University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions

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  • Intergenerational practices and possibilities related to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Botswana and Nigeria 

    Oduaran, A. (Taylor & Francis, http://www.informaworld.com, 2003-03)
    The future of Botswana and Nigeria hangs precariously on the balance of life and death. In recent years, the latter seems to be winning as both countries face the devastation of their middle generation due to the HIV/AIDS ...

  • How Britain underdeveloped Bechuanaland protectorate: a brief critique of the political economy of colonial Botswana 

    Mogalakwe, M. (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, http://www.codesria.org/?lang=en, 2006)
    Britain declared Bechuanaland a 'protectorate' in 1885 in a move largely driven by military strategic considerations rather than by the availability of economic resources. This can give the impression that in Botswana the ...

  • An evaluation of the sustenance of the primary school management development project in Botswana 

    Tsayang, G.; Monyatsi, P.; Bulawa, P.; Mhozya, C. (Kamla - Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2010)
    Primary School Management Development Project intended to improve management of primary schools in Botswana started in 1999 and ended in 2002. The Impact Evaluation Study (IES) conducted in 2000 found that management ...

  • Deltamethrin in sediment samples of the Okavango Delta, Botswana 

    Daka, P.S.; Obuseng, V.C.; Torto, N.; Huntsman-Mapila, P. (South African Water Research Commission http://www.wrc.org.za, 2006)
    Deltamethrin concentrations were determined in 35 sediment samples collected from three different habitats: channel, lagoon and pool sites from Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta, NW Botswana. The samples were Soxhlet-extracted ...

  • Motivating the motivators with developmental teacher appraisal 

    Monyatsi, P.P. (Kamla-Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2006)
    Productivity is the buzzword in all organizations worldwide. Organizations, including schools are busy trying to enhance the productivity of their employees by introducing a number of interventions or incentives. One of ...

  • Self-clocked sequential circuits: a design example 

    Aghdasi, F.; Bhasin, A. (University of Botswana, 2004)
    Asynchronous sequential circuits offer improved speed of operation when compared to their synchronous counterparts. However, the standard methods of asynchronous design require careful examination of the flow table for ...

  • Analysis of gender differences in education for engineering career (Gaborone case study) 

    Nair, S.; Vokolkova, V.; Abadjieva, T.; Michalek, J. (University of Botswana, 2000)
    The percentage of students, especially women in engineering, is very low in Botswana and the country is still heavily dependent upon foreign human resources.The objective of this research has been to study the gender ...

  • Characterization of agriculture-related land degradation in eastern and western parts of Botswana 

    Kayombo, B.; Meulenburg, F.; Moganane, B. G.; Dikinya, O.; Aliwa, J. N.; Nsinamwa, M.; Gaboutloeloe, G.; Patrick, C.; Mzuku, M.; Machacha, S. (University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, 2005-04)
    A study was carried out during 1998-2001 with the objective of, firstly, assessing the impact of cultivation on soil quality, and secondly, evaluating the effects of human and animal activities on soil erosion and range ...

  • Improvement of marginal materials by fly ash road works 

    Sahu, B.K.; Mathur, S.; Kemsley, B. (University of Botswana, 2004)
    The national road network continues to play a fundamental and catalytic role in the promotion of social and economic development of Botswana. However, a combination of adverse climatic and geological factors, such as ...

  • Leadership in civil society organisations in Botswana 

    Ntseane, P. G.; Youngman, F. (Development Policy Management Forum, http://www.dpmf.org, 2002)
    The paper is based on a study conducted in Botswana from June 2001 – February 2002 as part of an larger regional research project on Leadership, Civil Society and Democracy in Africa. In Botswana, the research was based ...

  • Jerusalem and antioch: inter-state, intra-church politics in the Family of God Church in Botswana 

    Togarasei, L. (Research and Development Unit, University of Botswana, 2008)
    Most of the literature on religion and politics in Africa celebrates the role that churches have played in fighting the oppressive yoke of colonialism, in fighting the ills of ethnicity and tribalism and in the process of ...

  • Participatory measurements of sustainable urban development and quality of life in post-socialist Zadar, Croatia 

    Cavrić, B.I.; Toplek, S.; Šiljeg, A. (Clanak, 2008)
    Over the last two decades, there has been an intensive discourse and research about measuring sustainable urban development. Many cities, regions and countries have decided to introduce indicators for monitoring and measuring ...

  • Solar still for rose water production 

    Ganesan, C.T. (University of Botswana, 1998)
    This paper is the outcome of students'project work guided by the author. An attempt has been made to design and develop a solar still for rose water production in India. This unit has the following features:i) possibility ...

  • Prelude: reflections on the international ethics conference in December, 2009 

    Mazonde, I. (SRA International Publications, http://www.srainternational.org, 2010)
    This prelude reflects upon the international ethics conference that was held from December 6-9, 2009, at the University of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana. Seeking international partners and then forging mutually viable ...

  • The experience of sub-regional planning in Botswana: achievements and challenges 

    Mosha, A.C. (United Nations Centre for Regional Development, http://www.uncrd.or.jp, 2007)
    Botswana, with a population of nearly two million is a democratic, landlocked and prosperous country with one of the highest economic growth rates in the world with the bulk of its economy coming from minerals and cattle. ...

  • Relevance, equivalence and progression in an adult basic education curriculum for Botswana 

    Oduaran, A.; Modise, O.M. (Washington State University, http://www.wsu.edu/~wjbs, 2009)
    The Department of Out of School Education and Training, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Republic of Botswana has been engaged in a rigorous exercise to reform the adult basic education program. In this paper, ...

  • How the scriptures constrain the gender mainstreaming process 

    Monyatsi, P.P. (Kamla - Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2008-11)
    This paper argues that much as the gender mainstreaming process was a noble venture, the cross-cutting nature of the gender mainstreaming was not fully understood and appreciated by some very powerful and influential sectors ...

  • The business sector 

    Othata, O.; Seleke, T. (Made Plain Commucation, 2008)
    This chapter reviews Botswana's integrity mechanisms within the business sector. It examines the role of the state owned businesses, by far the majority in Botswana,as well as the emerging privately owned business sector. ...

  • Political parties 

    Molomo, M.G. (Made Plain Commucation, 2008)
    This chapter discusses the national integrity system of political parties. In assessing the viability and integrity of political parties, the purpose of their existence needs to be established and analysed. The building ...

  • Implementing ethics policies in developing countries: ploughing on parched ground? 

    Mazonde, I.N.; Malete, J.; Sugarman, J. (SRA International Publications. http://www.srainternational.org, 2007)
    It is globally expected that universities will ensure that policies guiding researchers’ conduct are in place and adhered to. This expectation is not waived in developing countries. Successful implementation of an ethics ...