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Beer is mainly produced through fermentation. This process happens in the presence of the only micro-organism that is allowed which is Saccharomyces cerevisiae which ferments the small sugars to produce alcohol, carbon dioxide and energy. A large percentage of microbial contamination occurs when...

The main objective of this study was to assess the pattern of whole blood supply and demand for the Copperbelt province of Zambia. The Zambian National Blood Transfusion Services (ZNBTS) regional office was selected as the institution of study, being the only institution mandated by law to...

The study assessed factors that perpetuate pupil absenteeism in rural primary schools in Nyimba district. The objectives to: establish the causes of pupil absenteeism; identify ways in which pupil absenteeism affected teaching and learning process; ascertain home and school interventions to curb...

Floodplains are among the most dynamic, productive, diverse, and threatened ecosystems in the world. Their interactions between ground and surface water is a key element in understanding the resilience of floodplains to hydrological changes, especially with the advent of climate change and...

Sustainable hydropower development provides a reliable and stable power source that is economical and environmentally friendly. However, its investment capital is huge and unbearable to third-world countries. Hence the requirement of an alternative power source that is manageable. Zambia’s main...

The seasonal interactions among rivers, floodplains, vegetation and anthropogenic activities result in highly dynamic systems, which tend to exhibit distinctly different biogeochemical patterns throughout the wet and dry seasons. An assessment and characterization of the spatial-temporal...

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of distant marriages on families among teachers in Mazabuka, Zambia. In order to assess the impact of distant marriages on families among teachers in selected schools in Mazabuka, four objectives guided this study that is; To assess the...

ABSTRACT Security issues in libraries include theft of library materials, the mutilation or vandalism of library resources and dealing with disruptive patrons. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate security measures implemented to prevent theft of library resources and other...

Tsetse flies are obligate hematophagous vectors of animal and human African trypanosomoses. They cyclically transmit pathogenic Trypanosoma species. Despite having a long history of chemotherapy and chemical methods of vector control, African trypanosomosis has continued causing huge economic...

Radiation therapy, the leading cervical cancer treatment procedure to the pelvic region has a high likelihood to cause vaginal stenosis. Poor attitudes and practices towards preventive measures contributes largely to the development of vaginal stenosis in women receiving brachytherapy. This study...