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Comparative study of collection management practices of academic libraries

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to find out the similarities and differences in collection management practices of the main libraries of the University of Cape Coast and the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a qualitative approach in considering the research problem and also used the case study to collect data. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Findings – Some of the results highlighted are: both libraries had sections responsible for collection management practices, the collection management practices carried out by both libraries were almost similar, lack of adequate professional staff, lack of adequate funds and unavailability of Collection Management Policy were some of the challenges. Research limitations/implications – The study focussed on the activities performed by the various sections directly involved in the collection management practices and excludes administrative practices. Practical implications – In order to make any library functional, collection management should be a shared responsibility of all the sections of the library and that enough money is required to link the staff and the information resources in the library together. Social implications – All stakeholders of libraries must play their role to make academic libraries functional. Originality/value – The study provides insight into the collection development activities undertaken by the libraries of the only public academic institutions purposely build by the Government of Ghana to train graduate teachers for Basic and Second-Cycle institutions in Ghana.

Source: UCC
A Comparative Study of Different Types of comparison Based Sorting Algorithms in Data Structure

There are many popular problems in different practical fields of computer science, record applications, Networks and Artificial intelligence. These basic operation and problems is sorting algorithm; the sorting problem has attracted a great deal of research. This research paper presents the different types of comparison Based sorting algorithms of data structure like insertion, selection, bubble, quick and merges. Each algorithm is solving to specific sorting problem in a different formats. This research provides a detailed study of how all the five algorithms work and their algorithm, advantage, disadvantage and then compares them on the basis of various parameters like time complexity and space complexity.

Source: UCC
A Comparative Study of Different Types of comparison Based Sorting Algorithms in Data Structure

Abstract— there are many popular problems in different practical fields of computer science, record applications, Networks and Artificial intelligence. These basic operation and problems is sorting algorithm; the sorting problem has attracted a great deal of research. This research paper presents the different types of comparison Based sorting algorithms of data structure like insertion, selection, bubble, quick and merges. Each algorithm is solving to specific sorting problem in a different formats. This research provides a detailed study of how all the five algorithms work and their algorithm, advantage, disadvantage and then compares them on the basis of various parameters like time complexity and space complexity

Source: UCC
Comparative study of evapotranspiration variation and its relationship with other climatic parameters in Asaba and Uyo

This study was carried out to assess the variations of Reference Evapotranspiration (ETO also denoted with RET) calculated using FAO-56 Penman Monteith model of two locations Asaba and Uyo and evaluate its relationships with the variations of other climatic parameters. Meteorological data of forty one years (1975-2015) and thirty five years (1981-2015) period for Asaba and Uyo, respectively gotten from Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Abuja were used. It was observed that the variations of Evapotranspiration (ET) in both locations were in line with two seasons (rainy and dry) normally experienced in Nigeria having its highest value in March (4.8 mm/day) for Asaba and for Uyo in February (4.5 mm/day); and its lowest value in August (3.1 mm/day) for Asaba and in July (2.9 mm/day) for Uyo. ET variation when compared with other climatic variables in both locations was observed to have the same trend with maximum temperature, solar radiation and sunshine hours. It also has the same variation with minimum temperature though with slight deviation. It was observed that ET variation is inversely proportional to the variation relative humidity. Wind speed displayed relatively small variation in its trend over the study period and is not in line with the variations of ET

Source: UCC
A Comparative Study of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices of Employed Mothers in Accra Metropolis and Wa Municipality of Ghana

Maternal employment has been widely cited as one of the major barriers to exclusive breastfeeding. The present study examined how maternal employment in the formal sector is associated with the maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding among women with diverse employment characteristics in Accra Metropolis and Wa Municipality of Ghana. Socialist feminism and symbolic interactionist perspectives served as theoretical guides for the study. Data for the study was obtained from 32 interviews and 721 surveys with employed mothers who had infants not older than six months selected from the study areas. The findings showed that, type of mothers' employment, mothers' marital status and infants' age were significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices. Exclusive breastfeeding was also high among part-time workers and private sector workers. Unlike the case of Wa Municipality, employment was found to be significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding in Accra Metropolis. Lack of breastfeeding-friendly facilities at the workplace posed as a challenge for most of the mothers in this study. Mothers who were breastfeeding exclusively in both study areas were able to do so because they had family and workplace support. It is therefore recommended that employers provide breastfeeding-friendly facilities at the workplace to facilitate breastfeeding. In addition, the family, coworkers and supervisors should support breastfeeding mothers. Lastly, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations should extend the duration of the maternity leave for successful and less stressful exclusive breast feeding by employed mothers who are breast feeding.

Source: UCC
A comparative study of gender performance in the core subjects of the senior secondary school certificate examination (2001-2005)

This project is based on the results of candidates who sat for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The main objective of this project is to determine whether performance in SSSCE core subjects namely Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, English Language and Social Studies for the five-year period from 2001 to 2005 depended on sex. The data were obtained from the West African Examinations Council for this research. Preliminary analysis was conducted on the data using frequency tables, percentages and multiple bar charts. In order to establish concrete statistical evidence, the cM-square ( 2) test for independence was used and the results revealed that for the five-year period in all the four subjects, the males performed better than the females.

Source: UCC
Comparative Study of High and Low Ability JHS Students’ Achievement Using Traditional and Performance Assessment in Ahanta West Municipality

Assessment is sometimes implemented without assessors knowing which assessment type could enhance students’ achievement in tests in schools. This study compared traditional and performance assessment to determine the assessment type which could maximises high and low ability JHS students’ achievements in tests. The descriptive cross-sectional survey with quantitative approach was used. The population for the study was 2499 JHS students in Ahanta West Municipality. The cluster and lottery method of simple random sampling procedures were used to select a sample size of 234 students for the study. Teacher-made achievement tests were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics, bar graphs, paired sample t-tests, multivariate analysis of variance and multiple linear regression were employed to analyse the data. Results of the analyses revealed that both high and low ability JHS students’ achievements in tests were improved when assessed with performance assessment type. The results further showed that traditional assessment provides the better prediction of high ability students while, in contrast, performance assessment better predicts achievement of low ability students’ achievements in tests. For these reasons, it was concluded that educators at JHS should be mindful of the assessment type they use to assess their students. It was recommended that assessors at the JHS level should adapt and integrate high percentage of performance assessment tasks mixed with less traditional tasks in assessing students order to maximise the students’ achievements in tests and examinations.

Source: UCC
A comparative study of human resource development practices in the University of Cape Coast and Valley view University.

The purpose of this study was to explore the human resource development (HRD) practices of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Valley View University (VVU). The study was a descriptive survey and two sets of questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha of .91 for T & D officers and .61 for academic and non academic staff and interview guide were used to gather data. The study involved 491 participants comprising 397 from the UCC and 94 from VVU. The Mann Whitney U test was used to determine the differences and similarities between the two universities in terms of staff development practices. The study disclosed that both universities had almost the same set of driving forces informing their HRD practices, the differences exhibited only reflected the kind of premium placed on the individual drivers by each institution. Both universities also relied on a combination of on-the-job training methods and off-the-job training methods for its T & D programmes in order to cater for individual differences. Compared to VVU, more staff training was done in the UCC however, both universities did not maximize the full potential of benefits that accrue from T & D programmes due to the lack of career counselling. The study concluded that both universities were striving to achieve higher standards of productivity, quality, and effectiveness in order to survive in the new environment and subsequently, it was recommended that management in both universities must adopt the best practices from each other's HRD system

Source: UCC
A Comparative Study of Imperialistic Strategies: Roman North Africa (2nd Century B.C -1st Century Ad) and British West Africa (1884-1956).

The strategies of imperialism used by both Romans and British are very fascinating. However, these events happened in different eras, which have led Brunt (1965) and Miles (1990) to conclude that these strategies used by both imperialists are not comparable. For this reason, the research focuses on strategies of imperialism of the ancient Roman society from the second century B.C. to the first century A.D. and British imperialism from 1884 to 1956. This has resulted in the research title: A Comparative Study of Imperialistic Strategies: Roman North Africa (2nd Century B.C -1st Century AD) and British West Africa (1884-1956). To bring these strategies to light, a comparative analytical method was employed to answer the research questions. Moreover, in answering these questions, the research made use of Comparativism as a theory to reflect and compare the imperial histories of both the Romans and the British. The method and theory have therefore helped the research to draw the similarities and dissimilarities among the imperialistic strategies used by both Imperialists. Although the imperialism of the Romans and British happened in a different era, with the help of the theory and methods employed, the research findings have refuted what Brunt and Miles opine that their imperialism cannot be compared. Hence, the research concludes that Roman and British imperialistic strategies are comparable.

Source: UCC
Comparative Study of Leadership Style and Competitiveness of SMEs: The Case of SMEs in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

This study sought to establish the relationship between leadership style and competiveness of SMEs in the Greater Accra Region. The probability sampling technique known as stratified sampling technique was employed to select the SMEs to participate in the study. SMEs were divided into two categories; comprising 10 small scale and 10 medium scale organisations. From each of the stratum, a simple random sampling technique is employed to select 6 staffs. From the 6 selected staff 2 staffs comprising lower level of management, 2 for middle level management and the last 2 for staff at the top level of management as respondents. The study revealed that the leadership style that makes room for participation and inclusivity turn to be more competitive than SMEs that has strict leadership and very little participation by employees.

Source: UCC
Comparative study of records management practices in public and private tertiary education institutions in Ghana

This study explored records management practices of one public university and one private university. It specifically considered record keeping and management practices of administrators in these two universities, and then compared the practices between the universities. The study aimed at examining records management practices used for keeping records, records disposal and the challenges the institutions face in managing their records. The sample comprised 607 respondents from the two universities. Questionnaires were used to gather data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data of the study. It was found that, there is no significant difference in the two universities with regards to guidelines and procedures on the creation and capturing of records. However, there was significant difference in the filing system used for record keeping in the two universities. The chi-square also showed significant differences in record disposal practices among the universities. Finally, the study found significant differences in challenges associated with records management practices in both universities. It is therefore, recommended that, workshops and training programmes should be regularly organized for staff to improve their skills in records management in public (University A) and adequate storage space should be provided in both universities.

Source: UCC
A comparative study of rural-urban and public-private junior high school pupils’ attitude towards the study of information and communications technology

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the attitude of Junior High School pupils in general and the gender aspect towards the study of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in selected schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Descriptive research design was employed in this study and questionnaire was the main tool used to collect data from two hundred and three (203) pupils. The respondents were purposively drawn from three private and four public schools located in the Efutu, Pedu-Abura and Aboom circuits in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The schools were located in either urban or rural areas of the Metropolis. The Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) version 18 for Windows was used to analyse the data collected using frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation and independent t-test were used to analyse the biographical data, research question one and testing of the three formulated hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that pupils have much positive attitude towards the study of ICT and there is a significant difference in attitude between pupils in rural and urban area schools towards the study of ICT. There is no significant difference in attitude of male and female pupils as well as that of public and private Junior High Schools.

Source: UCC
A comparative study of some physical properties of large and medium size cocoa beans from Ghana

The physical properties of Cocoa are necessary for the design of equipment to handle, transport, process and store the commodity. Cocoa beans can be categorised into several groups based on their sizes. A comparative study of the physical properties of the large group (category B) and the medium group (category D) Cocoa beans were evaluated as a function of moisture content within the moisture content range of 5.67 - 25.04% wet basis. The bulk density decreased linearly from 559.60 - 505.05 kg/m3 between a moisture content range of 8.6 - 23.78% for category B and from 699.9 - 630.18 kg/m3 between a moisture content of 9.19 - 25.05% for category D. The 1000-bean mass increased linearly from 984.75 – 1112 g and 1125 – 1247 g when moisture increased from 9.19 - 25.04% and 8.6 - 23.78% for categories D and B respectively. The emptying angle of repose for cat D at m.c. range of 9.19 - 25.04% increased from 27.98 – 46.52. Cat B. with m.c. range of 7.56 – 18.8% also increased from 27.26 – 37.470. The filling angle of repose for category D increased with values ranging from 30.33 - 42.980 between m.c. of 9.19 - 25.04%, whiles for category B at mc of 5.67- 22.0% the filling angle of repose increased non-linearly from 23.74 – 33.810. The static coefficient of friction increased linearly from 0.56 - 0.69, 0.48 - 0.60 and 0.21 - 0.28 for plywood, mild steel and rubber respectively for category B and for category D, a linear increment in static co-efficient of friction from 0.53 - 0.62 and 0.56 - 0.63 was observed for mild steel and plywood while in the case of the rubber, static co-efficient of friction increased non linearly from 0.12 - 0.32

Source: UCC
A comparative study of supervisory practices of private and public junior high schools of the Cape Coast metropolis

The development of every nation is contingent on the quality of educational system in place. The study was conducted to find out the supervisory practices of public JHS and private JHS of Cape Coast Metropolis. The sample of the study consisted of 606 respondents. Simple random and stratified sampling procedures were used to select the respondents. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. Documentary evidence, interview guide and questionnaire were the research instruments used. The internal reliability co-efficient of the teachers’ questionnaire and the students’ questionnaire were .909 and .924 respectively. The independent sample t-test as well as frequencies and percentages were used to analyse the data.. The study established that both internal supervision and external supervision were emphasized in public JHS and private JHS. Moreover, the study revealed that headteachers, assistant headteachers, teachers on duty, class teachers, and student prefects were all involved in supervision. The recommendations included the following: The need to restructure supervision by incorporating elements of supervision and the need not to overload supervisors with work.

Source: UCC
Comparative study of techical efficiency of private and public clinics and hospitals in the general region of Ghana

In Ghana healthcare institutions are not anticipated to be efficient but due to the rising demands on hospital reimbursement levels, focus on efficient operations is becoming more vital. This study compared technical efficiency levels of private and public clinics and hospitals in Central Region. A sample of 34 private and public hospitals and clinics in the Central Region of Ghana was used for the study. The main estimation technique employed was the Data Envelopment Analysis, with four variable inputs and outputs. Furthermore, regression analysis was also used to identify the main determinants of technical efficiency. The analysis of the data indicates that private clinics have been more technically efficient than their public counterparts. Moreover, the public hospitals were found to be more technically efficient than the private ones. It was also noted that, even though excess input and output variables (slack) were identified for both classes of health facilities, the public clinics and hospitals had greater unutilized resources. The study proved that ownership, experience of administrators and access to clinic or hospital were the main determinants, which also affected the level of technical efficiency. The study recommends that managers and policy makers should identify the areas of inefficiencies in both inputs and outputs for effective reallocation of resources to increase the level of technical efficiency

Source: UCC
Comparative study of technical efficiency of pineapple exporters and non exporters in the Central region of Ghana

This study sought to determine and compare the technical efficiency in pineapple production among exporters and non-exporters using primary data collected from four districts of Central Region of Ghana. Results from the Cobb-Douglass stochastic frontier model and a farm-specific efficiency model showed that for the exporters land and labor had a positive influence on technical efficiency while chemicals and fertilizers, planting materials and annual capital charge had a negative effect. For non-export farmers, land and planting materials and annual capital charge exerted positive effect but chemicals and fertilizers and labour had negative impact on technical efficiency. The analysis also showed that pineapple exporters and non-exporters were not operating on the production frontier and scored a mean technical efficiency of 51 and 55 percent respectively. Further analysis showed that access to credit is an important factor influencing technical efficiency in pineapple production. Thus efforts aimed at making credit accessible to farmers through the promotion of farmer co-operatives and other mico-credit schemes would be very pertinent in increasing pineapple production for the home and export market.

Source: UCC
Comparative study of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities of two estuaries on the Southwestern Coast of Ghana

This paper on benthic macroinvertebrates of Kakum and Nyan estuaries is meant as baseline information in the wake of offshore oil drilling, mining and land use due to growing human population on the southwestern coast of Ghana. Ekman grab (0.0225 m 2 ) was used to sample benthic macroinvertebrates monthly from August 2011 to July 2012. Crustacea (58.96%) and Annelida (35.23%) dominated the 40 species encountered in the Kakum estuary while Annelida (88.15%) alone dominated the 45 species found in the Nyan estuary. The annelids Nereissp., Capitella capitata and Cossura sp. and the dipteran Chironomus sp.were the main pollution tolerant species recorded while the annelids Scoloplos sp. and Amphiglenasp. were the known pollution sensitive ones found. An unknown amphithoid (Amphithoid 'A' andaGammarussp. dominated the Kakum estuary community with mean densities ranging between 67.27 ± 30.94 ind./m 2 to 535.49 ± 275.50 ind./m 2 and 26.91 ± 10.71 ind./m 2 to 398.25 ± 143.90 ind./m 2 respectively while in the Nyan estuary, Scoloplos sp. and Cossura sp. were dominant in densities (248.91 ± 152.05 ind./m 2 to 270.44 ± 177.39 ind./m 2 and 6.73 ± 3.66 ind./m 2 to 131.85 ± 67.28 ind./m 2 Lower species diversity, richness and densities of organisms were found at the mouth of the two estuaries than stations farther from the sea. Benthic macroinvertebrate communities of the two estuaries were highly similar (Sorensen’s index, Cs = 0.706). Periodic monitoring is encouraged as a means of checking the possible impacts of human activities on these water bodies.

Source: UCC