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EFFECT OF MORINGA EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND
YIELD OF TOMATO
ials were carried out to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a
growth hormone on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentumL var.
Rodade).
In the greenhouse, five treatments were used: the control, where only…
growth hormone on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentumL var.
Rodade).
In the greenhouse, five treatments were used: the control, where only…
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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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EFFECT OF MILKING FREQUENCY AND LACTATION LENGTH ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN GOATS
The level of individual milk output per dam is a crucial element
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
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EFFECT OF BREED, STAGE OF LACTATION AND NUTRITION ON MILK PRODUCTION TRAITS
IN GOATS
This discussion attempt to explore the influence of breed,
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
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E-INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE IN E-HEALTH, E-
LEARNING AND E-AGRICULTURE IN ZIMBABWE:
THE QUEST FOR THE USER ACCEPTANCE VARIABLE
One of the best ways to achieve global literacy is through communication, collaborative learning,
research, and problem solving. Technology helps tremendously in these areas, so it is a great tool
to use in this process. As e-infrastructures gain…
research, and problem solving. Technology helps tremendously in these areas, so it is a great tool
to use in this process. As e-infrastructures gain…
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E-HR RECORDS IN ZIMBABWE: BALANCING DATA PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The adoption of electronic Human Resource (e-HR) records is transforming HR management globally, offering enhanced efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making. However, in Zimbabwe, organisations face significant challenges in data privacy,…
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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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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…
have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being
used by most institutions as…
Position: 188 (185 views)
DISCOURSES THAT TRANSIENT INTO BROKEN BRIDGES FOR STUDENT TEACHERS ON TEACHING PRACTICE: A
CASE OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MASVINGO PROVINCE
Building bridges for student teachers is the fountain and link-pin to moulding effective teachers in
any system of education. This study seeks to highlight challenges faced by student teachers in
primary and secondary schools in Masvingo Province.…
any system of education. This study seeks to highlight challenges faced by student teachers in
primary and secondary schools in Masvingo Province.…
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DIMENSIONING ACADEMIC STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES WITH
E-LEARNING TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE FREE STATE
The purpose of the research was to determine the strategies and priorities as an academic leader for creating a
world-class academic university in terms of quality and impact of teaching and learning. The University of the Free State
(UFS) is faced…
world-class academic university in terms of quality and impact of teaching and learning. The University of the Free State
(UFS) is faced…
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DIGITISATION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES AT TWO SELECTED
STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study focused on the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state universities in
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal and…
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal 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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DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The study investigated how innovative financial resource mobilisation projects/programmes
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
Position: 88 (218 views)
DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG FEMALE FLEA
MARKET OWNERS IN SELECTED SUBURBS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
This study set out to investigate determinants of financial inclusion among female flea market
owners in selected suburbs in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study employed the mixed method research
approach, in which the quantitative paradigm was dominant.…
owners in selected suburbs in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study employed the mixed method research
approach, in which the quantitative paradigm was dominant.…
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DETERMINANTS OF BOARD DIVERSITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE
Board diversity is a topical discourse in firm governance and
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
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DETERMINANTS OF AFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL
COMMITMENT AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLTEACHERS
IN ZIMBABWE
Performance of secondary school students has been declining since 1984 to date.
Although much has been done to improve conditions of teachers the Ordinary level
ZIMSEC examinations appear to be declining. Factors contributing to…
Although much has been done to improve conditions of teachers the Ordinary level
ZIMSEC examinations appear to be declining. Factors contributing to…
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DEBT AMNESTY FOR ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ISSUES, EFFECTS AND
IMPLICATIONS
This article that made use of the utilitarian framework of analysis, focused on Ignatius Chombo,
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
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DE GRUCHY AND HIS HOLISTIC MODEL OF THEOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND
This study reflects on Steve de Gruchy’s holistic model of theology and development (T&D),
emphasising his commitment to justice, human dignity and social transformation in the
context of post-apartheid South Africa. De Gruchy was a notable South…
emphasising his commitment to justice, human dignity and social transformation in the
context of post-apartheid South Africa. De Gruchy was a notable South…
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CYBER-SECURITY GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK AND ITS EFFECTS ON ZIMBABWE
LOCAL AUTHORITIES: A REVIEW PAPER
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The purpose of this review paper was to analyse literature related to cyber-security governance
frameworks effects in Zimbabwe local authorities. Cyber-security governance is a developing
subject with an expanding literature. It is founded in…
frameworks effects in Zimbabwe local authorities. Cyber-security governance is a developing
subject with an expanding literature. It is founded in…
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CUSHIONING WOMEN AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY THROUGH PROMOTING INDIGENOUS
CHICKEN PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Poultry sub sector is a privileged entry point for promoting gender
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
Position: 165 (190 views)
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S STATE
UNIVERSITIES
A weakness of the extant Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) literature to date has been its
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION QUALITY AND THE
IMPLICATIONS ON TEACHER QUALITY IN ZIMBABWE
The study sought to evaluate teacher education quality and its implication on teacher quality
in Zimbabwe. The researcher was spurred into investigating this area because of the
misgivings of various stakeholders on the quality of today’s teacher…
in Zimbabwe. The researcher was spurred into investigating this area because of the
misgivings of various stakeholders on the quality of today’s teacher…
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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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CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION STUDIES
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CONSUMER WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) FOR ORGANIC CABBAGE IN CHEGUTU, ZIMBABWE
An assessment of consumer willingness to pay for ‘novel’ products is critical because it
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
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