University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Hydatidiform mole
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-12)This article critically reviews the current understanding of the origin of hydatidiform mole. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnosis is discussed. Suction curettage and close patient follow up reduces the ... -
Evaluation of barriers to the integration of ICT in teaching and learning of science and mathematics in Zimbabwe's secondary schools
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)This article examines the perceived barriers to information and communication technology (ICT) integration in science education. A questionnaire designed to elicit teachers ’feedback was administered among 56 experienced ... -
Career aspirations of University Of Zimbabwe geography undergraduate students and the supply of graduate geography teachers
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1991-03)Before independence, the majority of geography graduates from the University of Zimbabwe, particularly blacks, used to become teachers in secondary schools. Employment opportunities outside the teaching profession were ... -
The Impact of Water Shortages on Educational Delivery in Selected Schools in Harare East District
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)The goal of the study was to investigate the impact of water shortages on educational delivery in selected schools in Harare East District. The population included school heads, teachers and pupils all drawn from selected ... -
The Muscle Relaxants in Anaesthesia
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1956-05)It may be stated that the use of the muscle relaxants represents a tremendous advance in anaesthetic practice. Prior to their introduction, muscular relaxation, especially in abdominal surgery, was brought about by chloroform ... -
The Role of the Private Sector In Zimbabwe.
(Institute of Development Studies Zimbabwe (ZIDS. ), 1982-03)Today, the commercial sector (wholesaler trade, retail trade, finance, insurance, transport and communication, real estate, hotels and restaurants) is the third largest employer of labour after agriculture and manufacturing. ... -
Skilled Labour Markets In Zimbabwe: A Case Study Of Mechanical Engineering Personnel
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1991-03)This article presents and discusses the findings of tracer and questionnaire surveys of Zimbabweans who completed three types of mechanical engineering training programmes during the 1980s. These programmes span the ... -
The Save Study: Background and Methodology
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1988)Considerable international debate has taken place on the relationship between economic development and its environmental implications (Sandbach, 1980). Historically, developed countries that have single- mindedly pursued ... -
SAPES Trust Research: Peace and Security in Post-Apartheid Southern Africa
(Institute of Development Studies Zimbabwe (ZIDS)., 1992)Currently, there are two schools of thought about the region in the post-apartheid era. The first one is an old thesis. It suggests that although SA would no longer pose a military threat as it did before De Klerk came to ... -
Organisation, Quality and Challenges in the B. Ed Technical Education Degree Industrial Attachment Course, University of Zimbabwe.
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)The study sought to find out how students on the Bachelor of Education (Technical) degree programme rated the oiganization and quality of the Industrial Attachment component of the programme. Challenges students faced ... -
Complete rectal prolapse in adults: a Tanzanian experience
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-12)This is a retrospective report of nine patients with complete rectal prolapse managed by the authors at the Muhimbili Medical Centre, Dar es Salaam between 1990 and 1993. The average age of patients was 36 years and eight ... -
Occupational Health and Safety and Organized Labour
(Institute of Development Studies Zimbabwe (ZIDS), 1983-12)Occupational disease is simply defined as disease which arises from a person’s work. The fact that it has been with us for a long time is illustrated by this extract from a booklet produced by NIOSH. Ancient Roman slaves ... -
Settler Ideology and African Underdevelopment in Postwar Rhodesia
(Rhodesian Economic Society. (RES) University of Rhodesia (UR) (now University of Zimbabwe.) (UZ.), 1974-03)A largely ignored aspect of underdevelopment in Rhodesia, which plays a crucial role in legitimating the dominance, policies and status of the ruling group in the economic structure, is the conception, construction and ... -
Policies for Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe: A Response to the World Bank Report
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Problems of Science Education in Africa: Some Analysis and Propositions
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1989-06)Generally, problems or progress of science education in Africa is discussed in terms of enrolment statistics, teacher\pupil ratios and facility inventory such as number of classrooms, laboratories, availability of texts, ... -
The Influence of Teachers’ Cognitive Styles on their Teaching Strategies
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1989-07)This study examines the influence of teachers’ cognitive styles on their teaching strategies. The Cognitive Style Test (Kagan, Moss and Siegel, 1963) was used to group IS secondary school Chemistry teachers into analytical ... -
Stabilisation of a road pavement using Polymeric Stabilisers: Case study of Christian Road, Shamva District, Zimbabwe.
(2015-05)The objective of the research is to design a polymer stabilised road pavement that is capable of preserving the dry strength of the pavement at lower cost of construction, to assess the properties of the polymer the bearing ... -
Site investigation and design of a grade separated intersection in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2015-05)The aim of the paper is to design a grade separated intersection at Seke Road and Cripps/Dieppe Road in Harare, Zimbabwe. During the peak hours on weekdays, congestion and long queues occur at Seke Road and Cripps/Dieppe ... -
Application of Fly ash and Blast Furnace Slag Stabilized Soils in Pavement Design: Case Study Harare – Mutare Road, Zimbabwe
(2015-05)This project is based on the incorporation of fly ash and blast furnace slag from industries and mines for the stabilisation of soils for pavement design and construction. The project aimed at the determination of the ... -
Feasibility study of Biofuels energy exploitation for Southern Africa’s prosperity: Case study Zimbabwe
(2015-10-30)The Southern Africa’s Economy is slowly re-emerging from a protracted period of economic decline (in particular Zimbabwe) due to the raise in exploitation of biofuels energy resources. The energy challenge is especially ...
