Evaluation of acquisition and storage of food under the Ghana school feeding programme in the Wa and Cape Coast cities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Bigson ◽  
Edward Ken Essuman ◽  
Gifty Serwaa Otoo ◽  
John Nsor-Atindana
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Food Storage ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Feeding Program ◽  
Software Information

This research was designed to evaluate how foodstuffs are acquired and stored prior to meal preparation under the Ghana School Feeding Program in Wa and Cape Coast schools. A crosssectional and descriptive survey research design was used in the study. A purposive and simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting 120 participants computed with Graph pad prism version 16, statistical software. Information was obtained using questionnaire, observation and unstructured interview instruments. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science software version 22. Findings revealed that most schools did not have food storage places. This situation may force kitchen staff to keep the food ingredients in their homes and bring them when they need. Kitchens were mostly shed and firewood was mostly used as cooking fuel. It was observed that some of the caterers bought some food ingredients from hawkers who found their ways to the school compounds. Almost all the kitchen staff (97.3% for Wa and 100.0% for Cape Coast) buy from the open market and not the farm gate. This has resulted in food insecurity in some of the regions. Owing to the findings, it was recommended that government should enact policies for all caterers to buy directly from the farm gate at cheaper prices; designated and well-built kitchens, as well as dining rooms, be provided for schools.

scholarly journals Improving Performance of Public Universities in Ghana Through Talent Management: Does Leadership Support Matter?

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-68
Author(s):  
Lawrence Yaw Kusi ◽  
Alexander Opoku-Danso ◽  
Ebenezer Afum
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Leadership Support

Purpose: The study sought to examine the effect of talent management practices on the organizational performance of public universities in Ghana. It then assessed the mediating role of leadership support in that context. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted an explanatory design. It quantitatively approached the measurement and testing of the proposed hypotheses. Through the drop-and-pick method, primary data were collected with the structured questionnaires. The population included permanent lecturers in the University of Cape Coast, and through simple random sampling technique, 430 lecturers were selected and surveyed. The study recorded a 100% response rate. Reflective structural modeling was applied to testing the hypotheses with the SMART pls application.

scholarly journals The Perception of Instructors and Learners' in Expertise Building in Vocational Courses in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Mustapha Bin Danquah
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Technical Institute ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The Right ◽  
Vocational Courses ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Selection Of

The main objective of the study was to ascertain the perception of instructors and learners regarding the role of supervision on expertise building in building construction course in vocational institutes in Ghana. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and it was carried out at Cape Coast Technical Institute. Utilizing a simple random sampling technique, 90 students were selected while purposive sampling was adopted in the selection of the 10 teachers for the study. This means, in all, 100 participants were selected for the study. A questionnaire was the major instruction for data collection for the study. The result of the study shows that the teachers and several students strongly believe and were convinced that supervision of instruction can be instrumental to the development of expertise in building construction. It facilitates students understanding of valuable aspects of building construction; develop the right attitude and requisite skills. Given the above findings, it is recommended that instructors should be abreast the latest pedagogical approach in building construction to acquaint teachers with a practical yet simple way of imparting requisite skills in building construction students. Also, teachers of building construction should be cooperative with supervisors, be open and willing to adopt the constructive recommendation of supervisors and refrain from teaching student in an autocratic manner. It is also important for building construction teachers to be abreast with the latest information on building construction to build students' expertise valuable for the labour market.

scholarly journals Identification of Misconceptions on Material of Food Digestive System in Humans Using Two Tier Multiple Choice Diagnostic Tests at SMPN 15 Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Fahry Harahap ◽  
Rahmawati Darussyamsu ◽  
Elsa Yuniarti ◽  
Ristiono Ristiono
Keyword(s):  
Digestive System ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Digestive Organs ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
And Function

Misconceptions is a concept that doesn’t suitable with the concept recognized by expert. Misconceptions whom occur in students’ selves prohibit the formed of relation with new concepts and disrupt the realization of learning process. Therefore, misconceptions needs to be known by teacher and folloed up early. The aim of this research is to identify the misconception on the concepts of food digestive system material in humans which experienced by second class at SMP 15 Padang. This research is a descriptive research which conducted at SMP 15 Padang. The populations of this research are 221 students of second class. The sample is 22,5% of 221 members of populations, which is 50 members.the tacking of sampling used simple random sampling technique. The data used are primary data which taking by two tier multiple choice and analyzed through quantitative technique analysis by percentage.         Based on the results of the study, it seen that the highest misconception is the type of food ingredients and its content by 38%, digestive organs (digestive glands and glands) by 49%, the structure and function of the digestive organs by 38%, the relationship between structure and bioprocess in digestive organs by 46.75%, indicator of mechanical and chemical digestion by 50%, disorders / diseases of the digestive system by 49%, and the Thus it can be concluded that there is a misconception in Class VIII students of SMP 15 Padang about the food digestive system material in humans with varying percentages.

scholarly journals Influence of Personality-Traits and Learning Styles on Distance Learners’ Academic Performance in University of Cape Coast

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
John Ekow Laryea
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Self Confidence

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

scholarly journals Handwashing Behavior Using Soap, Physical Conditions of Cooking Food Storage and Deare Incidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 1017-1020
Author(s):  
Tuhu Pinardi ◽  
Suparji Suparji
Keyword(s):  
Physical Condition ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Food Storage ◽  
P Value ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Storage Area

BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is an endemic disease in Indonesia and is also a potential disease outbreak which is often accompanied by death. In 2015, the number of diarrhea sufferers in the working area of the Parang Health Center ranked first as many as 782 people. AIM: This study aims to determine whether the behavior of washing hands with soap and the physical condition of the cooking food storage area is a supporter of the incidence of diarrhea in Pragak Village, Parang District, Magetan Regency. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This type of analytic research with case–control design. The population of Pragak village is 2500 families. The sample is a resident of Pragak Village, who suffers from diarrhea and does not suffer from diarrhea at the same time by 40 respondents; the sampling method is simple random sampling technique. The independent variable is the behavior of washing hands using soap; the physical condition of the cooking food storage area, the dependent variable is the incidence of diarrhea. Data collection by means of questionnaire interviews and direct observation. Data analysis with Chi-square statistical test. RESULTS: The results of the statistical test obtained p-value (0.027) < (0.05) which means that there is a relationship between the behavior of washing hands with soap on the incidence of diarrheal disease and odds ratio (OR) (4.333 > 1) is a risk factor. The results of the statistical test of the physical condition of the cooking food storage area obtained p-value (0.695) > (0.05) which means that there is no relationship between the physical condition of the cooking food storage area to the incidence of diarrheal disease and OR (0.529) < 1 is a protective factor. CONCLUSION: The conclusion of the study stated that the behavior of washing hands with soap was proven to be a contributing factor to the incidence of diarrheal disease. Meanwhile, the physical condition of the storage area for cooked food is not considered a factor in the incidence of diarrheal disease.

scholarly journals Effect of owner-manager’s financial literacy on the performance of SMEs in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Agyapong ◽  
Albert Bampo Attram
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
National Board ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Study Population

AbstractFinancial literacy enables owner-managers of SMEs to understand and assess their own financial needs and make rational financial decisions. The paper explores the financial literacy of owner-managers of SMEs in the Cape Coast Metropolis and how such literacy influences the performance of their businesses. The study population were owner-managers of registered SMEs in the Cape Coast Metropolis from the National Board for Small and Medium Enterprise, out of which a sample of 132 was selected through the simple random sampling technique. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Model. The results showed a positive relationship between financial literacy and the firm’s financial performance (t = 35.631, p < .00). The paper recommends that policy makers should specifically design a program and platform targeted at further enhancing the financial literacy level of these owner-managers to help improve the performance of their firms.

scholarly journals Food Hygiene Practices at the Ghana School Feeding Programme in Wa and Cape Coast Cities

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Kate Bigson ◽  
Edward Ken Essuman ◽  
Comfort Worna Lotse
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Food Hygiene ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Service Training

Objective. The integrity and the wholesomeness of the food served to school pupils cannot be overlooked, especially when one considers the magnitude of health and sanitation issues that are plaguing the West African nations. This study aimed to investigate some of the personal hygiene practices by the pupils and the hygienic conditions in which food is cooked and served to these school-going children under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). Design. A cross-sectional and descriptive survey research designs were used in the study. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed in selecting participants. Participants. There were 720 respondents for the study, comprising 600 pupils, 60 teachers, and 60 kitchen staff members from 20 schools. Information was obtained using questionnaire, observation, and unstructured interview instruments. Results. Findings from the study revealed that the majority of pupils (92% in Wa and 65% in Cape Coast) did not wash their hands with soap under running water. No hand washing centers for pupils were also seen in most of the schools studied. Majority of the cooks did not have health certificate, and neither had attended any in-service training in two years. In both Wa and Cape Coast municipal schools, none of the kitchen staff admitted that pupils and teachers ever complained about the meals they served to the pupils. Conclusion. The GSFP in basic schools forms part of the integral diet of the school children; hence, provision of good quality food can affect the health, learning, and physical activities of these children. Observational checklist revealed that most of the kitchen staff do not strictly adhere to basic food hygiene practices, and this affects the wholesomeness of the food served to the children. There is, therefore, a need for kitchen staff training on hygiene and food preparation practices.

scholarly journals Analisis Kualitatif Residu Pestisida Pada Bahan Pangan Dengan Menggunakan Metode Kromatografi Lapis Tipis (KLT)

Lontara ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Muawanah Muawanah ◽  
Nur Qadri Rasyid
Keyword(s):  
Pesticide Residues ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Laboratory Observation ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Carbamate Group ◽  
Cultivation Process ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Vegetables and fruits are foodstuffs whose cultivation process requires pesticides. In addition to farmers who apply pesticides, pesticide poisoning can also be experienced by people who consume agricultural products including vegetables through the pesticide residues contained in them, so that it will have a negative impact on human health who consume them continuously. The purpose of the study was to determine the presence of pesticide residues in foodstuffs. This research is a laboratory observation with a simple random sampling technique. In this study, a qualitative analysis of organophosphate and carbamate pesticide residues in food ingredients was carried out using the Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) method. Based on the results of the study, from 15 (fifteen) samples of vegetables, no organophosphate chlorpyrifos pesticide content was detected, but the carbamate group was detected in samples of spinach, cabbage, and carrots marked with spots and the Rf value was the same as the Furadan standard. Thus, it is hoped that the community will wash the vegetables before they are processed and consumed.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DAYA TERIMA MAKANAN TERHADAP ASUPAN ENERGI DAN PROTEIN PADA SISWA DI ASRAMA MAN MODEL SINGKAWANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Nurlina Nurlina ◽  
Widyana Lakshmi Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Protein Intake ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Chi Square Test

Implementation of the food is a series of activities that constitute a system includes activities or sub-system of budgeting food, planning menus, making estimates of foodstuffs, provision or purchase groceries, reception, storage and distribution of food ingredients, preparation and cooking of food, assessment and distribution food, recording and reporting and evaluation carried out in the framework of the provision of food for the population in the institution. This study aims to determine the relationship of the acceptability of food energy and protein intake in students in the dormitory MAN Model Singkawang. This type of research is observational with cross sectional approach. Sampling using simple random sampling technique to obtain a sample of 48 students. Primary data collected included the acceptability of food, intake of energy and protein intake. While the secondary data includes a general overview of the research and the number of students that will be investigated. The analysis used include univariate and bivariate analysis using chi square test. Based on statistical analysis using chi square test, shows that there is a relationship between the received power of food to energy and protein intake in students in a dormitory MAN Model Singkawang (p <0.05).

Challenges in perspective of life skills acquisition; implication for placement of life skills in university curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Wasim Khan ◽  
Salahuddin Khan ◽  
Tasleem Arif ◽  
Sohail R. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Life Skills ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Educational Curriculum

Background and Study Aim: The main purpose behind the study was to establish the challenges in relation to the acquisition of life skills among university student-athletes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study assessed the extent to which the concern existing resources, facilitators, and trainer attitude influences life skills acquisition among student-athletes. Material and Methods: Descriptive survey research design was followed to obtain desirable results. The target population of this study consisted of all those who participated in different sport at the university level of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Amongst them, we selected a representative sample (n=389 fifty 50% of the total population) with the help of a simple random sampling technique. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version, 24 was used to code and analyse the data. The hypotheses were tested by applying statistical tests like Step-wise regression and independents sample t-test. The significance level of 0.05 was fixed to accept or reject the set hypotheses. Results: Findings of the study indicated that existing resources, facilitators, and trainer/coach attitude significantly influences life skills acquisition among student-athletes (.001, .001 & .000 < .05). The analysed data revealed no significantly difference regarding extent to which specific challenges such as existing resources, facilitators, and trainer attitude influences the acquisition of life skills (.500, .133 & .149 > .05). Conclusions: The findings of the study revealed that all participants have agreed upon the importance of life skills. Therefore, the life skills course might be considered as an integral part of every educational curriculum of Pakistan. It is suggested that a minimum of 2 hours per week may be included in the educational curriculum of each discipline.

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