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SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES AND THEORETICAL PARADIGMS IN SOCIAL
SCIENCES
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN NEUROTIC CONTEXTS: SURVIVING OR DROWNING?
This paper seeks to bring forth into the contemporary education landscape the issue of institutional
neurosis based on schools in the Zimbabwean context. There are a lot of disorders and disengaged
gears in schools that have crippled the provision…
neurosis based on schools in the Zimbabwean context. There are a lot of disorders and disengaged
gears in schools that have crippled the provision…
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ITS DEXTERITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY INSTRUCTION: A CASE OF A PRIVATE ACADEMY IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
The study explored school leadership practices in high-performing schools with reference to a private academy in Masvingo district. Literature suggests that leadership has a strong influence on
the performance of any school organization. The nature…
the performance of any school organization. The nature…
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SCHISTOSOMIASIS AN ISSUE IN FLOOD PRONE AREA OF
DAMBAKURIMAWARD 1, MUZARABANI DISTRICT OF
ZIMBABWE
The study focused on community, perception of schistosomiasis during floods. Random sampling was used to select the
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
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SANITARY PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN
THE 21ST CENTURY AND BRIDGING THE GAP THROUGH
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCHES
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ROLE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT IN EMPLOYEE RETENTION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to analyse the role of the psychological contract in employee retention for
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
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ROLE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ENHANCING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN NATIONAL PARKS IN ZIMBABWE: INSIGHTS FROM
GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have gained traction as innovative management strategies
for national parks globally, yet their role in Africa, particularly within Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou
National Park, remains underexplored. This study…
for national parks globally, yet their role in Africa, particularly within Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou
National Park, remains underexplored. This study…
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ROLE OF MENTORS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF
STUDENT TEACHERS
The study investigated the extent to which teachers enhance the professional development of student teachers.
The purpose was to find ways of eradicating or covering the gap that existed between college lecturers and
school mentors as far as school…
The purpose was to find ways of eradicating or covering the gap that existed between college lecturers and
school mentors as far as school…
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ROLE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES): A CASE STUDY OF CHIKWANHA BUSINESS CENTRE IN CHITUNGWIZA, ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwean economy declined in the past decades. Many industries
closed leading to mushrooming of the informal sector. Chikwanha has developed into a
hub of many SMEs involved in different activities. No study has been carried out to
ascertain…
closed leading to mushrooming of the informal sector. Chikwanha has developed into a
hub of many SMEs involved in different activities. No study has been carried out to
ascertain…
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ROLE OF CIVIC SOCIETY
In the broader field of public administration, the concepts of public accountability and control
comprise the element of civic society which, according to the literature available, has come to enjoy much
social, political, administrative, and…
comprise the element of civic society which, according to the literature available, has come to enjoy much
social, political, administrative, and…
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RIPENING STAGE AND DRYING METHOD AFFECTING COLOUR AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA FRUITS IN ZIMBABWE
Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. (Ber) fruit is harvested at different stages of ripening in the Zambezi valley of
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
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RIGHT TO INFORMATION
According to available literature on administrative behaviour in public administration, one of the
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
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REVITALISING TRANSFORMATIONAL GOVERNANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES FROM KENYA
Efficient delivery of public services in Kenya and other developing countries has for long been hindered
by highly centralised governments. Recognising the need to achieve high economic growth and reduce
poverty-related inequalities, Kenyans…
by highly centralised governments. Recognising the need to achieve high economic growth and reduce
poverty-related inequalities, Kenyans…
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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…
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RESPONSE OF PIG WEED AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Amaranthus is a relatively new and underutilized crop that has developed from being a weed to a vegetable in
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
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RESPONSE OF CLEOME GYNANDRA TO ANIMAL MANURE
Low inherent soil fertility and high cost of synthetic fertilizers are some o f the factors hindering
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
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REPRESENTING, CONSERVING AND CELEBRATING NATURE: AN ANALYSIS OF
CHIFUNYISE’S TAKURA AND THE TALKING BRANCH: A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL
STORIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
n Zimbabwe, children’s literature is an evolving, yet very crucial discipline that deals with topical issues such as lan-
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
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RELEVANCE OF MIXED METHODS
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING A
FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITISING
RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
GODFREY TSVUURA
This chapter discusses the relevance of mixed methods research in developing a framework for digitising
records and archives. Mixed methods research has never been extensively used to find solution to the
problems experienced in digitising records…
records and archives. Mixed methods research has never been extensively used to find solution to the
problems experienced in digitising records…
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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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RELEVANCE AND FEASIBILITY OF MINI LIVESTOCK FARMING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Mini livestock is a sustainable form of animal production that
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
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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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REIMAGINING CLIMATE JUSTICE AND ACTION FOR MARGINALISED VOICES IN ZIMBABWE: A KAIROS MOMENT
Climate change is a major crisis that affects everyone, especially in developing countries like
Zimbabwe. It causes environmental problems and worsens economic inequalities, hitting
marginalised communities the hardest. If Zimbabwe seriously wants…
Zimbabwe. It causes environmental problems and worsens economic inequalities, hitting
marginalised communities the hardest. If Zimbabwe seriously wants…
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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…
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QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
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QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
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