Browsing Faculty of Science Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Botswana"
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Assessment of ICT project success/failure in Botswana using project metrics models
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)Recently, there had been an increase in ICT/IT project deployment in public and private institutes in Botswana. However the majority of the IS projects implemented were not so successful. The goals of Botswana government ... -
Classification and adulteration detection of honey from different floral and geographical origins – case of Zambian and Botswana honey
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-06)The physiochemical properties of three commercial and three real natural honeys from Zambia and Botswana were analysed using methods specified by the International Honey Commission. Some of the parameters were specific ... -
Effects of humidity, temperature and inoculum density under controlled environment and fungicide application under field conditions on the development of Cercospora leaf spot of Swiss chard
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-11)Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by Cercospora beticola is an important foliar disease of Swiss chard in Botswana. Regular outbreaks of the disease in Botswana is a major cause of concern and thus have necessitated the ... -
Geospatial assessment of land degradation: a case study of Selebi Phikwe and Mmadinare area, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-10)Botswana is one of Sub-Saharan Africa drylands that are prone to land degradation. Land degradation is among others linked to pressure from conflicting land uses and cyclical droughts. This study aimed to assess land ... -
Health seeking behaviour of caregivers of children under five years old with diarrhoea in Maun
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09-11)Background Diarrhoea contributes significantly to the global burden of disease and associated mortality in children under the age of five. Despite the availability of cost effective treatment and preventive measures, ... -
Impacts of treated wastewarer on the surface water and groundwater quality: a case study in North East Gaborone (within Notwane catchment) Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017)This study was conducted in the Notwane catchment where the capital city of Botswana, Gaborone is located. Botswana having unreliable rainfalls and Gaborone having shortage supply of water for drinking, this study was ... -
An integrated waste management approach as an alternative domestic solid waste management strategy for the growing African urban environments: a case study of Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Domestic Solid waste management in Gaborone, as in most of African cities has become a daunting task for urban practioners to tackle. Rapid urbanisation without the matched increase in service provision has exerted pressure ... -
Intrinsic groundwater pollution vulnerability assessment of Masama east well field, Khurutshe area
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)An intrinsic groundwater pollution vulnerability assessment was conducted in Masama east well field, Botswana. The well field is located in close proximity to residential and agricultural land and might be exposed to the ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum, giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of rotavirus assoceated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03)Background: Diarrhea remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children under the age of five years across the globe. In Botswana, the control of diarrheal diseases aims at reducing the burden caused by diarrhea ... -
Simulation and evaluation of water supply reservoirs using HEC-ressim model and RRV indices in the Notwane catchment
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Botswana has gradually developed its water resources at great expense but it is estimated that as much as half of it is wasted through leakage, lack of water demand management, knowledge gap, inefficient management and ... -
A validated analytical method for the determination of lumefantrine in selected time modulated dried blood spot samples from malaria patients in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03)A simple liquid chromatography- diode array detector (LC-DAD) method for the determination of lumefantrine in whole blood collected in dried blood spot (DBS) filters was developed and validated. The validation was done ... -
Water resource evaluation and modelling of Motloutse alluvial water course - a case study of Tobane River reach
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-04)Surface water is generally not available for irrigation as rain fed agriculture is hindered by the harsh climatic conditions in Botswana. In order to suite their agricultural needs communities in the Motloutse River catchment ...