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Vegetation Studies of Selected Islands and Adjacent Mainland on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 1999)The objective of this study was to classify and describe the vegetation of selected islands on Lake Kariba. A total of forty-six islands were surveyed. Two hundred and eleven samples were classified into twenty-six vegetation ... -
Reducing Poverty and Promoting Sustainable Development Through Policy Dialogue
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2010-10)Zimbabwe is emerging from a decade of socio-economic decline. The gains the country saw after independence in 1980; particulady the impressive progress in reducing poverty and inequality as well as the high standards in ... -
Teaching Vocabulary Through a Semantic Mapping Technique.
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2009-03)This study compared teaching vocabulary through a definition and explanation technique with a semantic mapping technique, specifically to see which of the two techniques was more effective in achieving accurate and appropriate ... -
Marginalisation of the Marginalised: Plight of Children with Disabilities.
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2011-07)This study sought to find out the different types of care given to children with disabilities (CwDs), 3-5 years and the capacity of parents in providing for their needs. Attitudes and perceptions of parents towards CwDs ... -
In search of a New Management Regime on the Northern Shores of Lake Kariba
(Centre For Applied Social Sciences (CASS) (UZ), 1996-02)The Zambian side of the Lake Kariba fishery has been characterised by a near 'open access' regime. Fishers have set-up settlements anywhere on the fishery and in most cases did not observe fishing regulations in force. ... -
Zinc, Hydrochlorothiazide and Sexual Dysfunction.
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 1995-10)This study was designed to test the hypothesis that hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic used to treat hypertension depletes body zinc and thereby cause sexual dysfunction. Serum zinc and sexual dysfunction were measured in 39 ... -
The Vogue in Renal Physiology: A Review Article
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1970-08) -
Molecular Vital Statistics: The Significance of Shape: A Review Article
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1970-10)The living cell depends on its enzymes1 to carry out the chemical reactions necessary for its survival. Enzymes are catalysts; they increase the speed of chemical reactions without altering the nature or result of the ... -
The Relevance of 'O' Level Mathematics in Nursing : A Survey of Practicing Nurses’ Experiences in Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2012-07)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relevance of 'O'-Level mathematics in nursing practice. It was motivated by the observation that the nurse recruitment policy and advertisements for nurse training are silent ... -
Emerging Perspectives in Teaching Practice External Examining in the University of Zimbabwe Scheme of Association.
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2011-07)The study was undertaken to investigate critical issues surrounding Teaching Practice (TP) external assessment in the University of Zimbabwe Scheme of Association. The participants were college lecturers appointed as ... -
Participatory Systems Analysis An Introductory Guide.
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2001)In this guide I provide a general outline of PSA as well as an introduction to some of the more useful tools that I have encountered over the years. There are many more tools available than I will discuss-this is inevitable ... -
A Primer on Savanna Ecology.
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2001)Savanna is one of the world's major biomes (Figure 1). It occupies 54% of southern Africa, 60% of sub-Saharan Africa and 20% of the global land surface (Scholes and Walker, 1993). Furthermore, a large proportion of the ... -
Sociological Patterns and Their Influence on the Transmission of Bilharziasis
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1970-07)Only in recent years has it been recognised that the behaviour of many organisms, including humans, is regulated to the extent that patterns may be described quantitatively, and that useful generalisations may be produced. The ... -
Acute myocardial infarction in Zimbabwe: the changing scene of coronary artery disease
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 1995-10)From 1988 to 1993 (six years), 127 suspected cases of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were admitted to the Parirenyatwa Hospital coronary care unit. AMI was confirmed in 76 cases, 37 were Black, 27 White, six Indian and ... -
Enumeration of CD4 and CD8 T-cells in HIV infection in Zimbabwe using a manual immunocytochemical method
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Computation Errors On Measures Of Central Tendency By Masters Students: Implications For Andragogy
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-07)The purpose of the study was to identify computation errors on statistical measures of central tendency made by masters students. It was motivated by the desire to find an error basis for targeted remedial activities for ... -
Factors Influencing Lecturer Research Output In New Universities In Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-07)The purpose of this study which is the initial stage of a doctoral study was to find factors promoting and those affecting lecturers research output in new universities in Zimbabwe. This was prompted by the observation ... -
Education, Training And Employment Opportunities For Out-Of-School Girls In Zimbabwe: Consultancy Report Prepared For Economic Commission For Africa
(Institute of Development Studies, Zimbabwe (ZIDS), 1985-11)This report is the outcome of a three-month research project which was conducted from August to October, 1985, on behalf of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa through its subregional office, the Multinational ... -
Maternal outcome in eclampsia at Harare Maternity Hospital.
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2001-05)Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality ratios, estimated at 870/100 000 live births.1 Maternal mortality for the Greater Harare Maternity Unit (GHMU) was 370/100 000 live births in 1997 and ... -
Interest Groups in South African Politics.
(UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE Publications (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1969-01)Any survey of political behavior in South Africa, ought to begin with a consideration of the role of pressure groups or interest groups. The term “interest group" is to be preferred to "pressure group" because the latter ...