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AN INCLUSIVE MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ZIMBABWE
This study sought to determine an inclusive framework for education expenditure that enhances
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
Position: 129 (312 views)
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: 93 (344 views)
PUBLIC DEBT SERVICING IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS
Zimbabwe has been classified as being in debt distress and government debt has risen
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
Position: 89 (348 views)
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE MAIZE WAREHOUSING STRATEGIES ADOPTED IN ZIMBABWE, USA, BANGLADESH, ETHIOPIA, AND NIGERIA TO REDUCE MAIZE POST- HARVEST STORAGE LOSSES
The focus of this paper was to examine the warehousing strategies adopted in Zimbabwe to
reduce maize post-harvest storage losses and compare them to those adopted by the United
States of America (USA), Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. The aim…
reduce maize post-harvest storage losses and compare them to those adopted by the United
States of America (USA), Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. The aim…
Position: 191 (291 views)
TRADE LIBERALISATION-CAPITAL INFLOW: AN INCLUSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ZIMBABWE
This study sought to determine a framework of upholding trade liberalism for increased capital
inflows in the form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Zimbabwe. The study used the
ARDL-ECM in the determination of the nexus between the two…
inflows in the form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Zimbabwe. The study used the
ARDL-ECM in the determination of the nexus between the two…
Position: 150 (303 views)
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION:THE CASE OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY, MASHONALAND CENTRALREGIONAL LIBRARY
Distance education at tertiary level in Zimbabwe has been widely accepted and adopted by many
people. More often, distance education students face difficulties in getting required information
to complete assignments and prepare for examinations.…
people. More often, distance education students face difficulties in getting required information
to complete assignments and prepare for examinations.…
Position: 66 (378 views)
THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 51 (408 views)
REVENUE CONSTRAINTS ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: COVID-19 PANDEMIC
IN AFRICA
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected domestic revenue mobilization
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
Position: 234 (276 views)
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…
Position: 73 (364 views)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel-
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
Position: 62 (384 views)
EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S
STATE UNIVERSITIES
Despite persuasive heuristics and pragmatic promotion for the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
Position: 114 (322 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…
Position: 63 (383 views)
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…
Position: 142 (307 views)
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…
Position: 77 (357 views)
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: 131 (311 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…
Position: 74 (362 views)
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…
Position: 19 (538 views)
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.…
Position: 53 (407 views)
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…
Position: 207 (284 views)
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…
Position: 222 (278 views)
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…
Position: 39 (434 views)
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…
Position: 82 (351 views)
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: 82 (351 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…
Position: 145 (306 views)