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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 ... -
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 ... -
The readiness of Junior Secondary Schools to adopt M-technology in mathematics teaching and learning; the case of Kgatleng region
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The purpose of this proposed study is to find out if the junior secondary schools in Botswana are at a state of adopting mobile technology into the teaching and learning of mathematics. Studies reflect that mobile devices ... -
Reasons for late presentation of pregnant patients with previous caesarean section delivery at Letsholathebe the 2nd Memorial Hospital in Maun, Botswana: an exploratory qualitative study
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Introduction Maternal mortality and morbidity remains high worldwide due to chronic diseases and underutilization of maternal health services. Botswana has made progress in decreasing maternal deaths, but maternal mortality ... -
Relation between generational heights of siblings and their parents – a case study of some selected ethnic groups in Botswana
(2015)“Relation between Generational Heights of Sibling’s and their Parents –A case study of some selected Ethnic Groups (Bakwena, Botlokwa and Balete) in Botswana” is a study to statistically investigate height differentials ... -
The relationship between inflation and unemployment in Botswana: analysis of the Phillips curve
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-06)The study conducts a Phillip’s curve analysis of the relationship between unemployment and inflation in Botswana. In investigating inflation-unemployment nexus, cointegration is tested using autoregressive distributive ... -
The relationship between knowledge, intention and self-reported use of safer sex practices among youth aged 20-24 years in selected districts in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)Introduction The youth aged 20-24 years account for 43% of the population in Botswana.(Statistic Botswana, 2011). The youth remain at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and ... -
A retrospective study of factors associated with intrauterine fetal death in antenatal and labour wards in Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Introduction Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) or stillbirth is stillbirth as fetal death deliveries after 24 completed weeks of gestation with weight of > 500g and does not show any sign of life at any time after delivery. ... -
Risk and protective factors for adolescent pregnancy among girls in Letlhakane village.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Adolescent pregnancy is a global health issue, generating problems such as adolescent maternal deaths, school disruption, and limited job prospects for adolescent girls. This study examined the risk and protective factors ... -
The role of art in early childhood education in primary schools in Botswana: a case of Kgatleng region
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)Art education and Early Childhood Education have been developing at a slow pace in the education sector in Botswana. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of art in Early Childhood Education, to find out if ... -
The role of extension workers in the provision of information to small-scale crop farmers in Oji-River local Government area, Enugu State, Nigeria.
(2016-07-15)This study explores the role of extension workers in meeting the information needs of small-scale farmers in Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Besides the review of the most relevant literature, this ... -
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 ... -
The role of NGOS in the implementation of international agreements and their interaction with the Government of Botswana: a case study of gender links
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-11)This study aims to understand the role played by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the implementation of international agreements in Botswana. The study is motivated by the fact that the government has not been fully ... -
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 ... -
The role of values and demographic characteristics on consumer decision-making styles, overall consumer satisfaction and re-purchase intentions of retail consumers in Botswana
(2015-12-09)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 ... -
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 ... -
The saving-investment nexus; evidence from Botswana
(2016-08-03)The relationship between investment and saving has important implications for policies designed to improve economic growth. Evidence of a positive long run relationship between investment and saving has often been interpreted ... -
Simulation and evaluation of water supply reservoirs using HEC-ressim model and RRV indices in the Notwane catchment
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Botswana has gradually developed its water resources at great expense but it is estimated that as much as half of it is wasted through leakage, lack of water demand management, knowledge gap, inefficient management and ... -
Singing in labour pains: understanding trade union protests through indigenous and non-indigenous methods
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This study is descriptive in nature, and seeks to understand trade union protests through the use of two research methods; indigenous and non-indigenous method. It will be looking at the 2011 BOFEPUSU strike, with the ... -
Sino- Botswana relations: drivers. status. determinants
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09)The paper seeks to find out what drives the Botswana-China relations. In addition, it also explains the current status of relations between the two. To achieve these objectives a qualitative desktop research was carried ...