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Influence of Personality Traits and Self-Efficacy on Job Satisfaction of Junior High School Teachers in Awutu-Senya West District

The study investigated the influence of personality traits and self-efficacy on job satisfaction of junior high school teachers in Awutu-Senya West District. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sample size comprised 461 respondents. The census survey technique was used to select respondents. Structured questionnaires were the instruments used to collect data for the study. Multiple Linear Regression, Independent Samples T-test and the Bootstrapping Approach were used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that personality traits in terms of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness to experience do not significantly influence teachers’ job satisfaction. However, neuroticism significantly predicted teachers’ job satisfaction. Also, teacher self-efficacy in terms of student engagement, instructional practices and classroom management is not a relevant predictor of their job satisfaction. The results further revealed that male and female teachers do not differ in terms of their personality traits, selfefficacy and job satisfaction. It was also found that location (rural/urban) of teachers significantly influenced their extraversion but not their self- efficacy and job satisfaction. The study concluded that the more teachers become emotionally stable and deliver to the satisfaction of students, the more satisfied they become with their job. Lastly, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Awutu-Senya West District Directorate should organise in-service and capacity building workshop in professional practice and psychological preparedness for teachers to enable them to develop a positive attitude towards work and enhance their job satisfaction.

Source: UCC
Influence of personality traits on financial risk tolerance and financial behaviour of smallholder maize farmers in Assin Foso Municipality

Assessing the influence of personality traits on smallholder maize farmers’ financial risk tolerance and financial behaviour is vital because agriculture is capital driven. This research aimed to examine the link between personality traits and financial risk tolerance of the farmers; examined the relationship between financial risk tolerance and financial behaviour; assessed the influence of personality traits on financial behaviour and lastly, examined the link that exist between the personality traits, financial risk tolerance and financial behaviour. The study was conducted using the cross-sectional research design. Primary data was gathered from 320 farmers who were selected using the Multi- stage sampling technique. The data was collected using a structured interview schedule. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (Endogenous Switching Regression, Tobit model and the Structural Equation Modeling). It was revealed in the study that personality traits affect the financial risk tolerance of farmers. Again, Financial Risk Tolerant Farmers have on average a higher saving ratio than Financial Risk Intolerant Famers. Also, openness and emotional stability trait significantly affected farmers’ savings ratio. Lastly, financial risk tolerance exerts a significant mediation effect on personality traits and financial behaviour of farmers. Based on findings, it can be concluded that personality traits and financial risk tolerance affect the financial behaviour of farmers. The study recommends that, agricultural investment advisors of financial institutions should take into consideration the financial risk tolerance levels and personality of farmers when rendering investment advice.

Source: UCC
Influence of Personality-Traits and Learning Styles on Distance Learners’ Academic Performance in University of Cape Coast

The aims of the study was to investigate the influence of personality-traits and learning styles on academic performance of University of Cape Coast (UCC) distance learners, taking into consideration the moderating effects of academic self-discipline and academic self-confidence. The correlational research design was adopted. The sample was 805, made up of 10 centre coordinators, 763 level 200 Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) students and 32 course tutors. The stratified sampling procedure that makes use of the random number method of simple random sampling technique was used to select all the respondents. Questionnaire and interview-guide were the instruments used. The quantitative data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, while the qualitative data were analysed manually using the thematic approach. The study revealed that openness to experience traits that students demonstrate contributes more to their likelihood of obtaining high level academic performance. Also, students prefer using read/write and visual learning styles. Furthermore, students’ personality-traits and learning styles have significant influence on students’ academic performance. However, this influence becomes stronger indirectly through the moderating effect of students’ academic self-discipline and self-confidence

Source: UCC
The influence of pH, co-existing ions, ionic strength, and temperature on the adsorption and reduction of hexavalent chromium by undissolved humic acid

The retention of Cr(VI) in subsurface environment is highly dependent on humic acid (HA), however, the undissolved form is poorly investigated, the amount of which can be of two magnitude higher compared with the dissolved one in soils and sediments. In this study, the effects of time, initial concentration, pH, ionic strength, ion species and temperature on the adsorption and reduction respective processes by undissolved self-extracted peat soil HA from Northeast China (EHA) and from Sigma Aldrich (CHA) were investigated by batch experiments. Cr(VI) removal rates by EHA were higher than CHA and the maximum Cr(VI) removal amount for EHA and CHA were 0.77 (±0.01) and 0.61 (±0.02) mmol/g. Of these, 98% and 54% were reduced to Cr(III) by EHA and CHA respectively, which were related to the phenolic group content of HA. With time, the adsorbed Cr(VI) on HA increased to a maximum level (equilibrium) beyond which Cr(VI) reduction dominated the removal process. Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction by undissolved HA increased as pH decreased. Co-existing ion species had varying effect on Cr(VI) adsorption and indirectly on reduction especially divalent cations which was suggestive of cation bridging between Cr anions and ionized carboxyl group of HA. The positive effect of ionic strength (Ca2þ) on Cr(VI) adsorption through complexation corroborated the cation bridge effect of divalent cations. Temperature increased both Cr(VI) adsorption (complexation) and reduction with enhancing reduction rate constants and partitioning.DHo ,DSo, and DG⁰parameters showed that Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction processes were endothermic, irreversible and spontaneous

Source: UCC
Influence of planting date on incidence and severity of viral disease on cucurbits under field condition

Three field experiments were conducted to assess the effect of planting date on the incidence of viral diseases and the severity and the susceptibility of the cultivars. Two cultivars of cucumber (Hybrid Tokyo F1 and Poinsett) and one local variety of zucchini (Bolle) were used for the evaluation in May-July 2014, September-November 2014, and February-April 2015. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used for the experiments. Data were collected on disease incidence, severity, and time until first symptoms occurred. Area under severity index progress curve (AUSIPC) and area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) were calculated respectively for disease severity as well as the incidence on each cultivar. The results demonstrate the susceptibility of all cultivars to the tested viral diseases. The effect of planting dates on cultivars was significantly different (P < 0.05) at the different growing stages whereas there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in planting date-variety interaction

Source: UCC
Influence of Premarital Counselling on Marital Adjustment Among Married People in the Church of Pentecost, Cape Coast Area, Ghana

The purpose of this study was to find out the influence of premarital counselling on marital adjustment among married people in the Church of Pentecost, Cape Coast Area, Ghana. The descriptive survey design was employed in the conduct of the study. The convenience sampling technique was used to sample respondents from the 29 Districts in the Cape Coast Area of the Church of Pentecost. A questionnaire comprising the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale and the Premarital Counselling Perception Scale was used to collect data. Five hundred (500) respondents were sampled for the study. The study revealed that married people in the Cape Coast Area of the Church of Pentecost have a positive perception of premarital counselling. The results of the study established a significant difference in the marital adjustment levels of married people who went through premarital counselling and those who had no counselling before marriage. The study found no significant difference in the level of marital adjustment on the basis of gender, age, length of marriage and level of education. Based on the findings, it was recommended that prospective couples should be educated to understand the importance of premarital counselling for marital adjustment.

Source: UCC
Influence of preservice accounting teachers’ personal values, motivation and commitment on their perceived effective teaching

The study examined the influence of preservice Accounting teachers’ personal values, motivation and commitment on their perceived effective teaching of Financial Accounting at Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The study population was all final year Accounting education students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and University of Education, Winneba (UEW) who were 130 and 257 respectively. The census method was used to include all the students. A questionnaire with multiple variables that have Cronbach Alpha indexes ranging from .887 to .961 was used to collect the data. The data were analysed using statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, factorial MANOVA and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study revealed that personal values, motivation and commitment was perceived to be high among preservice Accounting teachers. Also, the study found that preservice Accounting teachers did not differ in effective teaching in terms of gender, age and prior teaching experience. Personal values, motivation and commitment of preservice Accounting teachers combined are able to influence 52.8% of the teachers’ perceived teaching effectiveness. It is recommended to management of the universities through the Head of Departments in charge of the training of Accounting teachers to ensure that they initiate student-teacher mentorship programmes to help the trainee-teachers familiarise themselves and be socialised with the accepted values within the teaching profession consciously or unconsciously by modelling their mentors.

Source: UCC
Influence of Public Financial Management Practices on Service Delivery in Ghana’s District Assemblies

This research analyzed how six components of public financial management (PFM) -budgeting, revenue mobilisation, expenditure and payments, accounting and financial reporting, auditing and public financial management regulatory framework, as practiced in Ghana’s district assemblies (DAs) influence service delivery. The research adopted mixed methods research design where qualitative and quantitative data were gathered using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Thirty four out of 170 districts which existed by 2008 were sampled. The study obtained data from 612 DA officials, 1020 citizens, 28 key informants and 18 participants in focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression while qualitative data were analysed using thematic summary analysis. The study revealed poor rating of service delivery by citizens while district assembly officials rated service delivery as satisfactory. The study established that budgeting and expenditure management practices had positive significant influence on service delivery in the district assemblies. The other four practices -revenue mobilisation, financial reporting, auditing and PFM regulatory practices, did not have significant influence on service delivery. The DAs need to continuously appraise and improve appropriate technologies/automation for efficiency in their systems and processes. The national government should finetune funds transfer process to the DAs and ensure strict enforcement of sanctions on officers culpable of financial malpractices. Civil society stakeholders are encouraged to promote PFM and service delivery audit models in the districts.

Source: UCC
Influence of Quality Assurance Practices on the Academic Experiences of Students with Disabilities: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Ratification of international conventions on the right of persons with disabilities over the past decades, has led to increased matriculation of students with disabilities in higher education. This has strengthened the need for quality assurance practices to be inclusive. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is the extent to which quality is assuredassuredassured for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in for student with disabilities in the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. the University of Cape Coast. Teaching and learning, student support services, physical infrastructure and facilities were used as a quality assurance practices to explore the extent to quality is assured for students with disabilities. Purposive and convenient sampling methods were used to sample Fifteen (15) students with disabilities and five (5) Directorates of the University. The findings revealed that whiles the University’s Quality Assurance policy (QAP, 2010) has largely assured the quality of teaching and learning, student support services, physical infrastructure and facilities to enhance the academic experiences of students with disabilities; students still encounter attitudinal, technical, structural and administrative challenges when accessing these services and facilities. The above challenges serve as barriers to their full inclusion and participation on campus. It is recommended that periodic orientation is organised for lecturers on the appropriate adaptations, accommodation and modifications needed to ensure teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning.teaching and learning. Again the University should ensure that pavements and walkways are free of obstacles in order to avert injuries and enhance the mobility of disability students.

Source: UCC
The Influence of Quality of Service Delivery on Pensioners’ Satisfaction at Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Cape Coast

This study sought to investigate the influence of Quality of Service on Pensioners’ satisfaction at SSNIT, Cape Coast. The specific objectives were to analyse the effect of tangibility, reliability, assurance, empathy and responsiveness on pensioners’ satisfaction at SSNIT in Cape Coast. The study was quantitative and it employed both descriptive and explanatory designs. The population was 320 and the sample size was 175 pensioners using the Morgan (1970) table, while 165 responses were obtained indicating 94.3% response rate. A self-administered questionnaire was the main research instrument. The statistical tools used to analyse the study were the frequency table, percentages, Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis and Multiple Regression analysis, as well as ANOVA and t-tests. Overall, the finding revealed that all the dimensions of service quality namely: tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, empathy and assurance had positive effect on the satisfaction among pensioners at SSNIT, Cape Coast. However, it was revealed that responsiveness and assurance had the most significant effects on the pensioners’ satisfactions at SSNIT, Cape Coast. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that the government and social security providers should develop a robust policy framework that can help to sustain the quality dimensions particularly responsiveness and assurance so that the provision of quality of service could always be maintained.

Source: UCC
The Influence of Quality of Work Life on Job Satisfaction Among Employees of Ghana National Gas Company Limited

A high quality of work life and job satisfaction is very significant for ensuring sustained and productivity from the employees of an organization. It is an impressive contribution to the development and utilization of energy resources in Ghana. The main objective of this study is to examine the influence of quality of work life on job satisfaction among the employees at Ghana Gas Company. The study employed a descriptive-analytical design. The study used a quantitative approach. The population was 200 and the sample size was 200 staff using the census method. A self-administered questionnaire was the main research instrument. The statistical tools used to analyze the study were the frequency table, percentages, Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis and Multiple Regression analysis. Overall, results showed that there was a positive relationship between safety working environments on employee job satisfaction. Moreover, work-life balance was positively related to employee job satisfaction. Further, personal development had a positive relationship with job satisfaction. Finally, there was a positive relationship between emotional wellbeing and job satisfaction. Due to the highest correlation between emotional wellbeing and job satisfaction (r = 0.943), management should strive to provide support and guidance to employees showing signs of emotional wellbeing issue Having a basis, it was then recommended that human resource management should establish safety protocols to ensure that the employees of Ghana Gas Company will have the ease of working in a relaxed and free environment without burden or pressure that would cause their satisfaction to decline, and as well promote employee workplace assistance programs to confidentially discuss employee stress, anxiety and other concerns.

Source: UCC
Influence of religiosity on psychological well-being of persons with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis treatment at the cape coast teaching hospital, Ghana

The research investigated the influence of religiosity on the psychological well being (PWB) of persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving dialysis treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital-Ghana. The descriptive cross sectional survey design was employed and the purposive sampling technique was used in selecting sixty-two (62) CKD patients for the study. Data was collected on the respondents’ demographic characteristics, their religiosity, and their PWB using demographic questionnaire, adapted Centrality of Religiosity Scale interreligious version (CRSi-18) and an adapted Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (SPWB-32). Results from Pearson’s product moment correlations revealed that overall levels of religiosity had a significant positive relationship with overall levels of PWB. Again, four components of religiosity (ideological, public practice, private practice, and experiential) had significant positive relationship with overall PWB. From hierarchical regression analysis, experiential religiosity was found to be the most significant predictor of the PWB of CKD patients. Further, partial correlation also found that age and duration of respondents’ CKD had significant influence on the relationship between respondents’ religiosity and their PWB. Finally, findings from independent samples t-test revealed no gender difference in the CKD patients overall PWB. It was recommended that healthcare agencies in Ghana should encourage religious-based interventions in Ghanaian health services in order to address patients’ religious needs in relation to their PWB

Source: UCC
Influence of Religious and Moral Education Teachers‟ Religious Literacy and Multicultural Teaching Competency on their Teaching Self-Efficacy

The drive of this study was to determine the influence of religious and moral education teachers‟ religious literacy and multicultural teaching competency on their self-efficacy in the Accra Metropolis. Cross-sectional survey design was employed in carrying out this study. The census method was employed to select 441 RME teachers and a questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Mean and standard deviations were used to analyse research questions one to three. Structural equation modelling (SEM) generated from Smart-PLS 4.0 was used to analyse the hypothesis. The study found that RME teachers in public basic schools in the Accra Metropolis have high levels of religious literacy, multicultural teaching competence and teaching self-efficacy. It was also noticed that the religious literacy of RME teachers had a statistically significant positive influence on their teaching self-efficacy. In addition, it was discovered that multicultural teaching competence of RME teachers had a statistically significant positive influence on their teaching self-efficacy. Finally, the study found that religious literacy and multicultural teaching competence of RME teachers had a statistically significant influence on their teaching self-efficacy. The study recommended that Ghana Education Service should ensure that teachers who are assigned to teach RME in basic schools are those who majored in the subject. It was also recommended that the Ministry of Education through the Ghana Education Service should ensure that teachers are who were exposed to courses that could give them diverse cultural inclinations like RME to teach the subject. Finally, it was recommended that Ghana Education Service should ensure that those who teach RME in basic schools are professional teachers.

Source: UCC