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Towards a suitable framework for blended multimedia e-learning applications
(2012-08-29)
Most universities in developing countries are using a teaching and learning approach known as blended e-learning, however, there was no a framework for blended multimedia-based e-learning applications. Further, there is ...
An Assessment of the Contribution of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to the Manufacturing Sector in Small Urban Centres of Zimbabwe: A Case Study of SMEs in Bindura Town.
(2012-08-16)
This study was aimed at assessing the contribution of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to the manufacturing sector in Bindura Town. The survey was carried out in three industrial sites, Chipadze Industrial Area, ...
Validation of Satellite-based Rainfall Estimation over the Limpopo Basin
(2012-09-12)
The main objective of this study was to validate satellite-based rainfall estimation algorithms over the Limpopo Basin. The satellite rainfall estimation was done using four algorithms which combine infrared and passive ...
The Interaction of Antiparasitic Drugs with the Drug-metabolising Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) and Characterisation of a CYP Variant Unique to African Populations.
(2012-07-11)
The cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily of enzymes is now known to be an important determinant of the outcome of drug therapy. Consequently, drug-CYP interaction studies that have led to an improvement in production of safer ...
CHARACTERISATION OF THE POLYSACCHARIDE MATERIAL ISOLATED FROM THE FRUIT OF CORDIA ABYSSINICA
(2012-07-11)
Treatment of aqueous extracts of the fruit of C. abyssinica, containing 0.25% sodium chloride with three volumes of ethanol produced an acidic polysaccharide with a 2% yield, on a fresh weight basis. With a protein content ...
Production and Physiological Responses of Lactating Holstein Dairy Cows to the Provision of Shade in Sub-Tropical Zimbabwe.
(2012-09-07)
The objective of this study was to establish production and physiological benefits of shade provision to lactating Holstein cows under hot summer conditions in Zimbabwe. Different shading materials providing shade at ...
In Vitro interactionsof plant phenolic compounds and antiparasitic drugs with drug metabolising enzymes and transporters
(2012-07-11)
Drug metabolising enzymes and transporters play a critical role in the pharmacokinetics and hence, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of compounds and medicines. The objective of this thesis was to ...
A compartive study of vegetation structure and visibility at Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) kill sites in and outside Hwange National Park
(2012-08-29)
The objective of this study was to compare vegetation structure and visibility at sites at which wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) had killed kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus). The kill sites, within ...
Patterns of Elephant (Loxodonta Africana Blumenbachi) Browsing in Faidherbi Woodlands Of The Zambezi Heartland Floodplains In Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe) And Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
(2012-08-28)
Patterns of elephant browsing in Mana Pools and Lower Zambezi National Parks’ riverine vegetation were investigated in sixteen and five variables transects, respectively. In each transect, tree and shrub species were ...
Thermal regulatory problems associated with playing soccer
(2012-09-13)
Playing soccer in a hot environment without drinking fluids is likely to cause dehydration and consequently heat stress related conditions and poor performance. The objective of this study was to determine the amount of ...