Browse Items (442 total)
Sort by:
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…
Position: 153 (303 views)
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…
Position: 349 (235 views)
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…
Position: 332 (242 views)
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…
Position: 258 (266 views)
NITROGEN RETENTION AND MICROBIAL PROTEIN YIELD OF DESMODIUM UNCUNATUM, MUCUNA PRURIENS AND VIGNA
UNGUICULATA FORAGE LEGUMES IN GOATS
Position: 359 (230 views)
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…
Position: 107 (330 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ITS INITIAL STAGES
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree (BEDECD) is a teacher development programme which was
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
Position: 11 (690 views)
TERM PAPER EFFECTIVENESS: PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS AND
LECTURERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Term papers are an important component of the curriculum of students studying at higher
levels of learning. At the Zimbabwe Open University students pursuing Masters Degrees
write one term paper in each of the courses they would be studying. Term…
levels of learning. At the Zimbabwe Open University students pursuing Masters Degrees
write one term paper in each of the courses they would be studying. Term…
Position: 304 (253 views)
MENTOR AND MENTEE CONCEPTIONS ON MENTOR ROLES AND QUALITIES:
A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES
Mentoring has been increasingly recognized as a key strategy in professional training and development
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
Position: 224 (278 views)
INTEGRATING PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHER
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY: PRACTICES
AND ISSUES
Since there seemed to be minimal integration of technology and pedagogy in teacher
development programmes in Open and distance education a case study was conducted to
determine ways by which technology had been integrated in teacher development…
development programmes in Open and distance education a case study was conducted to
determine ways by which technology had been integrated in teacher development…
Position: 176 (297 views)
CHALLENGES FACED BY ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ACCESSING AND USING ICT MATERIALS: A CASE STUDY OF THE MIDLANDS REGIONAL CAMPUS
In its 2017 Strategic Plan, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) proposed that every Masters student should prepare and submit assignments online. Every student is also encouraged to access learning materials online and to use the MyVista platform.
It…
It…
Position: 38 (438 views)
NAVIGATING MARGINALITY: RECLAIMING AND UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND EXPERIENCES OF ZIMBABWEAN WOMEN WHO OCCUPY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES
The twenty-first century has seen very few women profiled in educational leadership positions. Women need to break through the glass ceilings in order to navigate marginality. Many African governments are signatories to the convention of…
Position: 237 (276 views)
NARROWING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GENDER GAP THROUGH EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MICRO LIVESTOCK FARMING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Micro livestock appears to be the most sustainable means of
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
Position: 349 (235 views)
LEARNING STATISTICS AT A DISTANCE: ANALYZING THE CAUSES OF FAILURE IN
STATISTICS COURSES IN THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Adult learners face limitations, constraints, consequences and challenges as they study
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
Position: 254 (267 views)
MODERNISATION AND THE DEMISE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES ON
THE MANAGEMENT OF MISHUKU TREES AND MASHUKU FRUITS
IN CHIZHOU IN CHIRUMANZU DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Traditional practices and taboos have been used for a very long time in Chizhou located within
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
Position: 186 (294 views)
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…
Position: 371 (226 views)
MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES AS COHERENT INTELLECTUAL FRAMEWORKS
he argument is advanced that sound logical reasoning is essential in understanding the complex
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
Position: 391 (214 views)
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN A STUDY OF AFRICA IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
An analysis of methodological approaches in a study of Africa in international politics reveals a variety of approaches
including positivism and neo-positivism; approaches in Politicology involving approaches based on academic…
including positivism and neo-positivism; approaches in Politicology involving approaches based on academic…
Position: 329 (244 views)
MEANING OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ublic administration, which is an aspect of a more generic concept of administration, and that
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
Position: 343 (239 views)
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WANTING CIRCUMCISION AND
RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE
FROM THE 2010–11 ZIMBABWE DEMOGRAPHIC AND
HEALTH SURVEY
Zimbabwe adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
Position: 244 (275 views)
CAUSES OF MARITAL CONFLICTS IN CHRISTIAN
MARRIAGES IN DOMBOSHAVA AREA,
MASHONALAND EAST PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
This study investigates causes of marital conflicts in mainline and modern day Christian churches found in
Domboshava area. The study used a qualitative approach, using focus group discussions with church
members and in-depth interviews with church…
Domboshava area. The study used a qualitative approach, using focus group discussions with church
members and in-depth interviews with church…
Position: 93 (344 views)
AN UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORTS
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY RESTORATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN
DARWEDALE DISTRICT OF HARARE,ZIMBABWE
The main objective of this study was to have an in-depth understanding of human rights and human rights support programmes offered by civic
organizations in harsh political and economic community in a hyper inflammatory environment. This was carried…
organizations in harsh political and economic community in a hyper inflammatory environment. This was carried…
Position: 165 (300 views)
EFFECTVENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORTS PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY RESTORATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ZIMBABWE IN DARWEDALE DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.
This research study evaluates human rights support programmes offered by civic organizations in harsh political and economic community in a
hyper inflammatory environment. An evaluation of human rights support programmes with special reference to…
hyper inflammatory environment. An evaluation of human rights support programmes with special reference to…
Position: 149 (304 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF CHOLERA INTERVENTIONS BY DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONS IN HARARE URBAN DISTRICT FROM A DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PERSPECTIVE
This study analysed the interventions undertaken in Harare Urban District that contributed to curbing of cholera from 2008 as well as current interventions toward prevention. A mixed method approach was used combining household survey, focus group…
Position: 192 (291 views)
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AFFECTING PRIMARY
SCHOOL GOING ORPHANS IN WANGANUI COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to identify psychological challenges affecting primary school orphans in Wanganui Community in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
Position: 80 (354 views)