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The role of rural banks in promoting financial inclusion of individuals in Gomoa West District

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of rural banks in promoting financial inclusion among individuals in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region of Ghana. The research objectives that guided the study were as follows: to examine the specific financial products and services offered by rural banks in the Gomoa West District, to investigate the level of financial literacy and awareness among individuals in the district, and to determine if rural banks are actively engaged in financial education and awareness programs in the district. The study revealed that savings accounts, loans, and current accounts are the most utilized financial products by rural bank customers in the district, with mean scores significantly above the ground mean (3.24). However, despite the prevailing satisfaction of the financial services rendered, as expressed by 54.32% of surveyed respondents, there is a call for continuous improvement in rural bank services. Key areas identified for improvement included, wealth management services, educational loans, small business loans, savings accounts with higher interest rates, financial literacy and education programs, and mobile banking and online services, all scoring a mean above the weighted mean (3.44). Addressing these areas is deemed crucial for promoting financial inclusion, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The findings of the study revealed that savings accounts, loans, and current accounts are the most used financial products, while mobile banking, insurance products, and remittance services are used less frequently. The study also indicated that a majority of surveyed respondents have a strong perception that wealth management services, educational loans, small business loans, savings accounts with higher interest rates, financial literacy and education programs, and mobile banking and online services are key areas for improvement to enhance financial inclusion services in the district, thereby stimulating economic growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Additionally, the study revealed the necessity for rural banks to organize additional financial education programs to enhance financial literacy among individuals in the district. The findings also indicate that a majority of individuals lack sufficient financial literacy. In line with these findings, it is recommended that rural banks and other financial institutions in the Gomoa West District actively promote and organize financial education programs. These programs should be designed to enhance financial literacy, tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the target audience, empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. Furthermore, efforts should be directed towards increasing awareness about the existence and availability of financial education initiatives. Rural banks and financial institutions can also leverage various communication channels to reach their customers and the broader community.

Source: UEW
The role of school managers in Greater Accra region in the academic performance of senior high school students

The purpose of this study was to find out the school manager’s practices adopted by school managers in Senior High Schools in Greater Accra and their effects on students’ academic performance. The work also aimed at finding out the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the practices of public-Senior High School managers in Greater Accra so that one could predict the nature of effectiveness of public Senior High Schools’ managers performance in Ghana. The philosophical underpinning of the study was positivism. The study employed quantitative research approach and adopted descriptive survey design. The population of study were school managers, teachers and students of Greater Accra public Senior High Schools (SHS). Systematic sampling technique was used to sample the respondents. The study employed questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. Data collected comprised of 376 respondents: 10 school mangers, 96 teachers and 266 students, Also, 100 students test results in public SHS in Greater. Cronbach alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument. The work also tested for face validity, content validity and criterion validity. Quantitative technique was used to analyse the data. Descriptive data were analysed using means, frequencies and percentages and the hypothesis were tested using Pearson’s product moment correlation and multiple regression. The study found in the descriptive analysis that school managers practice of instructional supervision practice, building positive school climate and teacher professional development practice were major contributory practices that ensured students' academic performance in public SHS in Greater Accra region. Hypothesis three however, found that there was a low negative significant correlation between school managers’ practice of building positive school climate and students, academic performance. Though the opinion of the respondents agreed that school managers, practices of instructional supervision, teacher professional development and creating positive school climate were effective, the results from correlation analysis found SM practices low and negative with their relationship with students' academic performance.in SHS in Greater Accra Region. The regression analysis found that the combine effect of the three main variables gave a p-value of 0.024 less than the Significant p-value of 0.05. This indicating that there is a significant relationship between school managers' practices and students, academic performance

Source: UEW
The role of sculpture in social marketing communication of culture in selected communities in Accra the perspective of community members

This study examines the role of sculpture as a tool in social marketing promotion of culture in some selected communities in Accra. As part of the campaign towards the need to increase the use of sculptures for promotion (adverts), the study delves into how sculptures ranging from statues, carvings and assemblage and construction sculptures can be used to communicate certain behaviour or culture related issues to community members for the purpose of achieving behavioural or attitudinal change in these communities. The study attempts to establish the evidence of the use of sculpture, consciously or unconsciously for social marketing purposes, in parts of Accra. It further probes the perceptions and views of community members on these sculptures in relation to how well they have served the purpose of communication of culture (behaviour) and the ways to improve on same in these communities. The study employed a qualitative approach, and relied on the interpretivist paradigm, case study, and descriptive design; in addition with, interview and observational instruments to investigate the opinion of the community members on the use of sculpture for social marketing with emphases on how sculpture for social marketing communication can be improved. Twenty (20) respondents from the communities were purposively sampled for the study. It was found that majority of the sculptures studied including those in other parts of Accra were not primarily meant for beautification instead they played social marketing roles, though, they did not have explanatory-captions to facilitate viewers understanding of what they are meant to specifically communicate, since they were not mere public sculptures nor meant for just beautification. Again, a section of the public (respondent) depended on captions to understand the meaning of sculptures. Among the major recommendations the study suggests out of the conclusions include the need to make captions, explanatory text, pools and lightening essential part of public sculptures if they are to attract attention and in addition communicate the very intention for their execution clearly without any equivocality.

Source: UEW
The role of student leadership in higher education_ a case of university of education Winneba

It is obvious that students’ leadership in higher institutions has not been given much attention. The current study focuses attention on the role of student's leadership in higher education with respect to University of Education, Winneba. Questionnaire was used mainly for data collection. In all 250 respondents were used for data collection. These include SRC Executive, Hall executives, social clubs and Associated religious leaders as course representatives. The results or the findings of the study revealed that student leaders perform varied roles in assisting the University. These roles include conducting of inspection to enable the student leaders improve on performance, forming students clubs and the payment for SRC dues, part of which is used to buy books for the library, refuse cans and furniture. They also act as mediators between the student body and authorities.

Source: UEW
The role of supply chain management in minimising construction materials waste perspectives of construction companies in Greater Accra Region

Supply chain management has been widely practiced in the manufacturing industry, but the construction industry as a relatively newcomer in the discipline. Construction projects are realized through a multitude of teams that supply essential services of one or another. Supply Chain Management (SCM) will thus have many benefits to construction stakeholders. The aim of this study was to explore supply chain management as a tool to minimising material waste in construction projects. The key specific objectives included: to identify practices associated with effective supply chain management that could minimize material waste in construction projects in the Greater Accra Region: to identify the barriers to the adoption of SCM practices that could minimize material waste in construction projects in the Greater Accra Region; and to make recommendations for minimizing materials waste through effective SCM in the Greater Accra Region. Quantitative research approach was used for the study involving the development and administration of survey questionnaires to a randomly selected stratified sample of 97 construction managers in the Greater Accra Region. The findings of the study suggest that effective SCM practices that could minimize material waste included: supply chain management practices focused on quality and performance, improving the existing transportation system to enhance the free flow of goods and materials for construction works, analysis of the risk of potential loss regarding financial, physical and social loss to the firm, analysis of the availability of suppliers when developing supply chain management practices, tendering, design and procurement practices are factored into designing supply chain management system in the firm. The adoption of effective supply chain management system included the contribution to environmental protection, waste reduction across the supply chain management system, reducing environmental risks, benefits in cost reduction associated with the adoption of supply chain management practices, organizational image improvement and meeting market expectations. The barriers to effective supply chain management practices are: lack of adequate financial and human resources, lack of top management commitment, ineffective internal communication within firms, inappropriate organizational structure and lack of markets for recyclable materials. The study recommended that the management of the construction firms should seek financial assistance from merchant banks to expand their financial and human resources competencies. This can improve the effective supply chain management systems of the firm.

Source: UEW
The role of teachers and head teachers in the supervision of teaching practice students in the Kumasi Metropolis

This study was designed to determine the roles of teachers and head teachers in the supervision of teaching practice students in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study utilized descriptive survey design. Quantitative research approach was used for the study. The study employed purposive sampling technique to recruit 160 head teachers and teachers at the selected basic schools. The instruments used for this research was questionnaires. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used to generate the study results. The data was analysed with the use of descriptive statistics indicating the frequencies and percentages. The results indicated that head teachers and teachers in the Kumasi Metropolis played key roles in the supervision of students. The study revealed that the head teachers and teachers regularly supervised the work done by the teacher mentees. Moreover, they properly evaluated the mentees work. Also, they conducted conferences with teacher mentees. The head teachers and teachers provided opportunities for teacher mentees to meet and share ideas about instruction. They also discussed issues concerning effective teaching and assisted the mentees to develop interpersonal skills. The head teachers and teachers were punctual at school to support and supervise mentees. They also observed that TLMs were appropriately used to enhance teaching. The study concluded that the mentors do not use the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to disseminate information about the various issues mentees experience in teaching practice. The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service through the District Education Directorate should organise periodic seminars, conferences, lectures, in-service training programmes to improve mentors’ expertise regarding the use of Information Communication Technology in mentoring mentees.

Source: UEW
The role of teachers in handling the reading difficulties of students at Savelugu senior high school

Some learners at high school tend to have reading difficulties and teachers are confronted with the duty of helping them to overcome their reading difficulties. This study investigated the role of teachers in dealing with reading difficulties among students of Savelugu Senior High School. The study is a qualitative research which employed a case study design. The target population was all the English language teachers of the school. Using purposive sampling technique, eight (8) teachers within the school were involved in the study. Semi structured interview guide and focus group discussions were used to collect data for the study. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the teachers played motivating and facilitating roles to help their students who are struggling with reading to overcome the challenges they face. Amongst others, the study recommended that parental involvement in children’s academic development is of utmost importance, because it contributes to a sense of purpose and relevance. If parents and teachers are aware of learners with reading difficulties they can help them earlier enough to overcome their reading problems.

Source: UEW
The role of technology on savings behaviour among market women in Ejisu municipality

Over the world, the role of technology in ensuring growth and development cannot be over emphaised. The study seeks to find answer to the problem, savings behaviour and its effect on trade activities among market women within Ejisu Municipality with highlight on the role of technology. The study used a sample size of 250 and adopted a cluster and accidental sample technique with Binary logistic regression as an estimation technique; it was found that Average income, Family size, marriage, and trust are the factors that affect market women‘s savings behaviour within the Ejisu municipality using technology. The study concluded that technology is capable of improving savings behaviour of market women in Ejisu. It was further found that fraud, poor network, high charges, and complexity in using available technology for savings are the limiting factors. It was recommended that the government through National Communication Authority (NCA) and National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) should educate citizens through the media on how the activities of the fraudsters, improve network system, reduce transaction charges via tax reduction affect these technology providers.

Source: UEW
The role of the Ghanaian media practitioners Communication and the impact on the LGBTQIAAP Culture

The issue of LGBTQIAAP+ has become one of the main social problems that have threatened social cohesion in most part of the world. In Africa, the situation is not different as reports of attacks and rejection of the LGBTQ+ culture have been recorded in most parts of the continent. The objectives of the study were to explore how the media can communicate effectively to the Ghanaian public about LGBTQIAAP+ culture; investigate some communication strategies used by the media and their impact on both the LGBTQIAAP+ community and Ghanaians and also to identify and analyze the challenges facing the media in communicating effectively to the Ghanaian public about the issue of LGBTQIAAP+. The study used the Cass-D’Augelli-Fassinger’s model as the theoretical base since the three are rooted in gay and lesbian identity development. The findings revealed, among other things, that the media plays an important role in communicating the culture of Ghana's LGBTQ+ community. The study also discovered that the media use a variety of strategies in communicating about LGBTQ+ culture, including building journalist capacity and frequently organizing LGBTQ+ media programs. The study also discovered that the media in Ghana can and does play a number of important roles, including acting as a conduit for the dissemination and education of citizens on the culture of LGBTQ+ people in Ghana. The study went further to reveal that there was a communication gap between the media and the LGBTQ+ community which needed to be bridged. The study recommended that the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) advocate for good journalism and professionalism in this regard.

Source: UEW
The role of the teacher in managing student’s indiscipline, a case study in Prempeh College basic school-Kwadaso sub-metro of Kumasi Metropolis

This study is about students’ indiscipline in basic schools with a case study of Prempeh Basic School in the Kwadaso Sub-Metro in Kumasi. The purpose of the study was to find out and describe the role of the teacher in managing students’ indiscipline. To achieve this purpose, factors relating to teachers that lead to students’ indiscipline were determined by addressing the following research questions; (1) what are the teacher factors that can help in managing students’ indiscipline? (2) How does the teacher’s authority or power in the classroom help to manage students’ indiscipline? (3)What challenges do teachers face in the classroom in managing students’ indiscipline? Descriptive case study survey research design was used for the study. Closed-ended questionnaires were used. A sample of sixty (60) teachers was given questionnairesto answer and data was collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics like percentages, frequencies. The results of the findings showed that; (1) the key teacher factor that positively affect students’ discipline include teacher being regular at school, (2) on teacher’s authority, teachers giving non-corporal punishment positively affect student discipline and (3) the major challenge teacher face in the classroom in the management of students’ discipline is defiance of authority by some students. In conclusion, teachers therefore have a significant role to play to positively affect students’ discipline as shown in the results. It was recommended that a basic school in the Kwadaso Sub-metro should be selected to pilot the application of these findings over a period of one year and the discipline of students monitored to observe the improvement within the period.

Source: UEW
The role of traditional leaders in education development in the Asante kingdom

The purpose of the study was to examine the role of traditional leadership (chieftaincy) in educational development within the Asante Kingdom. The objectives were to examine the contributions of traditional leaders towards Education, assess the perception of their community members on Traditional Leadership role in the development of education, identify factors that impede traditional leaders‘ contributions towards education and examine traditional leadership styles and their influence on their roles in their communities towards educational development. Relevant literature was reviewed along the theories of indigenous knowledge system, leadership theories, and socio-functional theory. A mixed methods design comprising qualitative and quantitative approaches using a questionnaire and guided interviews. The target population for the study was all the chiefs and their subjects of the 68 traditional areas in the Asante Kingdom. Using Multi-stage sampling a sample of Asante chiefs were selected. The response rate was 98.0% (N=214) respondents comprising 200 people (Subjects), 4 paramount chiefs and 10 opinion leaders for the study. The study found among other things that chiefs assist in the provision of good drinking water, provision of electricity, provision of proper places of convenience and demarcate proper site for refuse disposal in the communities. Asante traditional leadership enjoys high favourability in Leader Member Exchange (LMX). Part of the recommendations includes the idea that fund should be distributed to the traditional leaders (chiefs) to develop their communities. The study further recommends that the Government should give some legislative and judicial powers to back and reinforce the role of the chiefs in exercising their duties in the communities.

Source: UEW
Role of women entrepreneurs and the challenges they face in the Opeikuma community in the Awutu Senya East municipality of Ghana

This study was designed to examine the role women entrepreneurs play and the challenges they face in the Opeikuma community in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. The purposive sampling technique was employed to select fifteen women entrepreneurs, and data was collected using an female entrepreneurs in the study area contributed to the economy through the provision of employment. The challenges include access to credit, challenges in human resource management, high prices of rent and other inputs and lack of networking opportunities. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that, female entrepreneurs take advantage of non-traditional lending sources such as microcredit and “susu” services who neither charge high interest nor demand for collaterals such as land for the loans. Also, it was recommended that, there is the need for more awareness creation, regarding network affiliations such as the women’s associations in the country.

Source: UEW