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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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INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
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INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
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AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVES USAGE AND KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS IN BOTSWANA
The study evaluated derivative usage of 21 firms listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in relation to
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
Position: 175 (150 views)
THE EMPIRICAL EVALUATION OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVESMARKETS AND MARKET FACTORS IN ZIMBABWE AND BOTSWANA
The study evaluated the association between financial markets and financial stability (as measured by bank
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
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HARNESSING MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EAR-
LY FRAUD DETECTION AMONG BANKS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE: INTERNAL AUDITORS’ PERSPECTIVE
The study explores the transformative power of utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence
for early fraud detection among banks in Harare, Zimbabwe using qualitative research. Data
were collected through document reviews and in-depth…
for early fraud detection among banks in Harare, Zimbabwe using qualitative research. Data
were collected through document reviews and in-depth…
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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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ESTIMATING A LOGISTIC REGRESSION MODEL ON THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE ON DERIVATIVE MARKETS
The study explored the role of Artificial intelligence on the stability, efficiency, depth, and access
of derivative markets during the period 2009 to 2021. The study used mixed method research.
Cross sectional data of 60 countries from North…
of derivative markets during the period 2009 to 2021. The study used mixed method research.
Cross sectional data of 60 countries from North…
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BOARD SIZE VERSUS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A THEMATIC APPROACH
This paper seeks to examine the effects of board size upon firm’s financial performance. Board characteristics include
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS AT
VARIOUS STAGES OF PERMANENT TOOTH ERUPTION IN INDIGENOUS¬MATEBELE FEMALE GOATS OF Z IMBABWE
his study aimed to evaluate the influence of dental age on predicting body weight (BWT) using Linear
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
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POSTPARTUM ANOESTRUS IN EXTENSIVELY MANAGED BEEF COWS
Cows should produce a calf every year, unfortunately, communal beef cows
face unique and numerous challenges, which often preclude achieving this goal.
In this review, we describe the lack of ovarian activity in beef cows as influenced
by…
face unique and numerous challenges, which often preclude achieving this goal.
In this review, we describe the lack of ovarian activity in beef cows as influenced
by…
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REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE
CITY OF BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
The purpose of this thesis was to make an analysis of the challenges facing the real
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
Position: 100 (168 views)
STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
FOR ENHANCING TEACHING, LEARNING AND PEACE IN
ZIMBABWEAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE MIDLANDS
PROVINCE: A CASE STUDY OF GWERU AND SHURUGWI
DISTRICTS.
The main objective of the study was to establish the extent to which the development of
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
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TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION
IN POST COLONIAL ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF
BANKWE CLUSTER IN MBERENGWA
The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INJURIES AMONG HANDBALL PLAYERS
IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO PROVINCE,
ZIMBABWE.
Sport injury has become an inescapable occupational menace in physical and sporting circles
due to the current high entry of people into sport for competition and entertainment reasons.
This inclination has seen a shift of interest from therapeutic…
due to the current high entry of people into sport for competition and entertainment reasons.
This inclination has seen a shift of interest from therapeutic…
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CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study was on the challenges encountered in the management of sport in universities in
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR CEREAL
PRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF MOZAMBIQUE
The study addressed the challenges of low cereal production in the Central Region of
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES IN
ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITIES
The thesis evaluated entrepreneurship curriculum implementation in Zimbabwean
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
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STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHER MOTIVATION IN SATELLITE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE RESETTLEMENT AREAS OF MATABELELAND
NORTH PROVINCE
The main purpose of this study was to determine strategies to improve satellite school teachers’
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
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WORKPLACE COUNSELLING AS A REMEDY FOR BURNOUT:
A CASE STUDY OF OPERATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION SECTOR
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES IN MIDLANDS REGION OF ZIMBABWE
The study investigated whether workplace counselling was a remedy for burnout
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
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ACHIEVING QUALITY THROUGH BENCHMARKING IN ODL INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SADC REGION
There was a lot of interaction about benchmarking in institutions of higher learning, but there
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
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SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM
ENTERPRISES AND THEIR POTENCY
IN EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN
GREATER MAPUTO
Small and Medium Enterprises are globally credited for creating employment especially for
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
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INVESTIGATING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION DYNAMICS IN EDUCATION: THE CASE FOR MANICALAND PROVINCE - ZIMBABWE
Community participation has been adopted world wide as a means for improving the
quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate
how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in…
quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate
how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in…
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INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AMONG THE MAUNGWE PEOPLE: MAKONI
DISTRICT - ZIMBABWE
The study interrogated the intergenerational transfer of indigenous medicinal knowledge and
the psychology underpinning indigenous healing among the Maungwe people of Makoni
District. The overarching research question was how do indigenous medical…
the psychology underpinning indigenous healing among the Maungwe people of Makoni
District. The overarching research question was how do indigenous medical…
Position: 91 (170 views)
CHALLENGES TO THE CENTRALITY OF TEACHING PRACTICE IN THE STUDENT TEACHERS’
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND COMPETENT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE MIDLANDS
PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
The study endeavoured to investigate the nature of student teacher experiences and
challenges they faced when doing Teaching Practice (TP). Additionally, the study aimed to
propose ways by which problems in Teaching Practice could be overcome to…
challenges they faced when doing Teaching Practice (TP). Additionally, the study aimed to
propose ways by which problems in Teaching Practice could be overcome to…
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