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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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 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 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 OLEIFERA LEAF AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RAPE AND CABBAGE
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EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE
The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
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EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE
The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
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EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN, DISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC LEARNING ON
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP SHORT COURSES AT THE ZIMBABWE PRISONS AND
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (ZPCS)
The transition from a traditional face-to-face learning mode to Open, Distance and Electronic
Learning (ODeL) has become increasingly relevant in the context of Zimbabwe’s educational
landscape, particularly for sectors requiring specialised…
Learning (ODeL) has become increasingly relevant in the context of Zimbabwe’s educational
landscape, particularly for sectors requiring specialised…
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EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corporate governance practices on the
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
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EFFECTS OF IN-ROW SPACING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) VARIETIES IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF ZIMBABWE
rish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields vary widely, usually showing a declining trend, due to differences in in-row spacing used,as well as poor varietal selection for specific locations. This study evaluated the growth and yield responses to…
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EFFECTS OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON UNIVERSITY LECTURERS’
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Communication technology is advancing on a daily basis bringing efficiency and flexibility in
the workplace. However, literature on its effect on work life balance among lecturers is blurred.
Overuse of mobile communication devices for work-related…
the workplace. However, literature on its effect on work life balance among lecturers is blurred.
Overuse of mobile communication devices for work-related…
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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: 210 (144 views)
EFFECTS OF THE OPEN DISTANCE ELECTRONIC LEARNING (ODEL) SYSTEM ON STUDENT SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Open and Distance electronic Learning (ODeL) has transformed itself to become virtual with
minimal or even no physical tutor-student contact as academics create learning platforms, mark
assignments and even supervise dissertations and theses…
minimal or even no physical tutor-student contact as academics create learning platforms, mark
assignments and even supervise dissertations and theses…
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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…
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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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EMERGING ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS: HUMAN INTAKE, EMERGING HEALTH RISKS, AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
Few earlier reviews on emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in drinking water systems (DWS) focused on their
detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple exposure pathways, human intake estimates, and
health risks including…
detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple exposure pathways, human intake estimates, and
health risks including…
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND THE AGRARIAN SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE: PROSPECTS
AND CHALLENGES
Information Communication Technology (ICT) has been a significant contributor to the growth
and socio-economic development in countries and sectors where they are well deployed.
Innovative ICT’s range from computers, radio, television and mobile…
and socio-economic development in countries and sectors where they are well deployed.
Innovative ICT’s range from computers, radio, television and mobile…
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ENGENDERED CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND RESPONSE KNOWLEDGE, AND ITS
IMPLICATION FOR ADAPTATION, VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN SUB SAHARAN
AFRICA
Gender is a socio-economic variable which can be used to
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
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ENHANCEMENT OF ACCESS AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ZIMBABWE
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ENHANCING QUALITY OF UNIVERSITY E-LEARNING PROCESSES:
STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN A BLENDED LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (ZOU)
Increasing competition from transnational Universities has forced many Universities in Africa to provide (ODL)
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
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