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Effects of Family Nucleation on Child Learning Outcomes in Ghana

The connection between family nucleation and child learning outcomes in Ghana is a significant area of study. The family serves as the foundation for all Ghanaian social structures and plays a crucial role in caring for young individuals. When examining child-related matters such as education, cognitive abilities, and socio-emotional patterns, it is essential to consider the family context. This research investigates the impact of family nucleation on children‘s learning outcomes. To conduct this study, researchers utilized data from the seventh waves of the Ghana Living Standard Survey (GLSS), specifically focusing on the household roster recode. To address potential self-selection bias related to family nucleation, they employed both the Two-Stage Least Square (TSLS) and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) methods. These approaches allow for the control of observable and unobservable heterogeneity. The study findings confirm a connection between family nucleation and child learning outcomes. However, the magnitude of this impact varies based on the child‘s gender. Additionally, the research highlights that household spending on child education serves as a mechanism through which family nucleation influences children‘s learning outcomes. This underscores the importance of considering family dynamics when addressing educational outcomes for young individuals.

Source: UCC
Effects Of Financial Development And Digital Financial Exclusion On Elements Of Welfare In Sub-Saharan Africa

The level of financial development is low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This has led to high rates of financial exclusion, digital and non-digital, which may in turn have influence on consumption inequality and multidimensional poverty. Nonetheless, there is a dearth of study on these relationships. This study, therefore, assessed the effect of financial development and digital financial exclusion on elements of welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Data was sourced from the World Bank and the Seventh Wave of Ghana Living Standard Survey (GLSS 7). The data was analysed using mean, standard deviation, histograms, graphs, and multiple regression functions estimated by Ordinary Least Squares and Random Effects. The results revealed that financial development significantly and positively affects consumption per capita. Also, it was shown that both digital and nondigital financial exclusion have a significant positive effect on consumption inequality. Furthermore, digital financial exclusion and non-digital financial exclusion significantly and positively influence multidimensional poverty. It was recommended that leaders of SSA countries make an effort to develop their financial institutions and financial markets to stimulate the level of growth desired in the subregion.

Source: UCC
The Effects of Financial Innovation on Financial Savings: Evidence From an Economy in Transition

The general objective of this research is to establish the effects of financial innovations on financial savings in Ghana for the period 1963 to 2006. Both the perceptual index and M2=M1 that were used as proxies for financial innovation exhibited a positive long-run relationship but a negative short-run relationship. The crux of the study was that financial innovations led to a reduction in financial savings in the short run for one main reason—the prevailing innovative products in Ghana encouraged withdrawals rather than savings. Financial institutions, especially banks, are therefore encouraged to develop savings-related innovative instruments.

Source: UCC
Effects of financial innovation on growth of rural banks in Ghana

The arrival of internet and spread of mobile telecommunication companies within the Ghanaian economy has offered both opportunities and tests for the banking sector in Ghana particularly rural banks. The research sought to investigate the effect of financial innovation, particularly product and process innovation on the financial growth of rural banks in Ghana. Product innovation was measured using alternate delivery channel service points, the use of roving staff in rural banking, automated teller machines and merchant point of sales system. Financial growth on the other hand was measured using net operating profit. The research selected thirty-eight registered rural banks. Data on these rural banks were retrieved from the World Bank website. The research made use of explanatory research design and used SPSS to process the data. Data was analysed quantitatively through the use of inferential statistics namely correlation and regression analysis. The study revealed that the introduction of financial innovations does not necessarily translate to reduction in operational cost or increase in profit levels resulting in financial growth of rural banks. It was further revealed that although the use of alternate delivery channel service points, automated teller machines, and merchant point of sale service does not lead to financial growth among rural banks in Ghana, the use of roving staff does. The study therefore recommends that rural banks must focus on those financial innovations that positively impact on their performance in order to benefit from their use as other banks or telecommunication companies are doing.

Source: UCC
Effects of Financial Record Keeping on the Financial Performance of Small Enterprises in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis

ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of financial record-keeping on the financial performance of small enterprises in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. The study employed the quantitative research approach. A total of 288 small enterprises who have registered with the Ghana Enterprises Agency in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly office formed the population. The Statistical Product and Service Solutions software and SMART Partial Least Square softwares were employed for the data analysis given the techniques embedded in these applications. Out of the number, 165 small enterprises were selected as the sample. The study revealed that small enterprises in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are challenged greatly with mixing up records in relevant books, high cost of employing accountants, failure to predict income and expenditure for budgeting purposes, inability to keep up to date financial records in a realistic manner, and lack of knowledge on how to keep financial records. The level of performance of small enterprises is best described as being moderately improved especially when it comes to receiving money from clients/customers on time, effective allocation of resources, and receiving goods from suppliers on time. Only storage and retrieval practices made statistically significant positive contributions to predicting the positive moderate improvement in the performance of small enterprises in the metropolis. It was recommended that training programs should be organized by accounting firms operating in Ghana for owners and managers of small enterprises so that such enterprises could ingrain in their operations, proper record-keeping practices, systems, and protocols to better position them.

Source: UCC
Effects of firm size on firm performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana

The main objective of the study was to determine the effects of firm size on performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana. The study employed a quantitative research design under the positivist philosophy to address the research objectives.A panel on about 1,203 firms were involved based on the Enterprise Survey for Ghana data set for the periods 2007 and 2013. Multiple measures were adopted for firm size but just one measure was adopted for firm performance. Firm size was proxied by number of employees and real value of total assets while firm performance was proxied by total factor productivity. The Fixed Effectsand Random Effects estimatorswereapplied to the static model.The results indicated that firm size, proxied by the value of assets, has negative effects on firm performance. It was also found that firm size, proxied by total number of employees, has positive effects on firm performance except for the case of small manufacturing firms.

Source: UCC
Effects of Fiscal and Monetary Policies on Economic Growth in the West African Monetary Zone (Wamz)

The study sought to investigate both the linear and asymmetric effects of fiscal and monetary policies on economic growth in the West African Monetary Zone by employing the linear and non-linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag model (ARDL). Secondary data from 1990 to 2016, gathered from World Development indicators (WDI), the IMF international financial statistics was used. The study found that, linearly, in the case of WAMZ and member countries like Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Nigeria but not Sierra Leone, economic growth is positively influenced by government expenditure, money supply and real exchange rate while negatively influenced by real interest rate, inflation rate and tax revenue. Asymmetrically, growth respond more to an upward shift in government expenditure and real interest rate for the zone, Sierra Leone, Gambia and Nigeria; and respond more to positive changes in tax revenue and money supply in Ghana and Sierra Leone but not WAMZ. Also, the economic growth of all the member countries respond more to an increase in inflation. It is therefore recommended that, WAMZ as well as countries such as Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, and Nigeria should implement suitable measures tailored towards expanding government expenditures. Finally, it is recommended that, both policies should be coordinated effectively for WAMZ and its members as well to ensure sustainable growth

Source: UCC
The effects of fishing industry on academic attendance and performance of junior high school students (A case study of Anomabo)

This study sets out to find the effects of fishing industry in academic attendance and performance of Junior High School. Students in selected schools in Anomabo the main objective is to identify the effects, problems and find solutions to them in other to help teachers improve their teachings, enhance pupils learning school attendance and performance in fishing community especially Anomabo. Tables of percentages were used to present and analyze the data collected. Qualitative was also made. Based in the finding, recommendation made include admonishing teachers to apply theories and concept to real world situation. This is from known to the unknown. Teachers are also encouraged to have patient in teaching fish folks and vary the teaching materials they use. There is also the need to concentrate on chalkboard illustration as evident in the study.

Source: UCC
Effects of foreign direct investment on government revenue in Ghana

The study assessed the effects of foreign direct investment on government revenue in Ghana. Foreign direct investment, Per Capita GDP, Education and Urbanisation were used as independent variables whereas tax revenue was taken as dependent variable. Augmented Dickey-Fuller, Phillips-Perron, Ng-Perron and Zivot-Andrews unit root tests were applied to find the level of stationarity in the time series. Autoregressive Distributed Lag and its Error Correction Model were applied to find long run and short run relationships. The study found the existence of long run and short run relationships in the model. FDI, Per Capita GDP and Level of Education had positive and significant effect on tax revenue so FDI, Per Capita GDP and Level of Education are raising tax revenue to Government of Ghana. Urbanisation also had positive but insignificant effect on tax revenue in Ghana.

Source: UCC
Effects of forgiveness education on anger and depression among senior high school students in the Yendi municipality, Ghana

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of forgiveness education on anger and depression among students in senior high schools in the Yendi Municipality, Ghana. The theory reviewed was the cognitive behavioural therapy. The quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was made up of students in Yendi Senior High School and Dagbon State Senior High Technical School in the Yendi Municipality. A total of 40 students were involved in the study. Specifically, 20 students each were in the experimental group and the control group. Data were collected using a questionnaire made up of the Level of Anger Scale and Beck‟s Depression Inventory. The data collected were analysed using One-Way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The study revealed that there was a statistically significant effect of forgiveness education on anger among the respondents. Also, there was a statistically significant effect of forgiveness education on depression. On the basis of the findings, it was concluded that the Enright Process Model of Forgiveness effectively equips students to forgive their offenders and thus, reduce their levels of anger and depression. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that school authorities should collaborate with school counsellors to organise forgiveness education treatment sessions for students with anger and depression issues to help them to overcome their situations.

Source: UCC
Effects of Forgiveness Education on the Forgiveness And Psychological Well-being Levels of Married Christian Couples in Adentan Municipality of Greater Accra Region, Ghana

The study sought to ascertain the effect of forgiveness education on the forgiveness and psychological well-being levels of married couples in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A quasi experimental research design was used. Marital Offense Forgiveness Scale and the 18 item Ryff’s psychological well-being scale were used to obtain pre and post-intervention data A convenience sample of 104 participants consisting 32 couple pairs in experimental group and 72 couple pairs in control group were involved in the study. Participants in the control group were educated on forgiveness using C-REACH forgiveness education. Data were analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicates that forgiveness education had a significant effect on forgiveness and psychological well-being levels of married couples. However, sex, age and duration of marriage did not have any significant effect on forgiveness levels. The study therefore supports the existing research that forgiveness education is beneficial to one’s psychological well-being. It was, therefore, recommended that forgiveness education be utilised in improving the forgiveness level and mental well-being of married couples.

Source: UCC
Effects of gamma irradiation on agromorphological characteristics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.)

Cultivation of okra in Ghana is challenged by low yield due to lack of improved varieties. Gamma irradiated okra seeds can generate genetic variability to improve the crop. Samples of 150 seeds, each of okra genotype, UCCC6, were irradiated with 400 Gy to 1000 Gy using cobalt 60 source at a dose rate exposure of 121.58 Gy/hr. There were 40 stands comprising single plant per stand in three replications per treatment in a randomized complete block design outlay. Seedling survival, plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, number of branches, leaf length and width, days to 50% flowering, number of fruits, length and weight of fruit, number of seeds, and 100-seed weight decreased significantly (𝑃 ≤ 0.05) with increasing doses of gamma rays. Seedling survival was highest (88%) at 400 Gy, followed by control (81%). However, 600 Gy, 800 Gy, and 1000 Gy had 61%, 41%, and 17% seedling survival, respectively, with LD50 at 720 Gy. Significant (𝑃 ≤ 0.05) correlations existed between growth and yield components. Optimum growth and yield in okra were induced by 400 Gy but the higher doses had growth retardation effects and the induced variability can be assessed at M2 generation

Source: UCC
Effects of Ghana’s decentralization program and citizens’ participation in decision-making on service delivery in the Ga west municipality

Decentralised system of governance provides structures and legislations which promote community participation in decision-making which in turn affect service delivery and promote local development. This study examined local government structures and how they facilitate citizens’ participation in decision-making regarding service delivery in Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A total of 393 respondents formed the sample; 345 community members, 18 community informants and 30 Assembly members in the Ga West Municipality. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data from community members and questionnaire from Assembly members. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were also held. Data were presented using frequency tables, percentages and cross tabulation. Regression analysis was used to examine the relationships among the variables. The study reveals that local government structures were formed but citizens’ involvement in identification of projects, planning, implementation and monitoring of such projects and project maintenance were minimal and their influence on decision-making and service delivery was negligible. There was no regular meeting between Assembly members and communities. Community members were not aware of any formal channels of communication in providing information and feedback. It is therefore recommended that Municipalities should involve citizens in the policy making and implementation process not only because of good governance but also to receive input for increasing the quality of local policies

Source: UCC
Effects of gold mining activities on health of households in the Obuasi municipality in Ghana.

Despite the significant contribution of gold mining to Ghana’s socio-economic development, it generates negative externalities which pose health hazards to residents near the source of extraction. The study estimates the effects of exposure to gold mining pollution on health expenditure, potable water and intergenerational health. A cluster sampling survey conducted in the Obuasi Municipality provided data for the study. An instrumental variables hedonic regression was employed to estimate the relationship between health expenditure and exposure to mining pollution while Marshallian demand and intergenerational transmission models were used to estimate the effect of pollution exposure on residential water usage and intergenerational health respectively. Results suggest, after controlling for factors such as current and long-term health status, that gold-mining pollution has a positive effect on private healthcare expenditure, decrease water consumption and availability, and could be linked to intergenerational transmission of cardiovascular diseases, asthma and respiratory tract infections across generations. By directly estimating mining pollution impact on healthcare spending, compensation for exposure to such pollution could be calculated and victims better compensated. Thus, the distance to the tailings could be the yardstick for determining such compensation, all else being equal. Quality water availability should be improved by expanding the piped water networks. Specialized and well-resourced centers should be established to study, monitor and combat current health effects of mining pollution from affecting future generations while at the same time, generating longitudinal data for research.

Source: UCC
The effects of governmental influence on the recruitment and selection process at Agricultural Development Bank

Recruitment and selection is a very vital aspect of every organization since the success of the organization is dependent on its human resource capacity. Responses from 103 persons from a sample of 120 persons, both junior and senior officers of ADB, selected through random and purposive sampling, revealed that the government has a very significant influence in the selection process by virtue of its ownership stake in the bank. It is solely responsible for appointing members onto the board while at the same time, it collaborates with the Board to appoint the Managing Director, his deputies and other senior officers of the bank. In addition, interview is a major tool for selecting persons into the bank. It was also found out that the bank needs to do a lot to motivate its staff for a better performance from the staff. The respondents also raised some issues that need to be considered by management if they want the best out of their staff. Management needs to consider issues on career path, succession plan, the level of remuneration, working conditions, acts of nepotism and job security so as to address them for the best of the organization as a whole.

Source: UCC
The Effects of Habitat Disturbance on Adult Odonata Assemblages in Urban Freshwater Habitats of Southern Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana

Members of the insect Order Odonata have been widely used as indicators of the integrity of freshwater ecosystems. However, the effects of anthropogenically induced factors continue to affect their assemblages especially in urban areas. As such, this study was conducted to investigate the influence of human and natural habitat conditions on Odonate assemblages in freshwater habitats of southern Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana. This was important to address the existing gap in knowledge on the Odonata species within the Metropolis and consequently, the effects of urban habitat conditions on Odonate assemblages in a tropical ecosystem. A total of four sampling visits per each of the 16 sites used for the study from January to June 2022, provided data on Odonata species. A habitat integrity index was generated for each site and used to categorise sites into 3 levels of disturbance: high, moderate, and least. Local climatic variables were measured and recorded for each study site. Twenty-six species of dragonflies and damselflies were recorded within the Metropolis. Generalised mixed effect model showed a varying significant effect of pH, water retention mechanism, condition of the riparian vegetation, preservation of the riparian vegetation and the presence or absence of cropland on dragonfly and damselfly abundance, diversity and compositions. A dragonfly biotic index was developed for habitat quality assessment within the Metropolis which showed that freshwater habitats within the Metropolis are experiencing some level of disturbance. There is therefore the need for conservation efforts to restore the integrity of the habitats surveyed and the entire Metropolis and the success of these actions can be monitored using the DBI.

Source: UCC