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Determinants of household access to bank credit in Lesotho
(2016-08-03)Access to bank credit has become one of the key elements in improving households’ incomes and their standards of living in an economy. Extensive research has been conducted on the determinants of household access to bank ... -
Development of a prototype for an integrated students projects management system for University of Botswana
(2016-08-03)The University of Botswana is a research intensive University. Majority of the students from undergraduate to PhD level are mandated by regulations to undertake some research projects as a requirement for their degrees. ... -
Dimensionality analysis of students’ performance in 2013 BGCSE agricultural examination: implications for differential item functioning
(2016-07-15)Equity and excellence in assessing desirable changes in learners' behaviour are applied only if the measures in use provide valid outcome data for different subgroups. The deterioration of student performance in the Botswana ... -
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 ... -
Effects of diamond price volatility on stock returns: evidence from Botswana
(2016-08-03)High diamond price volatility can have significant impact on Botswana’s diamond-driven economy. The global economic crisis of 2008-09 led to heightened commodity price uncertainty, falling stock prices and dwindling ... -
An empirical analysis of the determinants of stock market development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(2016-08-03)This study examines the determinants of stock market development in SADC for the period 1990 to 2013. The study applies the modified version of the Calderon-Rossell model to a GMM estimator to assess the major determinants ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of performance management system (PMS) on teachers’ performance in Junior Secondary Schools of Botswana: a case study of Kweneng region
(2016-08-03)The effective management of public sector is an area of concern for most governments. Many countries have endeavoured to improve the effectiveness of their public sectors so as to meet the international standards. Consequently, ... -
An examination of Lecturers' perceptions of e-learning at the University of Malawi's Chancellor College
(2016-08-03)The purpose of this study was to examine lecturers’ perceptions of e-learning programme at University of Malawi’s Chancellor College. Perceptions were examined with regard to institutional support, technological infrastructure, ... -
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 ... -
Factors affecting HIV/AIDS in Botswana: the logistic regression analysis
(2015)This study analytically assesses the factors that influence HIV status in Botswana and their trails in the changing aspects of HIV transmission using the BAIV IV data. With the use of logistic regression analysis, the study ... -
Factors associated with divorce and its effects on children: implications for social work in Botswana
(2016-08-03)This research explores factors associated with divorce, the implications of divorce on the livelihoods of children in Botswana, as well as the role of social workers. A comprehensive review of literature was done to ... -
Factors impacting implementation of projects in Botswana
(2016-07-14)This dissertation reports on a research that continues a long tradition of exploration of factors which positively influence implementation of projects. The research was based in Botswana and the empirical survey only ... -
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 ... -
Financial sector development and economic growth in Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
(2016-08-03)This study presents an analysis of the impact of financial sector development on economic growth with evidence from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Different measures of financial sector development are utilized, ... -
Government size and economic growth in Botswana: an application of nonlinear armey curve analysis
(2016-08-03)This study has investigated the impact of government size on economic growth in Botswana using annual time series data for the period 1973 to 2012. The study adopted a framework analysis based on a quadratic function/second ... -
Heterologous expression of LSDV immunogenic epitopes as TMV Coat Protein fusions in Nicotiana benthamiana plants
(2016-07-15)Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an economically important disease in Botswana. Currently the disease has no cure. In Botswana this disease is endemic; it has serious economic effects on beef export and the tourism industry. ... -
The impact of exports on economic growth in Kenya
(2016-08-03)The Export-Led Growth Hypothesis holds that export growth is one of the main determinants of economic growth in a country. Therefore, with globalization, the export-led strategy has become a focus of most developing ... -
Induction for newly appointed school heads in primary schools in Botswana – the case of Mahalapye sub-region
(2016-07-14)The purpose of this study was to determine whether induction is necessary in order to reduce the challenges faced by novice school heads in Botswana. The ultimate goal of the study was to come up with strategies that can ... -
Intelligent HIV/AIDS FAQ information retrieval system using neural networks
(2016-08-03)HIV/AIDS has no cure to this date and it has been noted that the most effective means of mitigating the disease infectious rate is information sharing. HIV/AIDS Frequently Asked Questions (HIV/AIDS FAQ) is another approach ... -
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, ...