University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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Tracing silicon cycling in the Okavango Delta, a sub-tropical flood-pulse wetland using silicon isotopes
(Elservier, https://www.elsevier.com, 2014-07-22)Chemical weathering of silicate minerals releases elements into solution whereas the neoformation of secondary minerals works in the opposite direction, potentially confounding estimates of silicate weathering rates. Silicon ... -
Post-fire succession on savanna habitats in the Okavango Delta wetland, Botswana
(Cambridge University Press, https://www.cambridge.org/, 2007-10-29)Drying floodplains that were not inundated for more than 10 y were investigated to relate plant species and vegetation structure to time-since-fire for the southern Okavango Delta wetland in Botswana. The aims of the ... -
Methane flux measurements along a floodplain soil moisture gradient in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(The Royal Society, https://royalsociety.org/, 2021-09-21)Data-poor tropical wetlands constitute an important source of atmospheric CH4 in the world. We studied CH4 fluxes using closed chambers along a soil moisture gradient in a tropical seasonal swamp in the Okavango Delta, ... -
Highly contrasted geochemical pattern in sediments of the Okavango Delta, Botswana driven by dust supply, hydrological heritage and biogeochemical reactions
(Advancing Earth and Space Science, https://www.agu.org, 2023)The Okavango Delta in North Botswana is a hot-spot of biodiversity within the semi-arid central part of the South African plateau. This endorheic ecosystem is highly dependent on the annual flood that brings freshwater ... -
Rival group scent induces changes in dwarf mongoose immediate behavior and subsequent movement
(Behavioral Ecology, https://academic.oup.com/beheco, 2016-05-15)In many social species, groups of animals defend a shared territory against rival conspecifics. Intruders can be detected from a variety of cues, including fecal deposits, and the strength of response is expected to vary ... -
Levers and leverage points for pathways to sustainability.
(British Ecological Society, 2020-07-23)1. Humanity is on a deeply unsustainable trajectory. We are exceeding planetary boundaries and unlikely to meet many international sustainable development goals and global environmental targets. Until recently, there was ... -
Environmental factors that influence species diversity of floodplain plant communities in different flooding phases in the Okavango delta, Botswana
(South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), https://www.sanbi.org/, 2020-05-01)Species composition and distribution in seasonal floodplain plant communities are influenced by variation in flooding. However, the influence of intra-flooding variation phases on the diversity of seasonal floodplain ... -
Dynamics of local governance in natural resource conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Wiley Online Library, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com, 2016)There has been a shift in natural resource management worldwide. This paper describes how modern institutions and policies influence management and shape access to and utilization of resources by rural communities in the ... -
The economic contribution of tourism to local communities: the case of Khumaga and Moreomaoto villages, Botswana
(Botswana Journal of African Studies, https://journals.ub.bw/, 2018)Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and its economic significance cannot be overestimated, especially in a country like Botswana. Botswana is one of the prime tourist destinations in Africa, with ... -
Youth and environmentally responsible consumer behaviour: the case of plastic bag usage in Botswana
(Botswana Journal of African Studies, https://journals.ub.bw/, 2019-05-13)Plastic bags are versatile, lightweight and flexible, and this has led to consumers having an insatiable appetite for the consumption of plastic shopping bags. To influence consumer behaviour, the Government of Botswana ... -
Live by the gun, die by the gun: Botswana’s ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy as an anti-poaching strategy
(African Journal Online, https://www.ajol.info, 2017)Rhino and elephant poaching affects various Southern African countries. Despite recent reductions in rhino poaching in Namibia and South Africa, it remains a concern. In response, the government of Botswana has implemented ... -
The effects of extended water supply disruptions on the operations of SMEs
(African Journal Online, https://www.ajol.info, 2017)The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of extended water supply disruptions on SMEs, in relation to returns, profitability and expenditure patterns. It investigated the impact of regular and/ or extended ... -
Dynamics of the feeding ecology of selected fish species from the Okavango River delta, Botswana
(Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, https://www.aiep.pl, 2012)Background. This study contributes to the understanding of the potential impact of changes in flooding patterns and (potential) fish production as a consequence of upstream developments in floodplain systems. Therefore, ... -
Okavango Delta – A Kalahari oasis under environmental threats
(Omics International, https://www.omicsonline.org, 2014-10-15)Wetlands all over the world are continuously faced with enormous environmental threats. The Okavango, a Kalahari hotspot, is not an exception. This research article provides a description of the environmental threats facing ... -
A cursory discussion of policy alternatives for addressing youth unemployment in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis (Routlegde), https://www.tandfonline.com, 2017-07-27)There has been growing levels of graduate unemployment in Botswana in the recent past. This is notwithstanding the relatively good performance of the economy. Tertiary institutions are churning out graduates with no ... -
Statistical modelling of Botswana's monthly maximum wind speed using a four-parameter kappa distribution
(American Journal of Applied Sciences, https://thescipub.com, 2016-06-21)Wind speed modelling has been key to many environmental and engineering applications, particularly in environmentally friendly wind power generation to meet energy demands. Efficient assessment of wind speed at different ... -
Polluter pays or polluter enriching the retailers”: the case of plastic bag levy failure in Botswana
(Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, https://www.ajol.info, 2017-05-25)It has been almost ten years since the introduction of plastic levy in Botswana. The levy was introduced as part of measures to combat littering of plastic bags and reduce their negative effects on the environment. The ... -
A review of the sustainability of Jatropha cultivating projects for biodiesel production in Sothern Africa: implication for energy policy in Botswana
(Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com, 2017-06-09)Jatropha curcas L. biofuel development is considered a strategy for achieving energy security, climate change mitigation, foreign exchange savings and economic development. This paper reviews the experiences of some southern ... -
Economic sustainability of Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production: Lessons from Southern Africa
(Omics International, https://www.omicsonline.org, 2017-11-18)Growth of Jatropha carcus in southern African countries is a new endeavor. Claims that jatropha has ability to grow in marginal lands, multiple benefits, potential to increase energy security and mitigate climate change, ... -
The Ministry of the church to people with disability
(John Wiley & Sons, https://www.wiley.com, 2019)Jesus’ ministry on earth is meant to be a model of the ministry of the church. It affected all types of people regardless of their socio-economic and religious status. Jesus regarded all ...