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Analysis of dielectric loaded resonator dual-mode filter
(University of Botswana, 2006)A dielectric loaded rectangular cavity for the design and realisation of different elliptic function filters topologies is presented. The 3-D Transmission Linee modelling method (TLM) is applied to the analysis of the ... -
Analysis of firm capital structure decisions: the case of non-banking firms in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09-02)This study seeks to bridge the knowledge gap by analyzing capital structure decisions of non-banking firms in Botswana. The study also investigates the effects of macroeconomic conditions on firms’ investment behavior as ... -
Analysis of gender and other social dimensions of household water
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, http://www.ccsenet.org, 2014-11-26)This paper analyzes impacts of water insecurity on men, women and children in Botswana, a middle income and semi-arid country. The paper contributes to the burgeoning literature on water security. Households in different ... -
Analysis of gender differences in education for engineering career (Gaborone case study)
(University of Botswana, 2000)The percentage of students, especially women in engineering, is very low in Botswana and the country is still heavily dependent upon foreign human resources.The objective of this research has been to study the gender ... -
Analysis of gender differences in education for engineering career (Gaborone case study)
(University of Botswana, 2000)The percentage of students, especially women in engineering, is very low in Botswana and the country is still heavily dependent upon foreign human resources. The objective of this research has been to study the gender ... -
Analysis of genetic diversity of Cercospora beticola isolates from Swiss chard in Southern Botswana
(Allied Journals, https://www.ijbio.com/, 2018)Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS) of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla) remains an important foliar disease worldwide, yet the causative agent Cercospora beticola genetic variability remains incompletely understood in ... -
Analysis of participants’ perceptions of REFLECT approach in their lives and work: the case of Botswana
(Florida International University, http://education.fiu.edu/newhorizons, 2008)This manuscript documents the perceptions of teachers and learners towards the Regenerated Freirean Literacy Empowerment and Community Techniques (REFLECT) approach in the delivery of literacy in Ngamiland District, ... -
Analysis of performance management system as an appraisal tool used in Botswana Colleges of Education
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-10-13)A survey questionnaire was administered to a sample of (N= 60) academic staff in two colleges of Education in Botswana to explore their perceptions, attitudes and level of satisfaction regarding the use of the Performance ... -
Analysis of persistence soil nutrient statusin abandoned cattle kraals in a semi arid area of Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org, 2011-12-04)The aim of this study was to analyze the depletion of soil nutrients with time on abandoned kraals in a peri-urban area of Botswana. Active kraals are enriched with nutrients through the accumulation of animal droppings ... -
Analysis of rainfall and temperature time series to detect long-term climatic trends and variability over semi-arid Botswana
(Indian Academy of Sciences, https://www.ias.ac.in/Journals/Journal_of_Earth_System_Science/, 2018-03)Arid and semi-arid environments have been identified with locations prone to impacts of climate variability and change. Investigating long-term trends is one way of tracing climate change impacts. This study investigates ... -
Analysis of slotted cylindrical ring resonator
(2016-08-03)The design of microwave filters for mobile communication base station filters is of critical importance, thereby requiring thorough knowledge of many aspects of a filter. Of these many aspects, coupling is essential as it ... -
Analysis of some factors that influence causal attribution of mathematics performance among secondary school students in Lesotho
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2010)Student learning is influenced by many factors which educational research is tasked to determine and feed into the teaching-learning process to enhance its effectiveness. Several studies with different populations have ... -
Analysis of temperature data over semi-arid Botswana: trends and break points
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Part of Springer Nature., https://www.springer.com/journal/703, 2018)Climate change is a global challenge which impacts negatively on sustainable rural livelihoods, public health and economic development, more especially for communities in Southern Africa. Assessment of indices that signify ... -
Analysis of the burdens of caregivers providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS in Botswana
(Cogent OA, www.cogentoa.com/, 2011)Background: Caregivers, when providing care under the community home-based care (CHBC) programme, experience many burdens of a physical, emotional, financial or social nature. However, these problems are hardly ever ... -
An analysis of the current infrastructure and facilities provision for basic education within the context of policy and constitutional obligations in the Republic of Botswana
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2007-12)The government of Botswana has been lauded with the message that it has managed to achieve ten years of basic education in line with the dictates of the Millennium Development Goal number three. The enrolment in primary ... -
Analysis of the economic benefits of tourism industry in contra-distinction to agricultural sector in rural Boteti, Botswana
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, www.ccsenet.org/, 2016-07-30)Despite numerous efforts to improve agricultural production as an alternative source of employment, the high poverty headcount is still a source for concern in rural Boteti. On average, agriculture contributes to less than ... -
Analysis of the effects of kraal manure accumulation on soil nutrient status through time
(Academic Journals, 2010-11)This study investigated the influence of the accumulation of animal wastes on the soils of active kraal sites through time. This investigation involved the sampling and analysis of the soils of kraals that had been in use ... -
An analysis of the effects of occupational stress in Military operational readiness: a case of the Botswana Defence Force
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-12)Occupational stressors exist in every organisation though their degree may vary from one individual and occupation to another respectively. Some stressors are common to all occupations whereas some are unique to specific ... -
Analysis of the impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)This study analysed the impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Botswana for the period 1981-2014. It focuses on sectoral expenditures on agriculture, education, health, and electricity and water supply using ... -
Analysis of the relationship between stock market returns and exchange rates in Botswana
(2016-08-03)This study aims to investigate the effect of bilateral exchange rate movements on stock market returns in the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), as measured by the domestic company index (DCI). The data used in the study is ...