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(University of Namibia, 2019)The study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activities of stem and leaves from Terminalia sericea and the live and dead bark from Combretum imberbe. The aqueous and organic crude extracts of the two plants ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)Wild fruits play an important role in the well-being of many people in Namibia. Two wild fruits namely, Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex A. DC (Ebenaceae) and Hyphaene petersiana Klotzsch ex Mart. (Arecaceae) were analyzed ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)The activity concentrations of the naturally occurring radionuclides 238U, 232Th and 40K in soil samples taken from the towns of Okahandja and Karibib in Namibia have been determined by gamma-ray spectroscopy using an ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)In most developing countries, especially in rural and remote communities, lack of access to light energy is an obstacle to development. This paper presents a cost analysis study for the implementation of solar power systems ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)The most prevalent Mycobacterium species in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and frequency of mutations in the genes conferring resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid in Zambia have until now remained unknown. This ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)Hot springs are among some of the naturally-occurring extreme environments that have generated considerable interest in researchers worldwide. Thermophilic prokaryotes present in hot spring habitats are considered valuable ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)We have synthesized Sn0.2Fex Cr1.8 – xO3 nano oxides with x= 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3. Single phase corundum structure and nanophase structure of the as-synthesized samples were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and by ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)In the present study, we have synthesized Sn0.2Fe0.9Cr0.9O3 nano oxides. Single phase corundumlike structure and nanophase structure of the as-synthesized sample were confirmed by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and by transmission ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)In this study, the radioactivity concentrations and the potential health hazards of primordial radionuclides; 238U, 232Th and 40K were measured using a gamma ray spectrometer in 30 soil samples collected from the Zambezi ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)English, as a foreign language has enjoyed superiority over indigenous African languages since the advent of British colonisation in Africa. At Midlands State University English is the language of hegemony. Policy regarding ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)This essay is a pragmatic study of the roles that referential elements play in the titles of church print posters in Nigeria. Perhaps it is unarguable that church print posters are meant to persuade the audience to fall ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)Students are considered to be a key to dealing with climate change. Their knowledge influences their attitudes, which affects their actions. The degree to which students are likely to engage with climate change depends on ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)This study aimed at understanding the perceptions of stakeholders on urban water erosion in a dryland city - Windhoek (Namibia) - by interviewing 41 stakeholders using semi-structured questionnaires. Stakeholders’ perceptions ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)Through a textual analysis methodology of three selected texts by Charles Mungoshi, the interactions between the spirit world and ordinary Shona people are examined to unlock some of the multiple meanings to be found in ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)This research sought to examine the influence of language user’s attitudes to the teaching and learning of English Language in three selected post-independence Namibian schools. The research was motivated by the high failure ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)The study explored the perceptions of student teacher mentors (STMs) in relation to their mentorship roles during school-based studies (SBS). It unpacks possibilities and challenges embedded in the mentoring process. This ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of health care professionals regarding the management of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in the Khomas Region of Namibia. The study was qualitative, ...
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(2013)Delivering health services to vulnerable populations is a significant challenge in many countries. Groups vulnerable to social, economic, and environmental challenges may not be considered or may be impacted adversely by ...
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(2012)People living with disabilities (PWD) face unique problems in dealing with con-ventional healthcare facilities. We investigate the experiences of PWD as they access healthcare facilities in rural Namibia. More specifically, ...
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(2011)Ensuring that health policies uphold core concepts of human rights and are inclusive of vulnerable groups are imperative aspects of providing equity in health care, and of realizing the United Nations’ call for Health for ...
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(2012)In recent decades, there has been a push to incorporate the World Health Organization “Health for All” principles in national, regional, and local health policy documents. However, there is still no ...
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(2018)Omalovuis a popular traditional opaque beer in Namibia. It is made from malted sorghum or pearl millet grown in prevailing semi-arid conditions. It has a short shelf life when stored at ambient conditions. It is brewed ...
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(2011)Background:Identifying efficient and effective strategies to reach and monitor populations at greatest risk of malaria in low-transmission settings is a key challenge for malaria elimination. In Namibia’s Zambezi Region, ...
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(2019)Knowledge of the foci of plasmodium species infections is critical for a country with an elimination agenda. Namibia is targeting malaria elimination by 2020. To support decision making regarding targeted intervention, we ...
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(2019)Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis are crucial in the control of the disease and treatment success. In Namibia, there is a gap in empirical data on the diagnosis and treatment initiation ...
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary schools learners on sanitation and hygiene practices (2018)Background: Water, sanitation and hygiene played a significant role in schools by reducing water and sanitation related diseases; subsequently improving the health and learning performance of school-aged children. However, ...
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(2018)Background: Undernutrition in children under the age of five years is prevalent in the developing countries which increase the risk of morbidity and mortality among such age group. Lack of information related to nutrition ...
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(2019)Good nursing practice requires detailed record-keeping, which should be timely, comprehensive and accurate. Undergraduate nursing students experience challenges with record-keeping. As a result, a phenomenal qualitative ...
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(University of Namibia, 2019)There is also a growing interest from African policy makers- practitioners on how best to configure their national systems of innovation in their respective countries. Many countries including Botswana and Namibia, have ...
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(2017)The purpose of this study is to investigate the collection development practices of electronic resources at the University of Namibia (UNAM) library and its constituent branches. Collection development is one of the critical ...