Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Urban transport and climate change mitigation options to minimize Greenhouse Gas emissions and to promote sustainable use of public transport in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2021-08)The study aimed at identifying urban transport and climate change mitigation options to minimize Greenhouse Gas emissions and to promote sustainable use of public transport in Kigali, Rwanda. Extreme climate events such ... -
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 ... -
Challenges of teaching upper primary mathematics: a case study of Mogoditshane Primary Schools
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-10)Learners in upper primary classes require an education in mathematics which is useful, exciting, engaging and fun so as to enjoy and appreciate the subject. This is a significant challenge to today’s mathematics teachers ... -
Intimate partner violence in Forward in Faith Ministries and Pentecostal Protestant Church in Gaborone
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-05-07)Intimate Partner Violence is currently a perpetual problem and a great concern for Botswana and the whole world. This epidemic has captured the attention of the government, law enforcement agencies, advocacy organisations, ... -
Effectiveness of computer assisted instructions on secretarial studies student’s performance on linear equations in Southern District Brigades in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)The use of technology in the pedagogical process is advancing at a phenomenal rate due to the vast availability of educational software and gadgets. The purpose of this study was to investigate the comparative effects of ... -
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, ... -
Elucidation of structure − property correlations using experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) specroscopy analysis, and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations of the Difurylmethane (DFM) molecule, and difurylmethane-methanol clusters
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-02)Ab Initio Hatree-Fock (HF) and Density Functional Theory (DFT) are used to study the molecular structure of difurylmethane (DFM) and its interaction with methanol (MeOH) in the formation of DFM-MeOH complexes. The molecular ... -
““Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands.” The possible influence of the teachings of Ephesians 5:21-33 and other related texts to wife abuse: a case study of Moshupa churches.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-06)The issue of women abuse has been persistent over a long period of time. Cases of husband abuse are even reported within the church. Some religious organizations preach love and respect in order to instill proper marriage ... -
The role of librarians in medical education at University of Botswana Faculty of medicine (UBFOM)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This study investigated the role of librarians in medical education at the University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine (UBFOM). The study and the libraries roles may add to the knowledge base of skills and attitudes needed ... -
The influence of quality assurance practices on supervision of teaching and learning in Botswana Primary Schools, a case of South-East Region
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)There has been a decline in academic performance in primary schools and quality assurance practices in primary schools have been in question. The gist of this study was to investigate the influence of quality assurance ... -
Curriculum development: teacher involvement in the development and review of the junior secondary mathematics curriculum in Botswana (Study to be conducted in Southern District)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This is a proposal of a study intending to investigate or assess the extent to which junior secondary school mathematics teachers are involved in the curriculum development and review processes of the Junior Certificate ... -
Assessment of the impact of information literacy interventions for 4th year students at the National University of Lesotho
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-05)The study intended to identify the IL interventions being implemented by NUL and to determine their impact on students’ IL competencies. The primary aim was to find out whether the strategies are achieving the results of ... -
A retrospective study of factors associated with intrauterine fetal death in antenatal and labour wards in Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Introduction Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) or stillbirth is stillbirth as fetal death deliveries after 24 completed weeks of gestation with weight of > 500g and does not show any sign of life at any time after delivery. ... -
Clinical experiences of health care workers caring for drug resistant Tuberculosis patients at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem and ranks alongside HIV/AIDS as the top infectious killer worldwide, with 9.6 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths estimated to have occurred in 2014. ... -
Orphaned adolescents and caregivers perceptions of their attachment relationship and coping strategies employed by the young: a case study of Metsimotlhabe
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)An exploratory qualitative study was conducted among 10 orphaned adolescents, 10 caregivers and 5 key informants from Metsimotlhabe. The aim of the study was to explore perceptions of orphaned adolescents and caregivers ... -
Instructional strategies used in large classes at the University of Namibia: the case of Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus
(Mushaandja- Mufeti, Marja Ndeyapo, 2017-05)Large classes have become common worldwide especially in developing countries where tertiary education is considered important to national development. Teaching or lecturing in large classes can be of grave concern to ... -
Experimental and numerical evaluation of a solar dryer for drying banana (Musa spp)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-10)A forced convection indirect type solar dryer having a double pass flat collector that can be used for drying bananas was designed, constructed and tested experimentally and numerically evaluated. The study mainly tried ... -
The contribution of records management towards the promotion of good governance at ST. Bernadette Catholic church, Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Churches exist to provide support for the spiritual and moral well-being of members of communities. As an organization viewed to be fair and open, good governance is a pillar of its functionality. Records management ensures ... -
The lived experiences of unemployed graduate youth: an empirical study in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The main focus of the study was to interrogate the lived experiences of unemployed graduate youth in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to examine the socio-economic factors affecting unemployed graduates, ... -
The subjective experiences of survivors and perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is now recognized in many societies as a violation of human rights and as a major public health concern. Globally, one in three women worldwide has experienced IPV and one out of four men ...