1 25 486 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/695261ed5d53cf94b47600e685705063.pdf b84af4bdb690f0ab4725559b99af75f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ALEC JEMWA Description An account of the resource The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to assess the overall corporate governance rating of ZSE-listed companies and to examine the significance of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of those listed companies. The researcher chose companies listed on the ZSE as they play a pivotal role in the national economy and their corporate governance is regulated by ZSE. The study adopted a positivism paradigm and employed the quantitative approach. The quantitative approach is premised on gathering scientific data through objective means which include experiments and surveys. Corporate governance was measured using the Blau (1977) model whilst the firm performance was measured using accounting ratios. Firm performance panel data was collected from the ZSE- listed firms‟ annual financial reports that were available on their respective websites for the period 2014 to 2019. Data were analysed using the PCSE regression analysis model. The research established that most ZSE-listed companies surpassed the minimum corporate governance practices set by ZSE. However, there was a high level of non-disclosure of some information which should ordinarily be made available to stakeholders in the Annual reports. The study also established that financial performance was sector related. Corporate governance practices had a varying degree effect on certain accounting ratios, and some did not have a significant correlation with other financial performance indicators. The study concluded that some corporate governance practices are correlated to the entity‟s financial performance and that corporate governance practices affect the company‟s financial performance to a different extent. It is, therefore, recommended that people charged with corporate governance should institute sound corporate governance practices to enhance companies‟ financial performance. Sound corporate governance practices result in sustainable good financial performance. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Open University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Business administration Corporate governance public administration https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b86c25449c634bece264b7feff570001.pdf 5affebe4384a3a2e2bde951590417063 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource TUTORING IN THE ERA OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: RE-EXAMINING CURRENT STATUS AND EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CHADAMOYO PATRICK CHIOME CHRISPEN DUMBU EMMANUEL Description An account of the resource Faced with the rapid changes in the development of tutoring and e-learning technologies, the institutions of higher learning are now struggling to choose the appropriate mix and combinations of the tutoring methods that meet the diverse needs of students in Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The present study explored literature and re- examined the current status of the tutoring methods used at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and assessed their effectiveness from the student perspective. A qualitative descriptive survey was used to gather data from a convenient sample of 105 returning students at the ZOU. Results showed a slow reaction by the university to catch up with these rapid changes in technology and a mixed reaction by students in assessing the effectiveness of these pedagogical, technological changes. When observed from a distance, the picture that one gets is that both the university and students are in a dilemma. They are not sure of which method to use to maximise learning. As a way forward, the study proposed and recommended that a ‘cafeteria’ approach be adopted so that each learner chooses an instructional method according to need and taste. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe International Journal of Open & Distance Learning Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 cafeteria approach dilemma e-learning technologies Open and Distance Learning tutoring https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/10639832457b877948ec0ae904c58014.pdf e941bb96aff933145a9ae9a5f2d17981 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT MATRIX IN ZIMBABWE WHERE IS THE MISSING LINK? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CLAINOS CHIDOKO (EDITOR) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource PAUL MUPA (EDITOR) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available DREAM DISCOVERIES PUBLISHERS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Educational training Social policy https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3eeff8e50f33a9bd768f66367de69d1e.pdf ef4134d8b73f8f6a0510b499d3d683ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AN INVESTIGATION INTO FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TAX EVASION IN THE ZIMBABWE INFORMAL SECTOR: A SURVEY OF MBARE MAGABA INFORMAL TRADERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CUTHBERT MASARIRAMBI Description An account of the resource African nations are taking the route of small to medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the contribution of micro enterprises to national development can no longer be ignored or taken for granted. The contribution of SMEs to national budgets has been curtailed by the phenomenon of tax evasion, yet little is known about factors associated with this phenomenon. This study was an investigation into factors associated with tax evasion in the Zimbabwe informal sector and it was a survey of Mbare Magaba Informal Traders. The study was carried out from November 2011 to October 2013 and a systematic sample of 150 informal traders working in makeshift shelters at Mbare Magaba was selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data and the methodology of the study was quantitative as it employed the survey research design Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Business management small to medium scale enterprises https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e795022f810fa7009ff0111df61c13e5.pdf 8efb182609689a99b4bc9894baa44b81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AMONG THE MAUNGWE PEOPLE: MAKONI DISTRICT - ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GIFT RUPANDE Description An account of the resource The study interrogated the intergenerational transfer of indigenous medicinal knowledge and the psychology underpinning indigenous healing among the Maungwe people of Makoni District. The overarching research question was how do indigenous medical practitioners (IMPs) transfer the knowledge of indigenous medicines to the younger generation? Limited studies on establishing factors which affect transfer of indigenous medicinal knowledge (IMK) were done. The transactional communication model, the Afrocentric and the social learning theories were the theoretical frameworks used in this study. The researcher adopted interpretivism as the philosophy underpinning this qualitative study and relativist ontology. The researcher adopted the multi-sited ethnography as a research design. The sample consisted of three focus groups, each comprising of five participants and ten IMPs. Data generation methods used were in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Results of this study could be significant to organizations such as Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (ZINATHA), the medical fraternity, policy makers, Makoni community, and researchers. Transfer of IMK is through apprenticeship training by the parent or relative or through the teachings of the grandparents at the “Dare” (the meeting place) or through observations. Ancestor initiated dreams; apprenticeship as well as being taken and taught indigenous medicines by the mermaid under water are some of the ways of acquiring IMK. The conclusions from this study showed that IMK is mainly in the hands of healers and elders who are in their late forties and older. Christianity, lack of documentation of indigenous medical practices, modernity, the disintegration of the extended family, and secrecy of indigenous medical practitices, are some of the factors which were found to be negatively affecting intergenerational transfer of IMK. The study recommends that IMPs should document IMK so that this knowledge is not lost to future generations. IMPs should not be over retentive with IMK for the benefit of the youth and other members of the society. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous Knowledge Systems https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b41664270e70c4f452afb55b27d9f33c.pdf 7c478c3bf76e6b4801aa02eef9b21e2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION:THE CASE OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY, MASHONALAND CENTRALREGIONAL LIBRARY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GODFREY TSVUURA Description An account of the resource Distance education at tertiary level in Zimbabwe has been widely accepted and adopted by many people. More often, distance education students face difficulties in getting required information to complete assignments and prepare for examinations. The study sought to examine the library and information services in support of distance education at Mashonaland Central Regional Library in Bindura. The research methods were mixed-research designs in which both qualitative and quantitative techniques were employed. These included review of related literature, interviews and questionnaires. The findings were that the lack of computers and internet services were the major constraints that hindered the students from using the library. This had been indicated by 91% of the respondents. Recommendations were that the regional library should increase the provision of library and information services to its distance education students. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available NUST Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Distance Education Library and information services https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ef314ee16dc6f3005a246b3c5162924b.pdf 9d15122de11804dbff3894bbc1847047 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource HE KEY CAUSESOF FLUE-CURED TOBACCO SIDE-MARKETING WITHIN THE SMALLHOLDER CONTRACT FARMING SCHEME IN ZIMBABWE AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource JABULANI VANCE MARUMAHOKO Description An account of the resource This study aimed to uncover the reasons for tobacco side-marketing within the smallholder tobacco<br />contract scheme in Zimbabwe. The study noted that in the year 2000 Zimbabwe introduced a<br />unique land reform programme, which was rather violent in some instances. Unfortunately the<br />majority of the new farmers had no experience in farming especially tobacco which required a lot<br />of skills and also lagged behind in technological advancement which was critical in producing<br />high yields and superior quality crop. Smallholder farmers who were once marginalised became<br />owners of large commercial farms. It has been noted that tobacco is a major contributor to the<br />Gross Domestic Product and Zimbabwe does not support the banning of tobacco by other global<br />players. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Open University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 marketing small holder farmers tobacco farming https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/859e6ac6b6e035c3235e7c4ab5ca864c.pdf d4fac5259e21ce594ffb3b1189693e52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF IN-ROW SPACING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) VARIETIES IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CALVER MVUMI ALBERT MAWOKO ALMA MUROPA ALBERT TSINDI Description An account of the resource rish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields vary widely, usually showing a declining trend, due to differences in in-row spacing used,as well as poor varietal selection for specific locations. This study evaluated the growth and yield responses to different in-row spacings of different varieties of Irish potato grown in Eastern highlands of Zimbabwe. The treatments consisted of three varieties, namely BP1, Diamond and Garnet, and three in-row spacings, namely: 10 cm, 30 cm and 50 cm. Inter-row spacing was maintained at 90cm for all treatments. Treatments were arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD); 3 × 3 factorial arrangement, replicated 3 times. Measurements taken were on plant height, number of potato tubers plant-1, and weight of marketable potato tubers, and then averaged. All in-row spacing were significantly different at P <0.001 with 10 cm producing the highest mean height (92.29 cm). Of the three varieties (Garnet, Diamond and BP1), BP1 produced the greatest height (76.12 cm). There was significant interaction (P=0.001) between variety and in-row spacing on the mean number of tubers plant-1. BP1 produced superior (P < 0.001) mean weight of tubers (15.14 t/ha) and potato tubers/plant (21.47) in comparison to Garnet and Diamond at 10 cm in-row spacing. In conclusion, the study reported the optimum in-row spacing of 10 cm at which, BP1, among the other tested varieties, showed potential to attain the greatest growth and tuber yield when grown under ideal conditions Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Growth In-row spacing Irish potato varieties Tuber yield https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/a409dc3f12b13db1bcd54a268590fe74.pdf 3e31fb7d4e4268249da1b838a673d208 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON DHS IN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ANTHONY CHIKUTSA Description An account of the resource The DHS program has conducted nationally-representative surveys worldwide, including Africa, since the mid-1980s. The data are open access and provide a rich resource for policymakers and scholars alike; however there has never been a special issue of a journal focusing on analysis of DHS data. The idea for a special issue on the theme of DHS in Africa emerged during the 2013 DHS Fellows program. It was determined that the African Population Studies Journal, as the only peer-reviewed bilingual journal of population studies in Africa, would be the most appropriate host for a special issue. On behalf of the team from the Zimbabwe Open University, I approached the Editor-in-Chief of the African Population Studies Journal, Prof. Clifford Odimegwu, about hosting this special issue Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available African Population Studies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 DHS program https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/af8c3aa48ff56f4e5eaffe9984eda6b6.pdf 84aaf91a6d862b37360eb2192dc020bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECT OF MORINGA EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CALVER MVUMI FANUEL TAGWIRA ALBERT. Z CHITEKA Description An account of the resource ials were carried out to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a growth hormone on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentumL var. Rodade). In the greenhouse, five treatments were used: the control, where only water was added (M0), second control where ethanol 80 % was added (ME), moringa extract applied once at 2 weeks from emergence (M1), moringa extract applied at 2 and 4 weeks from emergence (M2), and moringa extract applied every 2 weeks to maturity,starting from two weeks from germination (M3).The same treatments were adopted in the field except the ME which was considered unnecessary after observing the results of the greenhouse experiment. Results showed that moringa extract increased growth and yield of tomato in both greenhouse and field. Moringa extract significantly increased above ground dry matter yield (DM), root dry matter weight and plant height for the crop. Yields obtained at MI, M2 and M3 were increasing in extract at M3. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 growth hormone oringaoleifera leaf extract tomato https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/48bb38df6aa8439dc0f0592a36c62e23.pdf 00c59a60472f53baf44fc0749f0d202b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource LEARNING ORGANISATION CONCEPTS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING UNIVERSITY: THEIR APPLICATION IN FLUID TIMES OF DISCONTINUITY AND UNCERTAINTY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CHRISPEN CHIOME Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource THABITHA GRACE MAKEREDZI Description An account of the resource This study explored the key elements in applying learning organisation concepts in changing environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended questionnaire generated data from a convenient sample of 20 lecturers and 120 students. Findings suggest that ODL institutions are pivotal for effective collaborative engagement to meet institutional goals. Thus, they need to apply organisational learning concepts and function as “learning organizations”. This may be achieved by fostering both collaborative and individual life-long learning, professional development and intellectual stimulation, research, creativity and innovation. Transformational leadership and autonomy, collective accountability and responsibility and, appropriate incentive schemes also emerged as important. The study suggests re-designing of the ODL university leadership and aligning it to the dictates of modern learning organisations. Being mindful of such issues may assist the university in navigating its way through the uncertainties in the terrain. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Kamla-Raj 2013 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Education leadership Life-Long Learning Modern Learning Organisations University https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/2d14b0a78784a32fe250423d57dabf55.pdf a140d007b2a33440a4eb79c9d60627ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource UNLOCKING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN GROWTH FRONTIER OF MANUFACTURING SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINHOYI URBAN, ZIMBABWE EN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource COLLEN KAJONGWE OSCAR IRIMAI TSVUURA AIDHA KAMUPINI ALL MUTUMWA Description An account of the resource Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to economic growth and sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by literature in Zimbabwe, which this qualitative study sought to unveil. The mantra of green growth strategies is ensuring a practical and flexible approach for achieving concrete, measurable progress across its economic and environmental pillars. Green growth strategies are not limited to the provision of critical support services, clean water, air and food production but to deliver full economic potential on a sustainable basis. This lacuna has not been addressed by literature on SMEs in Chinhoyi which this study sought to fill. The study purposively selected 15 registered manufacturing SMEs where an interview guide was used to solicit data from SMEs owners, which then was analysed and presented thematically. Study results showed that the availability of certain types of natural capital (sun, water, wind, among others) offer new opportunities for greening growth for SMEs in the manufacturing sector. The results confirm that technological change has been the main driver of green growth and efficiency for manufacturing SMEs. The results also pointed out that vital parts of the SMEs’ green growth journey is developing business plans for new, sustainable products and services, implementing greener production or operational processes, or integrating selected standards that can enable some companies to get access to new markets. Based on the results, SMEs require capital to realise their green growth business plans. SMEs are encouraged to redefine their mission, vision and values and incorporate green concepts to enhance sustainability. A longitudinal study needs to be done on all types of SMEs going green in their business strategic orientation in Zimbabwe. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 4th Industrial Revolution Green Growth Small to Medium Enterprises Sustainability Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/9d764db8ac5f0171b94f6a958936dc35.pdf 550355f420e15605c26c484b575ad363 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE PROMISE AND FAILURE OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN SADC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DAISY CHIPFUNDE Description An account of the resource This study investigates the implementation of continuous assessment (CA) in higher education within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, addressing the challenges educators face and the potential benefits of this approach. Grounded in the Constructivist Learning Theory, which emphasises active engagement and knowledge construction, the research highlights how CA can enhance student learning outcomes through ongoing feedback and tailored teaching strategies. A desktop review methodology was employed, analysing 30 relevant studies, reports and policy documents published between 2020 and 2023. Key findings revealed that while teachers recognised the value of CA in promoting student engagement and improving learning, they often feel unprepared to implement it effectively due to inadequate training, infrastructural challenges and socio-economic factors affecting both educators and students. The findings from the desktop review revealed that teachers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region have mixed experiences with the implementation of continuous assessment (CA). Many educators recognise the potential benefits of CA, such as promoting student engagement and providing ongoing feedback to enhance learning outcomes. The study underscores the need for targeted professional development, improved resource allocation and supportive school leadership to facilitate the successful adoption of continuous assessment practices. Through these efforts, the potential of CA can be realised, contributing to a more equitable educational environment in the SADC Region Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 constructivist learning theory Continuous Assessment socio-economic factors teacher preparedness https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c69217c5522061c11bfc5f39cb272712.pdf 3f2ec4bff2e749a7f9e6c2247f1df36f https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e36870d06da3a5ed656f9258df23606a.pdf 3f2ec4bff2e749a7f9e6c2247f1df36f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DR. S. B. M. MARUME PROF.D. NDUDZO DR. A. S. CHIKASHA Subject The topic of the resource In the broader field of Public administration, one of the integral elements of public accountability and control is the concept of people`s participation. According to available literature, the concept of people`s participation means participation of people in the process government and administration. It implies citizens’ control over administration or public influence on public administration. It is essential for the smooth and effective performance of the administrative machinery of the country. What this means is that people`s participation makes the public administration responsive to the needs and wants of the people. It secures public support to the government policies and programmes and makes them a success. The concept of people`s participation which constitutes an important means of enforcing administrative accountability is the subject of this article Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Business and Management Invention Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 accountability and control administrative process people`s participation responsive to people`s needs and wants and public influence. https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/49e83676ed2a6788aa61688ee55f174b.pdf 5a6db51f157c32707fb9384151fd5912 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DIMENSIONING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES WITH E-LEARNING TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GABRIEL KABANDA Description An account of the resource The purpose of the research was to determine the strategies and priorities as an academic leader for creating a world-class academic university in terms of quality and impact of teaching and learning. The University of the Free State (UFS) is faced with the problem of relatively low scholarship throughput. The Xerox Excellence Model represents one of the early excellence pioneering models, and the EFQM European Excellence Model is a representative of international quality award model that informs customer service excellence. The status of the University of Free State (UFS) is analysed qualitatively using a research design based on Discourse Analysis, Laclau and Mouffe‟s discourse theory, supported by Document Analysis of the Strategic Plan 2012-2016 and the Integrated Report for 2013. UFS is benchmarked against other top world-class universities. The recommended strategies hinge on sustaining momentum on excellence, broadening access, investing in Leadership Success, enhancing research capacity and learner support, and focus on institutional service excellence. Strategies and priorities identified are to be supported by the evolving future e-learning trends (MOOCS, micro-learning, OERs, etc.) and technologies (cloud-based learning, gamification, notification systems in LMS, SaaS authoring tools, HTML5, Tin can API, etc.). The global university performance of world-class universities are assessed across all of their core missions – teaching (the learning environment), research (volume, income and reputation), knowledge transfer (citations), industry income (innovation) and international outlook (staff, students and research). Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Journal of Educational Research and Reviews Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 discourse e-learning excellence leadership. Learning Quality service strategies technologies https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/28651f5688b73b710834eec7b56e2492.pdf 7e1857e82af9b99cef8f4d3ba9ed3789 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SOYA BEAN & MAIZE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GIDEON CHIUKIRA SANDRA JURU Description An account of the resource The purpose of the presentation is to highlight and recommend promising agricultural chains that can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be anchored on sustainable partnership with the private sector. This paper will aim to analyze and assess the leading agriculture value chains which can be done in partnership with NGOs.This will act as guide to government in formulation of policies that would facilitate the springing up of small holder based viable value chains, which can have potential to yield increased production, incomes and employment through enhanced participation and involvement of small holder farmers. The value chains study includes maize, dairy and soya beans. The data was collected through desk review and interviews with the small holder farmers and stakeholders in value chains additions. Value chains addition is the way to go if the Land Reform is to record resounding successes for the small holder farmer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Agriculture Value Chain Analysis agricultural analysis maize soya beans value chain https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/70e2862b556105fdc8e80a59022b31f6.pdf 7f8a0e224da2f405109d006315b44366 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource © ESARBICA ISSN 2220-6442 | ESARBICA JOURNAL, VOL. 40, 2021 CREATION AND STORAGE OF RECORDS IN THE CLOUD BY ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GODFREY TSVUURA KUDZAI D MBAWUYA PATRICK NGULUBE Description An account of the resource This study investigated the challenges and prospects of creating and storing records in the cloud by Zimbabwe Open University in Zimbabwe. Like other universities in Zimbabwe, the university adopted Education 5.0 advocated by the government in 2019. Consequently, the university came up with innovation hubs and industrial parks that became centres for records creation. Keeping all records in the computer without appropriate backups and servers has consequences such as losing vital records. Organisations around the world use cloud computing increasingly to address records storage and disposal. Adoption of cloud computing services carries with it cost implications, and legal and ownership challenges as the virtualised environments are hosted and managed by third parties. The objective of this study was to examine the management, operational, legal and technical issues surrounding the storage of records in the cloud, and the implications for their trustworthiness and authenticity. The study adopted a qualitative research design and drew data from interviews with key participants. Qualitative data were organised into broad themes and the content reported in narrative form. The study found that Zimbabwe Open University is not using cloud computing services effectively and is in the trial phase of cloud computing. It further found that there was a lack of collaboration between the information and communication technology and the records management units as the university decided to move to the cloud on a full-scale basis. The study recommends that the university should first address the management, operational, legal and technical issues surrounding the storage of records in the cloud before implementing the complete use of the cloud. The study deepens the understanding of cloud computing in the management of records at the university, and other state universities in Zimbabwe can use this study to deal with the management of records in the cloud. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ESARBICA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 Cloud computing Education 5.0 industrial parks innovation hubs Records Management Zimbabwe Open University https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3f9602e837ae1fe5b432d22960f5f5e1.pdf 77d386dc63551c7be397f5c40d61b999 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INVESTIGATING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION DYNAMICS IN EDUCATION: THE CASE FOR MANICALAND PROVINCE - ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MESHECK GODFREY SANGO Description An account of the resource Community participation has been adopted world wide as a means for improving the quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in rural primary schools in Zimbabwe. To begin with, insights were drawn from a review of literature that focussed on local and international perspectives on community participation in providing education. Literature revealed that community participation had some influence on quality of basic education provided by schools. However, literature had also warned that the relationship between community participation and provision of quality basic education by primary schools was not an automatic one. In carrying out this study, a qualitative paradigm was adopted and subsequently a qualitative multiple case study design provided the methodological framework that guided the study. The research sites were selected on the basis of relevancy to purpose of the study as well as convenience of access to the researcher. Data were generated through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Additional data were gathered through non participant observation and scrutinising of relevant documents in the selected primary schools. A grounded theory approach in which themes were identified was used in analysing the research data. The study found out that community participation was being influenced by economic and financial dynamics, social dynamics, as well as cultural dynamics and subsequently had some negative influence on various aspects of the quality of basic education provided by the rural primary schools. Thus, the communities had not provided adequate support on essential educational inputs, teaching and learning processes, and on improving the scope of the primary schools’ curriculum. And, based on these findings, recommendations to facilitate positive influence of community participation on quality of basic education were made. There was need for community level mediation by Ministry of education representatives from district level offices to balance up financial participation among community members of different income levels. In addition, the study recommended that the primary schools could organise community participation orientation programmes for all new parents joining them. And, schools could also create time for children to engage in school organised study sessions in which they could do their ‘home work’ at school. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZOU Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Community dymamics Community participation Education https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/0ac06dcea2ffda43ee39871c844311fd.pdf 78b6753ed5c8d62fe86699688e239446 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GENOTYPE INFLUENCING YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN DIFFERENT DAIRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NEVER ASSAN Description An account of the resource The milk yield and milk composition of dairy animals are influenced by a large number of factors. Generally, these factors are based on genetic and non-genetic differences between dairy animals. While the genetic potential of an animal is fixed at conception, non genetic factors such as nutrition, management, milking frequency, rearing methods, stage of lactation, etc. determine whether genetic potential is attained. Therefore, the maximum marketable milk yield with different fat and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm profitability and can be affected by choice of appropriate genotype. The present discussion explores the consequences of choice of genotype in dairy production enterprises for the milk yield and composition. The discussion points to the fact that genotype affect either yield or milk composition during the entire lactation. However, across genotypes fat and protein yields are affected by both the quantity of milk produced and fat or protein percentages in the milk. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Biological Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 composition dairy production Genotype yield https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/717f58f5f11faa23dbc25198fc45b2ef.pdf 5cfde1304e3365467a21661c14f9adef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IMPACT OF MASTER FARMER TRAINING ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ RAPOKO ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) PRODUCTIVITY IN BUHERA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource OSCAR NDORO CALVER MVUMI PETRONELLA MATIZANADZO SEKAI. A MANYIWO Description An account of the resource Sustainability revolves around many factors which include technological training, number of farmers trained and high yields. The study investigates impact of Master Farmer Training (MFT) on rapoko Eleusine coracana (L.) cultivation, considering in situ variables in Buhera District. A cross-sectional survey design was used among trained and non-trained farmers. Data analysis was carried out in R version 3.2.3. Chi-squared test for independence was used to confirm association between MFT and rapoko cultivation, and between household gender and rapoko cultivation. MFT had a positive influence on number of farmers (100% were master farmers (MFs), while 23% were non-master farmers (NMFs) who grew rapoko). Yields for MFs were higher than for NMFs. The values for first and second year of t were 3.37 at P < 0.01 and 10.75 at P< 0.01 respectively. MFT influenced formation of farmer groups which allowed them to get training on rapoko cultivation. More male-headed households (70%) cultivated rapoko than female-headed households (40%) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 Gender institutional and income factors MFT influence rapoko productivity https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/71a87ba8aa2410f70fb0af90f905aa93.pdf 7794aab8a17e80b511ab7b51878b4f02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES AND DIFFUSION FOR MOBILE CONNECTIVITY AND APPLICATIONS IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROF. GABRIEL KABANDA Description An account of the resource The technology acceptance model (TAM) proposes that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness predict applications usage. Affordances are the interactions between users and tool, i.e. properties of the world that are compatible with and relevant for people’s interactions. Affordance offers a distinctive perspective on the use of ICT in education because of its focus on possibilities for action. The paper assesses the value-adding contribution of the concept of affordances, ascertains how its application provides new insights and enables innovation of mobile technology, and investigates how the notion of affordances can be used to assess the diffusion and explore possible applications of mobile technology into Zimbabwe. The main hypothesis being tested was: “Technology affordances are related to the diffusion of mobile technology in Zimbabwe”. Examples of mobile phone applications used include WhatsApp, games and Ecocash, and potential applications to mobile learning. The quantitative methodology was used as the research paradigm and a survey conducted on 15 selected Zimbabwean schools to evaluate the application of TAM to mobile technology and e-learning. Data on infodensity on 18 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa was analysed to assess the relative progress on mobile technology diffusion in Zimbabwe in comparison with other neighbouring countries for the period 2000 to 2012. The FRAME model for mobile learning is adopted as a framework for implementation to manage the process resulting from the convergence of mobile technologies, human learning capacities and social interaction. TAM was partially supported, and the results showed that perceived usefulness is more important in determining intention to use the technology than attitude toward using. However, the high cost of internet bandwidth is a major prohibitive factor to the diffusion of mobile technology and e- learning in Zimbabwe Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 connectivity CTs e-learning mobile learning MOOCS TAM Technology affordances https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b6e69ba35d1a6f83443047f6c781170c.pdf c237ae98e46fd2244fcc06fd97126f33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAIZE-COWPEA INTERCROPPING AND WEED SUPPRESSION IN LEAF STRIPPED AND DETASSELLED MAIZE IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R.D. KATSARUWARE I. O. MANYANHAIRE Description An account of the resource A study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of cowpea (Vigna anguiculata) varieties for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD 4*3*2 factorial experimental design was adopted. Three factors that included cowpea variety, cropping system and detasselling/leaf stripping were used for the design. Trailing and climbing varieties invested more dry matter to vegetative growth than the new upright bushy cultivars that invested most of their dry matter in grain yield. Leafstripping and detasselling significantly increased cowpea grain and maize yields. Sole cowpea grain yield was significantly higher than grain yield from their respective intercrops. Weed density significantly (P<0.01) decreased at 6 weeks after crop emergence (WACE and at maize physiological maturity (PM), and biomass decreased at 6 (WACE) and maize (PM) respectively. Weed density was reduced in the intercrops when maize was intercropped with CBC3, BEB and L. Landrace. In contrast R.ex-Mbare was not effective in suppressing weeds when intercropped with maize. Leafstripping and detasselling maize at anthesis can be used by smallholder farmers to increase the productivity of maize and cowpea Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 adaptability detasselled. intercropping leafstripped productivity weed suppression https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/9f7aaf9a0e7015ca4b06fce3a52574d7.pdf 1a307758280e1504b9dee5cf7811e094 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GENERIC VIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource S.B.M. MARUME Description An account of the resource Most social scientists now publicly consider the scholarly work of Professor J.J.N Cloete extremely rational and practical, and believe that it can be made operational in any institutionalized frame of reference. He outlines the six main administrative categories listed by him, namely, policy, organization, finance, personnel, procedures and control, which make up the subject of this article. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c05a8612f6b1237d48cc6b45a65f2ba6.pdf 49feb03b6429b0357fa871e771672139 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IMPACT OF ACADEMIC REGISTRY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (2011-2017) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource TAFADZWA ARTHUR MANGWERE DR FARAI CHOGA Description An account of the resource This study is to evaluate the impact of academic registry information system on open distance learning with the Zimbabwe Open University as the case study. The research assessed the service, information and system qualities as well as the benefits and challenges faced by the system users in executing their duties using the system. The system users include lecturers, administrative staff and information records clerks in various departments of the university. The researchers used the mixed methodology where the quantitative approach was the primary method while the qualitative, through the interview guide complemented as a secondary method. Closed-ended questionnaires and interview guides were used as research instruments. A population sample of 54 participants was used. A total of 35 out of 54 managed to respond to the questionnaire. It was concluded that the system brought effectiveness and individual satisfaction as benefits although it was found to have some errors as well as providing inconclusive reports. The study found that the registry system brought high levels of satisfaction. However there was need for more training and support from the system to overcome challenges. It was also recommended that the system should be user friendly and exhibit ease of use functions. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 ARIS e-learning system examination processes https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e6ea60623fd9bf99866a2ecc7c95137e.pdf d476281bc3e52bd456601a3c145e0b03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN PRO POOR COMMUNITY BASED CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN BULILIMAMANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. NCUBE A.B. DUBEA C.T. KHOMBEA N. ASSAN Description An account of the resource Cattle rearing plays a crucial role in the semi arid communal areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target cattle production. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of introducing improved indigenous cattle beef breeds in Bulilima District of Matabeleland South in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in Masendu ward comprising of six villages of Luvuluma, Mambo, Tjeboroma, Makumbi, Thandawani and Muke. A random sample of 13 livestock farmers were selected from participants of the Kellogg Foundation communal areas indigenous cattle (Tuli, Afrikaner and Nguni) improvement program through a donation of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on household demographics, socioeconomic factors, herd structure, management practices and constraints in cattle breeding program. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 2008) computer software in order to generate descriptive statistics such as means and frequencies or percentages. The study revealed an interesting scenario on household demographics; the majority of the farmers had formal education, with only 7.7% not having attained any formal education. As a result of Kellogg Foundation bull donations some farmers (15.4%) increased their herd size to more than 30 cattle which improved their social status in the areas. Farmers interviewed showed that they were motivated to keep improved breeds with least more than half of the farmers reporting that the bulls to a certain extent increased the number of cows serviced within the community herds. Poor animal condition was reported in cattle herds due to the inadequate supply of both water and nutrition, the latter being caused by lack of good grazing. It was noted that government support was necessary in infrastructure development in order to improve community based cattle breeding programs. The need to organise market to encourage smallholder farmers to sell their animals was also cited. There was a belief that better prices were achievable at local markets if the communal herd was genetically improved for important economic traits. Therefore, the key conclusion was that communal farmers had a positive perception on improving the communal cattle herds. This warranted a multi- sectoral approach to address different challenges that militate against high cattle productivity in communal areas Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Animal Science Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Cattle breeding Community based Small scale Zimbabwe