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INFLUENCE OF SUCKLING AND/OR MILKING METHOD ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN
DAIRY ANIMALS
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Achieving the maximum marketable milk yield with a high fat
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
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INFLUENCE OF STAGE OF LACTATION ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MILK PRODUCTION PARAMETERS IN GOATS
Goat lactation is synonymous to an agricultural production
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
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INFLUENCE OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS WEIGHT AND CARCASS TRAITS IN
INDIGENOUS MATEBELE GOAT
The objective of the present study was to establish the non-genetic factors which affect slaughter weight
and carcass traits. A mixed classification model containing the effects of year of slaughter, age at slaughter,
month of slaughter and sex was…
and carcass traits. A mixed classification model containing the effects of year of slaughter, age at slaughter,
month of slaughter and sex was…
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INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE AT THE
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (2019-2023)
The study sought to find out the influence of employee engagement on organisational performance at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), which is a state university. The study was informed by the persistent feature of ZOU in the media for wrong…
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INDUCTION PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AT GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY: ANY MISSING LINKS
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INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AMONG THE MAUNGWE PEOPLE: MAKONI
DISTRICT - ZIMBABWE
The study interrogated the intergenerational transfer of indigenous medicinal knowledge and
the psychology underpinning indigenous healing among the Maungwe people of Makoni
District. The overarching research question was how do indigenous medical…
the psychology underpinning indigenous healing among the Maungwe people of Makoni
District. The overarching research question was how do indigenous medical…
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INDIGENOUS GOATS AND SHEEP BREEDS AND THEIR CROSSES IN THE TROPICS AND
SUBTROPICS: GROWTH TRAITS, CARCASS PARAMETERS AND MEAT QUALITY PROPERTIES
The tropics and subtropics is a habitat to diverse populations of
indigenous goats and sheep breeds known for their adaptability to the
existing harsh agro-ecological conditions and the majority are reared
under traditional systems of management.…
indigenous goats and sheep breeds known for their adaptability to the
existing harsh agro-ecological conditions and the majority are reared
under traditional systems of management.…
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INDICATORS OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN GOATS AND SHEEP MEAT PRODUCTION
Reproductive performance is a major contributing factor to the
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
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IN VITRO DEGRADABILITY OF FORAGE LEGUMES USING THE ANKOM RF GAS TECHNIQUE
The AnkomRF gas production technique was used to assess rumen degradability of Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean), Vigna
unguiculata Walp (L) (cowpea) and Desmodium uncinatum (silverleaf desmodium) forage legumes. Forage samples of 1.0
g/DM were placed…
unguiculata Walp (L) (cowpea) and Desmodium uncinatum (silverleaf desmodium) forage legumes. Forage samples of 1.0
g/DM were placed…
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IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBALIZATION ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Globalization is a phenomenon that has permeated and influenced the whole spectrum of human activities.
One such activity is the tourism industry. This is due primarily to tourism’s geographical scale; its spatial
linkages, as well as increased…
One such activity is the tourism industry. This is due primarily to tourism’s geographical scale; its spatial
linkages, as well as increased…
Position: 292 (255 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
Position: 304 (253 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
Position: 97 (339 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN THE NORTHERN CENTRAL
DISTRICT OF HARARE, ZIMBABWE.(2015-2017)
The study sought to investigate the implementation of e-learning in schools
and was a case study of Harare Northern Central District from 2015 to 2017. The
research objectives were to determine the benefits of e-learning, identify the
challenges…
and was a case study of Harare Northern Central District from 2015 to 2017. The
research objectives were to determine the benefits of e-learning, identify the
challenges…
Position: 72 (365 views)
IMPACT OF TRAINING COUPLES ON DECISION MAKING AND PLANNING ON FOOD AND
INCOME SECURITY: A CASE OF COWPEAS FARMERS IN GURUVE DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
The study’s main aim was to evaluate the impact of gender household targeted training (added to technical skills acquired) on
decision making and planning on food and income security. Determining the level of women participation in household…
decision making and planning on food and income security. Determining the level of women participation in household…
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IMPACT OF PLURALISTIC AND DEMAND DRIVEN EXTENSION ON CROP PRODUCTION. A CASE STUDY OF GOKWE SOUTH WARD 23, ZIMBABWE
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IMPACT OF ONLINE TAX SYSTEM ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL TO
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Globally, tax authorities are relying on e-government-driven solutions like online tax systems to
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
Position: 31 (455 views)
IMPACT OF MASTER FARMER TRAINING ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ RAPOKO ELEUSINE
CORACANA (L.) PRODUCTIVITY IN BUHERA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Sustainability revolves around many factors which include technological training, number of farmers trained and high
yields. The study investigates impact of Master Farmer Training (MFT) on rapoko Eleusine coracana (L.) cultivation,
considering in…
yields. The study investigates impact of Master Farmer Training (MFT) on rapoko Eleusine coracana (L.) cultivation,
considering in…
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IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
(ICTS) ON MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS):
CONTEXT FOR DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF ICT INNOVATIONS IN
EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) impact all the millennium development goals
(MDGs), especially in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The correlation between ICTs and high
economic growth has not been well researched in most…
(MDGs), especially in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The correlation between ICTs and high
economic growth has not been well researched in most…
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IMPACT OF ACADEMIC REGISTRY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON OPEN
DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY (2011-2017)
This study is to evaluate the impact of academic registry information
system on open distance learning with the Zimbabwe Open University as the case
study. The research assessed the service, information and system qualities as well as
the benefits…
system on open distance learning with the Zimbabwe Open University as the case
study. The research assessed the service, information and system qualities as well as
the benefits…
Position: 82 (352 views)
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STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHER MOTIVATION IN SATELLITE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE RESETTLEMENT AREAS OF MATABELELAND
NORTH PROVINCE
The main purpose of this study was to determine strategies to improve satellite school teachers’
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
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HOW TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE UNIVERSITIES: AN INTEGRATION OF
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
CAXTON SHONHIWA
The paper interrogates the performance of Zimbabwean State Universities and proposes the
integration of strategic management and performance management. The contention was that
the strategic management process could not lead to high institutional…
integration of strategic management and performance management. The contention was that
the strategic management process could not lead to high institutional…
Position: 43 (420 views)
HOW DO SCHOOL LEADERS MANAGE THEIR TIME? NARRATIVES FROM SCHOOL PRACTITIONERS IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
Time management is a critical factor in school leadership and management. Without school leaders who
manage time effectively schools are likely to decay. Good people do not need laws to tell them to act
responsibly or to manage their time…
manage time effectively schools are likely to decay. Good people do not need laws to tell them to act
responsibly or to manage their time…
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HIV AND AIDS WORKPLACE POLICY FOR THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY-FRIEND OR FOE?
This study sought to evaluate the friendliness of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
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HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGY IN CRISIS: CHALLENGES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE
COVID-19 ERA IN ZIMBABWE
Covid-19 placed higher education pedagogy in a crisis, particularly in Zimbabwe.
This study explores the pedagogical challenges that have been caused by the Covid-
19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean higher education system. The study employed…
This study explores the pedagogical challenges that have been caused by the Covid-
19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean higher education system. The study employed…
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HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
THE ROLE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
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…
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