University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions

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    • Meningitic Anthrax 

      Drake, D.J.; Blair, A.W. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.)., 1971-05)
      Anthrax in humans in many parts of the world is largely an occupational disease and is acquired by entry of the infecting agent through the cut or abraded skin or by inhalation of dusts containing sufficient numbers of ...

    • Introducing Systems Dynamics in National Planning 

      Wekwete, Naomi N. (Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe) (ZIDS), 1989-01)
      The purpose of this paper is to provide elementary knowledge of Systems Dynamics and to provide a brief indication of its advantages and shortcomings, as an approach to development in planning. The background of Zimbabwe, ...

    • A community survey of traditional medical practitioners in high density suburbs of Harare 

      Winston, C.M.; Patel, V.; Musonza, T.; Nyathi, Z. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 1995-09)
      Traditional medical practitioners (TMP) are an important part of the health system in Zimbabwe. The objective of this study was to determine, in the study area, their numbers, socio-demographic characteristics and clinical ...

    • Reliability In The Marking Of Distance Education Examinations 

      Zindi, Fred (Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1994-03)
      Forty examiners met at the ZIPAM Centre in Zimbabwe to mark scripts produced by Bachelor of Education (Administration) students who had taken distance education courses in Research Methods, Schools Management, Leadership ...

    • A Geographical Sketch of Taiwan 

      O'Donnell, S. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ) ( formerly Geographical Society of Rhodesia.), 1977)

    • Meeting Special Educational Needs In Ordinary Settings: Rationale Problems And Strategies 

      Peresuh, Munhuweyi (Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1994-03)
      Special Educational needs children are perhaps the most vulnerable of all the minority and disadvantaged groups in any society. Their understanding and ability to communicate are presumed to be limited. Their educational ...

    • Mine Environmental Control 

      Roberts, A.E (Institute of Mining Research (University of Zimbabwe), 1998-10)

    • Bilingualism in the Education of the Hearing Impaired in Zimbabwe: Is this the Answer? 

      Chimedza, Robert (Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe., 1994-03)
      Education for the hearing impaired worldwide is fraught with communication philosophy controverises. Whereas the oralphilosophy has dominated die education of the hearing impaired in Zimbabwe for decades* debate on use of ...

    • The impact of irrigation development on women farmers in Zimbabwe: The case of Mushandike and Tagarika irrigation schemes 

      Chimedza, Ruvimbo (University of Zimbabwe, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 1990-07)

    • Education and Training Outcomes: University Graduates in Zimbabwe During the 1980s 

      Bennell, P.; Ncube, M. (Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1993-07)
      Despite the undoubted importance of university educated personnel, relatively little is known about what graduates from UZ have done once they have completed their studies. The university itself conducted a first destination ...

    • The ‘Good’ University Teacher As Perceived By The Students 

      Matambo, Alec Ray; Muriro, Sesedzai (Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1998-03)
      A sample of 176 second year University of Zimbabwe students was asked to select the three most important characteristics of a ‘good’ teacher from fifteen characteristics presented to them. It was shown that students attached ...

    • Sex Differences In Scientific And Mathematical Competence At Adolescence 

      Hendrikz, Elizabeth (Faculty of Education, University of Zimbabwe. (formerly University of Rhodesia.), 1973)
      The principal purpose of this paper is not to identify and explain sex differences in scientific and mathematical competence for their own sake. The real aim is to increase our understanding of some of the factors which ...

    • Methodologies and institutions in Zimbabwe's evolving environmental assessment framework 

      Adger, W. Niel; Chigume, Solomon (University of Zimbabwe, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 1991)

    • Two years maternal mortality in Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe 

      Rutgers, S. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2001-02)
      Objective: To describe timeliness and completeness of maternal mortality notifications after the introduction of a revised national notification form in 1998, as well as socio-demographic and obstetric variables and causes ...

    • Nutrition knowledge and food choice among black students in South Africa 

      Peltzer, Karl (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2002-01)
      Objectives: To investigate the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary behaviour, and to assess the perceived influences on food selection among Black students in South Africa. Design: Cross sectional ...

    • Clinical audit of malaria diagnosis in urban primary curative care clinics, Zimbabwe 

      Ray, S.; De Cock, R.; Mahari, M.; Chiposi, M.L. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 1995-12)
      Clinical audit was performed on the accuracy of malaria diagnosis by nursing staff within Harare City Health Department using diagnosis by doctors as the reference standard. This was found to be about 10 pc based on symptoms. ...

    • Stress Antecedents Among Student Teachers 

      Mavundutse, Oliver (Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-07)
      The purpose of this study was to find out the sources of stress among teachers' college students. The study targeted third year students at Mkoba Teachers' College (M.T.C.). Fifty two (52) female and forty eight (48) male ...

    • Students' Perceptions of Factors and Gender Differences that Influence their Achievement in 'O’ Level Mathematics in Mashonaland Central Region 

      Nyaumwe, L.; Bappoo, R.; Buzuzi, G.; Kasiyandima, O. (Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-07)
      This paper reports on the factors and gender differences that affect performance in “0” Level (.Forms IH and IV) mathematics in Mashonaland Central Province. Fifteen point three percent (15.3%) of the students doing “O” ...

    • An experience with surgical admissions to a paediatric ICU (PICU) in Harare, Zimbabwe 

      Pazvakavambwa, I.E. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-11)
      The provision of appropriate care for the critically ill plays an important role in reducing mortality and morbidity after surgery. However, critical care is expensive even in the advanced countries and its availability ...

    • Adverse drug reactions reporting at a referral hospital in Zimbabwe 

      Khoza, S.; Madungwe, I.; Nyambayo, P.; Mthethwa, J.; Chikuni, O. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-11)
      To establish factors influencing voluntary reporting of adverse drug reactions among health workers. A second objective was to establish the level of awareness on adverse drug reaction reporting and attitudes towards the ...