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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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STRATEGIES FOR DAILY SURVIVAL: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG STREET VENDORS OF HARARE METROPOLITAN
The study investigated the role of social capital among street vendors of Harare Metropolitan. The
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WOMEN’S LAND RIGHTS IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The study sought to make a systematic and critical comparative analysis of the distribution of land
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
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TRAVELLERS’ LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE QUALITY OF
SERVICES AT HARARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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…
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…
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EFFECTS OF NUTRITION ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN SHEEP AND GOATS
he majority of sheep and goat milk produced in the world is
transformed into cheese, therefore, feeding is a major factor
affecting the quality of sheep and goat milk and, hence sheep and
goat cheese quality. This discussion is an attempt to…
transformed into cheese, therefore, feeding is a major factor
affecting the quality of sheep and goat milk and, hence sheep and
goat cheese quality. This discussion is an attempt to…
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NITROGEN RETENTION AND MICROBIAL PROTEIN YIELD OF DESMODIUM UNCUNATUM, MUCUNA PRURIENS AND VIGNA
UNGUICULATA FORAGE LEGUMES IN GOATS
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CONVEYER BELT MARKING: OPINIONS OF ZIMSEC MARKERS
IN CHIKOMBA DISTRICT
The purpose of the study was to establish markers perceptions of the newly introduced
system of marking. Participant responses were sought through using open ended
questionnaires. The study established that the CBM was considered advantageous in…
system of marking. Participant responses were sought through using open ended
questionnaires. The study established that the CBM was considered advantageous in…
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