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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…
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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: 228 (141 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: 134 (161 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…
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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…
Position: 333 (119 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…
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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: 303 (126 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: 264 (133 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: 216 (143 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: 161 (155 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…
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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: 86 (174 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: 138 (160 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: 152 (157 views)
CONFLICT OVER COVERAGE OF SALARYGATE BY THE PRINT MEDIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE HERALD (JANUARY 2014 TO APRIL 2014) IN ZIMBABWE.
This study seeks to analyse the controversial issues about coverage of salarygate by the print media in Zimbabwe by The Herald, and the roles
that the media play in curbing the problem. Both quantitative and qualitative data approaches were used to…
that the media play in curbing the problem. Both quantitative and qualitative data approaches were used to…
Position: 182 (150 views)
RELEVANCE AND SUITABILITY OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE,
ZIMBABWE
This study explores the relevance and suitability of traditional institutions in peacebuilding and conflict
transformation during the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method…
transformation during the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method…
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CO-OPTING TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN STATE POLITICS; A CASE STUDY OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
This study was a comparative analysis on the effects of co-opting traditional institutions in state politics
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
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UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION METHODS IN ZIMBABWEAN CHURCHES. THE CASE OF BINDURA SALVATION ARMY CITADEL
This study sought to assess how congregants at Bindura Salvation Army Citadel understand conflict and conflict
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
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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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