. This study seeks to resurrect the need to look in the direction of rain harvesting. Mixed method strategy was adopted to address the stated objectives. The results indicate that greater number of the respondents did not consider untreated rainwater as good enough for drinking but fit for all other domestic uses. The respondents identified lack of appropriate and affordable rain-harvesting system, mode of storage, contaminations with microbes when stored for long and softness as the demoralizing factors that inhibit rainwater harvesting. In conclusion, the analyses showed that rainwater harvesting is on the lower side in the area of adoption among households and major consumers of water in Cape Coast. The results confirm the 2010 census that rain harvesting is not a major source of water to the people of Cape Coast metropolis. The study recommends that stakeholders such as the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources must embark on mass education on the need to adopt rainwater as complement to traditional source of water and also support experts to design comprehensive rain-harvesting technique which will improve collections, storage and distribution at an affordable rate for the general public and effectively publicise it for adopts and use.
Citation: Abena Yeboah Abraham1, Prince Adjei2 and Doris Ohene Ntim3. Attitude and Perception of the General Public about Rain Harvesting: Financial Implications for Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana, 2020; 5(1): 30-44. Received: (February 6, 2020) Accepted :( (March 31, 2020)
Museums: An institution for knowledge acquisition – A spotlight on the museum education in Ghana
Authors: Amoako – Ohene Kwasi , Pokua Arthur Nana Ama , Nortey Samuel 
Published: October 2020

Museums, just like formal institutions of learning always have understood that conserving collections for study and exhibition can be an important part of the educational process. Since 1957, Ghana has established several museums under the Museums and Monument Board. These museums just like others are required to play a great deal of role in the social, educational, economic development of a nation. However, it is distressing to note that with the highly endowed museum assets of Ghana, such as the Cape Coast Castle Museum, Ghana National Museum, Fort Appolonia Museum of Nzema History and Culture, the Elmina Castle Museum, Ho Museum, Bolga Museum, Wa Museum, The Head of State Museum and Museum of Science and Technology both in Accra, there has been little contributions to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product. Significantly, visitor experience and satisfaction is very low. In this view, this study sought to investigate educational activities of Ghana Museum and Monument Board (GMMB) and inquire into their educational activities. Employing qualitative approaches, the study used a triangulation of observations, interview and focus group discussion to assemble data from these museums. In conclusion, the museums provide some sort of education but there is no formalized educational framework serving as a guide. They mainly employ monotonous experience of guided and self-guided gallery tours, and occasionally, the museum curators and educators organize a oneoff programme such as an outreach to schools and special exhibitions as well as seminars. Recommendations to strengthening museum education in Ghana are addressed
Citation: Kwasi Amoako – Ohene, Nana Ama Pokua Arthur, and Samuel Nortey.Museums: An institution for knowledge acquisition – A spotlight on the museum education in Ghana, 2020 5 (2): 10－23. Received: March 3, 2020 Accepted: June 30, 2020
Combustión de carbón vegetal, enemigo latente del medio ambiente
Authors: Valencia Cuero Mary Lucero 
Published: October 2020

El presente artículo emerge de una investigación, la cual se plantea como objetivo generar una estrategia medio ambiental que permita minimizar el impacto de la calidad del aire producida por la combustión del carbón vegetal en la población de Barrio Nueva Colombia del distrito de Buenaventura, desarrollada mediante un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando como técnica la etnografía y la encuesta con escala de Likert para la obtención de la información, la estrategia de análisis se efectúan mediante la tabulación representada en gráficos circulares y cuadro de triple entrada.
sus hallazgos develan que la obtención de carbón vegetal causa daños severos a la salud del ser humano médiate enfermedades respiratorias, también, genera la tala de árboles nativos, así mismo, desplazamiento de la flora, por consiguiente disminuye la calidad del aire, entre otros, de igual modo, es indispensable que los habitantes del barrio Nueva Colombia, realicen la obtención de carbón vegetal, de manera más amigable con el medio ambiente, contribuyendo a la conservación, protección y preservación de la fauna, flora, ecosistemas y seres humanos.
Enfoque étnico
Authors: Mera Lucumí Claudia Lorena 
Published: October 2020

El presente documento concebido como un ejercicio reflexivo al respecto del concepto y/o significado del Enfoque Diferencial Étnico, puede ser considerado como una guía de acción útil para que las instituciones públicas, privadas y las organizaciones que trabajan temas relacionados con las comunidades Negras, Afrocolombianas, Raizales y Palenqueras, conozcan el enfoque diferencial y lo apliquen en sus diferentes planes, programas y proyectos.
Con esta publicación se pretende destacar la vitalidad de las culturas afrodescendientes en la nación, expertos de muchas partes del mundo han desarrollado apreciables estudios sobre los diversos aspectos materiales y culturales de las comunidades negras en Colombia, tales como la relación de las comunidades con el territorio, la naturaleza y las identidades étnicas, entre otros.
Así las cosas, con esta publicación, se pretende visibilizar la transversalidad e importancia del Enfoque Diferencial orientado hacia los diferentes grupos poblacionales como son los niños, niñas, adolescentes, jóvenes, mujeres, hombres, personas mayores, personas en situación de discapacidad y LGTBI (Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales, Bisexuales e Intersexuales) pertenecientes a la población Negra, Afrocolombiana, Raizal y Palenquera (NARP).
Para ello, ha sido necesario retomar o considerar algunas reflexiones y documentos que dan cuenta de las situaciones de conflicto y vulneración de derechos a las cuales se ven expuestas las comunidades por razón del conflicto armado y la violencia que afectan significativamente los procesos de desarrollo sobre las mismas. Se espera que este documento sea de gran utilidad para todas las entidades que trabajan en beneficio de esta población.
PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI KELAS MELALUI SUPERVISI EDUKATIF KOLABORATIF SECARA PERIODIK DI SD NEGERI JOGOYITNAN KABUPATEN WONOSOBO 2019/2020
Authors: Chasanah Siti 
Published: October 2020

Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan peningkatan kemampuan guru kelas dalam pengelolaan pembelajaran SD Negeri Jogoyitnan Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupaten Wonosobo setelah dilakukan tindakan supervisi/pembinaan. Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah ini dilakukan di SD Negeri Jogoyitnan Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupaten Wonosobo. Jenis tindakan dalam penelitian ini adalah berupa tindakan nyata yaitu membimbing guru dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran melalui supervisi edukatif kolaboratif. Penelitian dilakukan pada semester I, tepatnya pada bulan Juli – November 2019. Subjek penelitian tindakan sekolah ini adalah guru kelas di SD Negeri SD Negeri Jogoyitnan Kecamatan Wonosobo Kabupaten Wonosobo dengan jumlah 6 guru.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja guru meningkat setelah dilakukan tindakan yang berupa supervisi edukatif kolaboratif secara periodik dari siklus I ke siklus II. Peningkatan tersebut meliputi peningkatan dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran, melaksanakan pembelajaran, menilai prestasi belajar, melaksanakan tindak lanjut penilaian prestasi belajar siswa Berdasarkan hasil supervisi edukatif siklus I dan siklus II kinerja guru meningkat, yakni siklus I Kinerja guru dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran siklus I mencapai 71,98 % sedangkan siklus II 92,44 %. Kinerja guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran siklus I mencapai 75,49 % sedangkan siklus II mencapai 93,81 %. Kinerja guru dalam menilai prestasi belajar siklus I mencapai 81,3 % sedangkan siklus II 90,56 %. Kinerja guru dalam melaksanakan tindak lanjut penilaian prestasi belajar siswa pada siklus I mencapai 54 % sedangkan siklus II 59,76 %. Dengan demikian tindakan siklus II rata-rata sudah di atas 83 %.
Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa kinerja guru meningkat dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran, melaksanakan pembelajaran, menilai prestasi belajar, melaksanakan tindak lanjut penilaian prestasi belajar siswa. Untuk itu, peneliti menyarankan agar supervisi edukatif di sekolah-sekolah melaksanakan supervisi edukatif kolaboratif secara periodik.
KONSEP EVALUASI PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Rohman Taufiq 
Published: October 2020

Evaluasi pendidikan Islam dapat diartikan sebagai kegiatan penilaian terhadap tingkah laku peserta didik dari keseluruhan aspek mental-psikologis dan spiritual religius dalam pendidikan Islam, dalam hal ini tentunya yang menjadi tolak ukur adalah al-Qur’an dan al-Hadits. Dengan pelaksanaan evaluasi ini bukan hanya pendidik juga keseluruhan aspek/unsur pendidikan Islam.
Evaluasi dalam proses belajar mengajar merupakan komponen yang penting dan tidak dapat dipisahkan dari keseluruhan proses. Kepentingan evaluasi tidak hanya mempunyai makna bagi proses belajar siswa, tetapi juga memberikan umpan balik terhadap program secara keseluruhan. Oleh karena itu, inti evaluasi adalah pengadaan informasi bagi pihak pengelola proses belajar mengajar untuk membuat keputusan.
PENERAPAN PROBLEM BASED INTRODUCTION UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DI SD NEGERI 187/IX TANJUNG HARAPAN PADA SEMESTER GANJIL TAHUN AJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Fauziyah Titien 
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh perlu adanya peningkatan kompetensi guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran saat proses belajar mengajar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan informasi dan membahas tentang penerapan problem based introduction untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran di SD Negeri 187/IX Tanjung Harapan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan sekolah yang terdiri dari dua siklus dimana masing-masing siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi.
Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 187/IX Tanjung Harapan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2019/2020 dengan subjek guru sebanyak 6 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, catatan lapangan, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan persentase dan reduksi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa melalui penerapan problem based introduction dapat meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran di SD Negeri 187/IX Tanjung Harapan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2019/2020 yang ditandai oleh peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II.
Activity Participation and Sensory Processing Patterns of Preschool-Age Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Lin Ling-Yi 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Importance: A dearth of information is available on the relationship between activity participation and sensory processing patterns in preschool-age children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Objective: To investigate differences in activity participation and sensory processing patterns between preschool-age children with ASD and typically developing (TD) children.
Design: Cross-sectional.
Setting: Clinics, hospitals, early intervention centers, and preschools in Tainan, Taiwan.
Participants: Forty children with ASD and 40 TD children (ages 36–71 mo).
Outcomes and Measures: The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (2nd ed., Standard Version), Assessment of Preschool Children’s Participation, and Short Sensory Profile 2 (SSP–2).
Results: Compared with TD children, children with ASD had significantly lower scores on participation diversity in activities across areas of play, physical recreation, and social activities and higher scores in each of the four sensory quadrants. For children with ASD, participation in social activities was significantly negatively correlated with SSP–2 quadrant scores.
Conclusions and Relevance: These findings have implications for how preschool-age children with ASD typically engage in daily activities and suggest that some sensory processing patterns may be associated with participation in social activities.
What This Article Adds: Occupational therapy practitioners can facilitate activity participation for preschool-age children with ASD by using their strengths and the activities that they find interesting; practitioners should consider the role of sensory systems to promote activity participation in natural settings.
Creativity, Madness, and “the light that dances deep in Pontchartrain”: Glimpses of “The Passenger” from Cormac McCarthy's 1980 Correspondence
Authors: Luce Dianne C. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractLetters Cormac McCarthy wrote in 1980 to Robert Coles, Deaderick Montague, and John Fergus Ryan reveal that he was working on “The Passenger” at least by that year, when he expected it to be published after Blood Meridian (1985). The project was partly inspired by an unpublished poem by Louis Diehl about New Orleans jazz clarinetist Leon Roppolo, who is said to have thrown his clarinet into Lake Pontchartrain in an act of artistic suicide. The novel was not to focus on Roppolo, but its origin in the poem McCarthy quotes suggests that the tragic theme of creative potential spoiled or unfulfilled was central to it, and that originally the domain of creativity may have been artistic rather than scientific. Biographical influences that may also inform McCarthy's early thinking about the novel include his familiarity with three men he met in Ibiza in the late 1960s, art forger Elmyr de Hory and writers Clifford Irving and Leslie Garrett, all of whom followed paths that undermined their artistic potential.