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Identification and Clinical Correlation of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria isolates from Pulmonary tuberculosis suspects with HIV Co-infection at UTH,Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) are increasingly recognized as human pathogens especially with the emergence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Similarity of clinical symptoms with TB, coupled with limited ... -
Identification of potential pathogens of pneumonia in sputum samples from adult patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Although information is available on pneumonia in children in Zambia, the incidence in adults in many parts of Africa ... -
The identification of spread factors, control measures and treatment in patients suffering from staphylococal infections in Zambia
(2012-11-02)Until as recently as twenty-five years ago, the CNS were regarded as mere contaminants when they were ob¬served to be present in infected specimens. They were, till then, overshadowed by the more pathogenic and better ... -
Illuminating the Academic and Socio- economic Implications of Inadequate boarding Facilities among students in Public Tertiary Institutions: a case of the University of Zambia
(2016)This study investigated the socio-economic challenges arising from the acute shortage of accommodation at the University of Zambia. With analytical focus on un-accommodated students at the institution’s Great East Road ... -
Images of women in Ticklish sensation, Tongue of the dumb and Cowerie of hope with the perspective of sex role sterotypes
(2012-03-06)This research describes or analyses the images of women in male literary works of Ticklish Sensation, Tongue of the Dumb and Cowrie of Hope with the perspective of sex role stereotypes. This is researched from a feminist ... -
Immediate fatal outcomes of Caesarean sections done for fetal distress at term at University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2014-11-07)Background: Fetal distress is a common indication for an emergency caesarean section (C/S). The term fetal distress refers to the presence of signs in a pregnant woman that suggests that the fetus may be compromised and ... -
The Immunogenicity of Irradiated Theileria Parva( Katete) Sporozoites in the Immunisation of Cattle against Malignant Theileriosis
(2012-09-04)The effect of irradiation on the Katete stock of Theileria parva sporozoites either directly (stabilate form) or indirectly (in their tick vectors) was compared to the 'infection and treatment' method of immunisation of ... -
Immunohistochemical Characterization of Breast Cancer at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-23)Introduction:Breast cancer remains among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. Worldwide, breast cancer comprises 22.9% of all cancers. In Zambia, it is ranked number 2 at 11% after cervical cancer (60%). However, ... -
Immunohistochemical expression of Vitamin-D Receptor in oral and skin squamous cell carcinoma of a black African Sub-population
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)The nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR) is involved in multiple pathways that have a role to play in the biology of cancer. Recent evidence indicates that the active form of vitamin D (1alpha, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) ... -
impact of operational perfomance:
(University of Zambia, 2019)Operational excellence and innovation have been found to be key factors for proper performance and growth of an organization. This study looked at the performance of the operational model at First National Bank – Zambia ... -
Impact and public perception of health service user fees: The case of high density residential Chawama Compound
(2012-08-01)Zambia's health policy and strategies can be said to have evolved through four significant phases. First, was the pre-independence period whose health policies were influenced by the colour-segregation ideology. Secondly, ... -
The impact and the efficiency of the fertilizer support programme(FSP) on food security among small scale farmers in rural Zambia-A case study of Chongwe District
(2012-01-19)Despite the implementation of the Fertiliser Support Programme (FSP), there were indications of food insecurity continuing among small-scale farmers in rural Zambia during the 2006/2007 farming season. The FSP was introduced ... -
An impact assessment of the Community Market for conservation(COMACO)project on the welfare of small-scale farmers in Zambia's Chama District
(University of Zambia, 2012)Valley areas in Zambia experience much higher levels of poverty as compared other rural areas. This can be partly attributed to the poor climatic conditions which make farming difficult in such areas. The Community Market ... -
An impact assessment of the Farm seed multiplication project in Mumbwa District
(University of Zambia, 2009)This study was an impact assessment of the ASP Farm Seed Multiplication (FSM) Project on target beneficiary farmers of Mumbwa District in the Central Province of Zambia. The reason why Mumbwa District was chosen was ... -
The impact of administration of sponsorship schemes on progression rates of pupils from low income families in selected boarding secondary schools in Southern province
(2011-05-11)The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of sponsorship schemes of pupils from low-income families in selected boarding secondary schools in Southern Province. The study tried to establish how these ... -
The impact of adopting sustainable supply chain management practices on the performance of public sector organisations in Zambia: a case study of Zambia Air force (ZAF)
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Sustainable Supply Chain Management involves integrating environmentally and financially viable practices such as recycling, refurbishing, waste management etc. into the complete supply chain lifecycle, from product ... -
The impact of adoption and usage of Information and Communication Technologies(ICTs)in selected manufacturing and business firms in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)This study was aimed at investigating the impact of adoption of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) on selected manufacturing and business firms in Zambia.This study was exploratory in nature, hence, a cross ... -
The impact of advocacy and sensitization on girls education in Lusaka 2002-2005: A case study of four schools in Lusaka District
(2011-08-19)Before 1990 girls education was not given enough attention in terms of access to school.However, in line with the international and national policy declarations, Zambia,through the Ministry of Education, has put in place ...
