Faculty of Humanities Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An exploration of knowledge sharing practices of medical practitioners at Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-09-29)The main purpose of the study was to explore the knowledge sharing practices of medical practitioners at Princess Marina Hospital, a public hospital in Botswana. Although the sharing of knowledge amongst medical practitioners ... -
Conceptions of personhood and gender indentity in African thought: a philosophical exploration
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020)This thesis postulates that gender identity is an integral part or category of human personhood and identity. Based on this, the purpose of this thesis is to provide an examination of the dominant theories of both personhood ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the use of theatre for sustainable livelihoods in Botswana: the case of “Madi Majwana”.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-11)Theatre and live performances may seem like they are just ways of teaching and entertaining the masses. The question whether theatre can be useful beyond entertainment and education is one that this study handles with ... -
Contribution of records management to the discharge of security and protection services at the University of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09)This work focuses on records management practices at the University of Botswana Protection Services Unit. The Protection Services Unit which is mandated to protect lives and University property may fail to bring justice ... -
Densities and volumetric properties of {difurylmethane + [(C5 – C8) n-alkane or an amide]} binary systems at (293.15, 298.15 and 303.15) K; modelling excess molar volumes by Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Densities () of pure DFM, n-alkanes (n-pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane and n-octane) and amides (N-methylformamide, N-ethylformamide, N,N-dimethylformamide and N,N-dimethylacetamide) as well as their [DFM + ((C5-C8) n-alkane ... -
Intimate partner violence in Forward in Faith Ministries and Pentecostal Protestant Church in Gaborone
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-05-07)Intimate Partner Violence is currently a perpetual problem and a great concern for Botswana and the whole world. This epidemic has captured the attention of the government, law enforcement agencies, advocacy organisations, ... -
““Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands.” The possible influence of the teachings of Ephesians 5:21-33 and other related texts to wife abuse: a case study of Moshupa churches.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-06)The issue of women abuse has been persistent over a long period of time. Cases of husband abuse are even reported within the church. Some religious organizations preach love and respect in order to instill proper marriage ... -
The role of librarians in medical education at University of Botswana Faculty of medicine (UBFOM)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This study investigated the role of librarians in medical education at the University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine (UBFOM). The study and the libraries roles may add to the knowledge base of skills and attitudes needed ... -
Assessment of the impact of information literacy interventions for 4th year students at the National University of Lesotho
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)The study intended to identify the IL interventions being implemented by NUL and to determine their impact on students’ IL competencies. The primary aim was to find out whether the strategies are achieving the results of ... -
The contribution of records management towards the promotion of good governance at ST. Bernadette Catholic church, Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Churches exist to provide support for the spiritual and moral well-being of members of communities. As an organization viewed to be fair and open, good governance is a pillar of its functionality. Records management ensures ... -
An assessment of students' use of electronic library resources: a case study of Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the use of electronic resources among Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) undergraduate students. The researcher was interested in finding out whether ... -
Financial management in some Botswana Pentecostal Churches
(www.ub.bw, 2019-03)Financial matters nowadays play an important role in Pentecostal churches in Botswana. Gradually more churches are caught up in financial disgraces of incomparable proportions. The aim of this study, therefore, was to ... -
Management of personnel records at the Department of Teaching Service Administration, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-10)This study examined the management of personnel records at the Department of Teaching Service Administration (TSA) at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. The study sought to establish how personnel records ... -
Disaster preparedness, management and recovery for records at the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-08)Disasters cause huge damage to property and peoples’ livelihood. Botswana is prone to both natural and man-made disasters. In the past, the country has experienced various disasters. In the past, the country has experienced ... -
The role of records management in tax administration in Botswana: the case of BURS
(University of Botswana, 2015-06)This study investigated the role of records management practices in tax administration in Botswana with reference to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS). The objectives of the study were to: establish the relationship ... -
Challenges faced by HIV-infected adolescents in rural areas of Botswana
(University of Botswna, www.ub.bw, 2015)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest HIV incidence, with about 71.4% of HIV infection worldwide in 2013. Botswana has the second highest infection rate in the world and the epidemic has left a large number ... -
The role of values and demographic characteristics on consumer decision-making styles, overall customer satisfaction and re-purchase intentions of retail consumers in Botswana
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2015)The current study seeks to identify the role of values and demographic characteristics on consumer decision-making styles, and the implications on overall customer satisfaction and re-purchase intentions of retail consumers ... -
Issues in youth civic engagement: the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana; www.ub.bw, 2015)There has been an increasing interest of late in scholarship on young people’s active participation in civic duties such as volunteerism, taking part in the democracy process or being members of civil organisations. Youth ... -
Home and school factors as determinants of achievements in reading comprehehension among senior secondary school students in Ogun State Nigeria
(2014)Basic to performance in all other subjects is the ability of learners to read and understand in the language of instruction. The deterioration in the performance of secondary school learners in Ogun State of Nigeria in ...