University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Evaluating factors causing time and cost overruns in road projects in Roads department, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Successful performance in a construction projects help to deliver a good product to the client. Poor time and cost performance on projects has become the key concern in Roads Department, Botswana. This is evidenced by ... -
A comparison of use of L- moment and LH- moment methods of parameter estimation for the regional flood frequency analysis in semi-arid areas: the case of Limpopo catchment, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Design flood estimation is an important task that is required in the planning and design of many hydraulic structures. This study was therefore aimed at developing the regional growth curves for estimation of floods of ... -
Stochastic modelling and forecasting of monthly groundwater levels in Ramotswa wellfield
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-07)Ramotswa wellfield located in South Eastern Botswana is undergoing rapid urbanization with a significant population growth rate between 2-3% per annum. This along with unreliable rainfall pattern, has escalated the demand ... -
Exploring experience of Teachers in the implementation of standard-based grading in Botswana Junior Secondary Schools (JSS): a case of Moeti JSS in Maun
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-11)A survey of literature, both in Botswana and internationally showed that implementation of standard-based grading (SBG) is a common problem in schools. The national educational goal is to raise educational standards at all ... -
The extent to which students participate in school governance at two senior secondary schools in the Kgalagadi and southern regions of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)This study investigated the extent to which students participate in school governance at two senior secondary schools in Kgalagadi and Southern regions. The study was intended to establish the different areas where students’ ... -
Evaluation of the contribution of village development committees to rural development in Mahalapye sub district of Botswana-2004-2014
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Since 1968, Village Development Committees (VDCs) have been charged with the responsibility of community-led development through a presidential directive. In recent years, VDCs have been faced with both controversies, and ... -
Understanding lack of full implementation of ICT systems; case study of the Integrated Patient Management System at the National Health Laboratory
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-12)As part of the e-Health strategy in 2004, The Government of Botswana introduced the Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS) designed to link all public health facilities by 2010 and improve patient management. However ... -
an examination of the causes and effects of employee turnover: a case of the University of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)This research used relevant literature and recent primary data to investigate the causes and effects of employee turnover at the University of Botswana and to make recommendations to the University management and other ... -
An evaluation of the use of the bond market by individual investors in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2014-11)To encourage investment the government of the republic of Botswana formally established Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1989 which is Botswana's national stock exchange given the responsibility to operate and regulate ... -
The languages of Rivers State of Nigeria: An overview
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-11-06)This paper provides an updated overview of the languages of Rivers State of Nigeria in respect of the number, linguistic classification and features of the languages, as well as the distribution of the languages across the ... -
Maternal risk factors for childhood anaemia in Ethiopia
(Women's Health and Action Research Centre [WHARC], https://www.ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh, 2013-09)A total of 8260 children between the ages of 6-59 months were analyzed to identify the risk factors associated with childhood anaemia in Ethiopia. The overall mean (SD/ standard deviation) haemoglobin (Hgb) level among the ... -
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome and pregnancy
(PAMJ-Center for Public Health Research and Information, http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/, 2014-04-08)Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (TTP-HUS) is a rare pregnancy and postpartum complication that may simulate the more common obstetric complications, preeclampsia and the syndrome of haemolysis, ... -
Waking up to the power crisis: the importance of securitising energy in Botswana
(Unpublished, 2015-05)Despite the vast research conducted on energy security, how can a country with a sound economy and an abundance of energy resources like Botswana end up sitting in the dark? Botswana experienced a depressing electricity ... -
Challenges in the provision of early childhood care and education services in rural areas of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-06)The purpose of the study was to explore the challenges in the provision of early childhood care and education services (ECCE) in rural areas of Botswana. The following were the of the study: to examine the standards set ... -
Factors that contribute to the withdrawal of adult learners from Adult Basic Education Programme (ABEP): a case study of Ramotswa village
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-08)This study is a proposal on factors that contribute to the withdrawal of adult learners from ABEP, which is a case study of Ramotswa Village, in Botswana. The background of the study topic starts by addressing historical ... -
Children’s exposure to domestic violence & its effects on them: implications for social work in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-08)Domestic violence is one of the causes of long-term problems faced by children, and has been found to adversely affect their wellbeing. This study explores the various ways in which children experience violence in the home; ... -
Health care workers knowledge, attitudes and practice towards post abortion care services in Gaborone health facilities
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-06)Background: Post Abortion Care is a global strategy which is used to meet the growing commitment to reduce the unacceptably high maternal death rates due to complications related to incomplete, spontaneous or unsafely ... -
Patterns and processes of food security in the peri urban village of Gabane in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-08)The aim of this study was to assess the patterns and processes governing food security among the households of Gabane and establish the strategies they adopted to minimize their vulnerability to food insecurity. The study ... -
Hydrogeochemistry of the Kasane thermal spring, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017)The hydrogeochemistry of the Kasane thermal spring in Kasane was conducted with the aim of characterising it, determining the suitability of its water for drinking purposes and the influence of mineralogical composition ...