University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Education Policies and Economic Development in Zimbabwe.
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1989-11)Since Independence in 1980 there has been a massive expansion at all levels of the education system in Zimbabwe; the objective of universal primary education has already been achieved but critics have questioned the ... -
Modelling the spatial pattern of forest fires using NDVI and land surface temperature in Southern African landscapes
(2014-10-07)In this study we used maxent to test whether; and for which month of the growing season SPOT derived normalized difference vegetation index (SPOT NDVI) data can be used to predict fire occurrence in August, September and ... -
Spatial modelling of water pipe bursts in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2014-10-07)Water is a scarce commodity whose availability and utilisation requires diligent planning, distribution and management to ensure its proper use and protection in the interest of humankind and other ecological balances. ... -
Variations in groundwater quality in protected and unprotected water sources of Murehwa district
(2014-10-07)Target 7C of the Millennium Development Goals is aimed at halving the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 2015 (UNDP, 2002). Therefore, implementation of water ... -
Spatial distribution of elephants (LOXODONTA AFRICANA) in Hwange Mining Concession area
(2014-10-07)In this study we tested whether and how environmental factors such as distance from water points inside mine dumps, distance from water points outside mine dumps, distance away from settlements, distance away from ... -
Remote sensing of waterhole distribution and its impact on wildlife and livestock interactions across a gradient of land use in a Southern African savanna
(2014-10-07)Arid and semi-arid ecosystems are water limited ecosystems. Thus, understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics in water availability is critical. In this study, we tested whether and to what extent we can use remotely ... -
Modelling spatial variations in wood volume and forest carbon stocks in dry forests of Southern Africa using remotely sensed data
(2014-10-07)The estimation of forest carbon is important to generate knowledge on the extent to which forests contribute to climate change mitigation. Several studies on the estimation of forest carbon stocks have mainly focused on ... -
Modelling of the response of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) to trophy hunting: A GIS and remote sensing approach
(2014-10-07)The main objective of this study was to test the impact of hunting on sable (Hippotragus niger niger) habitat selection using a combination of satellite remotely sensed data and GIS based spatial analysis. Firstly, we ... -
Remote sensing patterns of net primary productivity in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA) in relation to land use and land tenure
(2014-10-07)Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is an important indicator of ecosystem health and its estimation and understanding of factors determining its spatial and temporal variations is critical. Previous studies have mainly ... -
Habitat fragmentation, tree species diversity and land cover dynamics in a resettlement area in Chimanimani district of Zimbabwe : a spatio-temporal approach
(2014-10-07)Agricultural expansion into forests leads to habitat fragmentation and the creation of habitat patches that can only support a limited amount of biodiversity. Adopting theoretical frameworks which seek to understand ... -
Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Levels Of Difficulty Of Aspects Of English Language For O-level Students In Zimbabwe And Their Perceptions Of The Use Of Literature In English In Teaching English Language
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-11)This paper mainly describes and presents the results of a survey carried out in 1990to record teachers’perceptions of the most difficult aspects of English for High School students in Zimbabwe. The 59 questionnaires teachers ... -
The Zambia Mathematics Pre-service Programme: Its Ability To Impart Teaching Strategies And Classroom Management Skills As Perceived By Its Graduates.
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-11)The study being reported in this article was carried out in 1989 as part of a wider research on the evaluation of the pre-service mathematics programme at the Copperbelt Secondary Teachers College (COSETCO) in Zambia. S ... -
Student Performance in Mathematical Tasks on IEA Literacy Study
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-11)This study was carried out in 1991 as part of the International Reading Literacy Study. A stratified random sample of 2749pupils in 143 schools in Form II during 1991 were administered the tests and questionnaires. Their ... -
The Application of Generalizability Theory In Constructing Achievement Tests
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-11)The Application of Generalizability theory to test construction provides a flexible and practical framework and yet still remains inaccessible to test developers because of its technical and mathematical approach to ... -
Gender Issues In Zimbabwe’s Two Main English Language Textbooks In The Primary Schools
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1991-07)A content analysis of two series of English language textbooks by two publishers predominantly used in Zimbabwean Primary Schools was made. A total of approximately 779 units of work were analyzed for gender ratios in ... -
Assessment Of Teacher Needs For Implementation Of Zimbabwe New ‘O’ Level Syllabus
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1989-11)The ability and needs of teachers for the implementation of the Zimbabwe Science Syllabus 5006/7 was investigated. The major findings are: i. A majority of teachers have difficulties in teaching the following topics: ... -
Technical Education In Post-Independent Zimbabwe: Conditions Of Service
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-03)This article is based on a research survey carried out in 1987. This pilot study was done at Harare Polytechnic. Other technical colleges involved were: Bulawayo Technical College, KweKwe Technical College, Gweru Technical ... -
The Minerals Sector of Namibia: Post-Independence Strategies
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Problems And Prospects Of The Mining Sector Of The S.A.D.C.C.
(Institute of Mining Research (University of Zimbabwe), 1989-09) -
Mining In The SADCC: A Regional Approach To Minerals Development
(Institute of Mining Research (University of Zimbabwe), 1988-08)
