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SIGNIFICANCE OF PARITY, YEAR-SEASON AND PROLIFICACY IN INFLUENCING GOAT MILK
PRODUCTION TRAITS
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Milk production traits in goats are affected by different non
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
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PATRON BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES: A FOCUS ON VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITHIN GWERU, ZIMBABWE
In Zimbabwe, the constitution indicates the freedom of expression, at the same time noting the
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
Position: 112 (141 views)
AN INSIGHT INTO THE DEFINITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TUTOR COMMENTS IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Firstly, this article examines various definitions of Distance Learning with the aim of enabling
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
Position: 145 (134 views)
PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
Position: 337 (100 views)
PEDAGOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS EVALUATIVE JUDGEMENT AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION?
Distance education has expanded dramatically over the years and has become a needed component in the higher
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
Position: 230 (119 views)
PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF PARTICIPANTS TOWARD URBAN GARDENING. A CASE STUDY OF NUTRITION GARDENS IN MUCHEKE TOWN, MASVINGO
The main objective of the study was to determine participants’ attitude and perceptions towards urban gardening.
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
Characterising the participants and determining the challenges and benefits obtained from urban gardening were
also objectives of the…
Position: 307 (106 views)
PERCEPTIONS ON ECOLOGICAL SANITATION IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF MASIYARWA COMMUNAL AREA IN ZVIMBA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
Ecological sanitation technologies have taken prominence as sustainable ways of managing human
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
Position: 189 (126 views)
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF TEACHERS ON FACTORS AFFECTING
QUALITY IN ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study sought to determine what the factors affecting quality. The study was
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
Position: 275 (111 views)
PESTICIDAL PROPERTIES OF CHIVE (ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM)AGAINST CABBAGE APHID (BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE) IN RAPE (BRASSICA NAPUS)
The cabbage aphid is of agricultural concern vectoring at least 20 viral pathogens in crucifers. The
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
Position: 178 (129 views)
PHILOSOPHY AS THE STUDY OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL SCIENCES
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
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POLITICAL PARTIES
olitical Science studies domestic politics of a state or states, and contains political dynamics as one
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
Position: 337 (100 views)
POOR PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN MATHEMATICS AT GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATIONS IN
FARM SCHOOLS IN MREWA DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
This present study‟s main focus was to analyse the causes of poor performance of pupils in Mathematics at
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Position: 283 (110 views)
POTENTIAL OF FARM-PRODUCED CROP RESIDUES AS PROTEIN
SOURCES FOR SMALL-MEDIUM YIELDING DAIRY COWS
The nutritive value of fifteen crops and by-products were investigated in terms of the protein and energy
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
Position: 107 (142 views)
POVERTY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN AFRICA: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
The desktop study is on poverty and underdevelopment, which continues to be a matter of concern in the
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
Position: 269 (112 views)
PREVENTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT
Because inter-group conflict is inherent in the nature of modern organized institutions,
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
Position: 317 (104 views)
PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALLHOLDER RABBIT FARMERS: A CASE OF MT DARWIN, ZIMBABWE
The study focused on the production marketing of rabbits and the challenges faced by the
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
Position: 63 (154 views)
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SHAMVA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE IN ZIMBABWE
The study investigated psychological factors influencing academic achievement of secondary
school adolescents in Shamva district. The design for the study is ex-post-facto. The population
for the study is 300 participants who were independently and…
school adolescents in Shamva district. The design for the study is ex-post-facto. The population
for the study is 300 participants who were independently and…
Position: 80 (147 views)
ACCESS AND SUCCESS IN E-LEARNING IN THE ZIMBABWE
OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to determine distance education students’ experiences in access to and success in e-
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
Position: 92 (145 views)
HIV AND AIDS WORKPLACE POLICY FOR THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY-FRIEND OR FOE?
This study sought to evaluate the friendliness of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
Position: 92 (145 views)
INVIGORATING HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION THROUGH ADDRESSING TO POVERTY AND GENDER INEQUALITIES AMONG YOUNG WOMEN: A CASE FOR MASVINGO URBAN
This study sought to explore the perspectives of young women in Masvingo with the aim of better informing them on
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
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LEARNING ORGANISATION CONCEPTS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING UNIVERSITY: THEIR APPLICATION IN FLUID TIMES OF DISCONTINUITY AND UNCERTAINTY
This study explored the key elements in applying learning organisation concepts in changing
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
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PEER ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE ROADMAP FOR DEVELOPING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN POTENTIAL JOB SEEKERS
The focus of the study was on the assessment of students’ attitudes towards both being assessed by and assessing
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
Position: 307 (106 views)
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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PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
According to one of the leading American public administration scientists, Felix A. Nigro
[1970:345 – 350 and 352 – 379], public financial administration is a critically important facet of public
administration which operates through the instrument…
[1970:345 – 350 and 352 – 379], public financial administration is a critically important facet of public
administration which operates through the instrument…
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