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The impact of the gradual decline of the Ghanaian textile industry on textile education in Ghana

There ha s b een pe rsistent, dr astic de cline of t he T extile Industry i n G hana w hich i s awfully affecting the study of textiles in Ghanaian Textiles education institutions. Upon this f oundation, t he s tudy sought t o e xamine a nd di scuss t he i mpact of the decline o f Ghana’s t extile i ndustry on t extiles e ducation i n G hana. T he obj ectives of t he s tudy among others were to identify and document the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of t he G hanaian T extile Industry, p roblems t hat ar e en dangering t he G hanaian t extiles industry and how they are affecting Textile Education in Ghana. The population for the study c onsisted of s tudents, l ecturers and he ads of de partments of selected t extiles education in stitutions in G hana as w ell a s o peratives in G hana te xtile f actories. T he methodology e mployed w as t he qua litative a pproach and t he de scriptive s urvey. Observation and interviews were the research instruments used to gather data. The main findings were that protracted labour unrest in the textile industry, poor attitude of factory workers and state officials on textiles, smuggling of textiles, under-declared imports, and copied brands by foreign companies and high cost of textiles production have contributed to the current declining stage of the industry; and has also contributed adversely to the reduction of the intake of textile students in textile education institutions. The study then recommends among others that the government of Ghana invests massively in the local textile industry by giving bailouts for the acquisition of new machinery, human resource and m anpower d evelopment, t he pr ovision o f l aboratories a nd e quipment t o e nhance teaching to make the textiles graduate marketable.

Source: UEW
Impact of thermal radiation on electrical MHD rotating flow of Carbon nanotubes over a stretching sheet

The main objective of this article is to study the inventive conception of the electrical Magneto hydrodynamics (MHD) rotational flow of Single and Multi-Walled Carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs/MWCNTs) base on the fluids (water, engine oil, ethylene glycol and kerosene oil). The thermal radiation impact is taken to be varying the purpose, to see the concentration as well as the temperature modifications between the nanofluid and the surfaces. Kerosene oil is taken as based nanofluids because of its unique attention due to their advanced thermal conductivities, exclusive features and applications. The fluid flow is assumed in steady state. The basic Navier Stocks equations have been transformed through similarity variables in the form of nonlinear differential equations. The solution of the problem has been obtained through Homotopy Analysis Method (HAM). Results obtained for single and multi-wall carbon nanotubes are compared. Plots have been presented in order to examine how the velocities and temperature profile get affected by various flow parameters. The numerical outputs of the physical properties are shown trough tables. The impact of Skin fraction coefficient and Nusselt number are shown in tables. � 2019 Author(s).

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The impact of training and development on employee performance the case of the judicial service, Kumasi High Court

The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of Training and Development (T & D) on the performance of employees in the Judicial Service. The study concentrates primarily on the employees of the Kumasi High Courts. The study was guided by three (3) objectives which were to find out if there are any T & D programmes for employees in the Judicial Service, Kumasi, to find out the relationship between T and D in the Judicial Service, Kumasi and finally to assess the impact of T and D on the performance of employees in the Judicial Service in Kumasi. The study was a descriptive survey with a sample of seventy (70) respondents from different sections in the High Court, Kumasi. The researcher collected data using a questionnaire that was self-generated from literature in the area of T & D. The researcher analysed the data by using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies and also used regression and correlation analysis from the SPSS. The results of the study showed that there was an existence of T & D programmes in the Judicial service, also there was a positive significant correlation between training and development and finally, the results showed that training and development were significantly related to performance. It was, therefore, recommended that: identification of training needs should be done more professionally and more often in conjunction with the line manager, as well as with the individuals involved; and also a well-structured training calendar be created for use at the Judicial Service at stated periods of time.

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The impact of training and development on job performance University of Cape Coast (ucc) as a case study

The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of training and development programmes on job performance with the University of Cape Coast as a case study. A survey was carried out at the University of Cape Coast .The researcher used questionnaires and interviews (about 100) respondents where necessary to collect the primary data for the study. The collected data was examined and checked for validity and consistency. The data was summarised, coded and tabulated the data collected was analysed using SPSS version 17 and Microsoft excel, 2010 version. Frequency distributions and graphs were adopted to analysed the primary data collected from the respondents. The study revealed that the university provide their employees with training and development programmes to improve the performance of their employees. According to the findings about (93%) of the employees of the university have been put through some sort of training and development programmes. However the study sides with the majority of the respondents (87%) that the practices of training and development programmes at the university is relevant to the needs of the employees .the study concludes that training and development programmes at UCC are very effective thus, the quality of training matches the needs of the employee. The most common training types are on-the-job, mentoring and off-the-job training. Training and development has positive impacts on employee job performance, employee comfortability of working in teams; employee skills and talents, employee satisfaction and morale. Therefore, the conclusion is that there is a positive and direct relationship between training and development and employee and organisational performance. The researcher recommend that managers should frequently their organisations training and development needs. The researcher also recommended that employees must be involved in the training and development programmes.

Source: UEW
The impact of training needs assessment on the performance of employees, evidence from Ghana education service in the Kassna Nankana Municipality

The study aimed at assessing the effect of conducting Training Needs Assessment (TNA) on basic school teachers before trainings at the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Kasena/Nankana Municipal. The study adopted quantitative research approach. Descriptive and inferential statistics design was used. In this study, a sample of 319 basic schools teachers was recruited. Questionnaire was used to gather information from the sampled teachers. Statistical package was used to process all the gathered data. The study found that conducting performance appraisal of teachers, comparing the current abilities of teachers and the new requirements of work, and job descriptions of teachers, are the major Training Needs Assessment (TNA) method used by Ghana Education Service (GES) in Kasena/Nankana Municipality before training teachers. It appeared from the study that training needs assessment (TNA) makes it possible for teachers to develop their potentials, and improve the effectiveness of teachers in performing assigned tasks. The study found a positive and significant relationship between teacher needs assessment and teachers performance. It was concluded that training cannot be effective if the performance is not first identified and analyzed. The study recommended that GES should see TNA as an important exercise that should be carried out before designing any training programme since it will lead to the implementation of appropriate training that will equip teachers with the requisite knowledge and skills for the performance of their present and future job assignments.

Source: UEW
Impact of training programme on the performance of employee’s at Mampong municipal education

If every organization wants to achieve it’s goals and objectives in the modern period, it needs to adopt training and development programmes to ensure the success of their organization through effective utilization of their human resources. Training and Development has become an integral part of most successful organizations. This study sought to investigate the training and development programmes on teachers’ performance and suggest ways to improve these programmes. The study used primary and secondary data, qualitative and quantitative approached to the solicit data. A cross sectional survey was employed. Researcher use questionnaires and interviews as an instrument to gather data on training and programme organized in each school mention. It was confirmed that indeed training and development program in the five selected school has significant impact on the teachers performance such as enhancement of teacher acquisition of skills/and broaden their scope of knowledge. Teachers in Mampong Municipal acquire new strategies and methodology to deliver on their task or duties as assigned to them. It was found that various kinds of trainings implemented by the selected schools were classroom/group instructors and technology aided. The method that were employed in the undertaking and training and development program were in-service training, induction training and understudy and of-the-job training. One’s a training and development program is implemented effectively and the trainees are fully in support of it’s with the necessary attention given, there is no doubt that fruitful outcome based on improvement on performance would be achieved. Therefore, it is advisable for every manager to include all the stakeholders in the planning and organizing training and development programme in order to make it effective to affect performance of work.

Source: UEW
The Impact of TVET on Ghana’s socio-economic development: A aase study of ICCES TVET skills training in two regions of Ghana

Integrated Community Centre for Employable Skills (ICCES) is an agency under the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare with policy objective of filling the gap in employment generation by developing the young human resources in line with the poverty alleviation goal of the government of Ghana. The purpose of the study was to find out how the ICCES training programmes are achieving their purpose of increasing access of young person’s to skills acquisition and empowerment for productive employment. To harness the needed information, questionnaire, interview and observation, were employed in gathering data from the subjects. The results suggest that participants in the survey had all conferred that the programmes have being helpful to the communities in securing suitable employment that allows them to generate income within the social, family and financial constraints that they face in their communities and as such their social and economic status has being impacted positively.

Source: UEW
The Impact of TVET on Ghana’s Socio-Economic Development: A Case Study of ICCES TVET Skills Training in Two Regions of Ghana

Integrated Community Centre for Employable Skills (ICCES) is an agency under the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare with policy objective of filling the gap in employment generation by developing the young human resources in line with the poverty alleviation goal of the government of Ghana. The purpose of the study was to find out how the ICCES training programmes are achieving their purpose of increasing access of young person’s to skills acquisition and empowerment for productive employment. To harness the needed information, questionnaire, interview and observation, were employed in gathering data from the subjects. The results suggest that participants in the survey had all conferred that the programmes have being helpful to the communities in securing suitable employment that allows them to generate income within the social, family and financial constraints that they face in their communities and as such their social and economic status has being impacted positively.

Source: UEW
The impact of using l1 (native language) in an English medium classroom in the upper basic level (primary 4 to JHS 3). a study at St. Aidan’s Anglican Basic School in the Wa Municipality

This study was set to address the impact of using L1 (mother tongue) as medium of instruction in an L2 (English language) classroom in the upper basic level of St Aidan’s Anglican Basic School in Wa, the upper West Region of Ghana. The study focused on the reasons and effects of using L1 as a medium of instruction in L2 classrooms. The study adopted the qualitative research approach and used interviews and observation as tools in collecting and analyzing the data. In all, twenty-six (26) people were interviewed. Six (6) teachers and twenty (20) pupils. The findings showed that teachers used L1 (Waali) where, necessary, especially when clarifying meaning, correcting errors and explaining difficult concepts. The study also identified that the use of L1 (Waali) was useful for effective learning and better understanding. The study recommended that, there should be a balanced use of first language. (L1) and second language (L2) in the classroom and that the L1 can be a useful tool to building a relationship between teachers and pupils in the classroom.

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The impact of using multimedia on students' academic performance in genetics in the Brong Ahafo region

The study investigated the impact of using multimedia (computer simulation) in improving students' performance in genetics in Senior High School in Brong Ahafo. The main objective of the study was to establish if there is significant difference in academic performance in genetics between students' who were taught with multimedia method and students' who were not taught with multimedia method. The specific objectives were to find out whether there will be significant difference in the academic performance in genetics between the experimental group and the control group, to assess students' views on the use of multimedia method of teaching and whether there is significant difference in the performance of male students' and female students' of the experimental group at post-test measurement. Questionnaires, interviews and students achievement test were administered. Independent t-test was used to test the statistical significance between post-test scores of experimental and control groups at 0.05 level of significance. There was significant difference between the experimental group and the control group at post-test measure of students' performance in genetics. There was significant difference between male and female students' performance at post-test of the experimental group. The findings implied that, the use of multimedia teaching method has significant influence in the performance of genetics of the Senior High School. The following recommendations were made: Biology teachers should be encouraged to employ the use of multimedia method of teaching in the delivery of their lesson so that students can perform better.

Source: UEW
The impact of using solar powered led bulbs as an alternative source of energy for street lighting in Ghana

The existing street lights in the country uses high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and mercury vapor lamps which is powered from the national grid. These types of street lights consume a lot of power and put a lot of pressure on the national grid. Considering the number of street lights in the country in terms of the amount of energy it draws from the national grid, it is important that another source of power is used to ease the burden on the national grid and also provide a reliable supply of street light in the country. The main objective of the research is to determine the impact of using solar powered light emitting diodes (LED) lamps in place of the existing grid connected high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and mercury vapor lamps street lamps. The research looked at the existing conventional/traditional grid connected street light in terms of cost of initial installation, cost of maintenance, power consumption, brightness/luminous intensity, lifespan and other accessories compared to the off-grid/ stand alone solar powered street light. The findings show that solar powered LED street light has a higher energy savings capacity (40%) than the existing high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and mercury vapor lamps and also provides reliable supply of light and alleviate some of the burden on the national grid. The conclusion of the research is that using solar powered LED street lighting system will lead to an increased initial installation cost but savings made due to reduced maintenance cost and longevity of the solar powered LED lamps is very significant and cost effective.

Source: UEW
The impact of well equipped electrical workshops laboratories in the teaching of applied electricity for competency based skills acquisition in senior high technical schools- case study of Tsito Senior High Technical School

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of well-equipped Applied Electricity laboratories in the teaching of Applied Electricity for competency based skills acquisition in Senior High Technical Schools, using Tsito Senior High Technical School as a case study. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The study used quantitative and qualitative research approach. The total population for the study was 32 students and 5 teachers totaling 37 in all. Purposive sampling techniques was used to select all the 37 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an interview guide. Primary data was collected through a field survey from teachers and students of the Tsito Senior High Technical School. The edited responses were recorded and analyzed statistically. SPSS version 18 was used to analyze data. The study results concluded that the school does not have enough teaching and learning materials to facilitate the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity. Moreover, student’s interest and class participation was high in Applied Electricity class when the teacher used TLMs. The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service through the District Education Office should supply adequate educational resources and Teaching and Learning materials (TLMs) to equip the schools Applied Electricity Laboratory and enhance the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity in the school.

Source: UEW
The impact of well-equipped electrical workshops laboratories in the teaching of applied electricity for competency based skills acquisition in senior high technical schools_ case study of

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of well-equipped Applied Electricity laboratories in the teaching of Applied Electricity for competency based skills acquisition in Senior High Technical Schools, using Tsito Senior High Technical School as a case study. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The study used quantitative and qualitative research approach. The total population for the study was 32 students and 5 teachers totaling 37 in all. Purposive sampling techniques was used to select all the 37 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an interview guide. Primary data was collected through a field survey from teachers and students of the Tsito Senior High Technical School. The edited responses were recorded and analyzed statistically. SPSS version 18 was used to analyze data. The study results concluded that the school does not have enough teaching and learning materials to facilitate the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity. Moreover, student’s interest and class participation was high in Applied Electricity class when the teacher used TLMs. The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service through the District Education Office should supply adequate educational resources and Teaching and Learning materials (TLMs) to equip the schools Applied Electricity Laboratory and enhance the teaching and learning of Applied Electricity in the school.

Source: UEW
The impact of workplace spirituality and workplace religiosity on organizational citizenship behaviour among public sector workers in Ghana.

The main objective of the study was to examine the impact of workplace spirituality and workplace religiosity on organizational citizenship behaviour among public sector workers in Ghana. The study took place at the University of Education Winneba with a total sample size of 306. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and a structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The study revealed that there is a negative relationship between workplace spirituality and organizational citizenship behaviour. Also, the study revealed that there is a positive relationship between workplace religiosity and organizational citizenship behaviour. The study also revealed that workplace place spirituality and religiosity have an impact on organizational citizenship behaviour. The researcher recommends that, Managers need to adopt as part of their selection practices, that to be hires must show potential for the exhibition organizational citizenship behaviour before being employed. Managers should also pay sufficient attention to their employees’ work behaviour in order to determine with some level of certainty those employees who are high in citizenship behaviour so that such behaviours could be constantly reinforced as a way to retain the behaviour in the system. Managers to periodically organize training programs that will teach employees how to exhibit organizational citizenship behaviour as well as draw their attention to the relationship between such behaviours and organizational goals. Further studies can focus on other public institutions and private firms.

Source: UEW