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Public Perception towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghanaian Polytechnics

Samuel Okae-Adjei · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Aіms: Tо іnvestіgate the perсeptіоn оf the publіс tоwards teсhnісal and vосatіоnal eduсatіоn іn  Ghanaіan Pоlyteсhnісs. Study Desіgn: A survey desіgn was adоpted fоr thіs study. The study further emplоyed bоth quantіtatіve ‎and qualіtatіve apprоaсh (mіxed methоd‎). Plaсe and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/32430

Work-related Threats in Timber Sheds within Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Ekhuemelo David Oriabure & Ojo Adeniyi Boluwaji · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

This study assessed work-related threats in timber sheds within Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State. For the purpose of this study, four major timber sheds were purposively sampled and visited out of six located in Makurdi. Five copies of questionnaires were administered in each timb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/32143

Understanding Students’ Leadership Role and Challenges in Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Yusuph Kambuga & Abich Omollo · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Student leadership refers to education principles and practices that give young people the opportunities and support to find their voices, to participate in decision-making, understand their rights, and responsibilities as active citizens. The study used a descriptive survey to u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/32037

Nigerian Pension Scheme and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: An Empirical Assessment (2004-2015)

Jeff-Anyene Sarah Elechi, Ezu Gideon Kasie & Ananwude Amalachukwu Chijindu · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

This study employed econometric time series analysis to examine the effect of pension scheme contributions into the retirement saving accounts of employees on national, urban and rural poverty levels. Secondary data for the period 2004 to 2015 were collected from the National Pen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30533

Use of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Students in the Faculty of Management and Administration at Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe

Taphros Madondo, Nevermore Sithole & Collence Takainganhamo Chisita · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

This study was carried out at Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe. It sought to evaluate the usage of Electronic Information Resources by undergraduate students in the Faculty of Management and Administration at Africa University. Data was collected through questionnaires from un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/29633

Socio-cultural Career Progression Barriers for Women in Academics: A Case of the Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo, Nigeria

A. M. Laniran & T. J. Laniran · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Gender challenges in career remains a deterrent to career progression and has largely affected the female population in the workplace environment. In Nigerian society, women have a quite significant socio-cultural role. This study, therefore, examined the understandings of women...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/31674

Analysis of National Health Insurance Holders Choice of a Preferred Primary Healthcare Provider in Ho Municipality, Ghana

John Tumaku, Nicholas Dzantri & Mathias Kofi Denu · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

This paper examines factors National Health Insurance holders consider in selecting their primary healthcare providers in Ho Municipality. The general purpose of the study is to bring to light the leading factors that influence a patient’s choice of a healthcare provider, specifi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30114

Effects of the Meal Experience on the Post-purchase Behavioural Intentions of Customers of Grade Three Restaurants in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Frances Betty Fraikue & Barbara Osman · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Meal experience is the key to customer satisfaction in restaurants, whereas experiences customer’s encounter determines the kind of post-purchase intentions embarked upon. The main objective was to examine the effect of meal experience on customers’ post-purchase behavioural inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/31533

Land Accessibility Characteristics among Migrants in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Gbenga John Oladehinde, Kehinde Popoola, Afolabi Fatusin & Gideon Adeyeni · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Aim: The study investigated challenges of land accessibility among migrants in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Methodology: Data were obtained through questionnaire administration on a Migrant household head. Multistage sampling technique was used for sel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30086

Causes and Effects of Graduate Unemployment on the Nigerian Economy (The Case Study of Lagos State)

Ogunbanjo Olufunmilola Adesola, Afolabi Michael Oluseye, Aninkan Olubukola Omonike, Ogunsola Modupe Omowunmi & Orobiyi Joshua Oluwaseunfunmi · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

Nigerian youths from all corners of the country most especially graduates are in search of white-collar jobs. This is because the educational system of Nigeria is structured on certificate and what they can offer the society. Thus, lead to rural-urban migration where graduates lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30722

Re-examining the Inflation and Output Relation in Nigeria: A Multivariate Analytical Evaluation, 1960-2014

I. G. Okafor, J. U. J. Onwumere & Ezeaku Hillary Chijindu · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

The link between inflation and total production has been widely reviewed with mixed results and differing opinions. In the case of Nigeria, we have strengthened on the coverage period and the quantitative techniques of analysis in other to overcome some limitations in previous st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30810

The Attempt of the Official Ideology to Secularize Theatre in Turkey together with the Foundation of the Republic

Banu Ayten Akin · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

The Westernization programme was officially initiated and implemented in Turkey together with the foundation of the Turkish Republic. The first attempts to secularize performances had already started in the Tanzimat Reform Era (the political reforms made in the Ottoman State in 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30515

Geo-Information and Distribution Pattern of Petrol Service Station in Sango – Ota Metropolis in Ado – Odo Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

S. A. Ogunyemi, O. O. Ajileye, K. H. Muibi, A. T. Alaga, O. E. Eguaroje, S. A. Samson, G. A. Ogunjobi, J. E. Adewoyin, O. S. Popoola, M. O. Oloko-Oba & O. O. Omisore · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2017

This study examined spatial pattern of petrol service station using nearest neighbor analysis, the inventory of service stations in terms of marketing official rank and mapping of petrol service stations with a view to providing a framework for the safety of citizen from fire haz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2017/30048

Professional Scaffolding of Student-teachers during Practicum in Tanzania: Roles, Skills, and Challenges

Yazidu Saidi Mbalamula · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2016

This study investigated on student teachers’ professional experiences during teaching practicum in Tanzania. In precedence, three objectives were pursued to identify roles of school based teachers, the skills acquired by student teachers, and challenges encountered by student tea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2016/30269

Definition Purpose and Procedure of Developmental Research: An Analytical Review

Ahmad Abdullahi Ibrahim · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2016

This paper aims to present and analyze the various definitions and domains of developmental research. Specifically, this paper reviewed analyzed the definitions of developmental research its purpose as well as the types of developmental research. Moreover, the paper analyzed the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2016/30478