18 25 486 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/6ca4e4addde94d863605738e97441bcd.pdf 17cd243c455cc223ef9ceb73f9de049d 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 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KEITH TICHAONA TASHU1 TAFADZWA MOYO SYLVESTER MARUMAHOKO Description An account of the resource The government of Zimbabwe has continued with the economic management of protectionism since independence in 1980, which was being used by the former colonial government. The new black government embarked on huge expenditure on capital (infrastructure) such as roads, schools and hospitals and this drove up government spending against government revenue. Despite efforts to optimise revenue, the nation’s socio-economic conditions have worsened and are marked by a high inflationary environment, low utilisation of industrial capacity and decreases in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The financial flexibility is limited due to weak tax revenue performance amidst increasing current spending and a shrinking tax foundation. Poor revenue collections from the formal economy have compelled the government to resort to the taxation of the informal economy, but the big challenge is that the government seems reluctant to embrace technology for the taxation in this sector, yet technology has already advanced such that developing countries are already embracing emerging technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in revenue management. The research aims to evaluate the revenue structure in Zimbabwe, challenges affecting revenue generation in Zimbabwe and the role of AI in revenue optimisation. The research made use of extant qualitative research methods. Research findings indicate that revenue generation in Zimbabwe is mostly affected by complex tax system, capacity constraints, smuggling, corruption, low tax morale, inadequate information and inadequate checks and balance. The role of AI in revenue optimisation includes revenue forecasting, assessing economic conditions, real time policy adjustments, detecting fraud and corruption, identifying tax inefficiencies and optimizing resource allocation. It can be concluded that, by employing AI-driven predictive models, the government can allocate tax revenue more precisely to fund infrastructure projects, such as healthcare facilities, schools and roads, ultimately improving living standards and economic outcomes in underdeveloped regions. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIMBABWE JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Artificial Intelligence Public Finance Revenue Taxation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/85ea87199ecb8a80c3ce36375bb91800.pdf 7524be9e1856622b97153d6f30fafe48 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 FEED RESOURCES IN OPTIMIZING REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY IN GOATS AND SHEEP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NEVER ASSAN CHAMPAK BHAKAT PRINCE CHISORO ENOCK MUTEYO PRINCE CHISORO ENOCK MUTEYO Description An account of the resource Reproductive performance in sheep and goats is significantly influenced by the type of food and nutrition consumed. Dietary environment significantly impacts sheep and goat reproductive processes, ranging from minor adjustments in ovulation frequency on suboptimal diets to complete shutdown in adverse nutritional indicators due to adverse nutritional environment. The study explores the influence of different feed resources (traditional and non-traditional) on reproductive performance in goats and sheep, emphasizing the need to understand this to optimize productivity and prevent nutrient deficiencies that can negatively impact reproductive hormones, fertility, and fetal development. Nutrition plays a crucial role in reproductive functions, particularly in small ruminant production, with inadequate nutrition negatively impacting reproduction, especially in females. Grazing is the primary source of nutrition for these animals, and the quality of grazing directly affects their reproductive capacity. Nutritional imbalance can alter reproductive outcomes and pose a life-threatening threat to both mother and offspring. The type, quantity, and composition of feed resources fed to sheep and goats can influence reproduction, particularly during the breeding season. Seasonal feed shortages and poor fodder quality can hinder the reproductive success of grazing animals. Focus feeding strategy focuses on understanding the physiological mechanisms affecting reproduction in female small ruminants to improve their reproductive performance. To maintain sustainable production, the discussion provides direction in selecting suitable feed resources, feeding practices, and reproductive and nutritional scope. Feed resources can be classified into classical and non-classical types, with classical feed resources traditionally used in the commercial sector. To ensure optimal reproductive outcomes, sufficient nutrition and high-quality feed resources are essential. The study offers valuable insights into the intricate connections between feed resources and reproductive performance in goats and sheep, guiding strategies for enhancing fertility and productivity Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Feed Resources Goats Nutrition Reproductive Efficiency Sheep 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 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/acb4298109d6665899c54e68e2b9b44a.pdf dd778c19bea2e8d8623713fb17b47b2a 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 RATIONALITY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE IN REFERENCE TO ACADEMIC DISSERTATION AND THESIS PREPARATION AND WRITING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DR. S. B. M. MARUME R. R. JUBENKANDA C. W. NAMUSI Description An account of the resource cholars of all academic disciplines and persuasions are systematic research studies on selected topics in their own an area of specializations and study and to present their research works in a scientific manner. This means the research work should be meaningful. In all essence the research presentation must be: Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 coherence meaningfulness rationality universality and generality https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/f2139d7b692cb6f2681df78630a73bdb.pdf 91e654efc49011c41d9192b2a11afd7a 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 SCHOOL HEADS IN EQUALISING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN DISADVANTAGED RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KARREN MAKUWE Description An account of the resource Primary schools that exist in disadvantaged rural areas in Zimbabwe face serious challenges in delivering equal educational opportunities to the learners. Learners in these areas generally do not perform well in public examinations at grade seven level. They show reduced tendencies to progress beyond compulsory education cycles and contribute more to wastage indicators such as dropping out of school. Using Rawls’ Distributive Theory of social justice (1971), this study explores how school heads deliver equal educational opportunities in selected disadvantaged rural primary schools in Bindura District of Zimbabwe. The study used a qualitative research approach conducting a case study to gather data through semi structured interviews. The participants were primary school heads, deputy heads and school chairpersons selected from five purposively sampled disadvantaged rural primary schools according to their performance status, that is, bottom performing schools in national examinations at Grade Seven level for the year 2024 (based on the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) rankings for Bindura District. For purposes of this study, a bottom performing school in the context of Zimbabwean schools is a pass rate below 25–30 for grade seven (7) examinations 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 disadvantaged rural primary schools. educational opportunity equalising educational Opportunities leadership school head https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c141a67039bab908aec7c69980645605.pdf 58717654146620f44311c41f94dbb388 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 SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR AND BRAND ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KUMBIRAI MAKARUKE Description An account of the resource This study explored the role of social media in shaping consumer behaviour and brand engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative insights from 20 interviewees to examine how social media influences purchasing decisions, brand loyalty, and consumer attitudes. A stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure representation across key demographic variables such as age, gender, and education level. Findings revealed that social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, played a pivotal role in shaping consumer behaviour, with 68% of the respondents acknowledging the direct influence of social media ads and influencer recommendations. Thematic analysis highlighted the importance of trust, authenticity, peer influence, and emotional connections with brands. Additionally, the study identified platform-specific behaviours and contextual factors, such as economic constraints and hybrid shopping preferences that shape consumer behaviour in Masvingo. The results underscored the transformative role of social media in driving brand loyalty and purchase decisions, offering valuable insights for marketers and businesses targeting youth in emerging markets. 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 Brand Engagement Consumer Behaviour Masvingo social media Youth https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/043f221b146a8a88cc17a98d3eed48d5.pdf 7ce9dbc77ea064bf2ff8a733b70b88a9 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 TERMINOLOGICAL USES AND SEMASIOLOGICAL ANALYSES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DR. S. B. M. MARUME, R. R. JUBENKANDA, C. W. NAMUSI, N.C MADZIYIRE Description An account of the resource For some academics, both old and young, it seems frivolous if not a waste of space to devote some time in social research on the issue of terminological uses and semasiological analysis. Yet, the opposite is fundamentally true. That is, lack of special attention in any social research study to this issue is an academic suicide, a tragedy, a scientific offence, and un pardonable scholastic shortcoming Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 and logical reasoning research science semasiological analyses terminological uses https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/a8d2bd6a0d623761bb8b3e5b474f048d.pdf 48cac2112813d4fa43493b3a9dcc82d2 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 TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINE IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GODFREY TSVUURA SAMSON MUTSAGONDO Description An account of the resource This work sought to explore the role of tertiary education institutions in the development of the records and archives management discipline in Zimbabwe. The paper assessed the contributions made by the few tertiary institutions offering records management training, the relevance of their curricula in the country and the professional status of records and archives professionals in industry and society as well as the challenges faced by tertiary education institutions in offering the programme. Polytechnic colleges currently offer the National Certificate, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma, while universities offer bachelors’ degrees and only one university offers a master’s degree. The study made use of the survey research design where data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. It was discovered that more still needed to be done in opening up training opportunities for information professionals as currently only 3 out of 15 universities and 5 out of 7 polytechnic colleges in Zimbabwe offer records management training. Restricted capacity has a negative impact on institutions already offering the programme as well as on would-be trainees. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of English and Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/1abd46521cf0db69c7caeb2d73daf961.pdf e1b653a9ad0bf535e27495dd06ef9087 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 THE SCHOOL IN TRANSITIONING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GWANDA DISTRICT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ITAYI SAMANYANGA VICTOR MADZINGA DINGINDAWO NCUBE Description An account of the resource This paper sought to assess the role of the school in transitioning young people into vocational training in selected secondary schools in Gwanda district. Many young people are completing secondary school education without skills needed to live independently or contribute meaningfully to society‟s daily demands. With the ever increasing job demands on technical skills young people need to be prepared for specialised technical jobs. The research sought to assess the role of the school system in preparing youths who can effectively compete in the labour market. The major challenge youths face is unemployment due to their unemployability. It is therefore imperative, to prepare them for vocational training and ultimately for lifelong employment. The teaching of technical and vocational subjects prepares youths for the labour market as well as increasing their chances of becoming professionals. Through the learning of technical and vocational subjects, youths are empowered to make choices for their future careers and realise the benefits of possessing knowledge of technical and vocational skills. The study evaluated the role played by the education system in preparing youths for working life. A descriptive survey was used to obtain respondents‟ views. The study used questionnaire, structured interview schedule and observation guide in the data collection process to promote triangulation. The study recommends the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to come up with a clear policy guiding the implementation of technical and vocational curricula in secondary schools. The study findings reveal that secondary schools had no suitably qualified technical and vocational teachers, thus inadequate time was allocated to technical and vocational subjects. To keep pace with global trends, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should also seriously consider the use of computers/IT in the instruction of technical and vocational subjects Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 echnical and vocational subjects employment vocational training and transition https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/4f6506bbaa2c1de56e5a5f6276aa79bb.pdf da438b3ca1a74511244a3f47281397ed 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 THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTRE IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WITHIN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN MIDLANDS AND MASHONALAND CENTRAL, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MTHOKOZISI MASUMBIKA NCUBE STEPHEN TSEKEA Description An account of the resource The role played by school libraries in ensuring academic excellence has been vividly overlooked in most literature, and within Zimbabwe in particular. Therefore, this article looked at the contribution of the school library media centre towards the performance of pupils in selected schools within Midlands and Mashonaland Central provinces between year 2009 and 2014 at a Zimbabwean school setup. The essence of a school library media centre is to provide access to diverse educational and recreational resources to enhance the performance of pupils. However, as schools were ranked every year, schools that had always topped the rankings continued to do so year in and year out. The rankings showed that schools with good grades at Ordinary Level examinations continued to perform well at Advanced Level examinations. Therefore, this qualitative study endeavored to explore the role that was played by libraries in the success of such schools. The study selected schools from Mashonaland Central and Midlands provinces in Zimbabwe that had performed well and those that did not perform well. Data was gathered using from the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZIMLA) members in the two provinces, school librarians, teacher librarians, general teachers and pupils within the selected schools. Questerviews, interviews and observations. Results of the study indicated that schools that had effective school library media centers performed better than their counterparts. The study further found out that the major hindrance that affected the effectiveness of some school libraries in information provision was lack of resources, that is human, financial and material resources. The study hence concluded that school libraries media centers played a significant role in the performance of pupils and thus it was therefore imperative for the libraries to be equipped with adequate resources that would enable their effectiveness. In addition, the study further recommends that various players in the library profession come into play in ensuring that school libraries within the two provinces are manned by individuals that have the necessary competencies and skills in library management. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 academic achievement library media centre Mashonaland Centra Midlands performance of pupils School library https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c22ef2c71c68f77b6e45babfcc26cc14.pdf 1a14e0363f59f229408d1eb9d58ded59 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 TURNITIN POLICY IN ACADEMIC WRITING: A CASE OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource JUDITH TAFANGOMBE Description An account of the resource Academics strive to produce quality academic writing. There is need to ensure that issues of plagiarism are addressed to promote quality academic writing. Plagiarism means using some one’s ideas without even acknowledging the source (en.writecheck.com/resources). In academic writing plagiarism is a serious offence. It results in one loosing academic or professional standing or failing assignments or courses (http:// www.examiner.com/ adult –education-in- pittsburg/plagiarism-higher education. It is therefore imperative that academics make use of anti- plagiarism software such as turnitin as it would assist them to avoid plagiarism. The study sought to findout the role of turnitin in academic writing. A qualitative approach was adopted and a case study design was employed. The case study allowed the researcher to focus on a particular instance to get an in-depth understanding of the situation (Creswell, 2009).A purposive sampling of 5 lecturers and 5 students was drawn. The lecturers revealed that they have been trained to use the anti-plagiarism but were yearning for a clear policy since it would determine universal acceptable percentage. The students on the other hand revealed that they have not been trained to use it and would appreciate such training to promote production of quality assignments. It is recommended that there be a turnitin policy used in faculties to promote quality academic writing. Students on the other hand should be trained to use turn it in soft-ware in order to produce quality assignments. Thus generally both students and lecturers should be encouraged to use the anti-plagiarism software in all their academic writing Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IJESR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 academic writing plagiarism turnitin https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b3b69ff1d34f5c6b34bb73b1ae4ae370.pdf 08d1b746e066dd867280dae99f542bcf 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 SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGENDERED INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource N. ASSAN M. MGCINI Description An account of the resource The subject of gender and animal agriculture has attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely constrained by the presence of a wide range of factors that affect both production and productivity of livestock, especially in the poor rural farming communities that don’t have the access to modern and/or conventional livestock management skills. Women in particular, face a number of interlinked constraints that reduce their sustainable contribution of indigenous knowledge to animal agriculture and food security. As a result of this scenario, enhancing animal agriculture; gender equality and utilization of indigenous knowledge as means of promoting food security and reduce poverty has been a challenge in Sub Saharan Africa. It is believed that within the small-holder livestock production systems which is characterized by a generally low input-output system, the sustainability of animal agriculture efforts need to consider indigenous knowledge system as a dominant factor in improving production. Identifying indigenous knowledge systems in animal agriculture that support women’s roles and effort as livestock owners, processors and users of livestock products while strengthening their decision-making power and capabilities, are key aspects in promoting women’s economic and social empowerment, and consequently provides a way to enable rural women to break the cycle of poverty. Women play an important role in animal agriculture through management, processing and marketing, acting as animal care providers, livestock feed gatherers, and animal birth attendants. They take care of milking of animals, although not all women control the sale of milk and its products. Raising awareness concerning the value of gendered indigenous knowledge related to the sustainable use and management of animal agriculture is crucial for alleviating food insecurity and enhancing rural development. The discussion attempt to explore the role of engendered indigenous knowledge systems as they relate to animal agriculture and their implications for improving animal agriculture and food security in Sub Saharan Africa Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Review 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/86d0a4d80c4aff5fe54025647a981524.pdf 08d1b746e066dd867280dae99f542bcf 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 SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGENDERED INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NEVER ASSAN MGCINI MOYO Description An account of the resource The subject of gender and animal agriculture has attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely constrained by the presence of a wide range of factors that affect both production and productivity of livestock, especially in the poor rural farming communities that don’t have the access to modern and/or conventional livestock management skills. Women in particular, face a number of interlinked constraints that reduce their sustainable contribution of indigenous knowledge to animal agriculture and food security. As a result of this scenario, enhancing animal agriculture; gender equality and utilization of indigenous knowledge as means of promoting food security and reduce poverty has been a challenge in Sub Saharan Africa. It is believed that within the small-holder livestock production systems which is characterized by a generally low input-output system, the sustainability of animal agriculture efforts need to consider indigenous knowledge system as a dominant factor in improving production. Identifying indigenous knowledge systems in animal agriculture that support women’s roles and effort as livestock owners, processors and users of livestock products while strengthening their decision-making power and capabilities, are key aspects in promoting women’s economic and social empowerment, and consequently provides a way to enable rural women to break the cycle of poverty. Women play an important role in animal agriculture through management, processing and marketing, acting as animal care providers, livestock feed gatherers, and animal birth attendants. They take care of milking of animals, although not all women control the sale of milk and its products. Raising awareness concerning the value of gendered indigenous knowledge related to the sustainable use and management of animal agriculture is crucial for alleviating food insecurity and enhancing rural development. The discussion attempts to explore the role of engendered indigenous knowledge systems as they relate to animal agriculture and their implications for improving animal agriculture and food security in Sub Saharan Africa. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF REVIEW Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Indeginous Knowledge Systems Smallholder animal agriculture Sub Saharan Africa https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/d7aacc7b4828a945c9259ffc51c0c11a.pdf c16ce04a3786d936ac460b28a3e53ff0 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 USAGE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY MIDLANDS LIBRARY, GWERU, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MTHOKOZISI MASUMBIKA NCUBE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource WILLARD TARUMBIRA Description An account of the resource he advent of electronic resources in academic circles towards the end of the 20th I. INTRODUCTION century presaged a fresh landmark for research and scholarship as the innovation offered academics and scholars in universities with extensive, timely and contemporary sources of information. Therefore, this research grew out of the realization that regardless of numerous exertions that have been made by the Zimbabwe Open University Midlands library to enhance access to these resources, their usage among scholars remained very limited. This pragmatic study, conducted in this library in Gweru, endeavoured to find out why the utilization of electronic resources within the library was limited, and also institute what could be done to correct this problem. The study used questionnaires, interviews, and observations to gather information. The study established that the major cause of low usage of electronic resources in the library was due to the inadequate ICT resources within the library, which in turn caused slow Internet connectivity. The study also established that some of the students were not aware of the electronic resources offered by the library. Therefore, the study recommends that the library acquires adequate ICT resources that facilitate electronic resources access; this would also include increasing the bandwidth of the network to expedite the Internet connectivity. The study also recommends that the library undertakes diverse strategies to market the electronic resources that the library offers. In essence, the library should take a pro-active approach in ensuring that electronic resources are utilized by students in order for them to produce up to standard academic work, and also such that they can enrich themselves through these resources. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available nternational Journal of Engineering and Management Research Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Electronic resources electronic resources usage library resources and services Zimbabwe Open University Midlands library. https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/cbf1d6ff27f68468816d25b4edff3985.pdf 474c7b8b305bc1a9ec1f1badb90e5229 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 VALUE OF AN INFORMATION POLICY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DR. CHIPO MUTONGI DR. S. B. M. MARUME Description An account of the resource Information policy is the glue that holds the proper management of information for nations and organisations. Information if not well managed poses challenges to privacy and confidentiality, intellectual rights, security, reliability, accountability and responsibility. This then calls for information policy to maintain proper rules and procedures in the use of formation for effective and efficient information flow. This paper shows the value of having an information policy. The dangers of not having an information policy are articulated which include inconsistency, repetition of work and lack of accountability. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 information Information policy policy policy process Strategy tactics and planning https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b2ec3de55b358fa0975a86c9b6b7bfa1.pdf bd11d26b32a6962ed369983ba25a3489 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 WIDER VISION OF SOCIAL POLICY: EXPLORING THE WAYS OF CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN FOUR WARDS OF SHAMVA NORTH CONSTITUENCY (ZIMBABWE) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource TOM TOM MAPURANGA BARBRA Description An account of the resource The researchers sought to discover the forms and depths of violence against women, and to analyse the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence against women through in-depth understanding of such violence and the analysis of the current responses in the 4 wards was the overall aim of the study. This aim emanated from the view that violence against women is enduring despite the existence of national policies, regional and international frameworks and platforms for action against violence on women. Four wards of the constituency were selected for the study. These are Wards 7, 10, 18 and 29. A mixed methods research design was applied because the problem has both qualitative and quantitative aspects. The results of the study indicate that women are the main victims of various forms of violence in the four wards. Violence against women is rooted in the social structures and relations of the wards. The results of the study show that the current responses to violence against women are inadequate in both scope and rigour. There is need therefore to widen the scope and depth of the responses to enhance effectiveness. A successful response to violence against women is a vital instrument of social policy and human development Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Pak Publishing Group Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Domestic Gender Policy. Prevention Violence https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/fc42e6ef8d8980da667bf0f53e5fc2e7.pdf 4fcd8a417cbdb47d6162a3be6c07026f 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 ZIMBABWEAN BANKING SECTOR IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A JOURNEY TOWARDS ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource WILBERT FUNGURA Description An account of the resource Organisational Learning (OL) has become a crucial strategic and dynamic capability, enabling firms to adapt their business models for sustained relevance and competitiveness in today's dynamic business environment. However, its adoption in the developing world has been slow. The collapse of nearly half (48.6%) of Zimbabwean banks, primarily indigenous institutions, within two decades starkly illustrates this challenge, especially considering the banking sector's critical role in any economy. This study examines the extent to which organisational learning has been adopted within the Zimbabwean banking sector and its impact on bank performance. A mixed methods approach was used, employing a self-administered questionnaire with open- ended questions distributed to 211 executives and senior managers at nineteen Zimbabwean banks, yielding a 79.6% response rate. Data were analysed using the Framework Analysis method. The findings suggest a positive trend in organisational learning levels, with most banks progressing from single loop to adaptive or generative learning. Significantly, foreign and dually owned banks were more likely to demonstrate generative learning, a level associated with greater effectiveness in turbulent environments, potentially explaining the disproportionate failure of indigenous banks between 1998 and 2018. This study contributed to the academic understanding of organisational learning, a concept that remained under- explored and under-appreciated in developing economies. Moreover, it emphasised the importance of continuously challenging existing business models to navigate dynamic market conditions like those in Zimbabwe. It is essential for organisational survival and success to continue to develop and actively promote higher levels of organisational learning. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Journal of Business, Economics and Management Competitiveness Dynamic capability Generative learning Organisational learning Strategic capability https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/cf345ce623d26f75853598ed5d849618.pdf 437aae00745f70b43d064611a19d7559 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 THEORIES AND THEORY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DR. S. B. M. MARUME R. R. JUBENKANDA C. W. NAMUSI N.C MADZIYIRE Description An account of the resource Scientists usually view theories as rationally thought out explanations of some empirically observed phenomena, consisting of sets of interrelated principles that describe relationships in association with those phenomena for the purposes of understanding, explaining, predicting and, possible, seeking evaluation of the results, and eventual control of the events. Three classifications of public administration theories and theory include (a) the whole body of theories; (b) individual theories covering the whole of theories, and (c) individual theories covering particular aspects or phenomena. However, five fine types of administrative theory, namely, descriptive theory; prescriptive theory; normative theory; assumptive theory, and instrumental theory. All these constitute the subject of this article Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 and evaluation. predicting theories and theory; empirically observed principles; understanding; explaining https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b85fa3fe2ec1e4e93db03054378cfa87.pdf 5727f576ab2f0dfb760b2f2b7ff21519 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 TOWARDS A WELCOMING SOCIETY: AN EXAMINATION OF STEPHEN ALUMENDA’STHE GIRL WHO COULDN’T DANCE AND ANANI THE ALBINO BOY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ANNA CHITANDO Description An account of the resource Children’s literature is a useful resource for transforming society for the better. In this study, I pay attention to Stephen Alumenda’s ideological commitment to disadvantaged children. I undertake a literary analysis of his works that focus on marginalised children in order to establish how he puts forward a proposal for a new society. The study examines how Alumenda’s children’s stories address disability and albinism. It critiques Alumenda’s approach, while appreciating his commitment to marginalised individuals and groups.The study highlights his sensitivity towards children living with disability and albinism. However, it questions his tendency of granting happy endings to his children’s stories. Overall, the study appreciates Alumenda’s willingness and cour- age to address neglected individuals and themes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Imbizo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 albinism attitudes children Disability marginalized society https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e1360efcd7805c574ddc222ec8a52758.pdf 110ed51540090c5cddf691abcd4a27b6 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 Department of Educational Studies 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 TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION IN POST COLONIAL ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF BANKWE CLUSTER IN MBERENGWA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GEORGE NERVOUS SHAVA Description An account of the resource The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my Supervisor Dr. Njini, former Zimbabwe Open University Regional Director for Matabeleland North and my Co- Supervisor Dr. Chaibva from the National University of Science and Technology. I wish to Thank them for their support and contributions in the preparation of this documen 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 2011 Education Mberengwa Post-colonial Zimbabwe Quality assurance https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/5c3bc0cfbc12815f9202eb9864180d51.pdf 2736ab1d1b4517dc7e4fd219f307c9db 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 TRADE LIBERALISATION-CAPITAL INFLOW: AN INCLUSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SHAME MUKOKA Description An account of the resource This study sought to determine a framework of upholding trade liberalism for increased capital inflows in the form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination of the nexus between the two variables, for the data covering 1980 to 2021. E-views Version 9.0 Statistical Package was used to run the regressions. Data were obtained from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The study found that in the short-run, trade openness has a significant inverse relationship with capital flows (FDI), whilst in the long-run there is a significant positive relationship between them for Zimbabwe. The study recommends that there be duty free on capital goods, that the government give incentives on exporters, that all goods exported go through the process of value addition, that the government provide subsidies on exporters and, that the government ensure efficiency at ports through infrastructure develop Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Journal of Business, Economics, and Management Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023 ARDL Capital Flows Trade Liberalisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/10c557c801fd320a9e168b75a246072e.pdf 85c683066de039b98e4e23f47639f879 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 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 TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS THROUGH LAND REFORM IN A1 RESETTLEMENT AREAS IN GOROMONZI DISTRICT IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource TAVONGA NJAYA (PHD) Description An account of the resource The study reflected on the livelihoods activities of A1 farmers in Goromonzi District in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. The study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, direct observations and document reviews. A structured household questionnaire was used as the basic tool to collect socio-economic and production data pertaining to A1 farmers. Using a livelihoods conceptual framework and elicitation approach, the study revealed interesting points with regard to the assets extended to and acquired by A1 households in Baines Hope and Ingwenya farm in Goromonzi District. The study found that while some households engaged in non- agricultural activities, for most households crop production was the main source of livelihoods. Although maize was the dominant crop, there was some diversification into soya beans, potatoes, tobacco, sorghum and groundnuts. In this respect, almost all households were able to utilise their landholdings to ensure household food security. Further, several households exchanged grain as payment for agricultural labour services while surplus grain was sold. The provision of land had also a positive impact of enabling some beneficiaries to acquire certain assets that they did not have before they were resettled, or that they would not have been able to accumulate if they had remained in the areas they previously lived. The acquired assets included livestock, ox- ploughs, scotch carts, lorries, tractors, passenger vehicles and bigger houses. Some of these assets were used to supplement household livelihoods in various ways. Generally landholding had led to significant welfare and income gains for the majority of the households. However, limitations, in terms of access to agricultural inputs, credit, equipment and infrastructural support severely restricted the potential of livelihood enhancement arising from land redistribution. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 A1 model assets credit fast track land reform programme household livelihoods https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/4c28e2d079c666b97e6c3f6d79f3a449.pdf e27268c3c4eaa45fec4e57cf165447cb 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 TRAVELLERS’ LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE QUALITY OF SERVICES AT HARARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SHAMISO P. NYAJEKA THOMAS P.Z. MPOFU Description An account of the resource Although Zimbabwe’s tourism suffered a dramatic downward trend between 2000 and 2010, the establishment of the government of national unity brought a positive upturn in tourist arrivals. However, the growth of tourism is still below its expected potential. Whilst a number of factors militating against the full realization of the country’s tourism potential have been identified, the influence of the quality of service delivery has not been analyzed. This study, therefore, purports to specifically assess how travellers rated the quality of service delivery at Harare International Airport. In this pursuit, the objectives of the study are to (1) ascertain the profile of passengers travelling through Harare International Airport, (2) determine the quality of airport services from the passengers’ perspective and (3) identify aspects of service delivery that need to be improved. This study adopted a quantitative approach and made use of questionnaires administered to 410 passengers departing from the Harare International Airport between December 2013 and January 2014. Drawing from the SERVQUAL model the study focused on 5 dimensions, namely, reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy and responsiveness. Analysis of the typically numeric data was essentially done through SPSS and reveals that developed countries dominate international arrivals travelling to Zimbabwe by air. In this regard, Europe is the key source market for Zimbabwean tourism, whilst South Africa stands out as the dominant market for travellers from within the African continent. The study reveals that the greatest number of respondents (88%) has, over the last twelve months, travelled more than once through Harare International Airport. Travellers on holiday dominate the tourist market followed by business and educational travellers respectively. South African Airways, BA Comair, Kenya Airways and Emirates are the most travelled on airlines to Harare, with South African Airways having the largest market share of international travellers. Considerable gaps exist between expectations and perceptions. Although rated as above average, service quality across the five dimensions falls below passenger expectations. Of significance, the largest service quality gap relates to the lack of a variety of well known retail outlets at the airport. It is, therefore, concluded that there is room for improvement in all aspects of service delivery at the airport. Whereas airport authorities should consider recommendations from the passengers to close the existing negative gaps, the dynamic nature of the aviation industry calls for the continuous assessment of service quality to ensure consistent satisfaction of airline passengers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Open and Distance Learning JournaI assurance empathy reliability responsiveness Service Delivery tangibility https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/225759cfc3a88e7793d04ce84515cd38.pdf 0d37d4b469a948302f4d5cc2081b11d0 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 TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO NGARA ROSEMARY ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY, ZIMBABWE NGWARAI RICHARD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NGWARAI RICHARD Description An account of the resource Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine desire to listen, students will be willing to open up and discuss their problems. Good mastery of subject matter by the tutor contributes to tutor effectiveness as students turn up for tutorials if they feel they benefit from tutors` contributions. Much of the quality of tutoring depends on the attitude of the instructor and their capabilities in using technology. Research suggests that the effectiveness of distance learning is based on preparation, excellent communication skills and the instructors’ understanding. A survey was conducted at Zimbabwe Open University in Masvingo region to establish tutees’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the tutors’ teaching courses in the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development Programme (BECDECD) using questionnaires. Respondents were of the opinion that most tutors had impressive subject mastery and were usually thoroughly prepared for tutorials and methodology used was viewed by most participants as suitable. However, there were sentiments that tutors hardly communicated with students outside tutorial sessions. Tutors’ marking was viewed as communicative, but feedback was not timely and tutors did not use any modern teaching media. Some of the personal attributes such as openness, humility and accessibility were viewed as wanting on the part of some tutors. The study recommended that more tutor workshops be run to emphasize and reemphasize essential ingredients of effective tutoring and that the tutors make use of technology available at the regional campus, among other things 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 Early Childhood Development tutor effectiveness https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ee4817a90059ad2583a53bab0579278a.pdf 0d37d4b469a948302f4d5cc2081b11d0 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 TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ROSEMARY NGARA RICHARD NGARA Description An account of the resource Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine desire to listen, students will be willing to open up and discuss their problems. Good mastery of subject matter by the tutor contributes to tutor effectiveness as students turn up for tutorials if they feel they benefit from tutors` contributions. Much of the quality of tutoring depends on the attitude of the instructor and their capabilities in using technology. Research suggests that the effectiveness of distance learning is based on preparation, excellent communication skills and the instructors’ understanding. A survey was conducted at Zimbabwe Open University in Masvingo region to establish tutees’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the tutors’ teaching courses in the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development Programme (BECDECD) using questionnaires. Respondents were of the opinion that most tutors had impressive subject mastery and were usually thoroughly prepared for tutorials and methodology used was viewed by most participants as suitable. However, there were sentiments that tutors hardly communicated with students outside tutorial sessions. Tutors’ marking was viewed as communicative, but feedback was not timely and tutors did not use any modern teaching media. Some of the personal attributes such as openness, humility and accessibility were viewed as wanting on the part of some tutors. The study recommended that more tutor workshops be run to emphasize and reemphasize essential ingredients of effective tutoring and that the tutors make use of technology available at the regional campus, among other things 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 Early Childhood Development tutor effectiveness