Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Disaster preparedness, management and recovery for records at the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-08)Disasters cause huge damage to property and peoples’ livelihood. Botswana is prone to both natural and man-made disasters. In the past, the country has experienced various disasters. In the past, the country has experienced ... -
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 ... -
Teachers’ experiences with strategies for teaching learners with visual impairments in Oshana Education Region-Namibia
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-06-07)Teaching learners with disabilities has been a worldwide concern. Through discussions and interventions by various stakeholders, learners with disabilities gained access to formal education; firstly, in isolated, segregated ... -
Challenges faced by family caregivers in the home settings in Lobatse
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-09)Background: Resource constraints in the public health sector led to the adoption of community home based care to complement the formal health care. Currently, there are 3642 people registered with community home based care ... -
Experiences of caregivers of children (6-13 years) with chronic pain in Scottish Livingstone Hospital in Molepolole
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)Chronic pain is a common problem affecting many children around the world. Caregivers of children with chronic pain often experience significantly poorer health that often results in family dysfunction. Despite the negative ... -
Stress among nurses working in intensive care units in selected hospitals
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)Introduction: Occupational stress has been an evident phenomenon in the nursing profession. This is probably due to the nature of nursing duties which are hectic and challenging. Despite the overwhelming stress that nurses ... -
Mothers' experiences regarding prolonged hospitalization of their preterm babies in neonatal intensive care unit in Princess Marina Hospital
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)Background: Hospitalization of preterm babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) exposes mothers to critical care environment for as much period as it is determined by the condition of their babies. The purpose of the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...