2011 Publications

  1. Bhukuvhani, C., Zezekwa, N., Sunzuma, G. (2011). Primary School Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Mentor Supervision. The Dyke, 5(2), 124-144.
  2. Bhukuvhani, C.E., Zezekwa, N., Sunzuma, G. (2011). Students’ preparedness to integrate Information and Communication Technology tools and resources for the learning of Organic Chemistry concepts in the District of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 7(2), 27-37.
  3. Bindu, S., Chigusiwa, L., Mazambani, D., Muchabaiwa, L., Mudavanhu, V. (2011). The Effect of Stock Market Wealth on Private Consumption in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Economic Sciences and Applied Research, 4(2), 125-142.
  4. Chigusiwa, L., Bindu, S., Mudavanhu, V., Muchabaiwa, L., Mazambani, D. (2011). Export-led Growth Hypothesis in Zimbabwe: Does Export Composition Matter? International Journal of Economic Research, (2)4, 111-129.
  5. Chikuse, L.J., Katsvanga, C.A.T., Jimu, L., Mujuru, L. (2011). Impacts of outsourcing forestry operations in the hyperinflationary economic environment of Zimbabwe. Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(1), 107-114.Chimvuramahwe, J., Musara, J.P., Mujuru, L., Gadzirayi, C.T., Nyakudya, I.W., Jimu, L., Katsvanga, C.A.T., Mupangwa, J.F., Chivheya, R. (2011). Effect of feeding graded levels of Adansonia digitata (baobab) seed cake on the performance of broilers. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 11(3),1442-1449.
  6. Dube, T., Njanike, J., Manomano, C., Chiriseri, L. (2011). Adoption and use of SMS/Mobile Banking Services in Zimbabwe: An exploratory study. Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce , 16(2).
  7. Dziva, D., Mpofu, D., Kusure, L.P. (2011). Teachers’ conception of indigenous knowledge in science curriculum in the context of Mberengwa District, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Education and Technology, 1, 3, 88-102.
  8. Gadzirayi, C.T. (2011). Teaching Practice Supervision: The Blended Supervision Model, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; 76 pages. Paperback.Gandiwa, E., Chikorowondo, G., Gandiwa, P.Z. Muvengwi, J. (2011). Structure and composition of Androstachys johnsonii woodland across various strata in Gonarezhou National Park, Southeast, Zimbabwe. Journal of Tropical Conservation Science, 4(2), 218-229.
  9. Hove, N., Muropa, B.C., Taruwona, M., Maseko, N., Denga, J., Mudzura, M., Zivanai, O., Chipfere, E. (2011). An investigation into the causes of low pass grades in Advanced Level Accounting: A Survey of Bindura Urban Schools. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(1), 28-39.
  10. Jimu, L., Ngoroyemoto, N. (2011). Habitat characteristics and threat factors of the rare and endangered Prunus Africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman in Nyanga National Park, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 3(6), 230-236.
  11. Jimu, L. (2011). Threats and conservation strategies of the African Cherry (Prunus africana) in its natural range – A review. Journal of Ecology and Natural Environment, 3(4), 118-130.
  12. Jimu, L. (2011). Julbernadia Globiflora (Benth.) Troupin. In: Brink, M. & Achigan-Dako, E.G. (Editors). Prota 16: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa, 16.
  13. Jimu, L. (2012). Raphia Farinifera (Gaertn.) Hyl. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa, 16, 386-389.
  14. Jimu, L. (2012). Gossypium Herbaceum L. Protologue Sp.pl.2:693 (1753.). Plant Resources of Tropical Africa, 16, 211-217.
  15. Karavina, C., Zivenge, E., Mandumbu, R., Parwada, C. (2011). Jatropha curcas production in Zimbabwe: Uses, Challenges and The Way Forward. Modern Applied Science, 5(2), 239-243.
  16. Karavina , C. Mandumbu, R., Parwada, C., Tibugari, H. (2011). A review of the occurrence, biology and management of common bacterial blight. Journal of Agricultural Technology, 7(6), 1459-1474. Available online http://www.ijat-aatsea.com
  17. Karavina, C., Mandumbu, R., Parwada, C., Zivenge, E. (2011). Epiphytic Survival of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli (E.F.SM). Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 9(2), 1161-1168.
  18. Katsinde, T.J., Katsinde, C.S., Mwale, M. (2011). Student nurses’ perceptions of the HIV and AIDS problem: A case study of Bindura School of Nursing, Zimbabwe. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(1),212-226.
  19. Kazunga, C., Mutambara, H.N.L., Mapurisa, J. (2011). A carpentry cutting stock problem: a case study for planks cutting in Zimbabwe. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(4), 18-29.
  20. Koga, C., Mwenje, E., Garwe, D. (2011). Response of Tobacco Cultivars to Varying Fertiliser Levels in Striga gesneriodes infested Soils in Zimbabwe. Agricultural Journal, 6(6), 347-352.
  21. Kundhlande, A., Nyakudya, I.W., Katsvanga, C.A.T., Wuta, M., Gotosa, J. (2011). Influence of Pinus Patula (chldtl and Cham) plantations on granite soil properties in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe: A case study of Erin Forest Estate. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, 2(10).
  22. Lindsey, P.A. ROMAN ACH, S.S., Matema, S., Matema, C., Mupamhadzi, I., Muvengwi, J., (2011). Dynamics and underlying causes of illegal bushmeat trade in Zimbabwe. Fauna & Flora International, Oryx, 45(1), 84-95.
  23. Mahamadi, C., Chapeyama, R. (2011). Divalent metal ion removal from aqueous solution by acid treated and garlic treated Carina Indica roots. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 15 (1), 97-103.
  24. Mahamadi, C., Togarepi, E., Dzomba, P. (2011). Extraction of phenolic compounds from Temnocalyx obovatus. African Journal of Biotechnology 10(54), 11245-11248.
  25. Manatsa, D., Reason, C.J.C., Mukwada, G. (2011). On the decoupling of the IODZM from Southern Africa Summer rainfall variability. International Journal of Climatology. wileyonlinelibrary.com. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/joc.2306.
  26. Manatsa, D., Nyakudya, I.W., Mukwada, G., Matsikwa, H. (2011). Maize Yield Forecasting for Zimbabwe Farming Sectors Using Satellite Rainfall Estimates. Natural Hazards, 59(1), 447-463.
  27. Mangwende, S., Karambakuwa, R.T., Mauchi, F.N., Gopo, N.R., Mudavanhu, V., Gate, T., Gombarume, B.F. (2011). Cross cultural investigation of entrepreneurship efficacy beliefs of rural and urban youth in Zimbabwe. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Journal, 1(1).
  28. Manyanga, P., Soderstrom, L., Hedderson, T.A. (2011). Co-variation of life history characters in the family Lophoziaceae: a multivariate analysis. The Bryologist, 114(3), 1-12.
  29. Mabhungu, I., Masamha, B., Mhazo, S., Jaravaza, D., Chiriseri, L. (2011). Factors influencing micro and small enterprises’ access to finance since the adoption of multi-currency system in Zimbabwe. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(6), 217-222.
  30. Mandumbu, R., Peter, J., Karavina, C., Tibugari, H. (2011). Integrated Weed Management in Zimbabwe’s Smallholder Sector, where are we? A Review. Modern Applied Science, 5(5), 111-117.
  31. Mauchi, F.N., Karambakuwa, R.T., Gopo, R.N., Njanike, K., Mangwende, S., Gombarume, F.B. (2011). Entrepreneurship education lessons: a case of Zimbabwean tertiary education institutions. Educational Research, 2(7), 1306-1311.
  32. Mauchi, F.N., Nzaro, R., Njanike, K., Masvosva, N., Karambakuwa, R.T., Damiyano, D., Gopo, R.N., Gombarume, F.B., Mangwende, S., Manomano, C. (2011). The Effectiveness of cash management policies: a case study of Hunyani flexible products. Educational Research, 2(7), 1299-1305.
  33. Maunga, M., M., Gadzirayi, C.T., Dhehwa, C., Taruwona, M., Muchemwa, C., Makwerere, D., Muropa, D.C. (2011). An Assessment on the Impact of Collateral Security to Small Enterprises’ access to Bank Finance in Developing Countries: A Case of Zimbabwe. Business Administration and Management, 1(4), 170-178.
  34. Muchemwa, C., Ngwerume, E.T., Hove, M. (2011). Misleading Images: Propaganda and Racism in the Politics of land in Post Colonial Zimbabwe. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1(19), 217-224.
  35. Mujuru, L. (2011). Diospyros lycioides Desf. Protologue Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 6: 448 (1805). Plant Resources of Tropical Africa, 16, 126-129.
  36. Mudavanhu, V., Bindu, S., Chigusiwa, L., Muchabaiwa, L. (2011). Determinants of Small and Medium Enterprises Failure in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Bindura. International Journal of Economic Research, 2(5), 82-89.
  37. Munyedza, P. (2011). The Impact of the Indigenous Economic Empowerment Act of Zimbabwe on the Financial Performance of Listed Securities. Business and Economics Journal, 37, 1-13.
  38. Musara, J.P., Zivenge, E., Chagwiza, G., Chimvuramahwe, J., Dube, P. (2011). Determinants of smallholder cotton contract farming participation in a recovering economy: Empirical results from Patchway District, Zimbabwe. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(4), 1-11.
  39. Musekiwa, A., Njanike, K., Mukucha, P. (2011). Gender Effects on customer satisfaction in Banking Industry, a case of commercial Banks in Bindura, Zimbabwe. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(1), 40-44.
  40. Musekiwa, A. (2011). An evaluation of customer retention based on gender and age during critical cash crisis of 2008. A case study of commercial banks in Bindura. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(2), 84-88.
  41. Mzumara, M. (2011). Was Zimbabwe Competitive in International Trade 2000-2009? International Journal of Economic Research , 2(5), 200-221.
  42. Mzumara, M. (2011). Mozambique from Marxist-Leninist to Capitalism: Has the country performed well economically? Int. J. Buss. Mgt. Eco. Res. 2(6), 359-370.
  43. Ngwerume, E.T., Muchemwa, C. (2011). Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM): A vehicle towards sustainable rural development. The case of CAMPFIRE in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Hurungwe District. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, 2(2), 75-82.
  44. Nyakudya, I.W., Stroosnijder, L. (2011). Water management options based on rainfall analysis for rainfed maize (Zea mays L.) production in Rushinga District, Zimbabwe. Agricultural Water Management, 98(10), 1649 – 1659.Doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2011.06.002.
  45. Nyakudya, I.W., Jimu, L., Katsvanga, C.A.T, Dafana, M. (2011). Comparative analysis of the early growth performance of indigenous Acacia species in regenerating Trojan Nickel Mine tailings in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 5(3), 218-227
  46. Nyamadzawo, G., Mapanda, F., Wuta, M., Nyamangara, J., Nyamugafata, P., Jiri, Z. (2011). Water Quality Monitoring of Yellow Jacket River, Mazowe, Zimbabwe: A Review: In: Alicia C. Ortiz and Nancy B. Griffin (eds). Pollution Monitoring. Nova Science Publishers, New York, 245-254.
  47. Nyamadzawo, G. (2011). Maize yields under coppicing and non coppicing fallows in a fallow-maize rotation system in Central Zimbabwe. Agroforestry System, 1-4. DOI.10.1007/S10457-011-9453-9.
  48. Nzaro, R., Njanike, K. (2011). An evaluation of Financial Strategies used by Companies in the Retail Sector During Recession Period (2000-2010). Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(1), 22-27.
  49. Parwada, C., Gadzirayi, C.T., Sithole, A. (2011). Effect of ridge height and planting orientation on Ipomea batatas (sweet potato) production. Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development 3(4), 72-76. Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/JABSD.
  50. Parwada, C., Mudimu, T. (2011). Effectiveness of Reduced Herbicidal Dosage and Intercropping Spatial Pattern as a weed control option. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(2), 116-124.
  51. Tatira, B., Mutambara, L.H.N., Chagwiza, C.J., Nyaumwe, L.J. Computerized Summative Assessment of Multiple-choice Questions: Exploring Possibilities with the Zimbabwe School Examination Council Grade 7 Assessments. Computer and Information Science, 4(6), 66-74.
  52. Zaranyika, M.F., Chirenje, A.T., Mahamadi, C. (2011). Interference Effects of Easily Ionizable Elements in ICP-AES and Flame AAS: Characterization in terms of the Collisional Radiative Recombination Activation Energy. Spectroscopy Letters, 45(1), 1-12. Available on: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00387010.2011.579679.
  53. Mandumbu R., Peter, J., Karavina, C., Tibugari, H. (2011). Integrated Weed Management in Zimbabwe’s Smallholder Sector, Where are we? A Review. Modern Applied Science, 5(5), 111-117.
  54. Masona, C., Mapfaire, L., Mapurazi, S., Makanda, R., (2011) Assessment of heavy metal accumulation in wastewater irrigated soil and uptake by maize plants (Zea Mays L) at Firle farm in Harare. Journal of Sustainable Development, .4(6), 132-137.
  55. Maseko, N., Manyani, O. (2011). Accounting practices of SMEs in Zimbabwe: An investigative study of record keeping for performance measurement (A case study of Bindura). Journal of Accounting and Taxation, 3(8), 171-181.
  56. Ndlovu, S. (2011). Using low cost geophysical methods to locate high yielding groundwater aquifers in the granite region of Matebeleland South Province of Zimbabwe – a case of Gwatemba area. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(6), 246-257.
  57. Chimvuramahwe, J., Musara, J.P, Muzenda, C., Machakwa, C. (2011). Revisiting the basics: a platform for effective intervention in improving rural livelihoods of HIV/AIDS affected households – lessons from Bindura District (Ward 16), Zimbabwe, Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(6), 195-205.
  58. Karambakuwa, R.T., Shonhiwa, T., Murombo, L., Mauchi, F.N., Gopo, N.R., Denhere, W., Tafirei, F., Chingarande, A., Mudavahu, V. (2011). The impact of Zimbabwe tourism authority initiatives on tourist arrivals in Zimbabwe (2008-2009). Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(6), 68-77.
  59. Denhere, W., Tafirei, F., Zivanai, O., Muchingami, L., Chingarande, A. (2011). The quality of service delivery in Zimbabwean urban councils: a case study of Bindura Municipality 2009 to 2011. European Journal of Business and Economics, 5, 68-72
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