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3b-Taraxerol from Bridelia micrantha
(2009-02-13)Isolation of the title compound, C30H50O, from Bridelia micrantha yielded suitable crystals for an X-ray structure determination, showing it to be in the -form. The crystal packing is determined by infinite zigzag O—H ... -
Absorption of Microwaves in Low Intensity Eucalyptus Litter Fire
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., http://www.scirp.org, 2015)A fuel bed was constructed where various vegetation species could be used as combustion fuel. The fuel bed was equipped with a thermocouple to measure fire temperature and a two-port automatic network analyser to measure ... -
Acceptance and rejection: The Traditional-healer prophet and his intergration of healing methods
(Boleswa Journal of Theology, Religion and Philosophy (BJTRP), 2005-12)This paper examines the practices of traditional healing and how they are integrated or rejected by the African Independent Churches (AICS)in Botswana. The paper argues that in spite of some doubtful elements of rejection ... -
Acceptance of blackboard technology by mechanical engineering students at the University of Botswana
(Tempus Publications, 2009)Technology-based teaching and learning is entering academic life at an amazing rate. It comes whether invited or not. Students and lecturers are confronted with new technologies. There are new teaching methods to accompany ... -
Access to water in gazetted and ungazetted rural settlements in Ngamiland, Botswana
(Elservier, www.elsevier.com, 2006)Lack of access to safe or improved water supply in developing countries is a major global concern, since water is a basic need for sustenance. Programmes aimed at improving access to safe water have been implemented in ... -
Access to water in gazetted and ungazetted rural settlements in Ngamiland, Botswana
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com/locate/pce, 2006)Lack of access to safe or improved water supply in developing countries is a major global concern, since water is a basic need for sustenance. Programmes aimed at improving access to safe water have been implemented in ... -
Accessibility of family and consumer sciences laboratories in Botswana junior secondary schools by learners with physical disabilities
(NATEFACS, http://www.natefacs.org, 2009)During the past decade, significant progress has been made on how to accommodate and teach learners with disabilities. However, less research has been done on creating a conducive learning environment for learners with ... -
Accessibility of University of Botswana main campus buildings to wheelchair users
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2013)The built environment, including schools, has many architectural barriers which may prevent wheelchairs users from independently gaining access to buildings. The purpose of this study was to assess the accessibility of the ... -
Accessibility of University of Botswana main campus buildings to wheelchair users
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2013-12-11)The built environment, including schools, has many architectural barriers which may prevent wheelchairs users from independently gaining access to buildings. The purpose of this study was to assessthe accessibility of the ... -
Accessing applications from multiple file servers in a computer network
(Science Publications http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=abstract&id=116222, 2005)This study proposes a technique of accessing applications from multiple file servers in a computer network that caters for a large user community. The technique is a step towards creating a computer network system that is ... -
Accounting ethics: a study of professional independence status of accounting firms in Botswana
(Elsevier Ltd, www.elsevier.com, 2004)The purpose of this study was to determine if auditing firms in Botswana have begun to provide services beyond traditional auditing. It also sought to establish whether income from such services was significant compared ... -
Active learning for problem solving in programming in a computer studies method course
(ARI, http://journals.savap.org.pk, 2012-09)This paper presents an implementation of active-learning-based teaching model for teaching a topic on programming techniques in an undergraduate computer science education course which prepares students to teach the ... -
Acute effects of electronic and tobacco cigarette smoking on complete blood count
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com/locate/foodchemtox, 2012-10)The World Health Organisation called for research assessing the safety of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette). We evaluated the acute effect of active and passive e-cigarette and tobacco cigarette smoking on complete blood ... -
Adapted physical activity in Africa: problems and the way forward
(Sobama, http://www.rc.unesp.br/ib/efisica/sobama/sobamaorg/inicio.htm, 2007-12)There is paucity of literature, both in international journals and the World Wide Web, on the status and practise of adapted physical activity (APA) in the different African countries. Despite the promises, in the constitutions ... -
The adequacy of antenatal care services among slum residents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(BioMed Central, https://www.biomedcentral.com, 2016)Background: There are recent efforts made to eliminate inequalities in the utilisation of basic health care services. More emphasis is given for improvement of health in developing countries including maternal and child ... -
Adherence to anti-diabetic drugs among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania- A cross-sectional study
(Pan African Medical Journal in partnership with AFNET,www.panafrican-med-journal.com, 2014-04-07)Introduction: Adherence to diabetes mellitus treatment regimens among Type 2 diabetes patients in Tanzania has not been well documented. This study sought to assess adherence to antidiabetic drugs and associated factors ... -
Adult education and social transformation in the south: the Botswana experience
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 2010-11-23)The article argues that, historically, universities have served a select few individuals as part of modernist not transformative agenda. This highly selective process guarantees students good life. The article argues that ... -
Adult Education and social transformation in the South: the Botswana experience
(JCHE, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ujch20, 2010-11-23)The article argues that, historically, universities have served a select few individuals as part of modernist not transformative agenda. This highly selective process guarantees students good life. The article argues that ... -
Adult education, deliberative democracy and social re-engagement in Africa
(SAGE Publications http://jds.sagepub.com, 2006)While the western powers credit globalization with facilitating development, Africa continues to face challenges such as poverty, low quality education, HIV/AIDS, and ineffective governance. This article provides an overview ... -
Adult education, deliberative democracy and social re-engagement in Africa
(SAGE, http://www.sagepublications.com, 2006-03)While the western powers credit globalization with facilitating development, Africa continues to face challenges such as poverty, low quality education, HIV/AIDS, and ineffective governance. This article provides an overview ...