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PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALLHOLDER RABBIT FARMERS: A CASE OF MT DARWIN, ZIMBABWE
The study focused on the production marketing of rabbits and the challenges faced by the
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
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PREVENTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT
Because inter-group conflict is inherent in the nature of modern organized institutions,
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
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POVERTY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN AFRICA: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
The desktop study is on poverty and underdevelopment, which continues to be a matter of concern in the
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
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POTENTIAL OF FARM-PRODUCED CROP RESIDUES AS PROTEIN
SOURCES FOR SMALL-MEDIUM YIELDING DAIRY COWS
The nutritive value of fifteen crops and by-products were investigated in terms of the protein and energy
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
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POOR PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN MATHEMATICS AT GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATIONS IN
FARM SCHOOLS IN MREWA DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
This present study‟s main focus was to analyse the causes of poor performance of pupils in Mathematics at
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
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POLITICAL PARTIES
olitical Science studies domestic politics of a state or states, and contains political dynamics as one
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
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PHILOSOPHY AS THE STUDY OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL SCIENCES
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PESTICIDAL PROPERTIES OF CHIVE (ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM)AGAINST CABBAGE APHID (BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE) IN RAPE (BRASSICA NAPUS)
The cabbage aphid is of agricultural concern vectoring at least 20 viral pathogens in crucifers. The
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
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PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF TEACHERS ON FACTORS AFFECTING
QUALITY IN ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study sought to determine what the factors affecting quality. The study was
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
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PERCEPTIONS ON ECOLOGICAL SANITATION IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF MASIYARWA COMMUNAL AREA IN ZVIMBA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
Ecological sanitation technologies have taken prominence as sustainable ways of managing human
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
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PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF PARTICIPANTS TOWARD URBAN GARDENING. A CASE STUDY OF NUTRITION GARDENS IN MUCHEKE TOWN, MASVINGO
The main objective of the study was to determine participants’ attitude and perceptions towards urban gardening.
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
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PEDAGOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS EVALUATIVE JUDGEMENT AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION?
Distance education has expanded dramatically over the years and has become a needed component in the higher
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
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PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
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AN INSIGHT INTO THE DEFINITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TUTOR COMMENTS IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Firstly, this article examines various definitions of Distance Learning with the aim of enabling
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
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PATRON BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES: A FOCUS ON VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITHIN GWERU, ZIMBABWE
In Zimbabwe, the constitution indicates the freedom of expression, at the same time noting the
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
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SIGNIFICANCE OF PARITY, YEAR-SEASON AND PROLIFICACY IN INFLUENCING GOAT MILK
PRODUCTION TRAITS
Milk production traits in goats are affected by different non
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
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PARENTS’ ROLE TOWARDS IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL WORK: A CASE STUDY OF BINDURA PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
The purpose of this present study was to investigate the role played by parents in improving the
performance of their children in school work in Bindura primary schools in Zimbabwe using the
quantitative research methodology. The population…
performance of their children in school work in Bindura primary schools in Zimbabwe using the
quantitative research methodology. The population…
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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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COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER LINKAGES IN AGROFORESTRY DEVELOPMENT: EXPERIENCES
FROM ZIMBABWE
The need for tertiary institutions’ involvement in agroforestry development is relevant now
more than ever due to limited funding within the national research and extension institutions
and weak community/stakeholder linkages. A study was…
more than ever due to limited funding within the national research and extension institutions
and weak community/stakeholder linkages. A study was…
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AN ANALYSIS OF ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS RELATED TO AFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
Performance of secondary school pupils accelerated in a declining manner since 1984 to date.
Although much has been done to improve conditions of the teacher since the teachers are at the
helm of students learning, students’ performance has…
Although much has been done to improve conditions of the teacher since the teachers are at the
helm of students learning, students’ performance has…
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ORGANISATION AND ORGANISING IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public administration scientists and scholars who are advocates of the generic view are agreed
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
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OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR DIGITAL FINANCIAL
INCLUSION OF FEMALES IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR THROUGH
MOBILE PHONE TECHNOLOGY: EVIDENCE FROM ZIMBABWE
This desk research confirms that mobile technology has brought transformative power to the
non–banked and under banked population particularly females working in the informal sector in
Zimbabwe. While mobile banking has become a major banking…
non–banked and under banked population particularly females working in the informal sector in
Zimbabwe. While mobile banking has become a major banking…
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ODL UNIVERSITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH
DISADVANTAGES IN ZIMBABWE
The study’s focus is on students with disabilities and the marginalised. Riddell, Tinklin and
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
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DISTANCE EDUCATION AN EMPOWERING DISCIPLINE OR JUST A PASSING RAGE: A CASE OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
This study is on graduates’ perceived feelings on how Distance Education (DE) offering institutions in Zimbabwe have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being used by most institutions as a…
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