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Proliferation of new health cadres: a response to acute shortage of nurses and midwives by sub-Saharan African governments
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Promoting multiculturalism and intercultural dialogue through instituitions and initiatives of civil society organizations in Botswana
(Routledge (Taylor and francis), www.routledge.com, 2010)Botswana is a multilingual and a multi-ethnic nation that has had a thriving multi-party democracy, peace, and stability since independence, in 1966. Despite the superficial impression that a casual observer may have of a ... -
Promoting student autonomy and lifelong learning skills through WebCT discussion tool: A case of University of Botswana Communication and Study Skills unit
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2010-09-01)With the emergence of digital literacies, web based pedagogy has gained prominence in the 21st century in Universities the world over. Several research studies on online teaching confirm that it increases collaboration, ... -
Pronunciation hurdles for Bakgalagari speakers of English: preliminary observations
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-06)This paper discusses pronunciation hurdles encountered by Bakgalagari when they speak English, and focuses on problematic areas in the articulation of especially English monophthongs. English is an Indo-European language ... -
Property issues in the dissolution of marriages: experiences of some divorced mothers in Botswana
(Botswana Society, http://www.botsoc.org.bw, 2003)Over the last two decades rates of divorce have increased in Botswana (Murray, 1981; Ahmed and Letamo, 1989; Bhebhe and Mosha, 1996). Despite this trend, little is known about women’s experiences of marital property division ... -
Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections in Botswana: findings and implications
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.taylorandfrancis.com, 2018-03-23)Background and aims: Antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery is known to reduce the rate of surgical site infections (SSI) as well as shorten hospital stay. However, there is currently a scarcity of data on antibiotic prophylaxis ... -
Prospects and challenges for China-Africa agricultural cooperation: the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2016-05-02)This paper argues that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana in January 1975, the two countries have cooperated in trade, education, health, construction, culture, politics and diplomacy, ... -
Prospects and challenges for China-Africa agricultural cooperation: the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-11-12)This paper argues that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Botswana in January 1975, the two countries have cooperated in trade, education, health, construction, culture, politics and diplomacy, ... -
Prospects and possibilities of accreditation standards as quality measure of early childhood education in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Despite many efforts targeted at bringing quality in the provision of Early Childhood Education (ECE) globally, Botswana still lags behind. In order to regulate and monitor ECE programs to ensure quality standards are ... -
Prospects for peace in the DRC: challenges and opportunities
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a long history of conflict. It has endured a lengthy, difficult and brutal episode in its history since independence in 1960. The country has been engulfed by civil war, ... -
Prospects of basket production in promoting sustainable rural livelihoods in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(John Wiley and Sons, http://www.wiley.com, 2004)This paper uses the concept of sustainable rural livelihoods and income diversification to assess the role that basket making as a cultural tourism activity can play in improving rural livelihoods in the Okavango Delta, ... -
Prospects of safe motherhood in Botswana: midwifery training and nurses' ability to complete the Botswana obstetric record
(Elsevier Ltd. www.elsevier.com/locate/socscimed, 2003-01-01)This paper examines several key factors that determine nurses’ ability to complete the Botswana Obstetric Record (BOR), an instrument that should help with early diagnosis of problems during pregnancy, labour, delivery ... -
The provision of archival reference services to persons with disabilities at Botswana National Archives and Records Services
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-05)Principle No.5 of the International Council on Archives states that archives should be available to all users on equal and fair terms (ICA,2012:9). Hence this study sought to assess the provision of archival reference ... -
Provision of in-service training of mathematics and science teachers in Botswana: teachers’ perspectives
(Springer Netherlands. http://www.springerlink.com, 2009-04)Teaching is a field that is dynamic, with innovations necessitating upgrading of skills and education of teachers for the successful implementation of reforms. The behaviour and attitudes of teachers towards teaching and ... -
The provision of library support service in colleges of education in Botswana
(Archlib & Information Services, http:www.hwwilson.com/journals; http://www.ajol.info, 2002)As a result of the affiliation of the colleges of education (COE)in Botswana to the University of Botswana, the libraries attached to the colleges were assessed with a view to finding out if they met the standards recommended ... -
Proximate composition of Karkadeh (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seeds and some functional properties of seed protein isolate as influenced by pH and NaCl
(Informa Healthcare http://www.informaworld.com, 2009-05)Seeds of an inbred line (B-11-90) of Karkadeh (Hibiscus sabdariffa) were investigated for their proximate composition (AOAC methods), nitrogen solubility and protein isolate (Karkadeh seed protein isolates [KSPI]) ... -
PSPICE model of an open-circuit DC shunt machine
(University of Botswana, 2000)Computer models are used to replicate the essential performance features of a physical element using convenient modeling and simulation programs. Within SPICE, an acronym for the Simulation Program with Integrated-Circuit ... -
Psychoactive substance use among first-year students in a Botswana University: pattern and demographic correlates
(BMC Psychiatry, https://www.biomedcentral.com/about, 2018-08-31)BACKGROUND: Substance use amongst university students is a recognized problem worldwide. Few studies have been carried out in this group in Botswana. These studies have been mostly limited to the use of alcohol and tobacco. ... -
Psychological and socio-cultural correlates of motor skill development of athletes in Botswana
(African Educational Research Network (AERN), http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/links.htm, 2009-06)This study provides information on the psychological and sociocultural correlates of motor skill development of athletes in Botswana. Seventy-three (73) student athletes were sampled on a psycho-sociocultural and motor ... -
Psychosocial causes of suicide among youth and its implications on the family: lessons for Botswana
(2015-05-29)This study explores the psychosocial factors that contribute to suicide among the youth in Botswana and how it affects the family. The Study uses available literature to examine the psychosocial causes of suicide among the ...