15 25 486 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/71552f1e24d458b6842cd0bfd83069fc.pdf 5b54eb83e133d25f20ba50e53fb27e53 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 TESTIMONIES OF TRANSFORMATION: PARTICIPANTS’ REFLECTIONS ON ZOU’S FEE-FREE SHORT COURSES AS SUPPORTERS OF EDUCATION 5.0 GOALS PHILLIPA MUTSWANGA1 AND EURITA NYAMANHARE1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PHILLIPA MUTSWANGA EURITA NYAMANHARE Description An account of the resource This study investigated how participants perceived Zimbabwe Open University’s (ZOU) fee- free short courses as tools for advancing developmental goals through community engagement. The research aimed to uncover how these programmes contribute to skills development,heritage preservation and inclusive growth, in alignment with Education 5.0. Zimbabwe’s higher education policy emphasising teaching, research, community service, innovation and industrialisation. Guided by the Windmill Reciprocity Model, symbiotic transformative epistemology and the Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) philosophy, the study employed qualitative methods to gather data from purposively selected individuals who had completed at least two short courses. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation and narrative accounts. Follow-up calls and triangulated methods ensured clarity and saturation of findings. Participants widely viewed the courses as transformative, empowering them to improve livelihoods, promote cultural identity and participate meaningfully in community development. Based on the findings, the study recommends that ZOU strengthen its community engagement by leveraging its Faculty of Agriculture as a central pillar for sustainable development initiatives. It also proposes the creation of shell companies and sheltered workshops managed by trained community members, with regional campuses providing oversight. These centres could serve as innovation hubs and market outlets for indigenous products and services. To ensure long-term impact, the study advocates for the scaling up of training to intermediate levels, increased focus on indigenous knowledge systems, and the integration of civic education. It further recommends that the government support social innovation across higher education institutions through dedicated funding and collaborative research. Such initiatives would help preserve cultural heritage, promote inclusive development and ensure intergenerational transfer of traditional knowledge. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Open University Journal of Applied Social Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Participants’ Reflections ZOU’s Fee-Free Short Testimonies of Transformation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/908082f68bf80e6d0031c0f61d72db64.pdf 9418aac35631aa3169e3665d2b2ece3c 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 A RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROBLEM OF DROUGHT IN BULILIMA DISTRICT IN MATABELELAND SOUTH PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PIOS NCUBE Description An account of the resource Faced with recurrent droughts and other extreme weather events, subsistence farming communities found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world have continuously utilized inherent experiences and alternative livelihood sources to cope with adverse effects of an ever changing climate. Clearly, there are two extreme ends in this narrative, with one extreme end being climate change that has amplified the impact of extreme weather events such as drought and the other extreme being the resilience of communities that are impacted by such weather phenomena. Over the years, subsistence farmers have utilized their life experiences and learning to cope with adverse effects of weather related extremes, yet such capabilities have been overlooked in scientific research, policy and practice. There is a tendency to treat subsistence farmers, who mostly are found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world; as helpless victims of drought and other weather extremes, as passive recipients of knowledge. Such farmers have over the years contributed to world knowledge through their experiential learning by doing and they have perfected collaborative ways of building resilience to shocks. More than 80% of their knowledge comes from daily experiences, insights and intuitions that are then condensed into a complete world view capacities based resilience. These communities have existed in such locations and regions without getting extinct. Subsistence farmers in rural Zimbabwe in Bulilima district of Matabeleland South are constantly at risk of drought and have lived with the recurrent phenomenon for many decades; suffered food insecurity, livelihoods destruction, disrupted well-being because they are dependent on rain-fed agriculture, yet they continue to live and exist in the same locations. This study employed a Case Study method embedded in interpretivist paradigm and utilized open ended household questionnaires and interview guide to generate data. Data generation was guided by the principle of data saturation and data was analysed using emerging themes on excel, human stories and through the use of NVivo. The study revealed that participants were not passive victims of drought, as demonstrated by various alternative livelihoods that they adopted in coping with the phenomenon. Some of the adaptive coping strategies adopted by participants were; reduced meals per day, reliance on casual labour, dependence on remittances, and to some extent participants utilized their own production. Markets and wild fruits (wild foods gathering) also played a major role. Participants were enterprising and innovative, and employed their indigenous knowledge systems to predict weather patterns in the absence of conventional modern weather predictions. The local communities adopted alternative livelihoods and income sources in order to cope with drought 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 Adaptation Agriculture Capacity Climate change coping mechanisms Disaster Risk Food insecurity Hazard management Resilience Shocks Vulnerability https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/41ba66bdf4c5091f5c7cae232f47c0ae.pdf 52f2ac7b44057cca989dc8e45c7a0c9b 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 VIABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING IN WEDZA, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PLAXEDIS IVY ZVINOROVA TINYIKO EDWARD HALIMANI RENNETH T. MANO NOBBERT TAKARWIRWA NGONGONI Description An account of the resource Viability differences in smallholder dairy farming are a result of differences in access to markets and services. It is hypothesized that innovations that improve productivity and market linkages also improve returns and viability. The viability of smallholder dairying in Wedza was characterised by interviewing 52 households using semi-structured ques- tionnaires. Information on demographics, production, mar- keting, livestock numbers, assets and constraints was obtained. Farmers were resource-constrained with differen- ces in access to resources. The highly resourced farmers had higher milk output and numbers of livestock. Almost 40 % of the households were female-headed, and these dominated the poor category. Household sizes ranged from 4 to 13 persons. Milk off-take was low (3.7±0.53 l/cow/day), due to various constraints. Only rich farmers had viable enter- prises in purely financial terms. Per litre cost of milk was more than selling price (US$0.96) for most farmers except the relatively rich. Operating ratios were 1.7, 0.6, 1.4 and 1.1 for the poor, rich, sub-centre and milk collection centre farmers, respectively. This means incomes from the dairy activities did not cover costs. Sensitivity analysis indicated that increases in total variable costs and labour reduced returns. Milk production and viability were influenced by access to resources and markets. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Trop Anim Health Prod Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Mixed crop–livestock production Resource-driven farming systems Sensitivity analysis https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/abbc3a04db950a51a89246e15aac74b6.pdf 63c39801959284304c7bb82dabe891b8 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 CHARACTERIZATION OF URBAN PRODUCTION OF ROADRUNNER (INDIGENOUS) CHICKEN IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PRIDE HODZI TAKUDZWA CHARAMBIRA TAKUDZWA MAFIGU BLESSED MASUNDA RUMBIDZAI NHARA Description An account of the resource In many developing countries, Roadrunner (Indigenous) chicken production in urban areas offers multifaceted opportuni- ties. However,Plea this local enterprise also has some potential hazards and constraints. The research aimed to characterize Roadrunner chicken production in Harare. A descriptive survey was conducted whereby 107 respondents were identified using a multistage sampling approach and were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Respondents comprised 52% men and 48% women. Roadrunner chickens were kept either for sale only (58%) or both household consumption and sale (42%). All the respondents (100%) were not registered as poultry producers. The Roadrunner chicken breeds kept were the Boschveld (41%), Koekoek (21%), Autralorp (20%) and non-discrete native strains. The average flock size was 125, ranging from 25 to 715 birds and the average stocking density was 7 birds/m 2 . Only 8% of respondents practiced the free range system with supplementation and the rest (92%) provided feed to the chickens. Sixty-two percent (62%) of the farmers vaccinated their chickens against common poultry diseases. The average mortality rate was 7%, being caused by diseases (99%) and unknown (1%). Bio-security was achieved through cleaning, disinfection and restricted entry. The most preffered age at sale was 18–24 weeks. An informal market system was mainly used (95%) and the average selling price per bird was $8 (ranging from $6—$11). The most commonly reported challenges were unreliable customers, lack of capital, few markets, theft, and insufficient feeds. Adressing these challenges could improve urban production of roadrunner chickens and have a positive impact on Zimbabwe Poultry Industry. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tropical Animal Health and Production Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Indigenous chicken Production systems https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8c919627e76b907f637be65a848d71c1.pdf f56a19c61c4d23f274ad6dff3666cd38 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 IMMUNE RESPONSE OF BOSCHVELD CHICKENS TO A NEWCASTLE DISEASE VACCINATION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL LAYERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PRIDE HODZI BLESSED MASUNDA TONDERAI MUTIBVU TAKUDZWA CHARAMBIRA TAKUDZWA MAFIGU RUMBIDZAI NHARA Description An account of the resource This study evaluated Boschveld chicken’s antibody response to a standard Newcastle Disease (ND) vaccination program designed for the Hyline Brown chickens. Both breeds were challenged with the LaSota vaccine at days 1, 69, 111, and 195. The blood samples were aseptically collected from 10 randomly selected birds per breed on each vaccination day (1, 69, 111, and 195) and 10 days after each vaccination (10 dpi). The sera were tested for anti-ND virus (NDV) antibodies using the Haemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay. The anti-NDV antibody titers were expressed in log 2 as geometric mean ± standard deviation. Before any vaccination, 80% of Boschveld chicken sera tested negative for anti-ND virus antibodies, significantly higher than that of Hyline Brown chickens (40%). Hyline Brown day-old chicks had a higher antibody titer (4.95 ± 0.21) than Boschveld day-old chicks (3.21 ± 0.43) before vaccination. The Boschveld accumulated higher antibody titers (13.98) than the Hyline Brown breed (13.85), despite the Boschveld having lower antibody titers at day 1. The antibody titers of the Boschveld did not change significantly (p > 0.05) after the 4th vaccination dose. For effective immune control of ND, the vaccination program for commercial layer chickens can be optimized to suit the Boschveld chickens by reducing the frequency of booster vaccinations. The 4th ND vaccination must be delayed until antibody titers approach the minimum protective threshold. This intervention can also be adopted for Boschveld chicken’s close relatives, such as village (native) chickens. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tropical Animal Health and Production Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Boschveld Haemagglutination inhibition assay Hyline-Brown Newcastle disease vaccine https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b6bfa4af02d83952ed9fbc13d195c96a.pdf 40d63808a2c93d4ff443a7a1a2bd0808 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 ACCESS TO TERTIARY EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT: THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY CASE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PRIMROSE KURASHA Description An account of the resource Development suggests a change of an irreversible nature, the characteristics of which are determined by that which is being developed. This involves moving from an existing to an end state, through a process (R.S. Peters and Hirst). As African countries seek to develop, the production of an enlightened or educated community becomes critical. This development seeks to address the challenges of poverty, conflict, disease (HIV/AIDS), to name but a few, at national, community, family and individual levels. 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 2003 national development Tertiary education https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/dedec53e4a28634f902509a8cdacdf48.pdf 2214270e0c418e2a885dd2ae68d21860 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 IMPACT OF ICTs ON MDGs: CONTEXT FOR DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF ICT INNOVATIONS IN EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROF. GABRIEL KABANDA Description An account of the resource he major problem of underdevelopment in Africa characterized by the huge challenge to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs) is on knowledge empowerment supported by information and communication technologies (ICTs). Information has become a strategic resource, a commodity and foundation of every activity. The emergence and convergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has remained at the centre of global socio-economic transformations. If implemented properly and carefully, these technologies could reduce or eliminate the imbalance between rich and poor, and the powerful and marginalized. diffusion and adoption Information Technology (IT) innovation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3d2e65cae561bf9ae77ae2abf1cb0100.pdf 649a196dc977e4de6c3d6c1d826dd9b9 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 ACHIEVING GENDER EQUITY AT THE WORKPLACE: THE EXPERIENCES OF WORKING STUDENTS OF THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROFESSOR CHRISPEN CHIOME DR. ANDREW CHINDANYA Description An account of the resource The study sought the experiences of working students of the Zimbabwe Open University on ways of achieving gender equity at the workplace. The research was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering instrument had open-ended sections that yielded qualitative data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample of 206 working distance education students was extracted using the stratified random sample in which departments and gender formed the strata. The study found out that gender equity at organisational level could be achieved by creating a gender sensitive environment, attitudinal changes, gender responsive culture, and full participation of women. Above all gender issues at organisational level must not be treated in isolation, but must include empowerment policies, human rights and H.I.V.AIDS. The working students went further to prescribe a gender friendly curriculum, equality before the law and unlimited access to gender sensitive information. The study among others recommended that wide access to gender friendly literature, extensive outreach programmes targeting all sexes, women advancement programmes and a participatory environment at the workplace must be put in place to enable gender equity to prevail at the organisational level. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 gender equity human rights workplace Zimbabwe Open University https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/eaf842029ecc2648e3e52a13afcb6f97.doc 3719f16eb6f6d42a86f2e9627e3f3fc9 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 HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROFESSOR EMERITUS ANUWAR ALI Description An account of the resource In the light of globalisation and the world’s ever-changing social and economic landscape, higher education is now universally considered a critical force in contributing towards sustainable development. To enhance and improve higher education systems will be an imperative for every country to ensure that its people have the opportunity to gain knowledge for capacity building purposes as well as to create a knowledge-based society. This is all the more important for the developing regions, such as Asia and Africa. With a revived interest in higher education, many countries find it difficult to cope with the increasing demand for university places. Additionally, various global forces are influencing the way people perceive teaching and learning, as well as changing the way academic programmes are being delivered. Universities, courses and even learners are no longer restricted by regular notions of time and space. Higher education institutions need to be mindful of these forces if they are to remain relevant in such a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This paper will evaluate some salient features of the current higher education scenario and address the role of higher education in sustainable development, seen from the specific perspective of open and distance learning (ODL). Here, ODL will be given the spotlight, and its value to a country’s higher education system will be discussed. This paper will also share the experiences of Malaysia’s premier ODL institution, Open University Malaysia (OUM) in contributing towards human capital development in the country. 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 2012 higher education Open and Distance Learning sustainable development https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/7aeda1e0e60cfcba01f800b937f76ff1.pdf 69c42d52a33dd66a2c8e04ed12fed1c3 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 A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES IN TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES, ICT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MANAGING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROFESSOR GABRIEL KABANDA Description An account of the resource The emergence and growth of unethical leadership in the corporate world in Zimbabwe militate against competitiveness of the nation. Governance issues of higher education institutions in Zimbabwe have affected their strategic response to new technological innovations and programmes associated with open educational resources (OERs), massive open online courses (MOOCS), e-learning and mobile learning in an increasingly networked environment. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the corporate governance issues that affect technology affordances and IT governance in an increasingly networked environment and the impact on strategic response to the new technologies in teaching and learning. The research methodology used was qualitative where focus group discussions were held with various groups involved in the management of higher education institutions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on selected levels of university management on technology affordances, IT governance and business-IT alignment. Stratified sampling technique was used as the target population was stratified according to levels of management in higher education institutions, starting from the level of University Council going down to IT Managers and key users. The results show that there are corporate governance problems between the Vice Chancellor and Chairperson of the University Council, and the critical success factors were determined. However, all the higher education institutions involved in the study indicated the common problem of poor alignment between the business strategy and IT. Corporate governance and IT governance facilitate a conductive environment for technological progress and responsiveness to technological innovations such as e-learning. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available GLOBAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Business-IT alignment Corporate governance IT governance Technology affordances https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/f022a8f69a3ebab067e6b590cba9d264.pdf b970ffe516463788597d7dbb2e47298c 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 QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PROFESSOR GABRIEL KABANDA Description An account of the resource Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning (ODL) in materials science education. The major objectives of the research are to: i) identify and assess the main regulatory frameworks that apply to distance and online education in Nigeria and Zimbabwe ii) ascertain the feasibility of offering materials science education programmes through open and distance learning (ODL) The methodology was mainly a qualitative case study focusing on Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The two countries were purposively sampled to represent two distinct types of policy and regulatory environments. Data collection comprised literature and document review, administration of questionnaires, and field visits to conduct interviews with relevant ministries, regulatory agencies and selected universities. Data collection instruments were questionnaires and interview schedules. Nigeria has a population of about 154,729,000 as at 2009, distributed as 51.7% rural and 48.3% urban, and with a population density of 167.5 people per square kilometre. The National Universities Commission (NUC) regulates a total of 117 Universities countrywide and provides accreditation at institutional, programme and course levels. Quality assurance is monitored to promote standards and ensure safety with minimum academic standards. The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is currently the only Uni-mode University mandated for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the delivery of university education. There are about six universities which may be regarded as dual-mode universities with limited capacity to deliver degree programmes by the ODL mode in addition to the conventional face-to-face mode. NUC has one of the best regulatory frameworks in the world that promotes quality ODL programmes. The lessons learnt from Nigeria can be adapted and applied to Zimbabwe and ZOU in the offering of degree programmes for materials science and courses in nanotechnology, through ODL and e-learning 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 Distance Education Education science sustainable development https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/f5a5ce888df75856fa4b7ad691038ebd.pdf d9630dae2b4ea75a18c05a16e37c056a 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 TERM PAPER EFFECTIVENESS: PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS AND LECTURERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. NGARA R. NGWARAI Description An account of the resource Term papers are an important component of the curriculum of students studying at higher levels of learning. At the Zimbabwe Open University students pursuing Masters Degrees write one term paper in each of the courses they would be studying. Term papers are marked and contribute to the final coursework mark. In some instances term papers are not just written, they are also presented orally by students. Term papers are instrumental in developing academic skills such as critical thinking. There are, however, some problems associated with students’ writing or presentation of term papers. For instance, topics chosen by students lack unique focus and there is general deficiency knowledge on how to write a term paper on the part of many students. A survey was conducted at Zimbabwe Open University’s one regional campus to determine the views of Masters students and their lecturers on the effectiveness of term papers as a tool of learning and assessment. Generally, participants were of the opinion that term papers were handy in developing student academic skills if principles in writing term papers were religiously followed by students and tutors. Some factors were viewed as negatively affecting the ways in which term papers could be useful or could be good quality. Among them were little tutor-guidance, lack of versatile materials and poor academic skills. The study recommended running of workshops for tutors on term paper-related issues at the University’s regional campus inter alia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available European Social Sciences Research Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 effectiveness term paper https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/de6bdaeecc46e7f7bfcacf71c8ffb235.pdf def0a08a4f9d01b52fe87c9720b36677 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 STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY: MASVINGO REGIONAL CAMPUS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R.A. CHABAYA P. CHADAMOYO C. CHIOME Description An account of the resource This study investigated students’ perceptions on service delivery at the Zimbabwe Open University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open and closed items. A sample of 92 students was selected from a population of 1500 returning students using the stratified random sampling technique. Data was presented in simple frequency tables and analysed thematically. The study found out that students were satisfied with the examination management, fees payment structure, module distribution, enquiries, student tutor relationship and academic advisement. They expressed dissatisfaction with registration process, tutorials, library services, assignment management, overcrowded offices and communication. The study recommended that urgent steps must be taken by the university to expedite the registration process, provide on line services, expand library, train staff in customer care and mobilise resources that adequately support the growing student population. Further research can be done in customer care and assignment management 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 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/87dcaef9b3089d780a1aa38ae91c9785.pdf 6a20a15091040d65370c06191e6b4b88 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 MENTOR AND MENTEE CONCEPTIONS ON MENTOR ROLES AND QUALITIES: A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R.NGARA R.NGWARAI Description An account of the resource Mentoring has been increasingly recognized as a key strategy in professional training and development in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim and purpose is to induct student teachers into the community of practice of teaching. It is a process in which professional support is given by and within school. The mentor role was that of an elder, trusted loyal friend, responsible for the growth and development of the protégé, whose characteristics were integrity, wisdom and personal involvement. However the notion of mentoring is not clear as it seems, considering how it is performed and there are challenges affecting mentoring. In Zimbabwe, in teacher education, mentoring is one of the Teaching Practice training strategies which is largely employed by schools in conjunction with teacher training colleges. A survey was conducted in Masvingo urban to determine mentor and mentee conceptions on mentor roles and mentor qualities in mentoring student teachers from two teachers’ training colleges in Masvingo .The study established that there were some differences in the way roles and qualities of mentors were conceived by student teachers and the mentors but the key roles of an effective mentor were conceived as a guide and a helper in purely teaching matters. Opinions were divided on the assessor role of mentors but being highly knowledgeable about teaching children in the primary school, warm and being trustworthy were most commonly identified traits of effective mentors. The study recommended that workshops be run conjointly by training colleges and appointed school mentors so that mentors and colleges speak the same voice on mentor roles and qualities Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International J. Soc. Sci. & Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 mentee mentor mentoring https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/6b35d6acf3252b9104980b7f25fdeba3.pdf fcc61af6b60d2d5947757ba42f852864 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 SMALLHOLDER FUNDING SCHEMES AND FARM PRODUCTIVITY IN RURAL MAKONDE DISTRICT, MASHONALAND WEST, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource RANGARIRAI, MBIZI Description An account of the resource The paper investigated the impact of small holder financing model on farm productivity in the context of the ever-increasing funding gap in agriculture. The research was anchored on social capital theory and the Keynesian economics. The study adopted a post positivism philosophical orientation in addressing the seemingly increasing funding gap. Data was collected from 150 small holder farmers dotted around Makonde district of Mashonaland west using stratified sampling technique. The sample size was 200 as guided by the Yamane formula. The paper utilised structural equation modelling using SPSS extension module AMOS (analysis of moment structures). The structured questionnaire used to collect data comprised of close ended items and was validated using discriminant validity as well as convergent validity. The results showed that the mostly used funding model was bank credit in the form of micro credit loans, rotating savings credit association among others, while contract farming and multilateral donor schemes were rarely used. Smart joint venture schemes were least used. Results show that joint venture schemes were positive related to farm productive and goes beyond funding to impart key skills to farmers. Bank credit scheme was found to be negatively related with farm performance. This was attributed to high transaction costs in lending institutions. Government funding was found to be inefficient. It was recommended that to address the small holder funding gap, resources should be channelled through the agriculture value chain, through agribusiness as these were better placed understand the needs of farmers. Government should only provide conduce operating environment for strategic partnership and joint venture schemes to flourish Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ee0cc74cda23e317cc999e3d32b89f95.pdf eb8b14e04daae6e520a774925754566e 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 RESPONSE OF PIG WEED AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REASON CHARACHIMWE LOVEJOY TEMBO SOMMERSET MHUNGU Description An account of the resource Amaranthus is a relatively new and underutilized crop that has developed from being a weed to a vegetable in many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines that will facilitate large scale production of the vegetable. A field experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Centre in Marondera, Zimbabwe to investigate the response of Amarunthus cruentus to organic and inorganic fertilizer. The trial was laid out in a randomized complete block design with eight treatments replicated three times. The treatments used were 0 (control), 10, 15, 20t/ha cattle manure and four levels of inorganic fertilizers 100, 200, 300, 400kg/ha NPK (7:14:7). Significant differences (P<0.05) were observed with respect to germination percentage, fresh yield, number of shoots, stem girth and plant height. All the inorganic fertilizer treatments outperformed the organic fertilizer in all parameters assessed. Further research is recommended to determine the appropriate rates of organic fertilizers for optimum performance. 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 Amarunthus cruentus Organic fertilizer Synthetic fertilizer https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8ba475350178bb601c0f930fedb011f4.pdf 030d6cd484368a560ff90c0284852926 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 IMPACT OF AI ON PRIVACY AND SECURITY OF DATA IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE: A LITERATURE REVIEW Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REASON GOBVU NEVER KATSAMUDANGA GODFREY TSVUURA Description An account of the resource In this empirical paper we discussed the impact of AI on data privacy and security in universities in Zimbabwe. The integration of how artificial intelligence (AI) in universities has transformed various aspects of educational systems offering enhanced efficiencies and personalised learning experiences were discussed. This technological advancement raises significant concerns regarding data privacy and security. As universities increasingly rely on AI systems that process vast amounts of sensitive information, the risk of data breaches and unauthorised access escalates. With a focus on Zimbabwe, this research offers a systematicliterature analysis of the effects of AI on data security and privacy in higher education. The study explores topics such as application of AI in universities, data privacy and security concerns, ethical and legal gaps in the application of AI and prospects for AI adoption in a responsible manner, drawing on both worldwide and regional studies. The paper is couched in Information Security Theory which evolved in the 1970s–1980s within the field of computer security as government, military and corporate institutions began formulating formal information assurance standards (Bishop, 2003). Information Security Theory model became widely recognised through the U.S Department of Defense publication and the early academic security literature. The findings suggest that AI increases efficiency and personalisation in universities, it also puts universities at risk for algorithmic bias, data breaches and poor information governance. In Zimbabwean universities, these risks are worse due to inadequate infrastructure, poor implementation of data privacy laws and regulations and insufficient knowledge. The study ends by suggesting that strong legislative policies, cybersecurity frameworks and effective digital literacy programmes should be implemented to ensure responsible AI use. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Zimbabwe Open University Journal of Applied Social Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Artificial Intelligence cybersecurit data security privacy universities Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8949d00e903da749d6f552d1114cf6a4.pdf 49c923c3c89240c9a96fa735ec9b017c 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 STUDENT’S SELF-SUSTAINABILITY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REGIS GUTUZA Description An account of the resource This study sought to establish the sources of student self-sustainability in Open and Distance Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion at their work place. (Thompson 1989 and Combs et al 1987). The descriptive survey method was used as it was considered appropriate design where student’s perceptions were sought (Neuman 2000). Questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of eighty (80) students who were attending tutorials at Mutare Teachers’ College on 10-11 March 2007. The data presentation, analysis and interpretation were done in tabular form. The overwhelming majority of the students indicated that they were sustained by such factors as enhancement of social status, self actualization, nurturing of self-discipline, opportunity for on-the–job skills training and increasing life-long earning capacity, flexibility of the programs, among others. Consequent upon the study, student self –sustainability were career orientation, self-actualization, desire for life-long learning, delivery mode and the modular system. Among other recommendations were need for establishment of district centers, re-introduction of radio broadcasts and full package at registration Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe International Journal of Open & Distance Learning Volume Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 Open and Distance Learning Student sustainability Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/a4b2e92b4e93efe3f5bd0dd66ad5c2cc.PDF 1df9615f666361a4b19a9ef099373370 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 INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REGIS MISHEAL MUCHOWE ARTHUR WILLIAM FODOUOP KOUAM Description An account of the resource This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a qualitative methodology that involves semi-structured interviews with 12 lecturers from 11 Zimbabwean universities. The findings reveal that although AI chatbots present opportunities to enhance learning experiences and cognitive skill development, their usage by graduate students presents challenges that require regulation. Negative perceptions of using AI chatbots by graduate students included cheating, plagiarism, and reduced interaction. Positive perceptions had research flexibility and cheapness. To regulate AI chatbot usage in higher education, lecturers employed active learning strategies and tailor-made coursework. At the same time, universities implemented Viva Voce and AI software detectors to discourage cheating and plagiarism. The study contributes to the literature on AI chatbots in education by highlighting the importance of cultural and social factors in their integration. The findings provide practical implications for educators and institutions in regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education, thus promoting cognitive skill development while avoiding their negative impact. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 AI chatbot Cognitive skill development Graduate Students higher education Pedagogical innovation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/aa0588fc3f9596b3bf7a1936a1ae00a7.PDF 1df9615f666361a4b19a9ef099373370 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 INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REGIS MISHEAL MUCHOWE ARTHUR WILLIAM FODOUOP KOUAM Description An account of the resource This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a qualitative methodology that involves semi-structured interviews with 12 lecturers from 11 Zimbabwean universities. The findings reveal that although AI chatbots present opportunities to enhance learning experiences and cognitive skill development, their usage by graduate students presents challenges that require regulation. Negative perceptions of using AI chatbots by graduate students included cheating, plagiarism, and reduced interaction. Positive perceptions had research flexibility and cheapness. To regulate AI chatbot usage in higher education, lecturers employed active learning strategies and tailor-made coursework. At the same time, universities implemented Viva Voce and AI software detectors to discourage cheating and plagiarism. The study contributes to the literature on AI chatbots in education by highlighting the importance of cultural and social factors in their integration. The findings provide practical implications for educators and institutions in regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education, thus promoting cognitive skill development while avoiding their negative impact. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 AI chatbot Cognitive skill development Graduate Students higher education Pedagogical innovation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b358eeb8a2ed14326b8340ddb6f39b5f.pdf 1f4df5a74cbbfe3709b3354bcb64f257 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 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REGIS MISHEAL MUCHOWE Description An account of the resource Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel- ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust of this research was to understand the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in training activities in the mining industry. This study was guided by understand training activities that can be transformed by artificial intelligence. The study determined the challenges of using artificial intelligence in training. The investigator obtained data through telephone interviews that were conducted with 10 participants from the Zimbabwe Mining Industry. The investigation employed judgemental, convenient and snowball sampling. The study found that there is low use of artificial intelligence in the training activities, but there are activities that can be undertaken by artificial intelligence that include induction, online training, and refresher courses. Expensiveness, lack of skills, loss of jobs, cul- tural and ethical implications were found to be challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the employee appointment process. Efficiency, effectiveness, enhanced trainee experience, reduced costs and organisation brand were found to be benefits of employing artifi- cial intelligence in training. The study recommends partnerships to be developed among mining organisations, higher and tertiary education, and technology enterprises to develop artificial intelligence software that can cost-effectively meet the needs of trainers. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available MET Mangement Review - MMR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Artificial Intelligence development Human Resources Mining Sector Training https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/360250d79693ab734097a23a3616629d.pdf 1df9615f666361a4b19a9ef099373370 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 INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REGIS MISHEAL MUCHOWE ARTHUR WILLIAM FODOUOP KOUAM Description An account of the resource This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a qualitative methodology that involves semi-structured interviews with 12 lecturers from 11 Zimbabwean universities. The findings reveal that although AI chatbots present opportunities to enhance learning experiences and cognitive skill development, their usage by graduate students presents challenges that require regulation. Negative perceptions of using AI chatbots by graduate students included cheating, plagiarism, and reduced interaction. Positive perceptions had research flexibility and cheapness. To regulate AI chatbot usage in higher education, lecturers employed active learning strategies and tailor-made coursework. At the same time, universities implemented Viva Voce and AI software detectors to discourage cheating and plagiarism. The study contributes to the literature on AI chatbots in education by highlighting the importance of cultural and social factors in their integration. The findings provide practical implications for educators and institutions in regulating the usage of AI chatbots in higher education, thus promoting cognitive skill development while avoiding their negative impact Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available East African Scholars J Edu Humanit Lit Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 AI chatbot Cognitive skill development Graduate Students higher education Pedagogical innovation. https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/6b074f95f67870def04949d55516085f.pdf 3eda36ee2bb348a8039bf20b8de99979 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 MODERNISATION AND THE DEMISE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF MISHUKU TREES AND MASHUKU FRUITS IN CHIZHOU IN CHIRUMANZU DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource REMIGIOS V. MANGIZVO MTHOKOZISI, M. NCUBE Description An account of the resource Traditional practices and taboos have been used for a very long time in Chizhou located within Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje (uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of modern values has, however, resulted in the over-harvesting of fruits as well as destruction of fruit bearing trees. This study endeavoured to establish why traditional values on the management of mishuku trees have been abandoned in Chizhou. It also sought to find out the impacts on the environment of the neglect of these controls. As such this qualitative study sought to gain an understanding of the underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations of this abandonment. Purposive sampling techniques were used to select study participants. The study targeted a sub-chief, three headmen and local traditional leaders with traditional knowledge on the management of mishuku trees and their fruits. The study also used villagers who were a homogenous group of people that behaved in an almost similar way towards the utilisation of mishuku trees and the fruits. Face-to-face interviews and observations were used to gather data from the participants. The study team observed the behaviour of villagers to obtain first hand information as they harvested fruits for sale. The study established that activities in Chizhou were unsustainable. Traditional leaders’ power to manage the trees and fruits was usurped by politicians. Villagers cut mishuku trees for fuelwood and construction. Due to commercialisation of the fruits villagers harvested even the raw fruits. Traditionally people were supposed to pick ripe fruits instead of climbing trees to gather fruits. Wild animals were denied the fruits as villagers picked everything. The study recommended that traditional leaders should reclaim their authority over the trees and fruits. Chizhou area should be developed so that villagers have other means of making money other than selling mashuku Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Open and Distance Learning Journal https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/4d1973759ecb8e969ae9dc711f047eeb.pdf 3f313830be705a1a9bcd41a6c13350c6 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 PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS TOWARDS EXTRA LESSONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CHEGUTU HIGH DENSITY SUBURBS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource RICHARD BUKALIYA Description An account of the resource This multi-case study was undertaken in three Chegutu urban secondary schools in Mashonaland West Province. It investigated stakeholder perceptions towards extra lessons and provided suggestions on how extra lessons could be implemented to the satisfaction of stakeholders, who included, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) and parents, teachers and learners. The study adopted the interpretivism paradigm and the qualitative research approach. The subjective epistemology was adopted because there was no one method of knowing what really the role of extra lessons was. The study used interviews, document analysis and focus group discussions to generate data. Purposive critical case sampling was used to select twenty-three participants who took part in the study. Findings show that extra lessons had both positive and negative roles. The extra lessons helped improve the academic performance of learners and helped in covering up for inadequate time in the formal school system. They assisted in improving the school image through good results and paved the way for the reduction of the teachers` workload. Economically, teachers got extra remuneration from the extra lessons but they drained the family`s meagre financial resources. However, teachers` professionalism was dented as some teachers created demand for extra lessons by teaching less in formal school. One major conclusion drawn from the findings is that extra lessons contribute to indiscipline at the school among learners but they make learners shift their attention from the social ills of the community. From the findings, it was recommended that MOPSE should set standards for service providers and invest in extra lessons because they were assisting many in meeting the shortfalls of the mainstream system. To mitigate challenges encountered during extra lessons, the ON-OFF model could be adopted as it calls for support from all the educational stakeholders. Further studies on the role of extra lessons could be undertaken in rural communities. 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 2019 Educational management teaching and learning https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ae5b865c22c2626104df5faacbac91e0.pdf 39b51c4db028c1cbd1085f4b4293f6f0 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 ROLE OF HOME BACKGROUND ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT GRADE SEVEN LEVEL IN MOUNT DARWIN SCHOOLS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource RITA KASOWE Description An account of the resource The aim of this present study was to examine the relationship between home background and academic achievement of Grade seven pupils in Mount Darwin District in northern Zimbabwe. The quantitative methodology was used and a population of all the Grade seven teachers in the district. A sample of 100 teachers randomly selected was used. Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire. The study revealed that the majority of the children came from economically sound home backgrounds with parents who had high levels of literacy. The parents were also able to provide educational and material support to their children and thus the children performed very well. The study recommends that parents should be more involved in the education of their children Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 academic achievement grade seven Home background province relationship. urban schools