University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Forest management in Zimbabwe's Makonde District: Analysis of factors that influence decisions and practices in forest use
(2016-06)Zimbabwe, like any other country in Sub-Saharan Africa, is experiencing deforestation and environmental degradation at a rate which is believed to be not sustainable. Renewable and non- renewable natural resources are being ... -
Evaluation of soil fertility benefits of hairy vetch (Vicia Villosa Roth) in smallholder maize based cropping systems of Central Zimbabwe
(2015-09)There is soil fertility decline in maize (Zea mays L.)-based smallholder farming areas as a result of insufficient or lack of application of soil ameliorants. While some options can be employed such as manuring, cover ... -
Effects of silicon in alleviating salt stress in flue cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum l.)
(2016)Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant mineral element in the soil and the ability of Si to alleviate the adverse effects of sodium chloride (NaCl) on plant growth is well documented. The response of tobacco to Si and ... -
Proportions of CD41 memory T cells are altered in individuals chronically infected with Schistosoma haematobium
(Nature Publishing Group, 2012-06-26)Characterisation of protective helminth acquired immunity in humans or experimental models has focused on effector responses with little work conducted on memory responses. Here we show for the first time, that human ... -
An exploration of the impact of disclaimer clauses on managing customer loyalty and retention. A case of Chinese retail shops in Harare city centre
(2017-03)This study sought to investigate the effects that disclaimer clauses have on customer retention and the buying behaviour of customers of Chinese retail shops in the Harare Central Business District. A review of the literature ... -
"The purpose of business is business”. Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a contradiction of this view?: A Critical Examination of the Motives that drive CSR engagement by Companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the impact of CSR on financial performance
(2017-02)Business is expected to give back to the society through corporate social responsibility (CSR). In Zimbabwe, public limited companies engage in CSR but there is a rising pressure from Government and society on companies ... -
Transforming business practices in the Zimbabwean haulage transport business sector in order to gain sustained competitiveness
(2017-02)More companies in the haulage transport sector are finding themselves entangled in the vicious circle of stagnation and failures as a result of religiously adhering to the traditional business practices. At the same time ... -
Adsorption of volatile n-alkanes and polar organic solvents by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) root biomass: Thermodynamics, mechanism and effect of chemical treatment
(2017-03)The use of lignocellulosic materials as biosorbents has both environmental and economic benefits. They are biodegradable, safe to use and most importantly renewable and less costly. The objectives of this present study ... -
Avocado seed starch and carboxymethyl cellulose superabsorbent polymer: Synthesis and characterisation
(2017-03)Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) of crosslinked avocado seed starch and carboxymethyl cellulose were synthesized and their performance as fluid absorption materials was assessed by comparing them with those made from analytical ... -
In Vitro assessment of the probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from sorghum mahewu
(2016-10)Fermentation of cereal grains is associated with beneficial microorganisms, referred to as probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms which confer health benefits to host organisms when consumed in adequate amounts. ... -
The mediating influence of passenger satisfaction on the relationship between passenger loyalty programmes and passenger loyalty
(STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS, 2015)The dynamic nature and the intense competition in the airline industry result in a need to craft innovative mechanisms that enforce customer loyalty. The study focuses on the mediating effect of passenger satisfaction on ... -
An evaluation of stakeholder coordination in donor-funded programs in Zimbabwe’s health sector: A case of HIV/AIDS Pima CD4 technology
(2016-11)Many multi-donor funded programs in Zimbabwe do not achieve optimal resource utilization and program sustainability due to poor field-level stakeholder coordination, consequentially resulting in low beneficiary and donor ... -
An evaluation of the role of instructional leadership on the performance of schools in Zimbabwe
(STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS, 2016-06)The purpose of this research was to investigate the extent to which instructional leadership is contributing to the performance of schools in Zimbabwe. The research was prompted by the little body of knowledge about the ... -
The determinants of consumer trust in the banking industry in Zimbabwe
(STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS, 2016-08)The purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of customer trust in the Zimbabwean banks. The study determines the effect of bank competence, bank integrity, benevolence, structural assurance and service recovery ... -
The driving forces for the practice of strategic planning in SMEs: Evidence from Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe
(ACTA UNIVERSITATIS DANUBIUS, 2016)Despite Zimbabwe sharing with the rest of the world, the notion that SMEs are the impeccable engines to economic revival, growth and development, many of the nation`s SMEs are plagued with high failure rates. Previous ... -
The determinants of the compliance to public procurement policy requirements among public enterprises in Zimbabwe
(ACTA UNIVERSITATIS DANUBIUS, 2016)Many public entities in Zimbabwe are operating in a very volatile environment characterised by public procurement systems open to abuse. Zimbabwe is one of the first countries in Africa to have a Procurement Act however ... -
An assessment of the motives for the purchase of organic food in Harare
(STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS, 2016-12)The remarkable growth in the purchase and consumption of organic food is widely acknowledged by many practitioners and academics in both developed and developing countries, yet in the Zimbabwean context, there seems to ... -
Supernumerary teeth: Literature review
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)A review of the literature on supernumerary teeth in general and supernumerary molars in particular was carried out on prevalence, aetiology, complications and the treatment of supernumerary teeth. Additional teeth are ... -
Best practices for intrapartum care in Zimbabwean health facilities
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Evidence-based interventions to ensure a good outcome during childbirth are widely available. Their applicability in various settings depends on local conditions and the resources available. Best practices during normal ... -
The decision in Katekwe V Muchabaiwa: A critique*
(Zimbabwe Law Review, 1984-02)
