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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HIV AND AIDS
IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
This study investigated how quality assurance ensures quality teaching and learning of
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
Position: 78 (148 views)
PUBLIC PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM (PPPAS)
Public personnel administration which is that specialized sub field of public administration,
concerns itself with the role of civil service in developing societies; classification of positions and ranks;
recruitment, selection, placement and…
concerns itself with the role of civil service in developing societies; classification of positions and ranks;
recruitment, selection, placement and…
Position: 292 (109 views)
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Public personnel administration, which is a significant aspect of public administration in the
modern state, is rightly described by Herman Finer, a renowned British social scientist, as the sovereign factor
in public administration. It is also…
modern state, is rightly described by Herman Finer, a renowned British social scientist, as the sovereign factor
in public administration. It is also…
Position: 284 (110 views)
PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
A CASE OF GWERU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ON THE ZIMBABWE
AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC
TRANSFORMATION (ZIMASSET)
Access to information is an indispensable pillar underpinning
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
Position: 154 (133 views)
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…
Position: 71 (150 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…
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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: 85 (147 views)
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AFFECTING PRIMARY
SCHOOL GOING ORPHANS IN WANGANUI COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to identify psychological challenges affecting primary school orphans in Wanganui Community in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
Position: 138 (136 views)
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NOT FOR REPRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION OR COMMERCIAL USE.
One principal source of unsubstantial meat production
efficiency in commercial small ruminants is high kid/lamb
mortality, where a larger proportion of kid/lamb crop fails to
reach marketable age resulting in immense economic losses.
There is…
efficiency in commercial small ruminants is high kid/lamb
mortality, where a larger proportion of kid/lamb crop fails to
reach marketable age resulting in immense economic losses.
There is…
Position: 185 (127 views)
PROSPECTS FOR INDIGENOUS CHICKENS GENETIC IMPROVEMENT AND CONSERVATION IN ZIMBABWE
The multitude functions of indigenous chickens, which include the provision of high quality protein meat and eggs, cash through sales and socio-cultural roles, cannot be underestimated. Indigenous chickens is one of the genetic resources which…
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PROFESSOR CANAAN SODINDO BANANA AND HIS BORDER-
CROSSING ANTICS: LESSONS FOR THE CHURCH AND
CITIZENRY IN KAIROS MOMENTS
Professor Canaan Sodindo Banana (5 March 1936 – 10 November 2003) was a complex person with a complex historical context that began with his birth frommixed parentage. His father, a practitioner of Christianity and a herbalist, further influenced him…
Position: 362 (76 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…
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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: 311 (105 views)
PREDICTING THE SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT
CONFLICT IN HWANGE DISTRICT
This study predicted the spatial determinants of human-elephant conflict in Victoria Falls town,
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Position: 231 (119 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…
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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)
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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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…
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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.…
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
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PHILOSOPHY AS THE STUDY OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL SCIENCES
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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…
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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’…
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PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF ON SIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND COMMUNICATION BY HEARING PEOPLE: HARARE URBAN, ZIMBABWE
The qualitative approach and the phenomenology design were employed to collect data for the study. Using in-depth interviews, observations and document analysis, the study explored the perceptions of ten people with profound Deafness on the teaching…
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PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATORS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN
THE BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
The importance of assessing learning outcomes using a variety of assessment strategies or techniques and
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
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