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WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN RESOLVING CHURCH CONFLICTS. A CASE OF THE SALVATION ARMY, BINDURA CITADEL, ZIMBABWE
This study investigates women’s participation in resolving church conflicts. The study used a mixed method approach
combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and congregants survey. The findings of the study were that
women in the…
combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and congregants survey. The findings of the study were that
women in the…
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TYPES AND KINDS OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC POLIC MAKING
S. B. M. Marume [1988 and 2015] argues that from the practical working of any government,
be it at local, provincial or regional, national, or international government, public policy and public policy –
making takes place at different levels, and…
be it at local, provincial or regional, national, or international government, public policy and public policy –
making takes place at different levels, and…
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AN EXPOSITION OF QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership, an important universal polymorphic phenomenon found in all cultures of all ages, in all
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
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THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES
Due to the amount of uncertainty in public policy – making, the idea has taken shape that public policy should be studied to
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
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APPROACHES TO ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Man, the different situations in which he finds himself, the diversity of aims, objectives and functions
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
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AN EXPOSITION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY WITH REFERENCE TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Research indicates that a reasonable number of scientists, scholars and practitioners argue that a
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
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THE CONCEPT OF PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
On the basis of comparative study of public policy analysis, it is difficult to underrate or downplay
the illustrious contributions of an eminent American public policy scientist in the name of Professor Robert A.
Goldwin who has greatly assisted…
the illustrious contributions of an eminent American public policy scientist in the name of Professor Robert A.
Goldwin who has greatly assisted…
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
Many a prominent social scientist argue that the administrative process is a collective term for all
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
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ESTIMATION OF THE IMPACT OF TOBACCO CURING
ON WOOD RESOURCES IN ZIMBABWE
This paper estimates the impact of tobacco curing on wood resources in Zimbabwe. The estimation was done using
the year 2009 and 2010 tobacco production statistics for small scale farmers obtained from the Tobacco Industry
Marketing Board (TIMB).…
the year 2009 and 2010 tobacco production statistics for small scale farmers obtained from the Tobacco Industry
Marketing Board (TIMB).…
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MANY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ARE EXPERIENCING
PROCUREMENT PROBLEMS. IS E-GOVERNANCE THE SOLUTION? A
DISCUSSION PAPER ON ZIMBABWE.
Many developing countries are experiencing procurement problems. The
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
Position: 191 (126 views)
MANIPULATING NUTRITION FOR IDEAL CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY PARAMETERS IN GOAT
AND SHEEP PRODUCTION
Nutrition is an important component of the goat and sheep
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
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MALE CIRCUMCISION AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE FROM
THE 2010-11 ZIMBABWE DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY
In 2009, Zimbabwe adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an additional method of HIV
prevention. The promotion of VMMC has raised a major concern that it might lead to an increase in high-risk
sexual behavior, a phenomenon known as…
prevention. The promotion of VMMC has raised a major concern that it might lead to an increase in high-risk
sexual behavior, a phenomenon known as…
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ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION
AGRICULTURE ON MAIZE YIELD IN
NYAKATSAPA, MUTASA DISTRICT, MANICALAND
PROVINCE: IMPLICATIONS ON EXTENSION
ADVICE TO FARMERS IN PROMOTING THE
AGRICULTURE
he study assessed the effects of conservation agriculture on maize yield in
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
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COMPARISON OF GROWTH AND YIELD ADAPTABILITY INDICATORS
OF TWO MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) CULTIVARS UNDER PLANTING
BASIN TECHNIQUE IN ZIMBABWE
Vol. 16(1), pp. 51-57, 4 January 2017
DOI: 10.5897/AJB2015.15134
Article Number: 34843B162248
ISSN 1684-5315
Copyright © 2017
Author(s) retain the copyright of this article
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB
African Journal of…
DOI: 10.5897/AJB2015.15134
Article Number: 34843B162248
ISSN 1684-5315
Copyright © 2017
Author(s) retain the copyright of this article
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB
African Journal of…
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SOYA BEAN & MAIZE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
The purpose of the presentation is to highlight and recommend promising agricultural chains that
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
Position: 244 (117 views)
EFFECT OF MORINGA EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND
YIELD OF MAIZE AND COMMON BEANS
An evaluation on the potential benefit of using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a
growth hormone on common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and maize (Zea mays)
was done. Trials were carried out in the greenhouse and field. In the greenhouse,
five…
growth hormone on common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and maize (Zea mays)
was done. Trials were carried out in the greenhouse and field. In the greenhouse,
five…
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SIGNIFICANCE OF LITTER SIZE, DURATION OF DRY PERIOD AND STAGE OF PREGNACY ON
MILK YIELD AND COMPOSITION IN DAIRY ANIMALS
The factors influencing the amount and composition of
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
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DETERMINATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SINIGRIN GLUCOSINOLATES IN ALTERNARIA
SOLANI SUSCEPTIBLE TOMATO ( SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM ) LEAVES TREATED WITH
MORINGA ( MORINGA OLEIFERA ) LEAF E…
The study investigates the presence and quantity of anti-
microbial sinigrin glucosinolates in tomato leaves after
spraying them with moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract
(MLAE). Moringa concentrates (0.5, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.5 kg L1
(w v1
))…
microbial sinigrin glucosinolates in tomato leaves after
spraying them with moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract
(MLAE). Moringa concentrates (0.5, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.5 kg L1
(w v1
))…
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EFFICACY OF LANTANA (LANTANA CAMARA) EXTRACT APPLICATION
AGAINST APHIDS (BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE) IN RAPE
(BRASSICA NAPUS) OVER VARIED PERIODS OF TIME
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HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON
IN-COUNTRY DETERMINANTS
AND IMPLICATIONS OF
FOREIGN LAND ACQUISITIONS
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MOBILE MONEY IN ZIMBABWE: INTEGRATING MOBILE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCESSES TO ORGANISATION
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCESSES
The emergence of mobile money in Zimbabwe has proved very popular as organisations across sectors
try to develop and package the product. This research, carried out through case study and desk
research, seeks to establish whether and how the…
try to develop and package the product. This research, carried out through case study and desk
research, seeks to establish whether and how the…
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MAIZE-COWPEA INTERCROPPING AND WEED
SUPPRESSION IN LEAF STRIPPED AND DETASSELLED
MAIZE IN ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of cowpea (Vigna anguiculata) varieties
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
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ZIMBABWEAN DIABETICS' BELIEFS ABOUT HEALTH AND
ILLNESS: AN INTERVIEW STUDY
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OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIV/AIDS CURRICULUM IN
GURUVE DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of this present study was to investigate constraints faced by secondary school teachers
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING STUDENT, RETENTION,
PERSISTENCE AND SUCCESS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to establish how student involvement could enhance student retention, persistence and
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
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