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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…
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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…
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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…
Position: 255 (136 views)
ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN PRO POOR COMMUNITY BASED CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN BULILIMAMANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
Cattle rearing plays a crucial role in the semi arid communal
areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is
aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target
cattle production. The objective of the study was…
areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is
aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target
cattle production. The objective of the study was…
Position: 287 (128 views)
KEY LEADERSHIP FACTORS CRITICAL TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
VIABILITY IN VOLATILE OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS:
A CASE STUDY OF ECONET WIRELESS ZIMBABWE LIMITED (1998-2017)
This study was conducted to appreciate, fully, what leadership factors drive business
viability in volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments with the
broader focus being on establishing the key leadership themes and factors…
viability in volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments with the
broader focus being on establishing the key leadership themes and factors…
Position: 203 (145 views)
KNOWLEDGE FRONTIERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ZIMBABWE
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING
HIV AND AIDS AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES
HIV and AIDS have caused serious impacts on sustainable development in all sectors of the economy
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
Position: 249 (137 views)
LEADERSHIP FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING: THE EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONNOISSEURSHIP IN THE EYES OF MASVINGO DISTRICT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Craft competence by school leadership in the application of supervision theories is the engine that propels
quality implementation of syllabuses by teachers in schools. The study sought to investigate the effective
application of connoisseurship…
quality implementation of syllabuses by teachers in schools. The study sought to investigate the effective
application of connoisseurship…
Position: 401 (62 views)
LEADERSHIP THEORIES: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP THEORIES AMONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE LISTED COMPANIES
Leadership in Africa is under-researched while academic investigation into leadership has been much more rigorous, in terms of trends, in America and Europe. In Africa, there is sparse empirical research on leadership in business organizations. This…
Position: 40 (203 views)
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…
Position: 54 (185 views)
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: 137 (160 views)
LEVERAGING PEOPLE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE STRATEGY EXECUTION: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW
This study explored the role of people analytics in enhancing strategy execution, focusing on
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
Position: 417 (14 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: 34 (212 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: 169 (151 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: 275 (130 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: 242 (139 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: 227 (141 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: 264 (133 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: 287 (128 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…
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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: 347 (116 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…
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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: 60 (184 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…
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