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In this dissertation, we present an integer-valued generalised autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic (INGARCH)(p, q) model based on the Poisson distribution. This model proves to be effective for modelling overdispersed integer-valued time series with conditional heteroscedasticity. The...

This research methods case is based on the end-line evaluation of the Scaling-Up Nutrition Intervention (SUNI) project implemented by CARE International in Zambia, Program Against Malnutrition and other partners. Apart from fulfilling funding requirements, the evaluation was meant to establish...

In practice, cured concrete strength may exhibit strength variation from batch to batch and within batch despite the mixes being of the same proportions and with quality control. On the other hand, structural concrete elements are designed to meet specific characteristic strength. In order to...

This study analysed the preparation of school administrators and its implications on their administrative performance in selected upgraded schools of Lufwanyama District of the Copperbelt Province. There are indications that a large number of secondary school administrators in Zambia experience...

Introduction: The prevalence of substance use among mentally ill patients across the world has been varying. In 2019 it was reported by the United Nations (UN) that an estimated 271 million people around the world aged between 15 and 64 used substances, which was 11.5% higher than the reported...

The rapid adoption of electronic channels for the delivery of services by various service providers compels the consumers of these services to adapt. For one to be granted access to e-services, one must surrender part of their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) hence making their personal...

The study was inspired by the necessity to advance professional learning for primary school teachers that might support them to proficiently teach the mathematics topic of number bases. This was after a base line study conducted at National In-Service Teachers College (NISTCOL) in 2014 by the...

The primary objective of this research study is to compare the coverage of agricultural information by print media in Zambia. Specifically, the study was aimed to analysing the importance accorded to agricultural information in terms of length, placement and prominence. To achieve this objective,...

This study aimed at exploring the psycho-social experiences of healthcare staff on management of Covid-19 patients at a selected public university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. The study’s objectives were: establish the psycho-social experiences of healthcare staff involved in the...

Awareness of food safety risks has increased, given the occurrence and intensity with which zoonotic diseases are reported. Due to the widespread distribution of food products, controlling foodborne pathogens has become increasingly relevant worldwide. Consequently, this present study aimed to...