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On the Design of an Unrestricted Data Unit (UDU) Conceptual Model for Geo-Spatial Data
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2000)
The maturing spatial information sciences have led to greater free flow of spatial information. More than ever before, scientists within and between scientific disciplines appreciate the need to exchange environmental ...
Model for Assessment of Endothelial Cell Function and Viability Using the MTT Dye Test and {3H}
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2001-07)
A highly specialised cell layer made of vascular endothelial cell (EC) lines all blood vessels and lymphatics.1 The function of this cell layer appears to vary according to anatomical site and size of the vessel.2 However, ...
Preservice Student Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Chemistry Teaching: The Case Of Egerton University, Kenya
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-11)
The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes held by pre-service chemistry student teachers. A survey was conducted on Egerton University students in the 2002/2003 academic year. The sample included all the ...
Some Misconceptions On Cell Structure And Function Held By A-Level Biology Students: Implications For Curriculum Development
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-07)
Knowledge about cell structure is vital in students' understanding of cell functions. It also plays a central role in their understanding of structure and function in organisms. This research is part of a bigger survey ...
Superficial Brachial Artery Terminating as Radial and Superficial Ulnar Arteries: A Case Report
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2001-03)
Striking variations in the origin and course of the principal arteries of the upper limb have received the attention of anatomists and surgeons for a long time.1'5 Departures from this anatomical norm, with respect to ...
Situational Analysis on Primary Teacher Preparation for Environmental Science Education in Zimbabwe
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2001-11)
Knowledge of the existing situation and of current practices is fundamental to human resources development and training programmes. This article reports on a situation analysis to explore the structural problems, teaching ...
The Influence of Psychological and Societal Factors on Student Performance in Mathematics at the Senior Secondary School Level.
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2008-11)
The study examined the influence of psychological and societal factors on students ’ performance in mathematics at Senior Secondary School Level in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state. A simple random sampling technique was ...
Assessing Gender Differences In A-Level Biology Students’ Perceptions Of Laboratory Environments In Zimbabwean Schools
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-07)
This study assessed gender differences of Zimbabwean A-level students’ perceptions about their actual and preferred biology laboratory environments in relation to cohesiveness, openness, integration between theory and ...
Active Learning Approaches In Zimbabwean Science And Mathematics Classrooms
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-11)
The aim of this study was to find out whether secondary school mathematics and science teachers are using active learning strategies in their teaching. Ten teachers and nine teachers were observed teaching mathematics and ...
Should Traditional Medicine Practiced in Chivi, Zimbabwe Be Included In School Curricula?
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2008-03)
Traditional medical practices in Chivi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe were investigated through interviewing traditional healers and other dwellers of the district and through questionnaires given to medical doctors, ...