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Stability analysis and optimal control of a fractional human African trypanosomiasis model

Human African trypanosomiasis has been a major problem in sub-Saharan countries including Ghana. In this paper, a fractional human African trypanosomiasis model with fractional time dependent control is studied. The existence and uniqueness of the model were obtained. Collected data from Ghana were considered to fit the derived model. Fractional optimal control via Atangana�Baleanu derivative in Liouville�Caputo sense is used to determine the best strategy for minimizing the spread of human African trypanosomiasis. The numerical result shows that the combination of three controls is effective, however the combination of prevention and treatment can also offer a good strategy since the cost for implementing two controls is lower than three controls. � 2018 Elsevier Ltd

Source: UEW
The stability analysis of a double-x queuing network occurring in the banking sector

We model a common teller-customer interaction occurring in the Ghanaian banking sector via a Double-X queuing network consisting of three single servers with infinite-capacity buffers. The servers are assumed to face independent general renewal of customers and independent identically distributed general service times, the inter-arrival and service time distributions being different for each server. Servers, when free, help serve customers waiting in the queues of other servers. By using the fluid limit approach, we find a sufficient stability condition for the system, which involves the arrival and service rates in the form of a set of inequalities. Finally, the model is validated using an illustrative example from a Ghanaian bank.

Source: UEW
Stable and functional solutions of the Klein-Fock-Gordon equation with nonlinear physical phenomena

The present article uses a modified (GG�)-expansion method and the generalized Kudryashov method on Klein-Fock-Gordon (KFG) equation and receives some stable and functional solutions. The obtained results are checked by putting backwards into the physical model and are very beneficial over various existing processes. The diverse variety of stable and functional outcomes such as kink-type shape, bright and dark lump shape, bright and dark singular kinky shape, periodic bright and dark lump shape, multiple bright and dark lump shape, the lump with rough wave shape, the rough wave shape and the kinky shape are taken. The above procedure could also be employed to get stable and functional solutions for other integral and fractional nonlinear models in physics, mathematics, and engineering. � 2021 IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Staff perception on performance appraisal in Colleges of Education in the Kumasi metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana

The purpose of the study was to find out tutors perception on the current appraisal system. Three research questions were raised to give direction to the study. Descriptive design was employed for the study. The target population comprised tutors and Principal of the Colleges of Education in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. Simple random sampling was used to select the tutors. The Principals were selected through the purposive sampling technique. A sample size of 115 participates was used. This comprised 2 Principals and 113 tutors. The main instrument used for gathering data were questionnaire and interview guide. Cronbach alpha was used for the pilot-test and the reliability coefficient obtained was .86. Percentages and frequencies were used to analyze the data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 20.0. Findings from the study revealed that, tutors have knowledge and skills needed to participate in the appraisal exercise. The Principals on the other hand do not follow the current appraisal system. The study revealed that tutors have positive perception on the appraisal system. The recommendation made was that the Ministry of Education should organize regular training on appraisal for Principals of Colleges of Education to equip them with modern skills and knowledge for the appraisal exercise. Principals of colleges of Education in Ghana (PRINCOPS) Sneed to provide a resource persons or specialists in appraisal process to train the tutors during vacation to enable them familiarize themselves with the process.

Source: UEW
Staff performance appraisal practices in Winneba and Twifo-Praso Colleges of Community Health Nursing in the Central Region of Ghana

Performance appraisal has been described as a management tool designed to encourage communications in an institution, improve the quality of work produced, and promote individual accountability. Managing employee performance is therefore an integral part of the work that all managers perform in any institution. This study explored staff performance appraisal practices at the Colleges of Community Health Nursing in Winneba and Twifo Praso, as well as, the support systems put in place. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, a sequential explanatory mixed method design was employed. The whole population of 40 tutors was used for the study through census technique for the quantitative phase. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics involving frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. A sample size of six tutors was selected from the tutors who had responded to the questionnaire, using the maximum variation technique. The qualitative data was used to support the discussion when the study revealed that, performance appraisal at the colleges consumes too much time and effort. It was also revealed that, supervisors hold discussion meeting with tutors after assessment to review their performance and they discussed ways of overcoming challenges identified during performance appraisal sessions. Among others, the study concluded that, staff performance appraisal should be a contineous process and not as an event, in order to help tutors improve their teaching to achieve their objectives. The study recommends that the Community Health Nurses Training Colleges should follow the policy of the Ministry of Health on the conduct of performance appraisal, which would be in harmony with the strategic objectives of the institution on regular basis. It is suggested that further research be done in other institutions, as well as, in private institutions on the conduct of performance appraisals in order to do comparative analysis on the system prevailing in those sectors.

Source: UEW
Staff performance-appraisal process at Wenchi Methodist hospital a review

The focus of this research is in the area of performance-appraisals (PA) systems. Performance-appraisal is a key component of Human Resource Management (HRM) in every organization and one of the most vital responsibilities for human-resources and line managers/supervisors. A well-designed and implemented formal PA system can serve many valuable purposes in the manager-subordinate relationship (Longenecker et al., 1988). However, it is often perceived as a cumbersome and destructive procedure by both managers and subordinates, and most subordinates dread them almost as much as managers hate conducting them (Lee, 1996). This study aimed at reviewing the effectiveness of the performance-appraisal system at Wenchi Methodist Hospital and examine how the managers and the subordinates affect the effectiveness of the system. The research design for this thesis is of an explanatory nature with some descriptive elements. The study adopted a survey strategy and used self-administered questionnaire to gather data from managers and employees of the hospital. The sample for the study included 30 supervisors and 30 employees. The study findings revealed several potential impediments that clearly limit the effectiveness of the system, primarily because the managers’ and subordinates’ attitude towards the PA system.

Source: UEW
Stakeholders’ participation in managing basic schools a study of Ashanti school for the deaf Jamasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana

The District Education Strategic Plan initiative adopted within the Education sector in Ghana emphasizes on the need for stakeholders’ participation in education planning process at the local or community level. The rationale behind this initiative was to cultivate and ensure stakeholders’ involvement and commitment in the management of education at local level to improve quality and standards. This study aims at assessing the stakeholders’ level of participation in the management of basic schools including special schools.Quantitative approach was adopted in the study with descriptive survey strategy. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire and analysed quantitatively using statistical tools such as simple percentage, frequency tables and pie charts.The study revealed low level of stakeholders’ knowledge and involvement in the management of school activities in the Ashanti school for the Deaf, Jamasi in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti region of Ghana. It is recommended that District Education Officers, MMDAs should collaborate with all stakeholders in the planning and implementation of all school activities to improve the quality of education within Ashanti school for the Deaf, Jamasi.

Source: UEW
Stakeholders’ participation in managing basic schools a study of Ashanti school for the deaf, Jamasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana

The District Education Strategic Plan initiative adopted within the Education sector in Ghana emphasizes on the need for stakeholders’ participation in education planning process at the local or community level. The rationale behind this initiative was to cultivate and ensure stakeholders’ involvement and commitment in the management of education at local level to improve quality and standards. This study aims at assessing the stakeholders’ level of participation in the management of basic schools including special schools.Quantitative approach was adopted in the study with descriptive survey strategy. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire and analysed quantitatively using statistical tools such as simple percentage, frequency tables and pie charts.The study revealed low level of stakeholders’ knowledge and involvement in the management of school activities in the Ashanti school for the Deaf, Jamasi in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti region of Ghana. It is recommended that District Education Officers, MMDAs should collaborate with all stakeholders in the planning and implementation of all school activities to improve the quality of education within Ashanti school for the Deaf, Jamasi.

Source: UEW
Stakeholders’ perception of the computerized schools selection placement system in Ashanti Region

The Computerized School Selection and Placement System introduced in Ghana is yet to fully realize its usefulness as there are still elements of influence in the placement system far from the raw scores. The increasing level of inefficiencies therefore requires an investigation into stakeholders’ perception on the CSSPS and its ability to resolve the challenges of the manual placement system. The study adopted a mixed research design involving the administration of questionnaires to 386 students, 302 teachers and 77 parent selected through multistage sampling procedure and, interviews conducted with head teachers. The data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results showed that stakeholders perceived the CSSPS as corrupt as parents and school administrators sometimes use money to influence officers at computerized secretariat in selecting and placing their wards to their choice of schools and also the politicians used their political power to sometimes influence the admission process. Stakeholders further perceived the system to have lapses regarding placing girls into boy’s school and vice versa. The prospect include gaining admission to top schools, increase in the student population and reduction human errors. Challenges of the system are difficulty of getting preferred school and course as well as the failure of the system to select students with talents in sport. Thus, the study recommends establishment of verification and monitoring body, stiffer punishment for offenders of corrupt practices, and upgrading of the rural schools to match the standard of urban school to enhance the effectiveness of CSSPS to achieve its intended goals.

Source: UEW
Stakeholders’ perceptions of the internship programme of the Department of Science Education of the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

The purpose of this study was to investigate stakeholders’ perceptions of the student internship programme (SIP) of the University of Education, Winneba as practised by science education interns across a sample of Senior High Schools in Ghana. The study employed mixed methods that used questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, documents and observation to collect data. The total sample of stakeholders was 568. This was made up of five sub-groups of stakeholders comprising 103 science education interns, 67 mentors, 67 heads of Senior High Schools, 320 SHS students and 11 university supervisors. The sampling technique was purposive. Descriptive statistics was used to describe perceptions whilst an independent samples t-test was used to test one null hypothesis. The key findings were that stakeholders had positive perceptions of the SIP and its impact on interns’ professional growth and development. The study also found significant difference between mentors and university supervisors perceptions of the intern classroom teaching practices. All participating stakeholders were of the opinion that the one slot evaluation of intern by the faculty was inadequate. There was polarity of opinions on the one-year duration of out segment section of SIP. Mentors and their heads of schools perceived that the duration of one year was adequate but interns and university supervisors said it was too long. However, based on the fact that majority of student teachers of UEW are SHS graduates, who are complete novice of the teaching profession, it is recommended that the SIP out segment period should remain as one academic year in duration and ought not to be shortened. Secondly, in-service training of teachers in Ghana is inadequate; therefore there is the need for a longer period of practicum for student teachers.

Source: UEW
Stakeholder’s perception of the social studies curriculum in senior high schools within the Accra Metropolis

This current study acknowledges efforts made by experts and educators in the field of Social Studies to find out the reasons behind why the subject has been marginalized over the years. These experts have made recommendations over the years, which highlights the need for stakeholders support for the subject if it is to achieve its goals and objects. Gaps were identified in the attempts made over the years by experts in the field. Empirical literature revealed that, most studies conducted in the past mostly used teachers and students as their main participants in conducting their study. In bridging some of these gaps, this study added different strands of stakeholders, which included Headmasters, Parents and Social Studies teachers as participants of the study to explore the perception of stakeholders on the marginalization of Social Studies education in Senior High Schools within the Accra Metropolis. The study sought to achieve four main objectives. Out of the Objectives. A qualitative approach was employed in this study with a case study being used as a design. The main population for the study were stakeholders, i.e. Head teachers, Social Studies teachers, Parents. The convenient and snowball non-purposive sampling technique were employed in sampling 15 participants. A census of schools within the Accra Metropolis was used. Semi-structured Interview guides were the main instrument used to collect data from the 15participants selected for the study. Findings from data collected revealed that, stakeholders conceptualize Social Studies differently. Some see the subject as citizenship education whereas others also understand the subject to be a combination of subjects in the social sciences (Amalgamation of the social sciences).This study also revealed that, Social Studies is as important as Science, Technology, English and Mathematics. Findings further revealed that, although stakeholders see Social Studies as important they perceive that, the subject lack the needed attention and respect in spite of its importance. Finally, it was revealed in this study that, effective teaching of the subject and encouragement of students by stakeholders might change negative perceptions about the subject.

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The state of community participation in the development of basic education in Zongo Macheri in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region

The purpose of the study was to discuss state of community participation in the development of basic education in Zongo-Macheri in the Krachi-Nchumuru District of the Oti Region. The research was a case study using the qualitative research approach. The sample size for the study was 20. The purposive sampling procedure was applied in selecting the study participants. Data collected from the interviews and observations were analysed using the inductive content analysis approach. The study revealed that apathy and lack of commitment of teachers and parents, lack of regular supervision, and inadequate supply of basic educational materials by the government and parents undermined effective community participation in the development of basic education in Zongo-Machery. The study also discovered that challenges such as the politicization of educational policies, negative attitude of parents, financial challenges, and low level of education (illiteracy) hindered community participation in schools in Zongo-Macheri in the Krachi-Nchumuru District. It also emerged from the study that despite the numerous challenges confronting community participation, it also had so many benefits which could inure to the benefit of the community and the society as a whole if properly harnessed. These include discipline, promoting better academic performance and meeting welfare needs of the students and teachers alike. Based on the findings arrived at, it is recommended that all the stakeholder in education delivery must be seen to attach urgency to the provision of adequate infrastructure, teachers, conducive environment ant teaching/learning resources needs of the basic schools. The stakeholders should therefore, rededicate and channel their collective efforts into community participation in order to reap the full benefits of community participation.

Source: UEW
The state of enterprises in West Africa: Psychological, managerial and environmental perspectives

This chapter evaluates the outcome of several studies undertaken in selected countries in West Africa on international entrepreneurship. Published works on venture creation and start-ups have been on the front burner for several decades on the best tactics in dealing with concerns. Entrepreneurial issues differ from one continent to another; however, there seems to be a common thread that weaves the fabric of the various continents including Africa. Studies on international entrepreneurship published between 2003 and 2019 were reviewed, and we concluded that entrepreneurship begins from small-scale businesses in West African societies and migrates into medium to large scales. Though several motives can be attributed to the reasons why people engage in entrepreneurship in West Africa, the success rate largely depends on one's self, family as well as government policies. The pivot of the research can be classified into psychological, management and environmental factors. We propose a model to capture the findings of the studies reviewed. Implications from this study are discussed for practice and future research. � 2021 World Scientific Publishing Company.

Source: UEW
State of insecurity in Ghana: A study of Pru West and Pru East Districts

The absence of threat to lives and properties is central to ensuring peace and harmony, as it plays a significant role in national socio-economic development. Ghana, a country described by some scholars as a relatively peaceful country in the West African sub-region has in recent times witness a surge in threats to lives and properties mostly from crime related incidents. The Pru West and Pru East districts in the Bono East Region of the country is one of the areas where these incidents have become rife. This study sought to investigate the state of insecurity in the two districts by looking at the factors accounting for the incidents, its effects on residents and measures which have been taken to address the issue. Qualitative research approach was used to carry out the study through the aid of an interview guide. Purposive sampling technique was utilized in the selection of research participants with a sample size of 16. The study revealed that the influx of Fulani herdsmen, poverty and unemployment, inadequate police personnel in the area were some of the major factors causing insecurity in the area. This has led to increase fear and worry, slow-down of economic activities among other effects on the residents of the area. It was also revealed that some measures have been taken by key stakeholders to address the issue such as the deployment of police anti-robbery squad. The study concludes that the Pru West and Pru East districts face multifaceted insecurity issues, mostly related to violent crime and attacks manifesting in various detrimental ways for the residents. However, stakeholders are actively engaged in implementing measures to combat the menace. The study recommends the deployment of adequate police personnel, creation of employment avenues, regulating the activities of Fulani herdsmen and regular stakeholder engagements with relevant actors in the Pru West and Pru East districts to assess and strategize the security situations.

Source: UEW
The state of music publishing in the Ghanaian music industry Ghana music (GhMusic) publishing and management in perspective

Music publishing is very essential because it contributes largely to both the musician and the music industry in diverse ways. It is an avenue creative persons use to generate large income. However, musicians, music producers, and other industry players in the Ghanaian music industry are yet to tap fully into its potential in order to elevate the state of music publishing in the music industry in Ghana. The study examines the strengths, functions, and structure of GHMusic Publishing and Management, the extent of law enforcement, the impact of music publishing on the growth of musicians and the music industry, and the effectiveness of royalty collection. Through interviews and document analysis, the study diagnoses the extent of the problem. It was noted that, GHMusic Publishing and Management offers services in music administration, registration, copyright licensing, royalties management, music sheet printing, digital distribution, and global music monitoring. The company collaborates with a music monitoring organisation to enhance its software and satellite tracking of song usage. The organisation aims to improve its systems and structures for Ghanaian musicians by understudying well-structured international music publishing companies. Music publishing law enforcement in the industry is minimal due to a lack of implementation strategies. GHAMRO faces challenges in revenue collection due to lack of digital software and system log-ins. It is recommended that education on the music business is crucial to increase patronage of GHMusic Publishing and Management and the benefits of music publishing. Strong relationships with international publishing companies and collective management organisations improve the collection and distribution of royalty procedures. Implementation strategies and advocacy for monitoring teams can improve law enforcement in Ghana's music industry while advanced log-in systems and digital software can improve royalty collection and distribution.

Source: UEW