scholarly journals Computerized School Selection and Placement System in The Greater Accra Region of Ghana: Perception of Stakeholders

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factor ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Human Errors ◽  
Random Placement ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
School Selection ◽  
Greater Accra Region ◽  
Selection Of

The study was intended to find out whether the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) was a better alternative to the manual system in the process of selection of qualified students in the Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A sample size of 306 was selected from a population of 994. Stratified and simple random sampling procedures were employed to select the subjects in the study sample. Respondents to the questionnaire and interview were randomly selected. A pilot study was conducted in the Eastern Region to test the validity and reliably of the instrument. The Cronbach alpha coefficient reliability at 0.7 was recorded. The data generated was processed and converted into percentages to facilitate the analysis and discussion processes. The results indicated that the introduction of the CSSPS did not significantly increase enrolment in the least endowed schools; neither did it minimize the preference for endowed schools. However, the CSSPS significantly minimized the human errors that characterized the manual system and accelerated the rate of selection and placement process. The major challenge to the CSSPS was the human factor in terms of refusal of parents and students to accept placement into other schools apart from their chosen endowed schools. It is recommended that the CSSPS should be used in combination with other placement systems such as the Random Placement Systems to achieve a mixed talent distribution of students across the schools in the study area.

scholarly journals Performance of Entrepreneurs in North Eastern Region

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Pubali Saikia ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
New Venture ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
New Creation ◽  
Short Period ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Selection Of

Entrepreneurship development through micro enterprise is an economic venture by which a large number of people can be changed within a short period of time especially from the point of view of employment generation. It provides tremendous opportunities for an entrepreneur to start a new creation. It helps to change the life of an entrepreneurs into a new direction. For changing the life of an entrepreneur, motivation is very essential, because without motivation no one can choose entrepreneurships as a profession. As we know it very well, that motivation is the ultimate key of starting a new venture in any trade. So it is very much important to motivate a person to understand his or her inner qualities to start a new profession for economic development. This study was conducted in the state of Assam. The nature of the study was both Exploratory and Descriptive. For selecting the representative sample for the study, simple random sampling method was adopted for selection of the districts. CRD analysis highlights the significance difference among all aspects of empowerment.

scholarly journals Mɔfɔ-sentatek ne sohyiɔ-pragmatek mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛnmu fa radio ne TV so mmɛ bi ho: “akɔmfo bɔne sɛ kuro mmɔ a,..”

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-87
Author(s):  
Kwasi Adomako
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Radio Stations ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
The Media ◽  
Lexical Content ◽  
Greater Accra Region

Nhwehwɛmu da no adi sɛ, ɛnnɛ yi nso, wɔde mmɛ di dwuma pa ara wɔ Akan radio ne TV so dwumadie ahodoɔ no mu, titire ne anɔpa dawubɔ nkrataa mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛnmu ne kaseɛbɔ. Ɛso akasafoɔ dodoɔ no taa yɛ amanyɔfoɔ ne amanyɔkuo akyitaafoɔ. Dwumadie yi mu nsɛm nso taa fa asetena-amanyɔ ho. Nsɛm no bi ka yɛ den; ɛtumi dane abufuo anaa ɛde ɔtan ba. Ɛno na ama yɛahwɛ sɛdeɛ wɔde mmɛ di dwuma wɔ dwumadie no mu. Yɛhwɛɛ mmɛ pɔtee a wɔtaa fa no mu nsɛm ne botaeɛ nti a wɔfa saa mmɛ no. Yɛahwɛ mmɛ no nhyehyɛeɛ ne ne sohyiɔ-pragmatek dwumadie. Yɛgyee mmɛ no ne ɛho nsɛm kakra firii Peace F.M.; Kookrokoo ne Adom F.M.; Edwaso Nsɛm, UTV ne Adom TV. Yɛhwɛɛ berɛ ne nnipa pɔtee a nsɛm no fa wɔn ho. Anɔpa dawubɔ nkrataa mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛnmu taa wɔ anɔpa firi nnɔnsia kɔpem nnɔndu. Wei nso boa maa yɛhunuu botaeɛ pɔtee a ɛma akasafoɔ no de saa mmɛ pɔtee no di dwuma. Yɛgyinaa Fairclough (1995 ne 2012) ne Fairclough ne Wodak (1997) adwenemusɛm CDA so na ɛyɛɛ mpɛnsɛmpɛnsɛnmu no. Ɛdaa adi sɛ, mmɛ a amanyɔfoɔ taa de di dwuma no gu mmusuakuo mmeɛnsa; mmɛ dada, nsesamu anaa mframu ne abɛɛfo mmɛ. Nsesamu no nso nhyehyɛeɛ gu; nsɛmfua nsiananmu ne nyifirimu. Yɛhunuu sɛ, sɛdeɛ kaseɛbɔfoɔ nwene wɔn ankasa mmɛ no, amanyɔfoɔ ntaa nnwene mmɛ foforɔ. Sohyiɔ-pragmateks dwumadiemu nso, ɛbɛdaa adi sɛ, wɔmfa mmɛ no nni dwuma sɛ kwatikwan turodoo nko, wɔde bi yɛ sabuakwan (anidaho). The morpho-syntactic and socio-pragmatic analysis of proverbs use on radio and T.V.: “Traditional priests of doom, if you wish for the destruction of a town, …” Agyekum (2000) and Wiafe-Akenten (2015) have observed an extensive use of proverbs in the media since the establishment of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1954. This paper therefore examines how these proverbs are used in radio and television programmes, especially in the Morning Shows and News broadcast in Akan. These programmes are socio-political, in which some of the issues discussed are very sensitive, delicate and inflammatory. The paper focuses on investigating how participants of these programmes employ proverbs in handling such difficult issues in their interactions, especially within this highly formal setting. Data for this study was sourced from Peace F.M., Adom F.M, GTV, UTV, (all in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana) Kessben F.M. (in the Ashanti Region of Ghana) and Ɔboɔba F.M. (in the Eastern Region of Ghana). Recordings of 6:00a.m, 12 noon and 6:00p.m. News from the radio stations and Television stations, and those of the Morning Shows from 6am-10am constituted the data for the study. Also, follow-up interviews were conducted after the recordings were transcribed for further analysis. The text and their context were discussed using Fairclough’s (1995 and 2012) and Fairclough & Wodak’s (1997) approach to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The study specifically looked at the structural and lexical content of the proverbs, the motivation behind choice of certain proverbs and socio-pragmatic functions of the selected proverbs. Findings from the study showed that, some presenters and hosts of the programmes utilized proverbs as facesaving, mitigating and softening strategies. It was also concluded that majority of the politicians also employed the proverbs as indirectional strategies, escape routes, and evasive tools. They either removed or added their own words to strategically manipulate the proverbs to carry out and/or suit their intended message.

scholarly journals Analysis of Social Studies Material in Primary School Curriculum

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 4573-4576
Author(s):  
Asnawi . ◽  
Bunga Mulyahati ◽  
Ronald Fransyaigu
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
The Social ◽  
Primary School Curriculum ◽  
Concrete Operational ◽  
School Selection ◽  
Thematic Learning ◽  
Selection Of

This study aims to assess the Social Studies material contained in the book of integrated thematic curriculum in 2013 the fourth grade of primary school. Selection of the fourth grade of primary school due to the initial implementation of integrated thematic learning in curriculum 2013 in a high-class curriculum. This study used a qualitative approach with a particular method of discourse analysis and content analysis of the data obtained through text analysis and documentation. Which is the object of this research is the book of integrated thematic curriculum fourth grade of primary school in curriculum 2013. Social Studies material is organized from the teaching materials and simple close around the child to a more extensive and complex. Depth presentation of the material in the textbook Social Studies  the fourth grade of primary school thematic curriculum is associated with students' knowledge. The level of difficulty of the material adapted to the development of learners who are at the stage of "concrete-operational", giving the students in understanding the material.

scholarly journals Human Factor in Smart Industry: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vander Luiz Silva ◽  
João Luiz Kovaleski ◽  
Regina Negri Pagani ◽  
Alana Corsi ◽  
Myller Augusto Santos Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Smart Industry ◽  
Constant Improvement ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose of the study: The objective of this study is to identify the benefits and challenges of smart industry concept to the human factor, based on the concept of Industry 4.0.Methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was elaborated, based on structured protocols for the selection of a bibliographic portfolio of articles. A bibliometric analysis of the data and content analysis was performed.Originality/relevance: The article discusses human work, focusing on theoretical and practical contributions of international literature. The focus scenario is smart industry, a concept in constant improvement, which currently has acquired influences from Industry 4.0.Main results: The discussions lead us to ponder on human factor in smart industries in the categories physical and mental health at work, human performance and professional career in general. The conclusions points to the need to ensure adequate working conditions in cognitive and psychic aspects, among others.Theoretical and methodological contributions: We present major literature articles, smart industry definitions, main technologies, and grouping benefits and challenges to the human factor.

scholarly journals Economic Impact Analysis of Relocation Five Feet Vendors in Purwokerto

JEJAK ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-256
Author(s):  
Rochmat Aldy Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Economic Impact Analysis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Study Techniques ◽  
Selection Of

This study aimed to analyze income, expenses, and social environment of street vendors between before and after the relocation to Pratistha Harsha. Collecting data is using interview, observation and literature study techniques. The respondents were selected namely Pratistha Harsha Chief Manager, Chairman of The Pratistha Harsha Society, Pratistha Harsha vendors culinary. Population of street vendors who relocated to Pratistha Harsha are 65 peoples and sample are 40 seller respondents. Selection of the sample is using simple random sampling. The study was conducted in September 2015 and using a paired t test analysis. The results show that the amount of production is lower after the relocation, and sales turnover and net income are not different between before and after the relocation to Pratistha Harsha. In the aspect of cost, there are improvement after relocating to Pratistha Harsha.

scholarly journals Defining Human Factor and Ergonomic and its related issues in Malaysia Pineapple Plantations

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 05047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Fazrina Mohamad Salleh ◽  
Ezrin Hani Sukadarin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Industrial Ergonomics ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Selection Of

Human factor and ergonomic has been a standardized as synonymous for a long time and has great potential to contribute in designing all kinds of systems with people. However, some opinions draw precisely distinctions among these terms. Numerous studies have been conducted in their attempt to understand the concept of human factor and ergonomic. The meaning of each term must be clearly understood before using them in any research to understand how human beings interact with surroundings. So, this paper seeks to review the definition of human factor and ergonomic. English articles and books dated as far 1970 were compiled from Taylor and Francis Online, Google Scholar and Science Direct. The keywords used in the selection of the articles are human factors, human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial ergonomics, reviews, definition, difference and risk factors. A risk model related to each term is also provided to have more understanding towards it. Based on the finding of the literature review of human factor and ergonomic issue in pineapple plantation were explore and are categorized accordingly.

B-School Selection by Fuzzy TOPSIS and AHP

2018 ◽  
pp. 929-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Agrawal ◽  
Vikas Tripathi ◽  
Nitin Seth
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Topsis ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
School Evaluation ◽  
Rapid Rise ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Professional Degree ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Linguistic Assessment ◽  
School Selection ◽  
Selection Of

Rapid liberalization of education sector in India has resulted in increased competition. As a result, we have witnessed rapid rise in number of management institutes. The student's evaluation about an institute/college is based on multiple criteria. Realizing the need a focused review on the literature was made to understand the subject. The review highlighted that conventional methods for B-school evaluation are inadequate for dealing with the imprecise, uncertain or vague nature of linguistic assessment. To overcome this difficulty, due to MCDM problem, Fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methods are proposed. The aim of this study is to use fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and Analytical Hierarchal process (AHP) methods for the selection of better B-school. The proposed methods have been applied to a B-School selection problem of the students of NCR and results are presented. This chapter contributes to previous researches by adding a new avenue, where the MCDM technique can be useful. The selection of an institution for getting a professional degree is a very tough task for the students and as well as for their guardians. This method can help them to find a better solution by providing a quantitative framework.

scholarly journals GIS technologies for selecting location of dams in the flood control systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 07001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikhail Fedorov ◽  
Vladimir Badenko ◽  
Alexander Chusov ◽  
Vladimir Maslikov
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Control Volume ◽  
Flood Protection ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Gis Technologies ◽  
Far Eastern ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Considerable Damage

Many floodplains are excluded from development because the floods cause considerable damage to people’s lives and properties. Systems of hydraulic engineering structures for flood protection working with hydropower facilities are analysed to solve the problem of reducing the flood control volume of hydropower station. Methods of reducing the risk of flooding in the river basin by means of a distributed system of detention self-regulated dams are discussed. A geoinformation method used to justify the selection of parameters of such dams, primarily location of dam that minimize impact on the environment (ecological factor), is presented. In the present study, a system of multipurpose flood protection self-regulated dams is analysed as the measures for mitigation of flash floods in the Far Eastern region of Russia.

scholarly journals Impact of Washback on ESL Students’ Performance at Secondary Level

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arfan Lodhi ◽  
Irum Robab ◽  
Sumera Mukhtar ◽  
Hifza Farman ◽  
Sana Farrukh
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Language Pedagogy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Made In

This descriptive study explores the impact of washback on ESL students’ performance at secondary level. In this study, the term “washback” refers to the test effect on content of curriculum, learning English, teaching and the activities conducted in classroom. The factors other than the test itself may affect positive washback; lack of positive washback does not make test invalid whereas the negative washback effect occurs when there is lack of construct validity of test. Test design and validity plays vital role in achieving positive washback (Messick, 1996). The study aims to investigate the effects of positive washback and benefits in learning and teaching processes in ESL classrooms, while negative washback effects are destructive and can be a hindrance in achieving the goals in ESL classrooms. Recent research is descriptive in nature and survey based method was adopted for this study. 50 teachers were selected by using purposive sampling technique and 100 students were selected by using simple random sampling technique. Three tools were used for this study including: Questionnaire, Test and Observation checklist. The findings of the study exhibit that negative washback effect has its influence on tests, learning and teaching. The study concludes with a realization of the fact that language pedagogy is affected by washback. However, it is claimed by majority of the teachers that washback affects the selection of teaching methods because exams stress brings pressure and it becomes necessary for English teachers to develop linguistic competence in their students. For future researches it is recommended that other studies should be made in order to find out the impact of washback on the strategies adopted by learners while learning second language.

scholarly journals Adaptive multivariable relay protection of reconfigurable distribution networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 139 ◽  
pp. 01048
Author(s):  
Mikhail Sharygin ◽  
Vladimir Vukolov ◽  
Anton Petrov
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Hardware Implementation ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
Relay Protection ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Automatic Mode ◽  
Relative Selectivity ◽  
Selection Of

Version of relay protection construction of relative selectivity is proposed, which allows increasing its technical perfection and reliability in microgrids with distributed generation sources. This is done by increasing the dimension of the measurement space along arbitrary axes, introducing new methods of recognizing emergency modes, as well as automating the selection of response parameters. Hardware implementation of protection is described. Recommendations for calculating the settings of multidimensional protection and an example of calculation are given. Protection coordination is carried out by using graphical-analytical methods in automatic mode. Automation of the calculation, elimination of the human factor will make it possible to apply the method for adaptation of protection in the conditions of dynamic change of microgrid topology.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document