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Non -Venereal Syphilis And Australia Antigen Among The G/WI And G//Ana San Of The Central Kalahari Reserve, Botswana
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.)., 1973-10)Endemic syphilis is a disease of rural communities, with a low standard of hygiene, living in dry areas. In these respects it differs from yaws and pinta, the former of which is found only in humid regions, while the latter ... -
Educating The Next Generation
(University Of Zimbabwe Publications (formerly University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland), 1959-04-19) -
An Investigation Into The Incidence And Nature Of Anaemia In Pregnant African Women
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-06)Anaemia is known to be prevalent among African women of the childbearing age groups in South and Central Africa, and it has been suggested by Davidson (1964) that iron deficiency is the commonest cause. The most likely ... -
The Crisis Of 'O' Level History In Zimbabwe: A Silent But Dominant Theory Of Knowledge. A Didactic Theory Of Knowledge. A Didactic Practice
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1997-09)The crisis in history is part of a larger crisis in education in Zimbabwe. Histoiy in the Zimbabwean school curriculum is under seige, especially with the promotion of new subjects and the consequent falling numbers of ... -
Cereals Trade Patterns In The Sadcc Region
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 1988)The general objectives of the research project are as follows: 1. To describe current and historical .patterns of agricultural trade: within the SADCC region; between SADCC countries and South Africa; and between SADCC ... -
The Modern Management Of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1972-10)Urinary tract infections are common, and can now be managed very effectively. Management should not only have as its goal the removal of symptoms but also the elimination of the bacteriuria which may underline them, the ... -
Preservice Student Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Chemistry Teaching: The Case Of Egerton University, Kenya
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes held by pre-service chemistry student teachers. A survey was conducted on Egerton University students in the 2002/2003 academic year. The sample included all the ... -
Marketing Of Resource Products: Understanding How Markets Work
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) ; University of Zimbabwe, 2001)This primer focuses on the operations and functions of markets for resource and forest products. Markets are fundamental in aiding the exchange of goods and services between people within an economy and in the distribution ... -
A Review Of Anaesthetic Practices In Gwelo African Hospital During 1970
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1972-08)During 1970, due to shortage of Government Medical Officers in Gwelo, especially of those with any training in anaesthetics, maximum use was made of techniques not involving general anaesthesia. These techniques are, of ... -
The Forgotten Women: A Case Study Of Reproductive Health Issues Among Women Living With Disabilities And Educational Implications In Harare, Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2010-07)The female population in Zimbabwe is currently pegged at 5997 477 (Central Statistical Office, 2002). Women living with disabilities (WLWD) represent 10% (599 747) of the total female population yet their reproductive ... -
The Chromium Resources Of Zimbabwe
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Liberalised Markets And Rural Households
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension ( AEE) ; University of Zimbabwe, 1998-07)The primary objectives of the research are to gain a better understanding and a more detailed picture of how liberalised markets are functioning in smallholder farming areas and how this affects rural households as producers ... -
Theatre Education And gender Equity: Possibilities For The Millennium
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2010-07)The article explores possibilities of enhancing theater education for purposes of challenging and dismantling gender exploitation and oppression in order to facilitate social, political and ideological processes which can ... -
Onyalai — A Disappearing Disease Entity
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1972-05)Onyalai is an interesting condition both clinically and histologically. It is characterized by haemorrhagic bullous eruptions of the mucous membranes, usually in the mouth, accompanied by thrombocytopaenia and occurs ... -
An Evaluation Of The Mushrooming Of New 'Independent Colleges' in Zimbabwe With Special Emphasis On The Education Of The Urban Child, 2000-2009
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-03)Using Harare city centre and its respective high density suburbs as case studies, this paper is an attempt to uncover the complexities of the provision of education that were brought about by the unstable political and ... -
Marginal Protein Malnutrition In Some Rhodesian African School Children
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.)., 1972-06)Children living on a poor diet and showing no clinical signs of protein deficiency may nevertheless have an imbalance of certain amino acids in their plasma (Whitehead, 1964; Whitehead and Dean, 1964). A small pilot survey ... -
The Effect Of Natural Alkaline Waters Upon The Ova And Miracidia Of Schistosoma Haematobium
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1972-09)Although schistosomiasis is widespread in the plain surrounding Lake Chilwa, Malawi, repeated attempts to locate infected carrier snails in the lake itself have so far failed. There is a high degree of contact between the ... -
Price And Wage Policy In The Zimbabwe Maize And Tobacco Industries, 1980
(Department of Land Management (DLM) ; University of Zimbavbwe (UZ), 1980)Zimbabwe, despite a fairly sophisticated modern sector, displays the normal characteristics of less developed countries having a dual economy with a large surplus labor force.Reynolds has observed that.poor, labor-surplus ... -
Bronchoscopic Extraction Of Aspirated Foreign Bodies In Children In Harare Central Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 1994-07)Aspiration of foreign bodies results in the death of more than 500 children per year in the United States. Foreign body aspiration may be manifested by acute respiratory distress as well as insidious chronic pulmonary ... -
Some Misconceptions On Cell Structure And Function Held By A-Level Biology Students: Implications For Curriculum Development
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-07)Knowledge about cell structure is vital in students' understanding of cell functions. It also plays a central role in their understanding of structure and function in organisms. This research is part of a bigger survey ...