University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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Clinical outcomes of patients with rifampicin resistant other than multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Botswana; a 2006-2014 retrospective cohort analysis
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06-07)Background Rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) cases were historically managed using different drug-regimen depending on the resistance patterns. RR-TB other than MDR-TB were treated using modified regimen (first-line ... -
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 perceptions of Junior Secondary School Teachers and students on the infusion of safe male circumcision education into the religious education syllabus
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) is one of the contemporary issues in Botswana in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Both government and the private sector continue to fight the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Currently, there are school ... -
The impact of health status on economic growth in Botswana – a simultaneous model approach
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)Human capital most especially health status has been gaining traction as an economic engine in economic growth whereby it is both an input and output of economic growth. Growth models using health variables do state the ... -
An assessment of students' use of electronic library resources: a case study of Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the use of electronic resources among Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) undergraduate students. The researcher was interested in finding out whether ... -
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 ... -
Prospects and possibilities of accreditation standards as quality measure of early childhood education in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Despite many efforts targeted at bringing quality in the provision of Early Childhood Education (ECE) globally, Botswana still lags behind. In order to regulate and monitor ECE programs to ensure quality standards are ... -
Testing the purchasing power parity theory for Pula/Rand and Pula/US dollar exchange rates in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)This paper tested the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory between Pula/Rand and Pula/US dollar exchange rates in Botswana. The cointegration method, error correction model (ECM) and autoregressive distribution lag model ... -
An assessment of distance learners’ use of information resources and services at the University of Botswana Library
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)Delivering education through distance education mode imposes upon universities a responsibility to provide library resources and services that are adequate to address students’ expectations of service quality. It is critical ... -
Investigating the applicability of nexus thinking to private protected areas; the case of Mokolodi Nature Reverse, Southeast Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09)World-wide, Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) has gained international attention for reconciling common pool resource management with needs and aspirations of the local people. Regionally, Zimbabwe’s ... -
Analysis of firm capital structure decisions: the case of non-banking firms in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09-02)This study seeks to bridge the knowledge gap by analyzing capital structure decisions of non-banking firms in Botswana. The study also investigates the effects of macroeconomic conditions on firms’ investment behavior as ... -
A study to assess adherence to HIV testing guidelines among HIV exposed paediatric inpatients at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03-30)Background: Despite well-established prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programmes, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected children still get missed and present late for diagnosis and antiretroviral ... -
Isolation and characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria and indicator microorganisms of food safety from Omaere, a traditionally fermented milk product in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018)Botswana has many traditional foods and beverages that are prepared by means of natural/spontaneous fermentation. The traditional preparation of these foods is for the most part largely undocumented and the microorganisms ... -
Psychoactive substance use among first-year students in a Botswana University: pattern and demographic correlates
(BMC Psychiatry, https://www.biomedcentral.com/about, 2018-08-31)BACKGROUND: Substance use amongst university students is a recognized problem worldwide. Few studies have been carried out in this group in Botswana. These studies have been mostly limited to the use of alcohol and tobacco. ... -
Bilateral loss of vision after spinal anaesthesia on a dwarf patient
(OMICS Internationa, www.omicsonline.org/, 2019-01-04)Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. Achondroplasia poses multiple anaesthetic challenges ranging from securing intravenous line, monitoring and drug dose calculations and airway management among others. ... -
An assessment of Zimbabwe’s indigenisation and economic empowerment (ZIEE) policy in supporting and developing youth entrepreneurs
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)This research essay is an assessment of the Zimbabwe National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Policy (NIEEP) against its objectives of supporting and developing youth entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this ... -
Factors contributing to unemployment of Young Graduates in Botswana: the case of Gaborone
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-09)Although Botswana has achieved rapid economic growth, unemployment still remains a serious concern for the country. According to the Botswana Labor Force Survey Report (2005/06), the rate of youth unemployment, including ... -
Life skills education in HIV prevention among adolescents in Botswana: an evaluation of the Botswana life skills curriculum
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in Botswana introduced Life Skills Education program in 2002 with the intention to empower children with appropriate information and skills to deal with social and health ... -
Mental health services in Zambia; past, present and future
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)The history of the development of mental health services in Zambia stretches back to the time before Zambia became independent. The history falls into four phases: the pre-colonial phase where care was under the traditional ... -
Social Workers Knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy in working with clients with alcohol problems in Kweneng and South East Districts of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)This study is among the first, to used mixed method design in Botswana to explore social worker‟s knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy in working with clients with alcohol problems in Kweneng and South East Districts ...