This study examined how chloride environments impact the mechanical properties of steel in CPC and OPC concretes. SEM and XRD tests confirmed surface morphology changes and varying strength under corrosion.
The study examined the resources, available software, attitudes, and challenges of teachers and learners in using computer technology in 10 Senior High Schools in Cape Coast.
The Ghacem and Nzima-Mensah halls, two halls of residence on the main campus of TTU, were assessed to identify facilities and satisfaction levels of residents. Indoor thermal comfort was also measured, revealing inadequate car parks and study rooms, with residents dissatisfied with room sizes and washrooms.
Literature shows that English language learning anxiety (ELLA) has a debilitating effect on English language achievement (ELA) and that knowledge of ELLA is essential for successful language acquisition. Yet, most of these studies focus on English as a foreign language, leaving studies on English as a second language on the fringes of current literature, though the two are distinct. Thus, this paper examined the link between ELLA and ELA among Takoradi Technical University students. It also determined the individual relationships of ELLA components with the students’ ELA. Using Horwitz et al.’s (1986) Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale and students’ Examination scores, this paper tested students’ ELLA and ELA respectively with a sample of 351 students. A negative correlation was found between ELLA and ELA. Though the components of ELLA: Communication apprehension (CA), Test anxiety (TA) and Fear of negative evaluation (FNE), were negatively correlated with the students’ ELA, CA was most strongly correlated with ELA. Apparently, even in the context of English as a second language, the students were anxious when it comes to classroom communication. It is recommended that teachers support and encourage an interest in learning English and use classroom activities that are less likely to induce fear.
This qualitative research sought the views of some officials and a cross-section of artisans from three regional capitals of Ghana on the institutionalisation of apprenticeship.
This work demonstrates how the wavelet transform can be used as a de-noising tool to reduce noise in pressure transient data.