University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Invasiveness of biofuel crops: implications for energy research and policy in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis group; https://www.tandfonline.com, 2020-04-07)In developed countries, biofuel development was largely driven by a desire to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing energy security, whereas in developing countries, in addition to energy security, the quest ... -
Capital budgeting under uncertainty: and option to invest
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-12-10)Uncertainty and irreversibility of capital expenditures are major concerns in capital budgeting. In a highly uncertain world were management has the flexibility to adjust their operating strategy, option value is created, ... -
Assessment of diversity and composition of tree species in residential areas of Chobe District, Northern Botswana
(Agriculture and Forestry; http://www.agricultforest.ac.me/, 2022-02-21)A vegetation survey was conducted in Chobe district to document tree species in residential areas. The survey resulted in 44 tree species, representing 44 genera and 22 families across the nine study villages. The diversity ... -
Investigating the breeding success of cape vultures (Gyps Coprotheres) at Bonwalenong and manong yeng breeding sites in the Tswapong Hills, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-09)The endangered Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) breeds only in hilly areas of southern Africa. Botswana is a home of these cliff-nesting species, with its largest colonies found in the southeast (Mannyelanong Hill) and ... -
Performance measurement of integrated sports facilities in Botswana: customers’ perspectives
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-05)The purpose of the present study was to determine performance of Integrated Sports Facilities in Botswana by examining the relationship between stadium factors (community, service, utilization perspectives) and customers’ ... -
Evaluation of graduates’ perception of the Master’s Degree of Project Management at the University of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-06)Evaluation is an important process in project management and it should be done during and /or after completion of every programme. All projects have set objectives and evaluation has to be conducted in order to give feedback ... -
An empirical evaluation of writing style features in cross-topic and cross-genre documents in authorship identification
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This dissertation describes an evaluation of writing style features for cross-topic and cross-genre documents in Authorship Identification. The study sets out to investigate this by extracting writing style features from ... -
The role of NGOS in the implementation of international agreements and their interaction with the Government of Botswana: a case study of gender links
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-11)This study aims to understand the role played by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the implementation of international agreements in Botswana. The study is motivated by the fact that the government has not been fully ... -
Development of an indoor air temperature predictive model for a naturally ventilated adobe mud hut; Botswana winter climatic conditions
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-08)A transient heat transfer model to predict the indoor air temperature within a Botswana traditional hut (made of adobe/mud bricks) is developed from Fourier’s law of heat transfer, taking into consideration conduction, ... -
Performance appraisal and its impact on employee performance: case of the Auditor General of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-07)Performance appraisal has emerged in today’s work environment as an important, strategic and valuable tool for most organisations. It is to this effect that this research focuses on performance appraisal and its impact on ...