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Examine safety awareness and accident prevention among workers in the catering industry within the Bolgatanga municipal assembly

Safety awareness and accident prevention is very vital aspect at all establishment including catering and hospitality industry. The purpose of the study is to improve the situation of safety awareness and accident prevention among workers in the hospitality and catering industry in the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly. Besides, the study seeks achieve on factor causing accidents among workers in the catering industry in the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly. The challenges associated with safety awareness and accident preventions among workers in the catering industry in the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly and lastly, management strategies to create safety awareness and accident preventions among workers in the catering industry in the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly. Descriptive research design was used for the study. Questionnaires were used as data collection instrument in obtaining information from the respondents. convenience sampling method was used for the study to reach out respondent. Specifically, a sample size of 80 respondents were used from the entire population. The field data or responses were further analyzed using Social Package for Scientific Studies (SPSS) and Excel. The study revealed factors such as wrong attitude towards work, alcoholism and drugs, limited resources for implement safety and lack of education and safety awareness were the causes of accident in the hospitality and catering industry. The study recommended that, stakeholders involved in the hospitality and catering industry must adopt plans and policies to ensure the safety of catering staffs in the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly. The managers must provide in-service training to the catering staffs about accident and safety preventions in the kitchen.

Source: UEW
Examing the assessment practice at the kindergarten level in the Mampong Municipality

The purpose of the study was to examine the assessment practices used at kindergarten level in the Mampong municipality. The study employed a mixed method approach. Specifically, the explanatory sequential mixed methods design was used for the study. A total population of fifty (50) was used for the study. This consisted of 40 teachers and 10 head teachers. Simple random and census techniques were used to select the teacher respondents and head teachers respectively for the study. The kindergarten teachers solely employ the use of teacher made paper and pencil test in their assessment drive in the classroom. The teachers in this study were not using developmentally assessment practices in assessing children learning outcome. Teachers, therefore, did not have the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively assess the children learning outcomes appropriately. They seemed to be working within their comfort zone by relying on a traditional mode of assessment. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the inspectors in charge of the curriculum implementation and plans should be informed about the difficulties teachers are having in evaluation. Inspectors or circuit supervisors should take this issue into consideration when checking the plans, reports and related curriculum documents. The GES should give teachers in-service training to enable them to use different modes of assessment and evaluation techniques in order to assess children learning outcomes developmentally.

Source: UEW
Examining basic school teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge of English language and their classroom teaching practices the case of Assin South District

Little is known about the basic school Language teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge and their Classroom Teaching Practices. Through interview and observation, this qualitative case study sought to examine and unearth the Pedagogical Content Knowledge and the Classroom Teaching Practices of basic school English Language teachers in the Assin South district. A total of 10 basic school English Language teachers were purposively selected for the study. Data collected was analyzed through the thematic approach and the verbatim comments of the participants was also applied. Key findings from the study revealed among others that: teaching of the English Language is geared towards improving the oral aspects and hence, teachers concentrate more on teaching the oral aspects of the language. Again, there is the need for subject specialization in order to teach it effectively. Besides, teachers hold the belief that English Language teaching is a social practice. This implies that, the interactive classroom environment is the preferred one. More so, the study showed that years of teaching experience form part of Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Further revelation from the study is that Pedagogical Content Knowledge of teachers influence their decisions on instruction. Among other recommendations, the study recommends that, stakeholders should work together towards streamlining the focus, methods/strategies and the theoretical basis that will help shape the focus of English Language teaching. It is also recommended that, teachers’ beliefs about the subject should be shaped during pre-service and in-service training.

Source: UEW
Examining conflict management practices in selected junior high schools in the Upper Denkyira West District

This study examined conflict management practices in selected Junior High Schools in the Upper Denkyira West District. The research design adopted was a descriptive survey. The sample size of the study was 150. Purposive and cluster sampling techniques were used to select the participants and study locations. The study used a quantitative research method approach. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. The results show that all the participants (100%) agreed that they experienced conflict in their institutions; 86.7% of the participants strongly agreed that mistrust (misgiving) among teachers caused conflict among teachers in the school environment. The commonest conflict management practice among teachers was avoiding style about others, with a mean value of 3.43 and standard deviation of 1.43. All the participants (100%) strongly agreed that poor articulation of the causes of conflict among teachers, differences in values, and lack of professional skills were the main key challenges facing managing conflict practices in schools. The study concluded that conflict management practices should be approached with the idea that conflicts can be good for the team and recommended that training in conflict management should be given to all teachers and headteachers to enable them to turn conflict erupting in their schools into a positive force that can bring positive change.

Source: UEW
Examining consumer acceptability of prekese syrup as non - alcoholic beverage

In recent trends, consumers seek beverages or drinks that help improve on their health status due to the increasing rate of diseases and sicknesses hence most non-alcoholic drinks on the market have an additional value of health benefits. The main objective of this project was to develop a consumer acceptability of „prekese‟ syrup as non-alcoholic beverage. Consumer acceptability of prekese syrup, and the shelf life of the drink were studied. Prekese drink production includes several stages: the prekeses are selected, washed, pulps are cut from the fruits, water and leave are added to boil for 30 minutes to soften the pulp, the pulps are removed from the stock and blended, juice is extracted from the blended pulps, juice is added to the stock, stock is boiled again until it becomes sticky, leave to cool and packaged. It was found that sample PT3 of 50g prekese syrup, 100ml of water, 20g of sugar and 100ml of milk was the most appealing sample for all the sensory attributes, i.e., colour, aroma, taste, and overall acceptance during storage. The keeping quality of Prekese Syrup at an ambient temperature of 26°C and a refrigeration of 5°C for seven (7) days performed better. The rate of vitamin C degradation was also slower in the refrigerator than that under ambient temperature. The microbial analysis revealed that the total coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast/mould and total plate count indicated that there were few Staphylococci aureus and yeast/mould (<10), no total coliforms, with a total plate count of one (1) in both varieties of drink under the two storage conditions for the seven (7) day storage period). The study concludes that Prekese Syrup beverage is preferred and acceptable by consumers. Further research is needed to consider preparing Prekese Syrup by taking children into account. Studies on shelf-life beyond the seven days should and on packaging effect on storability should be carried out to determine the type of packaging that can best prevent interaction between the environment and the product.

Source: UEW
Examining effects of electoral violence on victims in the Odododiodio Constituency during the 2020 Elections.

This study examined the phenomenon of electoral violence in the Odododiodio Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. The study's primary purpose was to examine effects of electoral violence on victims in the constituency, their coping strategies, the type of support they received, and the implications of the violence on their human rights. The work was grounded in the frameworks of Electoral Violence Theory and Relative Deprivation Theory. The study employed a phenomenological design, utilising qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews to gather rich, firsthand accounts from victims of electoral violence. Using homogenous purposive sampling and exponential discriminative snowball sampling techniques, the study relied on a sample size of fifteen individuals who have been victims of electoral violence. At the point of data analysis, only the views of eight participants were factored into the analysis due to data saturation. In vivo coding was carried out, and the data collected were analysed using thematic analysis. On effects of electoral violence on victims, this study identified areas such as physical injuries where the victims had scars of wounds from machetes, stones and other sharp objects; damaged property; and loss of livelihoods. Again, on the issue of coping strategies that helped victims of electoral violence to navigate the difficult path of recovery, this study identified that victims, among others, used such techniques as connecting with family and friends and engaging in relaxation skills. Furthermore, regarding the types of support victims of electoral violence received, the study revealed that families, friends, churches, and some political party members supported the victims with financial aid to help pay hospital bills. Finally, from the study, it was evident that the victims were conscious of their fundamental human rights and that the electoral violence against them had a significant implication on their right to freedom of expression and right to peaceful enjoyment of property. Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that trauma support programmes should be implemented to help victims cope with psychosocial distress through counselling, medical care, and structural support for rebuilding lives.

Source: UEW
Examining factors affecting bidding decisions of construction firms in Ghana a study of construction firms in South Tongu District

Designing and executing an effective bid is a huge challenge for most contractors who seek construction contracts. The aim of this study was to examine factors affecting bid/no bid decision of construction companies in the South Tonqu District in Ghana. The specific objectives of the study include; to ascertain factors affecting the bid/no bid decisions of construction firms in the South Tongu District in Ghana, to determine challenges facing contractors when submitting bids in the South Tongu District in Ghana, and to determine strategies for overcoming challenges to bid submission in the South Tongu District in Ghana. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive survey design. The target population of construction professionals with a population made up managers, quantity surveyors, site supervisors, and site engineers of some selected construction firms in the South Tongu District. The study adopted convenience sampling technique to select seventy-five respondents. The findings of the study showed that the most significant factors affecting the bid/no bid decisions of construction firms are; financial capability of the client, profitability, risk involved in investment and degree of hazard/safety, and availability of labour/equipment and materials. The study further revealed that inadequate knowledge of practitioners on bidding methods, corruption, insecure economic environment, political influence, project uncertainties and communication problems are the key challenges faced by contractors when submitting bids for contracts. Finally, the study found that the challenges face by contractors in their quest to bid can be minimized when contractors acquire training on bidding process and use their past performance data and technology during bidding. Based on the findings, the study recommends that contractors should spend time acquainting themselves with the bidding process and equipping themselves with the right knowledge to help them improve their chances of winning bids.

Source: UEW
Examining female students’ achievement in geometry using instructional strategies the determinants and the way forward in senior high schools in Wa Municipality

Ghana Education Service (2018) report, indicates that, mathematics is the most poorly performed WASSCE core subject since 2006. It also showed that the female students’ yearly achievement in geometry and mathematics in general has been very poor. According to Yarkwah (2018), female students’ difficulties in geometry influenced their smaller enrolment into Science related programs i.e. medicine, mathematics and engineering and in the field of work and is a matter of concern. The purpose of this study was to examine female students’ achievements in geometry using varied instructional strategies and find the determinants that influenced their achievement in geometry in SHS. The theoretical framework, the study adopted was a Self-Concept Theory. The study was an action research. The mixed method approach was used (both quantitative and qualitative). Four research questions were designed for the study. The research instruments used for qualitative data were Questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The research instruments used for quantitative data were test and were analyzed using the independent sample t-test and also one sample t-test. The sampling technique used for the study was both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. A sample size of 180 i.e. 90 male and 90 female students. Major findings were that, instructional strategies of teaching improve female students’ achievement in geometry when used in teaching. The major determinants that influenced female student’s achievements in geometry were: inadequate exercises, lack of attention towards female students in class, lack of variety in teaching methods, laziness in learning, lack of motivation, lack of confidence and interest. The implication of the findings for the study was that more female students would further their education and contribute to national development if they are taught using instructional strategies. In conclusion, the study recommends that mathematics teachers, adopts the instructional strategies in teaching and learning to help improve female student’s achievement in geometry and mathematics in general in the WASSCE.

Source: UEW
Examining food safety knowledge, attitude and practice of street food vendors in Tamale metropolis

The adoption of impressive and positive attitude and practice towards food hygiene and safety by street food vendors is crucial in enhancing healthy population in communities. The study sought to examine food safety knowledge, attitude and practice of street food vendors in Tamale Metropolis. A sample size of 183 (128 [food vendors], 50 [customers] and 5 [health inspectors] were selected from using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation were used as the main data collection instruments for the study. The results of the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, mean scores and standard deviation. There were instances where unsafe water was used for washing utensils. There were poor washing facilities for most of the vendors and foods were contaminated through unwashed hands and unsafe materials such as newspaper and reusable polyethylene bags. Food Vendors were conversant with the issue that contamination leads to food poisoning. Some of the challenges of food hygiene and safety had to do with inadequate refuse disposal and waste bins, poor water supply and drainage system, overcrowding, poor handling and storage of products and unhygienic surroundings. Food vendors do not Knowledge on effective safety practices due to poor logistics and welfares to motivate health inspectorate officers. These have led to poor inspection and monitoring of food vendors activities. There should be adequate training programme organized for food vendors on safe handling of food techniques. This would help in equip skills in them to effectively deal with hygiene and safety measures.

Source: UEW
Examining health and safety behaviour of some hotel staff in the Sagnarigu Municipality

Hotel staffs are often exposed to a variety of safety and health hazards due to the tasks they need to perform in the kitchen or other specifics tasks that they are asked to perform. Most hotel industries in Ghana had not given adequate consideration to safety and health hazard protection as a business success factor. The study aimed at examining health and safety behaviour of hotel staff in the Sagnarigu Municipality. The study employed descriptive survey design. The target population of this study comprised of all the staff of 26 licensed hotels in Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Region of Ghana. From the target population, a sample of 160 hotel staffs, comprising 20 staff from each 8 hotel that were selected for the study using simple random sampling method. Questionnaire was used for this study. The study found that health and safety plans are available at workplace, working environment are always kept free from all objects that can cause harm or injury to the workers, and safety issues are communicated prompt and adequately to all concerned. The findings revealed lack of safety rules and guidelines, lack of management commitment, lack of personal protection equipment, and lack of proper safety education and training are the key factors that influence health and safety behaviour of hotel staff. The study found a positive and significant relationship between health and safety behaviour and safety outcome at the hotel (F=2.151, p=016<0.05). It was concluded that the magnitude of the relationship between health and safety behaviour and safety outcome is 25.3%, while the remaining 74.7% (100% – 25.3%) is influenced by variables. The study recommended that hotel management should strengthen behavioural safety management systems that will continuously improve the attitudes of hotel staff towards health and safety. Also, proper communications and interpersonal skills, which are necessary at every level should be ensured that the correct influences on behaviour are consistently reinforced.

Source: UEW
Examining house keeping management practices of housemasters and housemistress in selected senior high schools in the Kumasi metropolis

The main purpose of the study was to examine housekeeping management practices of housemasters and housemistress in selected Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. The research adopted descriptive research design. Quantitative research approach was used. The population consisted of all boarding house students and house masters/mistresses engaging in housekeeping practises in the three selected Senior high schools namely Seven Day Adventist SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, and Prempeh College. The study population was 6905. Non-Probability sampling (convenience) procedure was used to select 364 respondents for the study. Questionnaires were used to gather primary data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The study results show that majority (88.1%) of the respondents agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to regulate activities such as cleaning, weeding, washing and smoking that can lead to hazardous conditions. Moreover, most of the respondents (58.8%) agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to properly control waste. Furthermore, most of the respondents (67.3%) agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to weed and control grass and bush. The study concluded that the equipment required for housekeeping in selected Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis were detergents (13.7%), scrubbing brushes (10.6%), brooms (8.9%), 8.9% used cutlasses, (6.2%) used hoes, 9.7% used rake and mob, 10.2% used shovels, 11.1% used rag, 2.7% used wellington boots and gloves respectively, while 1.3% used protective clothing, buckets and head pans and disinfectants. The study recommended that the Teachers and housekeeping practices supervisors should continue to organise housekeeping practices for students frequently to improve environmental cleanliness and prevent infectious diseases in the selected SHSs.

Source: UEW
Examining housekeeping management practices of housemasters and housemistress in selected senior high schools in the Kumasi Metropolis

The main purpose of the study was to examine housekeeping management practices of housemasters and housemistress in selected Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. The research adopted descriptive research design. Quantitative research approach was used. The population consisted of all boarding house students and house masters/mistresses engaging in housekeeping practises in the three selected Senior high schools namely Seven Day Adventist SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, and Prempeh College. The study population was 6905. Non-Probability sampling (convenience) procedure was used to select 364 respondents for the study. Questionnaires were used to gather primary data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The study results show that majority (88.1%) of the respondents agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to regulate activities such as cleaning, weeding, washing and smoking that can lead to hazardous conditions. Moreover, most of the respondents (58.8%) agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to properly control waste. Furthermore, most of the respondents (67.3%) agreed that student’s roles as housekeepers is to weed and control grass and bush. The study concluded that the equipment required for housekeeping in selected Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis were detergents (13.7%), scrubbing brushes (10.6%), brooms (8.9%), 8.9% used cutlasses, (6.2%) used hoes, 9.7% used rake and mob, 10.2% used shovels, 11.1% used rag, 2.7% used wellington boots and gloves respectively, while 1.3% used protective clothing, buckets and head pans and disinfectants. The study recommended that the Teachers and housekeeping practices supervisors should continue to organise housekeeping practices for students frequently to improve environmental cleanliness and prevent infectious diseases in the selected SHSs.

Source: UEW