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Dovonou, Franck, and Berit Stoppa. "DaF-Unterricht in Ghana: Geschichte, Status quo und Perspektiven am Beispiel der University of Education, Winneba (UEW)." Informationen Deutsch als Fremdsprache 46, no. 6 (December 2, 2019): 736–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/infodaf-2018-0092.

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ZusammenfassungDer vorliegende Artikel befasst sich mit der Stellung der deutschen Sprache im ghanaischen Bildungssektor, mit Fokus auf die tertiäre Bildung, und arbeitet die Relevanz der Sprache für Ghana heraus. Einige Versuche von verschiedenen Einzelpersonen sowie Institutionen, die deutsche Sprache in Ghana zu fördern, wurden in der Vergangenheit unternommen, aber nur wenige konnten Erfolge vorweisen. Diese holprige Reise der deutschen Sprache in Ghana wird im vorliegenden Artikel aufgezeigt und mit Erfahrungsberichten der Autoren untermauert. Zunächst wird ein kurzer Einblick in die ersten Schritte des Deutschunterrichts in Ghanas Geschichte gegeben und ein Überblick über die Sprachlernmöglichkeiten auf allen Bildungsebenen vorgenommen, die es derzeit in Ghana gibt. Hierauf folgt eine Beschreibung der Entwicklung des Fremdsprachenunterrichts für DaF an der University of Education, Winneba. Im Fazit werden mögliche Perspektiven für den Deutschunterricht in Ghana aufgezeigt.
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Dolphyne, Florence Abena. "African Perspectives on Programs for North American Students in Africa: The Experience of the University of Ghana–Legon." African Issues 28, no. 1-2 (2000): 28–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1548450500006818.

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The University of Ghana is the oldest of the five universities in Ghana. The others are Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University of Cape Coast, the University College of Education in Winneba, and the University of Development Studies in Tamale. The last two are only three years old and do not as yet have student exchange programs with North American universities. Kwame Nkrumah University and the University of Cape Coast do have student exchange programs with a few North American universities.
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Segbenya, Moses, and Ernest Osei Bonsu. "Performance Appraisal and Employee Development in the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." International Journal of Business and Management 14, no. 8 (July 7, 2019): 83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v14n8p83.

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The study examined performance appraisal (PA) and employee development in the University of Education, Winneba. The concurrent triangulation strategy or design from the pragmatic perspective was adopted for the study. A multi-stage sampling technique such as simple random, stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to sample of 159 from a population of 271 (comprising 61 senior members and 210 senior staff) administrative staff of the University of Education, Winneba. Data collection instruments were questionnaire and unstructured interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed with frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations, and Pearson correlation matrix. Pattern matching was used to present the qualitative data after coding and thematic analysis. The study found that administrative staff of the University were not satisfied with the present ranking PA method or system in vogue. Respondents strongly endorsed the need for 360-degree feedback PA system because it provides feedback from multiple sources and had a statistically positive significant relationship with employee development and performance. It was recommended that the management of the division of the human resource of the university should gradually phase out the existing performance appraisal system and introduce the 360-degree feedback performance appraisal system.
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Owusu-Ansah, Christopher M., Antonio Rodrigues, and Thomas Van Der Walt. "Factors Influencing the Use of Digital Libraries in Distance Education in Ghana." Libri 68, no. 2 (June 26, 2018): 125–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/libri-2017-0033.

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Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which individual factors such as academic tasks, preference for print sources and information skills influence distance learners’ use of digital libraries in a teacher distance education programme at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. The population of the study consisted of 1,834 distance students and from a sample size of 641 distance learners spread across three distance study centers, namely, Winneba (247), Kumasi (276) and Asante-Mampong (118). A total of 453 (70.67 percent) distance learners, selected randomly, completed a 31-item questionnaire. In addition, 30 distance education tutors, four coordinators and four librarians were purposively selected to participate in the study. The findings showed that academic tasks of distance learners did not require them to use digital library resources, which resulted in low or no academic use of digital libraries. The findings also pointed to a high preference for print resources among distance learners which resulted in the low use of digital library resources. Finally, it was noted that even though most of the distance learners possessed basic ICT skills, this did not result in their of use of digital library resources. To improve digital library use in distance education, it is recommended that academic librarians seek and foster collaboration in teaching information literacy and library instruction in distance education, an approach which must be backed by a policy that mandates the use of (digital) library scholarly resources in teaching and learning in distance education. It is also recommended that the Centre for Distance Education and the University Library collaborate to offer training programmes in specific digital resources and general information literacy courses for all distance education stakeholders in the university to boost digital library use.
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Qua-Enoo, Albert Arthur, Brandford Bervell, Paul Nyagorme, Valentina Arkorful, and John K. E. Edumadze. "Information Technology Integration Perception on Ghanaian Distance Higher Education: A Comparative Analysis." International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 20, no. 2 (February 28, 2021): 304–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.20.2.17.

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This study examined students’ perception on the integration of Information Technology (IT) in Ghanaian distance Education, and provided a comparative analysis of the levels of integration among public universities in Ghana. The research was conducted at the distance learning centres of the 4 major public universities, namely: University of Ghana (UG), University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 297 students, using a cluster sampling technique and the data were analysed using One-Way ANOVA and chi-square statistics. The study showed that although computer literacy among distance learners was high, technology integration was low and varied among the institutions. Smart phones were the major internet access devices. The online learning tools for self-efficacy were vital to IT integration. Based on the gathered results, recommendations such as implementing a robust national IT infrastructure, among others, were provided for reflection by higher education institutions offering distance education in Ghana.
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Segbenya, Moses, and Titus Berisie. "The Effect of Training and Development on the Performance of Senior Administrative Staff at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." International Journal of Business and Management 15, no. 2 (January 13, 2020): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v15n2p49.

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The study examined the effect of training and development on senior administrative staff’s performance at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Quantitative approach and the descriptive survey research design were adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 152 respondents from a population of 357 using Yamane’s formula for determining sample size. Self- administered closed ended questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument and data was analysed with frequencies, percentages, person correlation, standard regression, t-test and analysis of variance.  The study found that training and development techniques used were job rotation and study leave with pay. There was general lack of support from supervisors and colleagues for trainees to transfer skills/knowledge acquired unto their jobs. Training and development significantly relate and affect employees’ performance. It was recommended that management of human resource department of the University of Education, Winneba should adopt some other training and development techniques like mentoring and coaching; and provide the needed resources and encourage work colleagues and supervisors to create the enabling environment and provide the necessary support for trainees to be able to transfer skills acquired through training and development unto their jobs.
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Danso-Wiredu, Esther Yeboah. "Gendered Dynamics and Reciprocity in Fishing Communities in Ghana: The Case of Penkye, Winneba." Journal of Black Studies 49, no. 1 (December 6, 2017): 53–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021934717736185.

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The history of Penkye is linked to that of Winneba township since it is the first place the Effutu people settled in the town. Located along the coast, majority of its residents are employed in the fishing industry. Intriguing about Penkye is how social and economic livelihoods of residents are entangled in gender roles and reciprocity. The article delves into the institutional embeddedness of fishing and community life. It examines how gender ideologies differentially inform men and women’s roles in the fishing economy. Drawing on interviews conducted with community members, the study constructs economic life stories for men and women within the fishing community. It analyzes how they formulate livelihood strategies differently from other parts of the country as a result. The study concludes that such realities defy the ideologies of the impersonal market economy propagated by the capitalist ideology, thereby questioning the basis of neoliberal ideology that market prices are solely determined by demand and supply interactions.
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Ankrah, Johnson. "Climate change impacts and coastal livelihoods; an analysis of fishers of coastal Winneba, Ghana." Ocean & Coastal Management 161 (July 2018): 141–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.04.029.

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Tetteh, George Mensah, and Julian Kuundaah Angwaasong Zuyeri. "Grain Size and Major Oxide Analyses of Selected Anthill Soils from Winneba Area, Ghana." Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection 05, no. 09 (2017): 264–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/gep.2017.59018.

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Agyapong, Kingsley. "Students’ Perspectives on Satisfaction with Distance Education in Ghana: A Cluster Analysis." African Journal of Teacher Education 10, no. 1 (July 17, 2021): 365–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.21083/ajote.v10i1.6287.

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This study sought to categorise students based on the preferences that influenced their choice of distance education program in Ghana. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 120 students taking part in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) distance education (DE) programme at the Kumasi Girls Senior High School [SHS] Study Center. Respondents were segmented into three clusters (highly, moderately, and least satisfied) based on four preferences (price, quality, packaging, and social boding) that influenced their satisfaction with the distance education programme. Results from both hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analysis with squared Euclidean distance and Ward’s method showed that the highly satisfied cluster was driven by the quality of service and the competitive fees structure of the UEW distance education programme. Further analysis of the differences between the clusters indicated that satisfaction with the UEW distance programme significantly differs across the three segments.
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Wyllie, R. W. "Perceptions of the Spiritist Churches: a Survey of Methodists and Roman Catholics in Winneba, Ghana." Journal of Religion in Africa 15, no. 2 (1985): 142–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157006685x00174.

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Osei, Dr Cynthia Elizabeth, and Dr Cecilia Addei. "An Analysis of the Aboakyer Festival as Drama." Journal of English Language and Literature 10, no. 1 (August 31, 2018): 989–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.17722/jell.v10i1.384.

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This paper analyses Aboakyer Festival of the Effutu in the Central Region of Ghana from the dramatic or theatrical point of view. The paper discusses the two known myths surrounding the worship of the Winneba State god which led to the celebration of the Aboakyer Festival, the events and rituals involved in the celebration and analyses some dramatic elements that make the festival fit into what can generally be referred to as a theatrical performance. The main argument of this paper is that, the Aboakyer Festival is loaded with dramatic elements like audience/ performers’ arena/ stage, songs, costume and drumming and dancing among others and can therefore be considered not only as a ritual but also as drama.
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Zhang, Hong, Wilson Osafo Apeanti, Paul Georgescu, Prince Harvim, Dianchen Lu, Tan Li, and Bing Zhang. "Sustainable Teacher Training via Distance Education: The Effect of Study Centers, Gender and Economic Demographics on Academic Performance." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (July 16, 2021): 7965. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147965.

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We examine the effectiveness and sustainability of the distance teacher education program established by the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, by investigating the differences in the academic performance of students who are trained in the teacher education program via traditional and distance education modes, respectively, from 2011 to 2015. Close attention is paid to the factors that affect the academic performance of students in the distance mode. Our findings confirm that traditional mode students perform better than their distance mode counterparts in terms of cumulative GPAs. Gender and economic demographics of distance study centers are found to affect the academic performance of distance education students significantly. The policy implications of these findings are discussed and directions of further action are outlined.
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Ananga, Patricia. "Factors That Influence Instructors’ Integration of Social Media Platforms Into Higher Education Pedagogy in Ghana." Journal of Educational Issues 6, no. 2 (September 6, 2020): 118. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jei.v6i2.17367.

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Higher Education (HE) institutions have been exploring new approaches that will enable them to manage with the increasing demand of access to education. One key area is in the usage of new models, new innovations, and new ways of delivering the curriculum, connecting students with their instructors such as the use of Social Media (SM) in teaching. This paper examined the factors that influence instructors’ use of SM in Ghanaian HE pedagogy. The study employed the concurrent triangulation mixed method approach using questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide to obtain data from two hundred and thirty-five (235) instructors who were selected using the multistage sampling technique from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and the Ghana Technology University College (GTUC). The key findings point to the fact that instructors’ professional rank, intrinsic drive, functionality of SM platforms, user friendliness, motivation, ease of use of the SM platforms, access to internet connection and ease of communication in using the platforms were the factors that influenced instructors use of SM for teaching. The study concludes by indicating the implications of the findings for policy on the use of SM for delivering instruction in Ghana and recommends the need for HE authorities to come up with motivational packages that would encourage instructors to integrate SM into the pedagogy of HE in Ghana.
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Amoatemaa, Abena, Dorcas Kyeremeh, and Yarhands Arthur. "Students Perception of Campus Safety: A Case of Kumasi Campus of University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 3, no. 1 (January 10, 2017): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2017/32265.

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Danso-Wiredu, Esther Yeboah, Yaw Ishmael Dadson, and Francis Osei Amoako-Andoh. "Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Recent Electricity Crisis in Ghana: A Study of Winneba." Journal of Social Sciences 49, no. 3-1 (December 2016): 277–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09718923.2016.11893621.

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Attobra, Godwin. "Human Rights in Ghana: Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and their Access to Public Infrastructure in Winneba." International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 8, no. 3 (June 25, 2021): 62–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.14445/23942703/ijhss-v8i3p110.

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Addai-Mensah, Otchere, Daniel Gyamfi, Richard Vikpebah Duneeh, Kwabena O. Danquah, Max E. Annani-Akollor, Lillian Boateng, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, et al. "Determination of Haematological Reference Ranges in Healthy Adults in Three Regions in Ghana." BioMed Research International 2019 (February 5, 2019): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7467512.

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Laboratory results interpretation for diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making in this period of evidence-based medicine requires cut-off values or reference ranges that are reflective of the geographical area where the individual resides. Several studies have shown significant differences between and within populations, emphasizing the need for population-specific reference ranges. This cross-sectional experimental study sought to establish the haematological reference values in apparently healthy individuals in three regions in Ghana. Study sites included Nkenkaasu, Winneba, and Nadowli in the Ashanti, Central, and Upper West regions of Ghana, respectively. A total of 488 healthy participants were recruited using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (United States National Consensus Committee on Laboratory Standards, NCCLS) Guidance Document C28A2. Medians for haematological parameters were calculated and reference values determined at2.5thand97.5thpercentiles and compared with Caucasian values adopted by our laboratory as reference ranges and values from other African and Western countries. RBC count, haemoglobin, and haematocrit (HCT) were significantly higher in males compared to females. There were significant intraregional and interregional as well as international variations of haematological reference ranges in the populations studied. We conclude that, for each geographical area, there is a need to establish geography-specific reference ranges if accurate diagnosis and concise clinical decisions are to be made.
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Filson, Christopher Kwame. "Comparative study of collection management practices of academic libraries." Library Management 39, no. 1/2 (January 8, 2018): 66–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-12-2016-0096.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out the similarities and differences in collection management practices of the main libraries of the University of Cape Coast and the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative approach in considering the research problem and also used the case study to collect data. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Findings Some of the results highlighted are: both libraries had sections responsible for collection management practices, the collection management practices carried out by both libraries were almost similar, lack of adequate professional staff, lack of adequate funds and unavailability of Collection Management Policy were some of the challenges. Research limitations/implications The study focussed on the activities performed by the various sections directly involved in the collection management practices and excludes administrative practices. Practical implications In order to make any library functional, collection management should be a shared responsibility of all the sections of the library and that enough money is required to link the staff and the information resources in the library together. Social implications All stakeholders of libraries must play their role to make academic libraries functional. Originality/value The study provides insight into the collection development activities undertaken by the libraries of the only public academic institutions purposely build by the Government of Ghana to train graduate teachers for Basic and Second-Cycle institutions in Ghana.
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Aggrey, Peter Kwegyir. "Assessment of Staff Retention in Private Universities in Ghana: A Study of the Perez University College, Winneba." Journal of Education and e-Learning Research 3, no. 4 (December 1, 2016): 130–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.20448/journal.509/2016.3.4/509.4.130.137.

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Okoh, Harriet. "The English in Ghana: British, American or Hybrid English?" Studies in English Language Teaching 7, no. 2 (April 26, 2019): 174. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/selt.v7n2p174.

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<p><em>As a result of colonization of the British, the English used in many African countries and for that matter Ghana, is the British standard variety. However, the English used in Ghana, appears to have been invaded by the American English. This poses a problem as both teachers and students especially at the senior high school level confuse themselves about which word or spelling is right and vice versa. This study thus seeks to investigate students’ awareness of this invasion, the extent of the invasion and also to ascertain which of the aspects of the language has been much influenced by the American variety. The underpinning framework for this study is Kachru’s (1985) concentric model to situate the type of English used in Ghana. A sample size of 100 Students of English Education Department of University of Education, Winneba was selected for the study. The data was a secondary one: a random collection of vocabulary. Test, interview and questionnaire were also employed to gather other related data for the study. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to analyse the data with precedence on qualitative analysis and the findings were thematically presented. The results indicate that although students use both American and British English together, they have little knowledge about the differences between them, especially, with the vocabulary aspect. Students have fair knowledge about the differences between the two varieties as regards the orthography aspect. These findings have implications on the teaching of English language and on examination issues in the country. It also informs writers of various educational materials about what variety to use.</em></p>
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Gomado, Foster, Forson Kobina, Augustus Owusu Boadi, and Yussif Moro Awelisah. "Rheological evaluation of local clay samples in central region Ghana for oil well drilling fluid formulation." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 1 (January 28, 2018): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i1.8658.

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The superb rheological features of bentonites makes them an excellent candidate in drilling operations. Its capacity of bentonite to swell and extend to a few times its unique volume gives it the gelling and viscosity controlling quality. The execution of clay or specifical bentonite as a great consistency controlling operator in drilling fluids largely depends on the great extent of its rheological conduct. Ghana as of late found oil and it has tossed a test to research to explore the utilization of local materials in the oil and gas operations. A rheological study was conducted on local clay samples from Ajumako, Saltpond and Winneba in the Central district of Ghana as a viscosifier in drilling muds. This will help to improve the local content of Ghana's oil and gas industry. Drilling muds were prepared from the samples in addition to a control mud using imported non-treated bentonite. The local clay samples were subjected rheological test where the flow behavior of the muds was determined by measuring the gel strength, plastic viscosity, and the yield point. The experimental values were compared to the API standards. It was revealed that the local clay had some potential features of bentonite and could be utilized as controlling operators in drilling fluids provided the clays are beneficiated to enhance their rheological properties. This novel tend to improve the local content in oil and gas industry in Ghana through the deployment of the local materials in oil and gas operations in the nation.
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Essel, Daniel Danso, and Osafo Apeanti Wilson. "Factors Affecting University Students' Use of Moodle." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 13, no. 1 (January 2017): 14–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2017010102.

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Higher education institutions are faced with the complex challenges of serving increased enrollment levels within tight budgets. This challenge is prompting many universities to explore new approaches including the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle for delivering courses to help extend teaching and learning beyond the classroom. Using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as an underlying theory, this study investigated students' perceived usefulness as well as the perceived ease of use of Moodle in the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. The study also used multiple linear regression to determine if these factors have any impact on the rate at which students use Moodle. Data was collected from a random sample of 229 students from the Faculty of Science Education using a questionnaire. The analysis revealed that students' perceived usefulness of Moodle and perceived challenges in using Moodle combined contributes significantly to students' rate of Moodle use.
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KARIKARI, ADWOA SERWAA, RICHARD KODI, and ROSEMARY ADU POKU. "SUCCESSION PLANNING AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA - KUMASI, GHANA." International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review 03, no. 04 (2020): 177–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.37602/ijssmr.2020.3412.

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Anum, Solomon, Patrick Asamoah Sakyi, Ben-Xun Su, Prosper M. Nude, Frank Nyame, Daniel Asiedu, and Daniel Kwayisi. "Geochemistry and geochronology of granitoids in the Kibi-Asamankese area of the Kibi-Winneba volcanic belt, southern Ghana." Journal of African Earth Sciences 102 (February 2015): 166–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2014.11.007.

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Araba Etuah, Priscilla, Fred Yao Gbagbo, and Jacqueline Nkrumah. "Coping with Pregnancy in Academic Environment: Experiences of Pregnant Students in A Public University in Ghana." Journal of Woman's Reproductive Health 2, no. 2 (May 26, 2018): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.14302/issn.2381-862x.jwrh-18-2090.

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Background: The Ghanaian culture expects women of reproductive age to reproduce. This makes pregnancy an acceptable occurrence in most tertiary institutions in Ghana. Although Ghanaian Universities allow pregnancy in school, challenges associated with pregnancies do not exempt pregnant students from following the academic requirements of the universities. This study therefore explores students’ experiences of copying with pregnancy in an academic environment in Ghana. Methods: This was a case study, quantitative and qualitative design using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview guides respectively for data collection. Respondents comprised twenty (30) pregnant full time and part time female students from campuses of University of Education, Winneba. Data collection was between October 2016 and May 2017. Quantitative data were analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. The qualitative data was transcribed and manually analysed thematically. Results: The study found that majority of participants were adults between ages 26 and 30 years. More than half of them (66.7%) had no child and this was their first pregnancy which they felt was mistimed as it occurred during schooling, posing some physiological, financial and academic challenges which compelled students to devise various coping strategies to combine academic work and pregnancy amidst limited University provisions for pregnant students. Conclusions: The study results have policy and programme implications for meeting women’s needs for pursuing academic and reproductive goals concurrently. The study recommends that public universities in Ghana should institutionalise programmes on preconception counselling and coping with pregnancy in academic environment to enable female students make informed decisions on exercising their reproductive rights in whilst in the university to ensure positive maternal health outcomes.
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Anyetei, Boi Doku, Twumasi Ankrah Kwarteng, and Ruby Hanson. "Interpretation of inclusive education practices in science at a basic school." African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences 15, no. 1 (June 15, 2019): 15–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajesms.v15i1.2.

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The research was a case study designed to investigate inclusive education practices in a science class at a Basic School in Winneba, Ghana where inclusive education is practised as in all ten regions. The sample for the study consisted of one head teacher, a science teacher, three interpreters and one resource teacher from the Basic School. The main instruments used for data collection were questionnaires, informal interviews and observations. Findings showed that the teacher and interpreters both prepared for science classes having special needs in mind. However, about half of the respondents, upon interaction with them, demonstrated that the earnestly did not have the expertise to organise inclusive science classes. Team preparation and teaching were highly practised for support. It was recommended that they use multi-media technologies, attend teacher development programmes, and use their limited teaching resources to augment their teaching skills as they are mostly not used. Since the study was conducted in only one inclusive school, the findings may not be for generalization.
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Klemd, R., U. Hünken, and M. Olesch. "Metamorphism of the country rocks hosting gold–sulfide-bearing quartz veins in the Paleoproterozoic southern Kibi-Winneba belt (SE-Ghana)." Journal of African Earth Sciences 35, no. 2 (August 2002): 199–211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0899-5362(02)00122-7.

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Owusu-Mensah, Francis. "Ruralized or Not? Lived Experiences of Remote Distance Learning Students of the Institute for Distances and E-Learning (IDeL), University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." World Journal of Educational Research 7, no. 2 (May 29, 2020): p93. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/wjer.v7n2p93.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the variation in experiences of remote rural students who study with the Institute for Distance and e-Learning (IDeL) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative research strategy. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data for the study. Purposively, three remote centres were selected. Ten (10) students were selected across the selected centres for the study. Data obtained from the study centers were analyzed thematically. The study found that lived experiences of the learners on remoteness depended not only on their geographical locations but were also relative to individual circumstances. With respect to students’ sense of connection with university staff and peers, most mentioned their contact with their personal tutor. Networks with peers were less common, a matter of concern if peer networks are integral to fostering improved retention and progression. It was recommended among others that IDeL should promote the use of various cell phone Smart Identity Modules Cards (SIM Cards) by students in remote areas, to enable them gain access to any of the cell phone network coverage in their rural setting.
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Dampson, Dandy George, Richardson Addai-Mununkum, Stephen Kwakye Apau, and Joseph Bentil. "COVID-19 and Online Learning: A SWOT Analysis of Users’ Perspectives on Learning Management System of University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 19, no. 9 (September 30, 2020): 382–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.19.9.20.

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This study investigated users’ perceptions of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on SWOT. The study adopted the explanatory sequential mixed methods which sampled 3272 students and 20 lecturers by using the stratified and purposive sampling techniques, respectively. The study used questionnaires and semi-structured interview guides to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed using Means and Standard Deviations, Independent Samples t-test, and ANOVA. The qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The study found that UEW LMS is perceived to have elements of weaknesses and threats as well as strengths and opportunities. The study further found that the users of LMS differ in their perceptions in terms of SWOT based on students’ age. The students, however, did not differ significantly in their perceptions of SWOT based on gender. The study recommended that the management of UEW LMS need to educate both lecturers and students about the benefits that LMS offers to its users. Management of the UEW should make the usage of the LMS compulsory for teaching and learning while taking into consideration the age, level as well as the programme of study in the design and implementation of subsequent online platforms for students and lecturers.
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Donkoh, Kweku Esia, Ahmed Kobina Amihere, and Asonaba Kofi Addison. "Assessment of Student Internship Programme By 2013/2014 Final Year Students of the Department of Basic Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." Humanities and Social Sciences Letters 3, no. 2 (2015): 105–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.18488/journal.73/2015.3.2/73.2.105.120.

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Peter, Mwinwelle, Amoakohene Benjamin, and Agyekum Obeng Nicholas. "Creating Institutional Solidarity: A Transitivity Analysis of Anthems of Selected Ghanaian Universities." Advances in Language and Literary Studies 11, no. 2 (April 30, 2020): 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.alls.v.11n.2p.74.

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Previous works on the analysis of anthems have focused on unearthing encoded latent meanings through the analysis of linguistic devices such as cohesive devices, deictic expressions, figures of speech, content words and clauses. However, the analysis of institutional anthems as a sub-genre of anthems has received minimal attention in linguistic research. The current study therefore adopts a qualitative exploratory procedure to conduct a transitivity analysis of process types and their encoded implications in selected Ghanaian university anthems underpinned by the transitivity framework by Halliday and Matthiessen (2014). The sample for the study is composed of anthems of four main or traditional universities in Ghana. The four anthems that serve as data for the study are anthems of University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Ghana (UG) and University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The consensual coding strategy is used to check the validity of the coding process. The results indicate a preponderant use of material processes to spell out the expected actions to be taken by members of the universities to inure to the holistic progress of their institutions. Other process types such as relational, mental and verbal processes are minimally used to establish relationships, eulogize and personify the universities as important institutions worthy of praise. The study concludes that the creation of institutional solidarity was better represented through the analysis of process types in the selected Ghanaian university anthems. The implications of this study unveil the importance of university anthems in the representation of the goals, visions and missions of universities and recommend that tertiary institutions who use adopted anthems could relook at that by getting to compose their own anthems in alignment with the goals, vision and mission underpinning their establishment.
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Yeboah, Douglas. "Validation of Non-Linear Relationships-Based UTAUT Model on Higher Distance Education Students’ Acceptance of WhatsApp for Supporting Learning." TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH 7, no. 2 (October 28, 2020): 27–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21522/tijar.2014.07.02.art004.

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This study examined relationships among the exogenous constructs of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model to identify those that significantly predict others. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 273 distance education students pursuing various diploma, bachelor’s degree and post-graduate diploma programs at the Cape Coast study center of the Institute for Distance and e-Learning (IDeL) of the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. Proportional stratified random sampling technique was employed to obtain the sample of students. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that in acceptance of WhatsApp for supporting higher distance learning, effort expectancy and social influence predict performance expectancy; mobile self-efficacy and facilitating conditions predict effort expectancy; and facilitating conditions predict social influence. Also, mobile self-efficacy was found to significantly predict behavioral intention. We recommend that prior to introduction of a new technology such as WhatsApp for supporting learning, necessary resources and training should be provided by educational administrators and faculty to the students. This would make the students perceive that they can use the technology effectively to bring about gains in their learning; and subsequently accept the technology.
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Abdul Muumin Sadick, Godson Aryee, Patrick Atta Poku Jnr, and Clement Gyeabour Kyere. "Relationship between body weight and linear body measurements in the Cobb broiler chicken." World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 4, no. 2 (November 30, 2020): 001–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2020.4.2.0087.

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The study was carried out at the poultry section of the Department of Animal Science farm, University of Education Winneba (Mampong - Ashanti campus, Ghana) from July, 2018 to September, 2018. Data were collected from fifty randomly selected and tagged birds. The data were collected weekly for eight weeks., Head length (HL), Beak length (BL), Body length (BL), Wing length (WL), shank length (SL), shank circumference(SC) and height(H) were taken randomly on five birds in each replicate at a day in every two weeks using tape measure and Vernier calipers. The data collected were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results from the study indicated that, all linear body measurements were significantly (P<0.01) effected for the model, intercepts and slopes of the regression lines with linear response with the best predictor of body weight indicated for shank circumference. It was concluded from the study that; linear body measurements could be used to predict the body weight of broiler chickens. It is recommended that in areas, especially rural areas, where weighing balance or scale may not be readily available, a tailor’s tape can be used to measure linear body parameters and thereafter used to estimate body weight of chickens from the predictive equation.
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Adatara, Peter, Agani Afaya, Solomon Mohammed Salia, Richard Adongo Afaya, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Eric Agyabeng-Fandoh, Ethel Agbinku, Esther Aku Ayandayo, and Irene Gifty Boahene. "Risk Factors Associated with Neonatal Sepsis: A Case Study at a Specialist Hospital in Ghana." Scientific World Journal 2019 (January 1, 2019): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9369051.

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Worldwide, neonatal sepsis accounts for an estimated 26% of under-five deaths, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest mortality rates. Though worldwide neonatal deaths have decreased by over 3.6 million per year since 2000, neonatal sepsis remains a notable hindrance to the progress in the decline of cause-specific mortality rates especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at examining the risk factors of neonatal sepsis at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba. The study was an unmatched case control retrospective study. Cases were neonates who had sepsis with their index mothers and controls were neonates who did not have sepsis with their index mothers. Neonatal and maternal medical records were retrieved from January to December 2017. Data abstraction lasted for one month and 2650 folders for the neonates and their index mothers were retrieved. Nine hundred (900) neonatal folders were considered valid for the study and likewise for the maternal folders. One hundred and three (103) folders were considered cases while 797 were considered as controls. Data were entered using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 22. Logistic regression was used to determine the risk of neonatal sepsis. Maternal factors that predicted the occurrence of sepsis among neonates were parity (p<0.027), mode of delivery (p<0.001), bleeding disorder (p<0.001), and PROM (p<0.001). Neonatal risk factors which predicted the occurrence of sepsis were APGAR score in the first and fifth minute (p<0.001), resuscitation at birth (p<0.004), duration of stay in the facility (p<0.001), and neonatal age on admission (p<0.001). The study found both maternal and neonatal factors to have a strong association with the risk of developing neonatal sepsis. Encouraging maternal antenatal care utilization would help identify the risk factors during prenatal and postnatal care and appropriate interventions implemented to reduce the likelihood of the neonate developing sepsis.
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Owusu-Mensah, PhD, Francis, Dandy G. Dampson, PhD, and Stephen K. Apau. "Predictors of Support Needs of Distance Education Students in the Institute of Distance Education and e-Learning (IDeL), University of Education, Winneba, Ghana." Journal of Education and Culture Studies 4, no. 2 (April 20, 2020): p76. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/jecs.v4n2p76.

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The study sought to establish the predictors of support systems for students in distance learning. Using the pragmatist paradigm, the study employed the concurrent triangulation design where 623 distance education students were randomly sampled from 41 study centers in Ghana for the quantitative phase of the study. Concurrently, 18 participated in 3 separate focus group discussions made up of 6 students each whilst the Registrar was also interviewed. Questionnaire adapted from Ozoglu (2009) was used to collect quantitative data whilst self-constructed semi-structured interview guides were used to collect qualitative data from the respondents. Means and Standard Deviations as well as Multiple Regression were used to analyse the quantitative data. The qualitative data were analysed using content analysis for respondents’ interview data. The study found that the most critical learner support needs were assistance in overcoming technical problems, orientation to the course media/delivery format of IDeL, help with the admission/registration process, counseling services to overcome students’ concerns about their education and textbooks provided by IDeL. The Regression Analysis showed that the learner support needs of the distance education students were predicted by sex, age and certificates students’ have enrolled for. It was recommended, therefore, that IDeL should consider the sex, age and certificates students’ have enrolled for in the provision of support systems for their students as they predict the support needs of the students.
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Acquah, Emmanuel Obed. "Choral Singing and Wellbeing: Findings from a Survey of the Mixed-Chorus Experience from Music Students of the University of Education Winneba, Ghana." Legon Journal of the Humanities 27, no. 2 (June 19, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ljh.v27i2.1.

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Forson, Eric Dominic, Aboagye Menyeh, and David Dotse Wemegah. "Mapping lithological units, structural lineaments and alteration zones in the Southern Kibi-Winneba belt of Ghana using integrated geophysical and remote sensing datasets." Ore Geology Reviews 137 (October 2021): 104271. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104271.

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Brown, Bennett. "Reviewer Acknowledgements." International Journal of Law and Public Administration 3, no. 1 (May 27, 2020): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/ijlpa.v3i1.4880.

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International Journal of Law and Public Administration (IJLPA) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this Volume. Many authors, regardless of whether IJLPA publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this Volume.Reviewers for Volume 3, Number 1 Adrian Cristian Moise, Spiru Haret University of Bucharest, RomaniaBranko Dimeski, St. Kliment Ohridski University, MacedoniaChijioke Okorie, University of Cape Town, South AfricaElena Atienza-Macias, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, SpainEncarnación Abad Arenas, National University of Distance Education (UNED), SpainGeorge Ndi, University of Huddersfield, UKGustavo Costa de Souza, Federal University of Lavras, BrazilJosé Sebastián Kurlat Aimar, University of Buenos Aires, ArgentinaJuanita Goicovici, University Babeș-Bolyai of Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaMarcin Czubala Czubala Ostapiuk, Universidad Nacional de Eduación a Distancia, SpainOzgur Demirtas, Inonu University, TurkeyTatiana Bachvarova, Special Tribunal for Lebanon, BulgariaTaylisi de Souza Corrêa Leite, Anhanguera University, BrazilThomas Prehi Botchway, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Best Regards, Bennett BrownEditorial AssistantInternational Journal of Law and Public Administration--------------------------------------------------------------------Redfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 511Fax: 1-503-828-0537E-mail: ijlpa@redfame.comURL: http://ijlpa.redfame.com
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Adatara, Peter, Agani Afaya, Solomon Mohammed Salia, Richard Adongo Afaya, Anthony K. Kuug, Ethel Agbinku, and Eric Agyabeng-Fandoh. "Risk Factors for Neonatal Sepsis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study among Neonates Who Were Delivered by Caesarean Section at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba, Ghana." BioMed Research International 2018 (December 19, 2018): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6153501.

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The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for child health, which targets ending preventable deaths of neonates and children under five years of age by 2030, may not be met without substantial reduction of neonatal sepsis-specific mortality in developing countries. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and risk factors for neonatal sepsis among neonates who were delivered via caesarean section. A retrospective case-control study was conducted among neonates who were delivered via caesarean section at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba, Ghana. Data collection lasted for 4 weeks. The extracted data were double-entered using Epidata software version 3.1 to address discrepancies of data entry. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages of neonatal characteristics were generated from the data. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to determine associations between neonatal sepsis and neonatal characteristics with odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals, and p values calculated using variables that showed significant association (p<0.05) in the chi-square analysis for the multivariate logistic regression. A total of 383 neonates were recruited; 67 (17.5%) had sepsis (cases). The neonatal risk factors associated with sepsis were birth weight (χ2=6.64, p=0.036), neonatal age (χ2=38.31, p<0.001), meconium passed (χ2=12.95, p<0.001), reason for CS (χ2=24.27, p<0.001), and the duration of stay on admission (χ2=36.69, p<0.001). Neonatal sepsis poses a serious threat to the survival of the newborn as the current study uncovered 6.0% deaths among sepsis cases. The findings of this study highlight the need for routine assessment of neonates in order to identify risk factors for neonatal sepsis and to curb the disease burden on neonatal mortality.
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Luo, Lili, and Viscount B. Buer. "Reference service evaluation at an African academic library: the user perspective." Library Review 64, no. 8/9 (November 2, 2015): 552–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-04-2015-0046.

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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a detailed discussion of a large-scale library reference evaluation study conducted at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana. The study seeks to evaluate the reference service from the user perspective, focusing on how users use and perceive the service. Design/methodology/approach – Self-administered survey was used as the data collection instrument. One thousand questionnaires were distributed to library users in a three-week period, and the response rate was 63.7 per cent. Findings – The reference service had a high non-use rate of 42.6 per cent, which was primarily attributed to library users’ self-sufficiency and lack of awareness of the service. The top three motivations for library users to use the reference service were class assignments, personal interests and using library facilities. Although their overall altitude was positive, users felt that reference librarians were more successful at exhibiting customer service qualities than performing tasks related to identifying users’ information needs and searching/locating relevant information to fulfill the needs. Practical implications – The knowledge gained from this study will deepen the understanding of how the reference service is utilised and perceived by library users and offer insights on how to enhance the services to optimise the user experience. Originality/value – This study yields an enriched view of reference service provision in the African context. Its findings will help other academic libraries in Africa successfully plan and implement their own reference evaluation efforts and ultimately encourage more evidence-based library practices in the developing world.
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Oppong Frimpong, Samuel, and Mark Gyapong. "Children’s Problem Behaviour and Their Effect on Class Activities in Early Childhood Centres of Effutu Municipality." European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (January 13, 2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejsocial.2021.1.1.6.

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The purpose of the study was to examine the prevailing children’s problem behaviour and their effects on class activities in pre-schools in Effutu Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the concurrent mixed methods design. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview schedule and questionnaire. The stratified random sampling technique was used to aid the selection of 15 schools from the Municipality. Simple random sampling was used to select 45 respondents from schools to respond to the questionnaire and purposive sampling was used to sample 15 participants for the qualitative data. The quantitative data was analysed using frequencies and percentages while the qualitative data were analysed thematically. It emerged from the study that the predominant types of children’s problem behaviour which teachers encountered were; aggression, non-compliance, destructiveness, refusal to take instruction and intentional destruction of property. Among the effects of the problem behaviours the study revealed were inattention from class activity thereby impeding participation in academic activities; breeding of social exclusion from peers, the behaviour challenges resulting in violent actions (behaviour) and other misbehaviour against others. Based on the findings, it is recommended that Effutu Municipal Assembly, Winneba Educational Directorate and the headteachers from the selected schools for the study should organize programmes in collaboration with the early childhood unit on how to cope, prevent and deal with problem behaviour and its effects to ease the burden of parents and teachers and also help the learners to benefit from their academic activities. Early childhood education teachers should also make changes to their lesson delivery strategies by asking learners to read out loud, and by actively engaging the supposed disruptive learners more often to improve their concentration and class participation.
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Forson, Eric Dominic, Aboagye Menyeh, David Dotse Wemegah, Sylvester K. Danuor, Isaac Adjovu, and Isaac Appiah. "Mesothermal gold prospectivity mapping of the southern Kibi-Winneba belt of Ghana based on Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process, concentration-area (C-A) fractal model and prediction-area (P-A) plot." Journal of Applied Geophysics 174 (March 2020): 103971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2020.103971.

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Abu, Inusah, and Kenneth Peprah. "Application of Ecological Modernisation in Sand Winning in Building Construction in Tamale, Ghana." Ghana Journal of Development Studies 17, no. 2 (October 23, 2020): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v17i2.1.

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Sand is a raw material in the building and construction industry. Its sustainable supply is required to support infrastructure development in emerging cities in Ghana and elsewhere. However, sand is not adequately recognised as building construction foundational material, and is not sufficiently addressed by policy, planning, legislation and institutional management and remains a grey area in mainstream research. The increasing population in Tamale requires shelter which leads to exploitation of more sand. This study assessed sand winning from the periphery to support the core, Tamale. The study adopted crosssectional design with a mixed method approach. It involved a primary target of 200 sand winners and a secondary target of 59 household heads in a multi-stage sampling. Primary data were generated using questionnaire, key informant interview guide and personal observation. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists’ descriptive statistics, central tendencies and cross tabulation with chi square test. The results showed that sand winning was done in six districts outside Tamale Metropolitan Assembly. Sand was winned from riverbeds, river walls and sand deposits. Sand winners preferred the use of manual labour to excavators. Sand winning provided livelihoods for tipper truck drivers and loading boys. Government regulation of the activity is limited and unsatisfactory. There was cordial relationship between sand winners and sand winning communities. It is recommended that government creates an agency to manage sand winning. Keywords: Sand Winning, Concretisation, Ecological Modernisation, Tipper Truck, Tamale
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Van Gyampo, Ransford Edward. "The State of Electoral Reforms in Ghana." Africa Spectrum 52, no. 3 (December 2017): 95–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000203971705200305.

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Following Ghana's December 2012 elections, there was a protracted election petition process at the nation's Supreme Court challenging the declaration of the winner as the duly elected presidential candidate. Even though the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the declared winner, it made several recommendations that paved the way for numerous interventions aimed at putting together proposals for electoral reform to fine-tune Ghana's electoral processes. Several such reform proposals were submitted to the Electoral Commission by the end of 2013. Nevertheless, these were not implemented to guide the 2016 general elections. The successful conduct of the 2016 elections has therefore been described as a “miracle.” Why were the reform proposals not implemented? What is the current state of reform proposals submitted to the Electoral Commission? What is the way forward? This article addresses these questions.
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Mensa-Bonsu, Maame A. S. "Why Electoral Reforms are Urgently Needed in Ghana." African Journal of International and Comparative Law 29, no. 2 (May 2021): 185–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/ajicl.2021.0359.

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In this article, I examine the breathtakingly wide scope of executive power and the low threshold for electoral victory in Ghana's constitution. I demonstrate how the ‘first past the post’ electoral formula colludes with the ‘winner takes all’ government configuration to saddle Ghana with a corruption-fuelled governance crisis that could escalate over time to be an existential threat to the longest-lasting democratic period Ghana has ever known. I assert that electoral reform to provide for consociational government is the only feasible way to simultaneously lessen the starkness of electoral loss and create some public accountability loops, the absence of which have made corruption both easy and unpunishable.
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Alidu, Seidu Mahama, and Gbensuglo Alidu Bukari. "Ethnic undercurrent and macro-level determinants of voter participation in Ghana’s 2012 election: Implications for the 2020 national elections." Legon Journal of the Humanities 31, no. 1 (December 30, 2020): 145–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ljh.v31i1.6.

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In this paper we analyze the ethnic undercurrent and macro-level determinants influencing voter participation in Ghana based on aggregate district-level data. The paper focuses on the determinants that influenced citizens’ political participation in the 2012 Presidential elections of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and their implications for the December 2020 national elections. The unique approach of this paper is that district-level aggregate data on economic characteristics compiled by the Ghana Statistical Service are synchronised with district-level national presidential election results compiled by the Electoral Commission of Ghana to ascertain the determinants of participation. The analysis is based on the concept of the “Average District Voter” which is analyzed using district-level census data combined with national election results. Statistical analysis was used to complementarily assess the determinants of voter participation in the Ghanaian 2012 presidential elections. The results of the analysis thus established two major points; that ethnic identification with regard to the two major ethnic groups in Ghana (i.e., the Asantes and the Ewes) has clearly influenced voter turnout, and second, that worsening socio-economic conditions played a role in voter turnout in the 2012 presidential elections and these issues will ultimately determine the winner of the 2020 national elections.
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Alidu, Seidu Mahama, and Gbensuglo Alidu Bukari. "Ethnic undercurrent and macro-level determinants of voter participation in Ghana’s 2012 election: Implications for the 2020 national elections." Legon Journal of the Humanities 31, no. 1 (December 30, 2020): 145–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ljh.v31i1.6.

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In this paper we analyze the ethnic undercurrent and macro-level determinants influencing voter participation in Ghana based on aggregate district-level data. The paper focuses on the determinants that influenced citizens’ political participation in the 2012 Presidential elections of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and their implications for the December 2020 national elections. The unique approach of this paper is that district-level aggregate data on economic characteristics compiled by the Ghana Statistical Service are synchronised with district-level national presidential election results compiled by the Electoral Commission of Ghana to ascertain the determinants of participation. The analysis is based on the concept of the “Average District Voter” which is analyzed using district-level census data combined with national election results. Statistical analysis was used to complementarily assess the determinants of voter participation in the Ghanaian 2012 presidential elections. The results of the analysis thus established two major points; that ethnic identification with regard to the two major ethnic groups in Ghana (i.e., the Asantes and the Ewes) has clearly influenced voter turnout, and second, that worsening socio-economic conditions played a role in voter turnout in the 2012 presidential elections and these issues will ultimately determine the winner of the 2020 national elections.
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Odijie, Michael Ehis, and Mohammed Zayan Imoro. "Ghana’s Competitive Clientelism and Space for Long-Term Stable Policies." SAGE Open 11, no. 3 (July 2021): 215824402110315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21582440211031513.

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Given the close election results and the winner-takes-all nature of politics in Ghana, researchers have argued that the two parties are now characterized by a high degree of vulnerability, which in turn provides strong incentives for ruling elites in both parties to find strategies to ensure their political survival. This results in the distribution of state resources to political supporters and short-termism, which weakens the possibility of building a broad political consensus on any national development issues. Using the case of Ghana’s Right to Information Bill, this article will argue that there are conditions under which elite commitment to long-term development could be fostered and sustained in competitive clientelist political settings like Ghana.
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Agyei, G. "Internationalisation of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges." Ghana Mining Journal 16, no. 2 (December 20, 2016): 20–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gm.v16i2.3.

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The last few years have witnessed internationalisation of small scale mining in Ghana. The entry of migrant artisanal miners has brought losers and winners in the subsector, creating myriad of socio-political problems. However, official attempts to curb it have exacerbated the systemic problem of mineral governance. This paper analyses the emerging challenges and opportunities posed by the entrance of migrant miners into the country with insights into assumptions on resources and conflicts. It takes a closer look at the causes, effects and dynamics of confrontation and collaboration between migrant artisanal and small scale miners and their counterparts in the host nation. It argues that the current governance system of small scale mining based on national control over exploitation is anachronic and not well adapted to competitive, sustainable and fair management of mineral resources. In addition, it proposes a sustainable partnership to harness complimentary skills in order to avoid deepening the resources conflicts which have plagued the mining districts. Keywords: Internationalisation, Artisanal, Small Scale Mining, Sustainability
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