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ICT use in the teaching of mathematics: implications for professional development of pre-service teachers in Ghana [PDF]
, 2010 Included in the contemporary mathematics curricula in Ghana is the expectation that mathematics teachers will integrate technology in their teaching. However, importance has not been placed on preparing teachers to use ICT in their instruction.
Agvei, Douglas D., Voogt, Joke
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When Literacy Matters: A Study of the Impact of English and Local Language Literacy on Income in Ghana [PDF]
, 2014 Ghana is a country with substantial language heterogeneity. In 2002, Ghana began a nationwide policy instituting English as the primary language of instruction in grade school.
McCullough, Amanda
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Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes +2 more
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AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.The study of Physical characteristics of agricultural materials is necessary for the design of processes and machines for food production. Length, width, thickness, sphericity, unit mass, and aspect ratio were the physical characteristics of ultrasound pretreated Dialium guineense whole fruits subjected to Neural network modeling.
Mfrekemfon Akpan +2 more
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The evolution of indigenous contractors in Ghana [PDF]
, 2010 This paper provides some preliminary insights into the emergence and development of indigenous general contractors in Ghana. General contracting is the means by which an individual or organisation takes responsibility for supplying all of the materials ...
Laryea, Samuel Amartei
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Community-based participatory irrigation management at local government level in Ghana [PDF]
, 2014 Ghana has attempted to decentralise the management of irrigation schemes to communities at local government level. This study examines the existing local participatory management structures and the principles of the Participatory Irrigation Management ...
Braimah, I, King, R S, Sulemana, D M
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
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Challenges and opportunities facing contractors in Ghana [PDF]
, 2010 The main aim of this study was to ascertain and discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing construction contractors in Ghana. This involved a review of the economic, legal and political environments in which contractors in Ghana operate; a ...
Laryea, Samuel Amartei
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Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
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Quality of type I Portland cement from Ghana and UK [PDF]
, 2015 Type I Portland cement is general purpose cement found in many countries and it is manufactured by different companies. This study sought to compare the properties of Type I Portland cements from Ghana (less economically developed country) and United ...
Boateng, Isaac, Danso, Humphrey
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