Use Of Information And Communication Technologies Among Youth Farmers In Sokoto State, Nigeria
The study analysed the use of ICTs among youth farmers in three selected Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Two-stage sampling procedures were used to select 120 respondents and data were collected through questionnaire administration and interview schedule. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Moment Product Correlation (PPMC). Findings of the study reveal that majority (92.5%) of
Non-timber Forest Products Markets: Actors And Income Determinants
Trade in non-timber forest products (NTFP) is important in enhancing livelihoods of communities adjacent to forests. However, knowledge about actors and NTFP income determinants in Uganda is scanty. Yet this information is important in targeting profitable NTFP enterprises. This study explored factors that determine involvement in and income from NTFP trade. A survey of NTFP traders was conducted in eleven
Use Of Improved Yam Processing Technologies Among Women Processors In Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
The study analyzed the use of improved yam processing technologies among women processors in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to obtain the sample size of 120 respondents. Data were collected through administration of structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The average mean age of respondents was 40years and majority
Assessing The Relationship Between Owner-manager Demographics Characteristics Of Smes And Firm Performance
In most firms, the entrepreneur, as the dominant decision-maker, has a considerable influence on performance of the firm. The objective of this study is to examine the influence of the characteristics of the owner-manager on business performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana. The study is based on survey methodology through a structured questionnaire administered on owner-managers of
Is Utilisation Of Instructional Media The Solution For Improved Standard Of Education In Pre-tertiary Institutions In Ghana?
The process of teaching and learning tends to be abstract because of unavailability of the right instructional media and inadequate skills to use them. As a result of this, many learners who do well in examinations are unable to demonstrate practical knowledge of concepts that they have learnt. To do away with the era where teaching and learning become monotonous
Workplace Components Impacting On Sales Promoters' Job Satisfaction: A Case Study Of An Agrochemical Company, Myanmar
Employees are the heart of an organization; and workplace components are important and are very much needed for improving the satisfaction of employees. This study aimed to determine the relationship between workplace components (safety and security, feeling of fulfillment, relationship with supervisor, opportunities to growth, workload and stress) and job satisfaction, and also to identify the most dominant workplace component
Management Of Instructional Supervision And Teacher Professional Development In Secondary Schools In Soroti District, Uganda
The study investigated headteachers’ competence in promoting teacher professional development in secondary schools in Soroti district. The sample of study consisted of 20 school administrators and 100 teachers from 10 randomly selected secondary schools. A descriptive cross sectional survey research design was used and data was collected using questionnaires. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. From findings of the