Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Adoption stakeholders’ perceptions of sharing adoption information with adoptees: the case of Nigeria
(University of Botswana,www.ub.bw, 2020-06)Child adoption is about the provision of families for children who cannot be cared for within the families into which they were born. It is also about experiencing parenting in which people legally assume the role of parents ... -
Teachers' responsiveness to learners with learning barriers (visual impairment): a case study design
(University of Botswana,www.ub.bw, 2020)The United Nations mandate was to have all children of the world to be educated, no matter their social status, race or disability. Teachers have affirmed that they had an increased number of learners with visual impairment ... -
The determinants of credit risk of commercial banks in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-06)The study investigated the determinants of credit risk of commercial banks in Botswana from 2005 to 2017. The study used fixed effects model to meet the objectives. Commercial banks used in the study are Barclays Bank of ... -
Stakeholders’ perceptions on industrial internship: the case of Botswana Accountancy College’s hospitality management and tourism management programmes
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-12)Industrial internship is vital for exposing the students to the real-work environment by allowing them an opportunity to learn and gain experience from the industry. This study aimed to evaluate stakeholders’ perceptions ... -
Levels of Information and Communication Technology integration in Mathematics teaching and learning at Junior Secondary School in Mahalapye region
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-11)This study aims at finding out the levels of ICT deployment in Mathematics teaching and learning at Junior Secondary Schools in Mahalapye region, with the specific intent to explore the media used and how they are utilised ... -
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 ... -
International criminal court and its impact on Africa’s security: a case study of Kenya 2002-2013
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020)This study examined the impact of the ICC on Africa’s security, with a particular focus on the Kenya case 2002-2013. It was noted that despite its existence, the ICC has failed to provide social justice and security on the ... -
Effects of financial inclusion on poverty reduction and income inequality in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07-24)The study examines the effect of financial inclusion on poverty reduction and income inequality in Botswana using quarterly time series data for the period 2004-2017. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model is used ... -
Fiscal policy and economic growth nexus in SADC countries: a spatial econometric approach
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07-24)This study pursued an empirical investigation on the nexus between fiscal policy and economic growth in SADC countries with special reference to spatial analysis. Econometric approach employed in the study is based on the ... -
Aerobic-training effects on health characteristics of HIV-positive adults under BONEPWA, Gaborone.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020)The purpose of the study was to compare the pre and post 12 weeks of aerobic training effects on lipid profile, CD4 count, body composition and aerobic capacity of adult HIV-positive individuals on highly active antiretroviral ... -
Beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes: a case of Kweneng West area in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The overall aim of the study was to explore the beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes in Takatokwane, Dutlwe and Letlhakeng villages in Kweneng West area in Botswana. The study ... -
The readiness of Junior Secondary Schools to adopt M-technology in mathematics teaching and learning; the case of Kgatleng region
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The purpose of this proposed study is to find out if the junior secondary schools in Botswana are at a state of adopting mobile technology into the teaching and learning of mathematics. Studies reflect that mobile devices ... -
Detrminants of tax revenue mobilisation in Lesotho
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-07)The study investigates the determinants of tax revenue mobilization in Lesotho. The tax revenue is disaggregated into valued added tax (VAT) and income profits and capital gain (IPCG) taxes. The study's objective is to ... -
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 ... -
Tourism development, rural livelihoods and land use conflicts resolution at Tachila Nature Reserve, NED, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Land acquisition by the Tati Concession Company in the North East District (NED) of Botswana during Botswana’s colonial period (1885-1966) has created antagonism among the local people. The company (TC) demarcated land ... -
Characteristic influence of thermo-mechanical stresses leading to premature failure of compressor turbine blades of short-haul aircraft fleet
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-02-26)Short-haul aircrafts play an integral role in air transport network, facilitating; passenger and cargo transport, security drills, ambulance services, disaster, wildlife and environment management, tourism amongst others. ... -
Risk and protective factors for adolescent pregnancy among girls in Letlhakane village.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Adolescent pregnancy is a global health issue, generating problems such as adolescent maternal deaths, school disruption, and limited job prospects for adolescent girls. This study examined the risk and protective factors ... -
An econometric analysis of the impact of climate change on commercial beef production in Botswana from 1980-2016
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)This study examined the impact of climate change on commercial beef production in Botswana using time series data from 1980-2016. We estimated a Ricardian model to quantify the impact of climate change on commercial beef ... -
A dynamic panel data analysis of the impact of public sector investement on private sector investment growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)The present sought to analyze the impact of public sector investment on private sector investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study utilized panel data from 2005-2015 across forty-five Sub-Saharan African economies. To ... -
Teachers views on the extent of basic operations-games usage for enhancing development of learners' mathematical language: case of Mochudi Primary Schools
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)The purpose of this research was to investigate primary school teachers‟ views on the extent to which basic operations games are used to enhance learners‟ development of the mathematical language.Research has shown that ...