• Imperforate anus in a male Friesian-Holstein calf: case report and review of literature 

  Mushonga, Borden; Nsengimana, Samuel; Samkange, Alaster; Kandiwa, Erick; Habarugira, Gervais (2017)

  A case of imperforate anus in a 3-day old male Friesian-Holstein calf was presented and treated in Bugesera district, Rwanda. The condition has rarely been reported in Africa. A brief review of the etiology, epidemiology, ...
• Serological evidence of coxielosis in sheep farms of Namibia 

  Bishi, Alec S.; Khaiseb, S.; Shaanika, A.; Nambinga, E.K.N.; Kandiwa, Erick; Mushonga, Borden; Samkange, Alaster; Tjipura, G. (2018)

  (Query fever) is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii infection, which is an obligate gram negative intracellular bacterium (Lai et al., 2014). Its preferred target host cells are tissues, macrophages and ...
• Characterization of poultry production and management systems in the communal areas of Namibia 

  Masaire, E.; Madzingira, Oscar; Samkange, Alaster; Kandiwa, Erick; Mushonga, Borden; Bishi, Alec S. (2018)

  A survey was conducted on 485 respondents from eight regions of Namibia to characterize their poultry production systems. The overall mean proportions of literacy level were, secondary (33.6%), illiterate (31.5%), primary ...
• Malaria risk in young male travellers but local transmission persists: a case–control study in low transmission Namibia 

  Smith, Jennifer L.; Auala, Joyce R.; Haindongo, Erastus H.; Uusiku, Petrina; Gosling, Roly; Kleinschmidt, Immo; Mumbengegwi, Davis R.; Sturrock, Hugh J. (2017)

  Background: A key component of malaria elimination campaigns is the identification and targeting of high risk populations. To characterize high risk populations in north central Namibia, a prospective health facility-based ...
• Teachers views on the implementation of the English language proficiency programme in Namibia 

  Ngololo, Elizabeth Ndeukumwa; Nekongo-Nielsen, Haaveshe (2017)

  The study explores teachers’ views on the impact of the English Language Proficiency Programme in Namibian schools that was implemented over a period of five years, from 2011 to 2015. The program aimed at improving teachers’ ...
• Contemporary challenges facing the small farmers in the green scheme projects in Namibia 

  Shapi, Martin K. (2017)

  http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/sar/article/view/64448

  The paper uses a combination of theory and both quantitative and qualitative evidence to demonstrate the significance and challenges of agricultural development in Namibian green scheme projects. For quantitative, a ...
• Assessment of background radiation fin playgrounds of selected basic schools in the GA east municipal district, Accra, Ghana 

  Taapopi, Erastus E.; Faanu, A.; Dampare, S.B. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  A study has been carried out in the play grounds of selected basic schools in the Ga East municipal district of Accra, Ghana, to determine the exposure of school children to the radiation emitted by Naturally Occurring ...
• Subjective well-being, psychological well-being and anxiety symptoms of medical and pharmacy students in Namibia 

  Perstling, Martina; Nepolo, Emmanuel; Udjombala, N.; Nyarango, Peter; Karuaihe, M.; Hunter, Christian J. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Medical and pharmacy students at the School of Medicine of Namibia underwent a survey investigating their level of mental well-being and anxiety symptoms. Not only were the two constructs, subjective well-being and ...
• Prevalence, trends and risk factors of breast cancer Mortality in Namibia: 2000-2015 

  Pazvakawambwa, Lillian; Embula, S.P. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The objectives of the study were to establish prevalence, trends and risk factors for breast cancer survival in Namibia. Secondary data was available from the Namibia Cancer Association Registry for breast, cervical and ...
• Utilization of water quality index (WQI) in water quality assessment of groundwater in Agbor metropolis, Delta State Nigeria 

  Oboh, I.P.; Egun, N.K. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  A water quality index provides a single number that expresses the overall quality at a certain location and time based on several water parameters. The objective of the study was to calculate the Water Quality Index (WQI) ...
• Diet of Barn owls (Tytoalba) in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region, Namibia 

  Nghipangelua, P.N.; Lukubwe, Michael Sinvula (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The diet of barn owls (tytoalba) was studied at three active roosting sites in order to understand their feeding ecology throughout various phases of the annual cycle. We conducted weekly field trips between June and October ...
• The Savannas: An integrated synthesis of three major competing paradigms 

  Nakanyala, Jesaya; Kosmas, S.; Hipondoka, Martin (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The coexistence between trees and grasses in the savannas is a contentious issue. Al- though necessary scientific efforts have been done, unfortunately such efforts have given rise to contrasting theories and models. This ...
• Bacteriological analysis of household water from hand-dug wells in the Cuvelai-Etosha basin of Namibia 

  McBenedict, Billy M.; Wanke, Heike; Hang' ombe, B.M.; Chimwamurombe, Percy M. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Communities in Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshana regions of Namibia widely utilize the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin by constructing hand-dug wells to provide water to sustain agriculture and households. Since these regions ...
• Level of adherence to safety measures on construction sites in Abuja, Nigeria 

  Jimoh, R.A.; Oyewobi, L.O.; Isa, R.B.; Momoh, A.S. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The construction industry is known to be one of the most hazardous industries in terms of the activities on the construction site and it has poor safety records. In order to have a comprehensive understanding and gainfully ...
• Analysis of the basic Ross-MacDonald malaria model parameters 

  Iiyambo, David S. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  We consider a basic finite dimensional Ross-Macdonald malaria mathematical model on interaction of the infected humans and the infected mosquitoes. We study this system for consistence of the equations to the real biomedical ...
• An investigation into the antibacterial activity of pigmented secondary metabolites isolated from streptomyces from Windhoek soil 

  Iikasha, Albertina M.; Eiman, H.; Mumbengegwi, Davis R. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  There is an increase in mortality from infectious diseases due to an increase in antibiotic resistance worldwide. Hence, his study aimed at investigating the antibacterial activity of Streptomyces that produces pigmented ...
• Potential application of the Moringa species as natural supplements In Namibia: a review 

  Huber, Sharon; Huber, Thomas J.; Ananias, Natalia K.; Knott, Michael G. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The members of the Moringaceae tree family show promise as good dietary sources of essential nutrients. Moringa oleifera is the most researched species of Moringa trees and has gained much recognition for its exceptionally ...
• Nitrate and bacteriological assessment of groundwater in Omaheke region, Namibia 

  Claasen, Tiffany; Lewis, Earl (University of Namibia, 2017)

  In Namibia, a large percentage of the population uses water from sources such as rivers, wells and boreholes. The quality and safety of such water sources is generally considered poor, and therefore is a potential health ...
• Relative importance analysis of the factors influencing maize productivity at Olushandja and Etunda irrigation Schemes of Namibia: a secondary analysis of data from farm household survey 

  Charamba, Vonai; Thomas, Benisiu; Charamba, Beatrice (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The main objective of this study was to apply relative importance analysis to determine the main factors that affect maize productivity for smallholder maize farmers in the Olushandja Dam and Etunda Irrigation Schemes, ...
• Preservation of audio-visual records at the National Archives of Namibia 

  Lukileni, Ndahambelela; Mnjama, Nathan (2017)

  The study investigated the preservation strategies of audio-visual (AV) records at the National Archives of Namibia (NAN). Data for the study was collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation and a review of ...
• First-generation entry into higher education: Namibia's future 

  Smit, Talita C. (University of Namibia, 2013)

  With the changing political and socio-economical profile of previously disadvantaged Namibians, school leavers, as well as adults, increasingly decide to invest in Higher Education for an improved future. Students who ...
• Instructional leadership 

  Shitana, Silas Shituleipo (University of Namibia, 2013)

  Instructional leadership is one of the transformational leadership theories which focus on the task-person tension and dominates the world of organizations into the twentieth and twenty first centuries. The notion of ...
• Factors influencing academic performance in Basic Business Statistics course at Polytechnic of Namibia 

  Pazvakawambwa, Lillian; Ngololo, Elizabeth Ndeukumwa; Dumeni, Efraim (University of Namibia, 2013)

  The Polytechnic of Namibia offers the Basic Business Statistics course for all its undergraduate registered students for the Bachelor of Technology degrees in Business Administration, Public Administration ,Marketing, Human ...
• Effects of socio-cultural knowledge on Science education 

  Nashidengo, Willem P. (University of Namibia, 2013)

  Science education is of paramount importance to a better socio-economy. The curriculumthat conveys the teaching and learning of science is supposed to reflect on the students.Science education builds on prior existing ...
• Lessons from the implementation process of the merger between the University of Namibia Faculty of Education and former Colleges of Education in Namibia 

  Masule, Lubasi Borniface (University of Namibia, 2013)

  This article is based on the implementation process of the merger between the University of Namibia and former colleges of education in Namibia. The aim of this article is to share some staff and student experiences of ...
• Crtitical reflective teaching practice: enhancing teachers' consciousness of their teaching 

  Luwango, Luiya; Schafer, Marc (University of Namibia, 2013)

  This paper emphasises the aspects that teachers should critically focus on when reflecting on their teaching practices. The paper emerged from a case study that was conducted in three secondary schools in Rundu- northern ...
• A needs analysis for the implementation of a complementary course in Mathematics education for teachers of Mathematics in Namibia: a case study of the BETD graduates 

  Ilukena, Alex M.; Schafer, Marc (University of Namibia, 2013)

  After the introduction of the Basic Education Teacher Diploma (BETD) in Namibia, a number of studies were conducted on how teachers, lecturers, stakeholders and the Namibian public perceived the BETD program and its ...
• Challenges of large class teaching at the university: implications for continuos staff development activities 

  Iipinge, Sakaria M. (University of Namibia, 2013)

  Class size is a major concern to any educational system. At university, a class of any size (small or large) appears to be an acceptable norm. However, when classes are too large, they are considered to contribute some ...
• Responses, coping strategies and needs of primary and secondary caregivers of children with visual impairments in Namibia: teachers and parents perspectives 

  Haihambo Ya-Otto, Cynthy K.; Tobias, Elina I.; Mashego-Brown, Antony (University of Namibia, 2013)

  Since becoming signatory to the Salamanca Declaration in 1994, the Namibian education system has been battling with the implementation oj inclusive education. It is taking the country a lot of efforts to move towards ...
• Performance management as best practice for improving the Namibian public schools 

  Ferreira, Johanna Wilhelmina (University of Namibia, 2013)

  This paper examines several important elements of measuring performance in primary and secondary education and its contribution to best practice in education. Education management has increasingly been dominated by the ...

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