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LEARNING STATISTICS AT A DISTANCE: ANALYZING THE CAUSES OF FAILURE IN
STATISTICS COURSES IN THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Adult learners face limitations, constraints, consequences and challenges as they study
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
Position: 106 (143 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: 20 (188 views)
MAIZE-COWPEA INTERCROPPING AND WEED
SUPPRESSION IN LEAF STRIPPED AND DETASSELLED
MAIZE IN ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of cowpea (Vigna anguiculata) varieties
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
Position: 124 (139 views)
MALE CIRCUMCISION AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE FROM
THE 2010-11 ZIMBABWE DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY
In 2009, Zimbabwe adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an additional method of HIV
prevention. The promotion of VMMC has raised a major concern that it might lead to an increase in high-risk
sexual behavior, a phenomenon known as…
prevention. The promotion of VMMC has raised a major concern that it might lead to an increase in high-risk
sexual behavior, a phenomenon known as…
Position: 294 (108 views)
MANIPULATING NUTRITION FOR IDEAL CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY PARAMETERS IN GOAT
AND SHEEP PRODUCTION
Nutrition is an important component of the goat and sheep
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
meat production systems and plays a vital role in promoting ideal
carcass characteristics and meat quality properties. Goats and
sheep diets can impact not merely growth performance but…
Position: 217 (122 views)
MANY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ARE EXPERIENCING
PROCUREMENT PROBLEMS. IS E-GOVERNANCE THE SOLUTION? A
DISCUSSION PAPER ON ZIMBABWE.
Many developing countries are experiencing procurement problems. The
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
Position: 190 (126 views)
MEANING OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ublic administration, which is an aspect of a more generic concept of administration, and that
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
Position: 284 (110 views)
MENTOR AND MENTEE CONCEPTIONS ON MENTOR ROLES AND QUALITIES:
A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES
Mentoring has been increasingly recognized as a key strategy in professional training and development
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
Position: 270 (112 views)
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN A STUDY OF AFRICA IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
An analysis of methodological approaches in a study of Africa in international politics reveals a variety of approaches
including positivism and neo-positivism; approaches in Politicology involving approaches based on academic…
including positivism and neo-positivism; approaches in Politicology involving approaches based on academic…
Position: 304 (107 views)
MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES AS COHERENT INTELLECTUAL FRAMEWORKS
he argument is advanced that sound logical reasoning is essential in understanding the complex
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
Position: 343 (98 views)
MIGRANTS, CRIMINALS AND STATE SECURITY
CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICA: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LABELLING ON MIGRANT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article discusses the policy aims of the South African Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Position: 365 (73 views)
MILK PRODUCTION AND VIABILITY OF THE VARIOUS SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING MODELS USED IN ZIMBABWE
An evaluation of milk yield, dairy products and viability of the smallholder dairy production models used in Zimbabwe
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
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MOBILE MONEY IN ZIMBABWE: INTEGRATING MOBILE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCESSES TO ORGANISATION
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROCESSES
The emergence of mobile money in Zimbabwe has proved very popular as organisations across sectors
try to develop and package the product. This research, carried out through case study and desk
research, seeks to establish whether and how the…
try to develop and package the product. This research, carried out through case study and desk
research, seeks to establish whether and how the…
Position: 93 (145 views)
MODERNISATION AND THE DEMISE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES ON
THE MANAGEMENT OF MISHUKU TREES AND MASHUKU FRUITS
IN CHIZHOU IN CHIRUMANZU DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Traditional practices and taboos have been used for a very long time in Chizhou located within
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
Position: 311 (105 views)
MORAL REGENERATION, MULTI-FAITH PERSPECTIVES AND INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE REPRESENTATIONS IN ZIMBABWE’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULA AND TEXTBOOKS
Position: 359 (78 views)
MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) LEAF EXTRACTS INHIBIT
SPORE GERMINATION OF ALTERNARIA SOLANI, CAUSAL
AGENT OF EARLY BLIGHT DISEASE OF TOMATO (SOLANUM
LYCOPERSICUM)
Alternaria solani is highly infective and can sporulate on tomato at 13.2 × 10 6 spores mL−1. The fungicidal effect of
Moringa oleifera leaf chloroform and aqueous extracts (MLCE and MLAE, respectively) was investigated in vitro
to determine the…
Moringa oleifera leaf chloroform and aqueous extracts (MLCE and MLAE, respectively) was investigated in vitro
to determine the…
Position: 275 (111 views)
MOVING THE CENTRE WITHOUT CONFLICT; GENDER
AND VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT IN HIGHER
EDUCATION: THE VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT MODEL
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
There is a wide gap between women’s access to education and women’s empowerment in a patriarchal society. In
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
Position: 48 (162 views)
N ASSESSMENT OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWING
BIRTH TRAUMA AND ITS DIDACTIC IMPLICATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BULAWAYO AND MATABELELAND REGIONS.
This qualitative case study involved an assessment of neuropsychological development
following birth trauma and its didactic implications. The aim was to evaluate how brain
injuries occurring before, during and after birth affect the children’s…
following birth trauma and its didactic implications. The aim was to evaluate how brain
injuries occurring before, during and after birth affect the children’s…
Position: 31 (172 views)
NARROWING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GENDER GAP THROUGH EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MICRO LIVESTOCK FARMING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Micro livestock appears to be the most sustainable means of
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
Position: 223 (120 views)
NAVIGATING MARGINALITY: RECLAIMING AND UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND EXPERIENCES OF ZIMBABWEAN WOMEN WHO OCCUPY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES
The twenty-first century has seen very few women profiled in educational leadership positions. Women need to break through the glass ceilings in order to navigate marginality. Many African governments are signatories to the convention of…
Position: 145 (134 views)
NITROGEN RETENTION AND MICROBIAL PROTEIN YIELD OF DESMODIUM UNCUNATUM, MUCUNA PRURIENS AND VIGNA
UNGUICULATA FORAGE LEGUMES IN GOATS
Position: 324 (103 views)
OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIV/AIDS CURRICULUM IN
GURUVE DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of this present study was to investigate constraints faced by secondary school teachers
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
Position: 311 (105 views)
ODL UNIVERSITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH
DISADVANTAGES IN ZIMBABWE
The study’s focus is on students with disabilities and the marginalised. Riddell, Tinklin and
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
Position: 270 (112 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR DIGITAL FINANCIAL
INCLUSION OF FEMALES IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR THROUGH
MOBILE PHONE TECHNOLOGY: EVIDENCE FROM ZIMBABWE
This desk research confirms that mobile technology has brought transformative power to the
non–banked and under banked population particularly females working in the informal sector in
Zimbabwe. While mobile banking has become a major banking…
non–banked and under banked population particularly females working in the informal sector in
Zimbabwe. While mobile banking has become a major banking…
Position: 199 (125 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE
CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
his discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 265 (113 views)