Faculty of Science: Recent submissions
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Black Zimbabweans - Metabolic Factors and Molecular Genetics.
(2012-08-29)Objectives: The main objectives of the study were (i) to determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome disorders, (ii) to determine the frequency, of ApoE gene polymorphism at codons 112 and 158, of the ACE gene 287-bp ... -
The Impact Of Communal Land Use On Dambos In Lower Gweru, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)The study investigated how the exploitation of dambos changes their vegetation composition, soil properties and how that will in-turn affect the water quality. Species diversity and evenness ware higher in Madikane (H’ = ... -
Population Structure and Patterns of Regeneration of Zambezi Teak (Baikiaea Plurijuga) Logged at Different Periods in Gwai Forest, Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-29)Prudent management of natural forests requires information on their ecological status that can be estimated by monitoring population structure and regeneration especially in the presence of exploitation such as logging. A ... -
Application of a dynamic greenhouse climate model for irrigation scheduling in a greenhouse rose crop in Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)An assessment on the potential of the Gembloux Greenhouse Climate Model (GDGCM) as a tool for irrigation scheduling was done on a rose (Rosa Hybrida) crop grown in an Azrom type greenhouse, located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The ... -
Patterns of Elephant (Loxodonta Africana Blumenbachi) Browsing in Faidherbi Woodlands Of The Zambezi Heartland Floodplains In Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe) And Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
(2012-08-28)Patterns of elephant browsing in Mana Pools and Lower Zambezi National Parks’ riverine vegetation were investigated in sixteen and five variables transects, respectively. In each transect, tree and shrub species were ... -
Modeling dependence across stock markets using copulas.
(2012-08-28)An important issue in multivariate statistical modeling is the choice of the appropriate dependence measure. Correlation has many pitfalls as it is associated with the elliptical distributions assumption of normality which ... -
An Assessment Of The Impact Of Industrial Effluent From A Kwekwe-Based Iron And Steel Company On Kwekwe River Water Quality
(2012-08-28)The water quality of Kwekwe River, upstream and downstream of the industrial effluent discharge point was examined with the view of determining the effect of the effluent on water quality. Five sampling sites, each 20m ... -
The Macroinvertebrate Communities Of Two Upland Streams In Eastern Zimbabwe With Reference To The Impact Of Forestry
(2012-08-28)Benthic macroinvertebrates and physico-chemical parameters of the water were examined from two fast flowing streams, the Nyahode River which drains a pine monoculture catchment and the Haruni River which drains an undisturbed ... -
Analysis of continuous longitudinal data with non-ignorable data.
(2012-08-28)Missing responses are very common in longitudinal data. Much research has been going on, on ways to go around this complication in analysing such a data set. The approaches range from simple remedies like: analysing complete ... -
Management of Eutrophication in Small Dams with Both Urban and Rural Catchments in Zimbabwe: a Case Study of Rufaro Dam, Marondera, Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-28)An investigation was carried out on the limnological status and the nutrient loadings of Rufaro Dam, in Marondera. The limnological parameters of the water in the dam and the inflows that were measured were conductivity, ... -
The Impact of Sewage Effluent and Natural Self-purification in the Upper Chinyika River Below Hatcliffe Sewage Works, Harare.
(2012-08-28)The impact of sewage effluent and natural self-purification in the upper Chinyika River was investigated during the period October 2004 to February 2005. The physico-chemical and river flow variables, and water samples, ... -
Isolation and Characterisation of a Bacteria with Cellulase Activity from Local Hot Springs.
(2012-08-28)A sporulating, aerobic Bacillus subtilis sp. was isolated from the Chimanimani hot spring in Zimbabwe. The microorganism was characterised using classical identification tools and molecular techniques. The microbial strain ... -
Characterisation of Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV) and evaluation of pathogen derived resistance to the virus.
(2012-08-28)Cowpea is a major source of dietary protein in most African traditional diets, and the crop partially replenishes the soil nitrogen content as a result of its association with nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium spp, and is used as ... -
Identification and differentiation of Fusarium species using selected molecular methods
(2012-08-28)The taxonomy of Fusarium at the species level is based on morphological characteristics which include hyphae, conidia and microconidia. These features require expertise in taxonomy for an accurate and reliable diagnosis ... -
Wildlife Conflict Management Between Imire Safari Ranch and its Surrounding Community in Hwedza District.
(2012-08-16)This study focused on a conflict over wildlife resources between Imire Safari Ranch and the surrounding community that has been resettled on former large scale commercial farms in Watershed East Ward of Hwedza District ... -
An Assessment of the Contribution of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to the Manufacturing Sector in Small Urban Centres of Zimbabwe: A Case Study of SMEs in Bindura Town.
(2012-08-16)This study was aimed at assessing the contribution of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to the manufacturing sector in Bindura Town. The survey was carried out in three industrial sites, Chipadze Industrial Area, ... -
The Socio-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS on Communal Agriculture in Kandeya and Chundu Wards of Mt Darwin and Hurungwe Districts
(2012-08-16)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic is one of the greatest challenges currently facing Zimbabwe. With a national adult prevalence rate of 24.6%, no crisis in the history ... -
Structural Geology of the Umkondo Group in Eastern Zimbabwe and Geochronology of Associated Mafic Rocks and Possible Correlatives in Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-16)Metasedimentary rocks of the Mesoproterozoic Umkondo group in eastern Zimbabwe record the presence of an epicontinental basin situated near the eastern margin of the Kalahari craton. The Umkondo group is subdivided into ... -
Solid Waste Disposal in Victoria Falls Town: Spatial Dynamics, Environmental Impacts, Health Threats and Socio-economic Benefits.
(2012-08-16)The sanitary disposal of solid wastes constitutes one of the most pressing challenges facing urban authorities in Zimbabwe. In recent years, there has been considerable increase in illegal waste dumping, which indicates ... -
The Emigration Potential of Skilled Zimbabweans: Perceptions, Current Migration Patterns, Trends and Policy Responses.
(2012-08-16)The movement of skilled professionals from developing countries like Zimbabwe to industrialised countries is taking place at an alarming rate, and there is little evidence that these flows will decrease in the near ...
