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Plague is a re-emerging flea-borne infectious disease of global importance and in recent years Zambia has periodically experienced increased incidence of bubonic plague outbreaks. However, there are currently no studies in the country that provide a quantitative assessment of the ability of the...

The objective of the study was to provide a holistic evaluation of the impacts of deforestation on ecosystem services in Kamfinsa sub-catchment of Kitwe in Zambia. Loss of forest biomass, biodiversity, and soil erosion were key proxy variables for loss of ecosystem services. Geographical...

A small tree, Steganotaenia araliacae is used as a medicine in local traditional settings in Zambia to initiate and augment parturition although very little is known and documented about its physiological and pharmacological effects. S. araliacae extract (SAEᶜ) has been observed to cause...

The cerebellar tonsils are part of the nervous system which is the chief controlling and coordinating system of the body. Their functional role is not yet known but are believed to coordinate skilled and learned movements. The cerebellar tonsils are prone to herniation through the foramen magnum...

Background Many HIV-infected patients are accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Zambia. This has enabled them to live longer. However, it is necessary to determine whether such improvements are accompanied with parallel improvements in quality of life. The purpose of this research was to...

This study analysed conflict resolution strategies at Twashuka SDA congregation in Lusaka to determine their effectiveness. Even if some conflicts are beneficial, others have the potential to divide the church, thereby threatening the unity and cohesion of the church which is considered as the...

The purpose of this study was to analyse power relations among Headteachers, PTA Chairpersons and teachers in enhancing peace in selected primary and secondary schools in Mwansabombwe district of Luapula province, Zambia. The sample of the study comprised of 50 respondents of which two (2) were...

A market is a physical place where goods and services are bought and sold, with buyers and sellers coming in contact with one another. They are classified according to their spatial and temporal specialisation, thus categorised as daily, periodic and special markets. Periodic markets happen once...

Drug trafficking and abuse is a global problem and Zambia is not spared of the ^ scourge. This study sought to establish the impact of drug trafficking and abuse among residents of Sinya area in Ndola, Zambia. It focused on outlining the demographic factors associated with residents of Sinya area...

In many workplaces, workers face widely differing challenges that people as individuals or groups experience which range from social, economic, institutional/ organizational, individual and or family difficulties. Scholarly literature has shown that work and workplaces are rapidly evolving making...