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SEX/AGE OF KID/LAMB AND DAM AGE/PARITY AND MANAGING DAM NUTRITION AS DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY IN SMALL RUMINANTS
Mortality is one of the prime after effect on viability of commercial
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
Position: 357 (112 views)
SELECTED SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES: ACCESS TO AND USE OF POTABLE WATER BY
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NYAKATONDO AND FOYA VILLAGES (MOUNT
DARWIN DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The purpose of the study was to analyse access to potable water by people with disabilities in
Nyakatondo and Foya villages in Mount Darwin district. This district is located in Mashonaland
Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study was influenced by…
Nyakatondo and Foya villages in Mount Darwin district. This district is located in Mashonaland
Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study was influenced by…
Position: 81 (175 views)
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES AND THEORETICAL PARADIGMS IN SOCIAL
SCIENCES
Position: 171 (151 views)
SCHISTOSOMIASIS AN ISSUE IN FLOOD PRONE AREA OF
DAMBAKURIMAWARD 1, MUZARABANI DISTRICT OF
ZIMBABWE
The study focused on community, perception of schistosomiasis during floods. Random sampling was used to select the
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
Position: 320 (122 views)
SANITARY PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN
THE 21ST CENTURY AND BRIDGING THE GAP THROUGH
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCHES
Position: 246 (138 views)
AN EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES
OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GWANDA URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Position: 46 (192 views)
FACTORS AFFECTING COMPLETION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS BY STUDENTS: A STUDY OF THREE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONS
The study sought to find out undergraduate students and research supervisors’ views on
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
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ROLE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT IN EMPLOYEE RETENTION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to analyse the role of the psychological contract in employee retention for
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
Position: 323 (121 views)
ROLE OF MENTORS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF
STUDENT TEACHERS
The study investigated the extent to which teachers enhance the professional development of student teachers.
The purpose was to find ways of eradicating or covering the gap that existed between college lecturers and
school mentors as far as school…
The purpose was to find ways of eradicating or covering the gap that existed between college lecturers and
school mentors as far as school…
Position: 198 (146 views)
ROLE OF CIVIC SOCIETY
In the broader field of public administration, the concepts of public accountability and control
comprise the element of civic society which, according to the literature available, has come to enjoy much
social, political, administrative, and…
comprise the element of civic society which, according to the literature available, has come to enjoy much
social, political, administrative, and…
Position: 190 (148 views)
RIPENING STAGE AND DRYING METHOD AFFECTING COLOUR AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA FRUITS IN ZIMBABWE
Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. (Ber) fruit is harvested at different stages of ripening in the Zambezi valley of
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Position: 141 (159 views)
THE RIGHT TO REASONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN
ZIMBABWE
The so-called ‘third wave’ of democratisation in Africa has witnessed a
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
Position: 16 (236 views)
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
According to available literature on administrative behaviour in public administration, one of the
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
Position: 198 (146 views)
REVITALISING TRANSFORMATIONAL GOVERNANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES FROM KENYA
Efficient delivery of public services in Kenya and other developing countries has for long been hindered
by highly centralised governments. Recognising the need to achieve high economic growth and reduce
poverty-related inequalities, Kenyans…
by highly centralised governments. Recognising the need to achieve high economic growth and reduce
poverty-related inequalities, Kenyans…
Position: 276 (130 views)
RESPONSE OF PIG WEED AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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…
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
Position: 288 (128 views)
RESPONSE OF CLEOME GYNANDRA TO ANIMAL MANURE
Low inherent soil fertility and high cost of synthetic fertilizers are some o f the factors hindering
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
Position: 85 (174 views)
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…
Position: 21 (226 views)
REPRESENTING, CONSERVING AND CELEBRATING NATURE: AN ANALYSIS OF
CHIFUNYISE’S TAKURA AND THE TALKING BRANCH: A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL
STORIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
n Zimbabwe, children’s literature is an evolving, yet very crucial discipline that deals with topical issues such as lan-
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
Position: 238 (140 views)
RELEVANCE AND FEASIBILITY OF MINI LIVESTOCK FARMING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Mini livestock is a sustainable form of animal production that
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
Position: 327 (120 views)
STUDENT’S SELF-SUSTAINABILITY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
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…
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Position: 85 (174 views)
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY: MASVINGO REGIONAL CAMPUS
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…
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
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ROLE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES): A CASE STUDY OF CHIKWANHA BUSINESS CENTRE IN CHITUNGWIZA, ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwean economy declined in the past decades. Many industries
closed leading to mushrooming of the informal sector. Chikwanha has developed into a
hub of many SMEs involved in different activities. No study has been carried out to
ascertain…
closed leading to mushrooming of the informal sector. Chikwanha has developed into a
hub of many SMEs involved in different activities. No study has been carried out to
ascertain…
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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…
Position: 92 (172 views)
QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
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…
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
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QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
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…
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
Position: 246 (138 views)