University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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Cyclic plasticity of polycrystalline nickel under axial–torsional loading
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2010)The axial–torsional cyclic deformation behavior of polycrystalline nickel was investigated by performing fully reversed plastic strain amplitude controlled fatigue experiments at effective plastic strain amplitudes ranging ... -
Empowering Africa’s developmentusing ICT in a knowledge management approach
(Emerald, www.emeraldinsight.com, 2006)Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to explore the role of information and communication technology (ICT) using a knowledge management (KM) approach. The knowledge in the context of this paper refers to indigenous ... -
Role of Information Communication Technologies adoption in SMEs: evidence from Botswana
(Academic Journals, www.academicjournals.org, 2009)The study tries to find out the driving forces for ICTs adoption, benefits, ICTs tools and barriers to ICTs adoption by SMEs.The methodology adopted for the study was a survey method whereby a conveneince random sampling ... -
Building computer graphics education in southern Africa
(Elsevier Science Ltd, http://www.elsevier.com/locate/cag, 2003)This note discusses issues in building the educational base for computer graphics growth in developing countries, particularly in southern Africa. It is based on a delegation’s visit to southern Africa in the spring of ... -
Developing strategic partnerships for national development: a case of Botswana
(Emerald, http://www.emeraldinsight.com, 2011)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how libraries and information centres can play a key role in national development through strategic working partnerships with Government and other stakeholders. Methodology ... -
Managing behind the scenes: employee empowerment
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, http://www.ansinet.org, 2008)The main objective of this study was to find out the strategies for success of employee empowerment in organisation to reduce employee turnover. In addition, the study focusses on the benefits and criticism of employee ... -
Aquatic ecosystem responses to fire and flood size in the Okavango Delta: observations from the seasonal floodplains
(Springer, http://www.springer.com, 2010-07-19)The frequency of fires in the Okavango Delta seasonal floodplains peaked at an intermediate frequency of flooding. Floodplains are commonly burnt every 3–5 years. This study showed fundamental changes in ecosystem properties ... -
An assessment of academic stress among undergraduate students: the case of University of Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM, 2009)This research finding is based on the responses obtained from the undergraduate students at a higher learning institution (University) in Botswana. This paper investigated the stressors, symptoms and effects that are ... -
The construction industry in Botswana: a socio-economic development perspective
(University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, 1999)By the turn of the century, Botswana will be 34 years old as an independent nation. Reflecting on the past, is a background of tremendous achievements from a socio-economic development perspective. The achievements could ... -
Diffusing information technology in Botswana: a framework for vision 2016
(Sage Publications, www.sagepub.com, 2001)Presents the findings of a questionnaire survey carried out to determine the scope of IT diffusion in Botswana in the context of the National Vision 2016. The study was aimed at establishing the extent of IT use in the ... -
From operating efficiency to competitive edge: lessons from small firms in Botswana
(WileyInterscience, http://www.wileyinterscience.com, 2008)Today’s business environment is characterized by stiff competition, rapid technological advancements, and changing requirements of customers and employees. To grow and survive in this turbulent environment, Small and ... -
Towards free trade in Southern Africa: the need to keep pace with world trends
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 1992)This paper examines the challenges and opportunities that present themselves to the Southern African region as far as free regional and international trade is concerned. The focus of the paper is on the Southern African ... -
National policies on pregnancy in education systems in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Botswana
(Routledge, http://www.informaworld.com, 2002-03)The article critiques pregnancy policies in the education systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Policies discussed are divided into expulsion, re-entry and continuation policies. Arguing from the standpoint of theories of oppression, ... -
Towards equity in assessment: crafting gender-fair assessment
(Routledge. http://www.informaworld.com, 2000-03-01)This article explores definitions of achievement and their relationship to gender-fair assessment. A framework to discuss achievement is drawn from the affinities of standpoint theory and post-structural theories' emphasis ... -
Pollution implications of Save River water from weathering and dissolution of metal hosting minerals at Dorowa phosphate mine, Zimbabwe
(Elsevier. http://www.elsevier.com, 2010-08-20)The study set out to determine the weathering and dissolution of metal hosting minerals at Dorowa for purposes of deducing pollution potential to the nearby Save River. Phosphate rock is mined at Dorowa for the production ... -
Tropical wetlands: seasonal hydrologic pulsing, carbon sequestration and methane emissions
(Springer, http://www.springer.com, 2010)This paper summarizes the importance of climate on tropical wetlands. Regional hydrology and carbon dynamics in many of these wetlands could shift with dramatic changes in these major carbon storages if the inter-tropical ... -
The functional distribution of Setswana and English in Botswana
(Multilingual Matters and Channel View Publications, http://www.multilingual matters.com, 2003)In multilingual societies such as Botswana, language use is an extremely complex matter, further compounded by the fact that the languages involved are themselves dynamic phenomena that often elude the planned outcomes ... -
Government policy and enterpreneurship performance: the case of small, medium and micro enterprises in Botswana
(Science Publications, http://www.thescipub.com, 2002)Botswana is fast developing country and has witnessed remarking progress in areas of agriculture and industry since independence. The eighth National Development Plan covering 1997/98 -2002/03 period has economic diversification ... -
Language planning in Botswana and Malawi: a comparative study
(Walter de Gruyter, http://www.degruyter.de, 2006-11)The article discusses language planning in two Southern African countries, Botswana and Malawi. Both countries are multilingual and multicultural. They also share a common British colonial history. At independence, ... -
Land-use and resource conflicts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Blackwell, http://www.wiley-blackwell.com, 2009)This study assesses land-use conflicts in the Okavango wetland ecosystem. A survey of the livelihood activities of a sample of four villages has been carried out and a stakeholder approach used to identify and analyse the ...