University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-10-13)This study is a preliminary investigation of the pre-service teachers’ perceptions about using digital technologies for teaching and learning in computer studies, mathematics and science subjects in secondary schools in ... -
A systematic review of policy reforms to address youth unemployment in Botswana
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-10-13)This paper examined the relationship between learning, teaching and youth unemployment. It argues that even though Botswana has and continues to enact a wide range of policies and programmes aimed at reducing unemployment ... -
Unemployed youth and self-employment in Botswana
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-10-13)This research attempts to understand why many unemployed young people are not entering self-employment in Botswana as well as actual youth trajectories to self-employment. It is based on the analysis of documentary sources, ... -
Implications of the internship programme for youth employment in Botswana
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-10-13)Botswana’s phenomenal economic growth rates are driven largely by the mineral sector. However, high growth rates have not created sufficient jobs because of the enclave / structural nature of the country’s economy. The ... -
Exploring the status of HIV/AIDS related stigma among students in Botswana learning institutions: a comparison of BAIS II and BAIS IV
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-09-06)This paper explores the extent to which HIV/AIDS related stigma has increased or decreased amongst students in Botswana institutions of learning over a period of 8 years. Using the responses from the individual questionnaire ... -
African condition: transforming stem education
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-09-06)The paper explores the evolution of science in Africa against the perceived policy emphasis of the role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in development. The deployment of STEM in the school curricula ... -
Inclusive practices for learners with intellectual disabilities in primary schools in Botswana: What are teachers doing to enhance inclusion?
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-09-06)Students with moderate and severe ‘Intellectual Disabilities’ (ID) present unique challenges to school systems when they are included in general classrooms. Despite these challenges, the government of Botswana requires ... -
Teacher goal beliefs and characteristics as predictors of teachers’ use of criterion-referenced testing practices
(Mosenodi, https://journals.ub.bw/index.php/mosenodi, 2017-09-06)Teachers are considered as cornerstones for bringing change and preparing students for future endeavours. It is therefore very essential to understand their teaching practices, particularly how they assess and evaluate ... -
Effects of financial inclusion on poverty reduction and income inequality in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07-24)The study examines the effect of financial inclusion on poverty reduction and income inequality in Botswana using quarterly time series data for the period 2004-2017. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model is used ... -
Fiscal policy and economic growth nexus in SADC countries: a spatial econometric approach
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07-24)This study pursued an empirical investigation on the nexus between fiscal policy and economic growth in SADC countries with special reference to spatial analysis. Econometric approach employed in the study is based on the ... -
Aerobic-training effects on health characteristics of HIV-positive adults under BONEPWA, Gaborone.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020)The purpose of the study was to compare the pre and post 12 weeks of aerobic training effects on lipid profile, CD4 count, body composition and aerobic capacity of adult HIV-positive individuals on highly active antiretroviral ... -
Beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes: a case of Kweneng West area in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The overall aim of the study was to explore the beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes in Takatokwane, Dutlwe and Letlhakeng villages in Kweneng West area in Botswana. The study ... -
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 ... -
Detrminants of tax revenue mobilisation in Lesotho
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07)The study investigates the determinants of tax revenue mobilization in Lesotho. The tax revenue is disaggregated into valued added tax (VAT) and income profits and capital gain (IPCG) taxes. The study's objective is to ... -
Classification and adulteration detection of honey from different floral and geographical origins – case of Zambian and Botswana honey
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-06)The physiochemical properties of three commercial and three real natural honeys from Zambia and Botswana were analysed using methods specified by the International Honey Commission. Some of the parameters were specific ... -
Tourism development, rural livelihoods and land use conflicts resolution at Tachila Nature Reserve, NED, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Land acquisition by the Tati Concession Company in the North East District (NED) of Botswana during Botswana’s colonial period (1885-1966) has created antagonism among the local people. The company (TC) demarcated land ... -
Characteristic influence of thermo-mechanical stresses leading to premature failure of compressor turbine blades of short-haul aircraft fleet
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-02-26)Short-haul aircrafts play an integral role in air transport network, facilitating; passenger and cargo transport, security drills, ambulance services, disaster, wildlife and environment management, tourism amongst others. ... -
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 ... -
An econometric analysis of the impact of climate change on commercial beef production in Botswana from 1980-2016
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)This study examined the impact of climate change on commercial beef production in Botswana using time series data from 1980-2016. We estimated a Ricardian model to quantify the impact of climate change on commercial beef ... -
A dynamic panel data analysis of the impact of public sector investement on private sector investment growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)The present sought to analyze the impact of public sector investment on private sector investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study utilized panel data from 2005-2015 across forty-five Sub-Saharan African economies. To ...