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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 ... -
Densities and volumetric properties of {difurylmethane + [(C5 – C8) n-alkane or an amide]} binary systems at (293.15, 298.15 and 303.15) K; modelling excess molar volumes by Prigogine-Flory-Patterson theory.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Densities () of pure DFM, n-alkanes (n-pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane and n-octane) and amides (N-methylformamide, N-ethylformamide, N,N-dimethylformamide and N,N-dimethylacetamide) as well as their [DFM + ((C5-C8) n-alkane ... -
Advanced d-partitioning analysis and design of robust control systems
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-01)There is a need for control systems to be robust or insensitive to parameter variations, disturbances and noise. In the process of design and analysis of a robust control system, it is essential to determine the regions ... -
Monetary approach to balance of payments – the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)This study examines the applicability of monetary approach to balance of payments in Botswana for the period 1995-2013. The study employs Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine whether monetary ... -
The relationship between knowledge, intention and self-reported use of safer sex practices among youth aged 20-24 years in selected districts in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)Introduction The youth aged 20-24 years account for 43% of the population in Botswana.(Statistic Botswana, 2011). The youth remain at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and ... -
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(Unpublished, 2015-05)Despite the vast research conducted on energy security, how can a country with a sound economy and an abundance of energy resources like Botswana end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 ... -
Foreign direct investment and economic growth: an application of Markov switching model for Liberia
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)This study models the long run effect of FDI on economic growth in Liberia using a two-regime fixed transition probabilities (FTP) Markov Switching Model (MSM). This model, which is advantageous in capturing asymmetry and ... -
The informal business sector; a survival strategy for female urban dwellers in Gaborone, Botswana
(2015-05-27)This study has sought to find out why women are dominant in the informal sector and to establish the kind of support they get. The study is meant to suggest a paradigm shift in the formulation of strategies meant to alleviate ... -
Perception and experience of stress among police officers within Gaborone police service
(2015-05-27)The purpose of this research project was to investigate the effect of stress among police officers working at eight randomly selected stations in Gaborone. A questionnaire and oral interviews were used to gather the required ... -
Old age pension as a social security initiative: the case of Botswana
(2015-05-28)The status of the older population has been an on-going social policy concern in both developed and developing countries for several decades now. This is reflected in research, policies and legislative provisions for the ... -
Psychosocial causes of suicide among youth and its implications on the family: lessons for Botswana
(2015-05-29)This study explores the psychosocial factors that contribute to suicide among the youth in Botswana and how it affects the family. The Study uses available literature to examine the psychosocial causes of suicide among the ... -
Implementation strategies of guidance & counselling programme in schools: a case study of Molepolole junior secondary schools
(2015-05-29)Many schools in Botswana have reported a high level of indiscipline amongst the students. This is despite the existence of the Guidance and counselling programme in such schools. The study investigated strategies employed ... -
Determinants of bank interest rate spreads in Botswana commercial banking sector
(2015-05-29)Using annualized pooled data fo r the period 1996 - 2006, this study examines determinants o f interest rate spreads in the commercial hanks in Botswana. The study finds that intermediation costs, herfindahl index, inflation ... -
Substance abuse and religious education: a case study of selected secondary schools in Kenya
(2015-05-29)As the old adage goes, the Journey of a thousand kilometers starts with one step. Indeed the purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the Kenya secondary Religious Education (RE) Curriculum in educating students ... -
The impact of proximate determinants on fertility decline in Botswana
(2015-05-29)This study attempted to identify the proximate determinant o f fertility that contributed most to fertility change in Botswana using the 1984, 1988 and 1996 Botswana Family Health Survey Data (BFHS). Also, the research ... -
The use of computers and extent of computer integration in the learning of preschool children in Botswana
(2015-05-29)The study was intended to investigate the use and extent of computer integration in the learning of preschool children. Literature showed that computers are widely used in the developed countries by preschool children. ... -
The role of records management in tax administration in Botswana: the case of BURS
(University of Botswana, 2015-06)This study investigated the role of records management practices in tax administration in Botswana with reference to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS). The objectives of the study were to: establish the relationship ... -
The use of complementary and alternative medicine in psychiatric care in Kanye and Gaborone, Botswana
(2015-06-01)The use of Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders has increased tremendously throughout the world in the past few decades. Patients use a wide range of CAM therapies mainly ... -
Factors leading to alcohol abuse by young people in Botswana
(2015-06-01)This study explores factors leading to alcohol abuse by young people with particular reference to Botswana. Youth is the period when an individual experiences physical, psychological, and social changes. In other words, ... -
In-school psychosocial counseling support for orphans in Gaborone west junior secondary schools
(2015-06-08)The purpose of this study was to examine the in-school psychosocial counseling support services for orphans in secondary schools. The objectives of the study was to determine the extent to which orphans are offered ...