Economic theory on trade flows postulates that depreciation does not guarantee an automatic improvement of the Balance of Payment (BoP) unless the Marshall-Lerner (M-L) condition is fulfilled. In this regard, most Sub-Saharan African countries (including Zambia) are still grappling with the...
Download PDF ↓A pelvic abscess is a pus filled cavity in the pelvis due to infection. It is typically the result of acute Pelvic Inflammably Disease (PID). Pelvic abscesses are a major gynaecological problem in contemporary gynaecological practice. This research paper made a retrospective study into a 3...
Studies globally indicate that HIV prevalence in prisons is high (UNODC, 2011) suggesting that prisons are a high risk environment for HIV transmission (UNODC, 2008). HIV and AIDS in Zambian Prisons is high (27.4%), contributing to morbidity and mortality (CSO, 2009). HIV infection among female...
Download PDF ↓The limitation of antibacterial treatment options imposed by the emergence of bacterial resistant organisms calls for the correct identification of the genes involved in mediating resistance. In this study, antimicrobial resistance was determined in terms of the presence of extended-spectrum...
Download PDF ↓African Swine Fever (ASF) is one of the most complex diseases of swine and a worldwide problem with most countries in the sub-Saharan region being endemic. The disease is characterised by widespread hemorrhages and high mortalities and affects trade in pigs and/or pork products both locally and...
Download PDF ↓Anthrax is an acute and invariably fatal zoonotic disease affecting multi-species and caused by a bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. In Zambia, anthrax has emerged as a serious ecosystem disease resulting in mortalities across humans, livestock and wildlife. The disease has had devastating effects on...
Download PDF ↓The purpose of the study was to investigate whether belonging to an Anti-AIDS Club or being a Peer educator reduces the likelihood of engaging in Risky Sexual Behavior. This research specifically focused on pupils in High Schools in Chingola who comprised those that belonged to Anti-AIDS clubs or...
Download PDF ↓Human-animal conflict, particularly human-carnivore conflict, is a growing problem in today’s crowded world, and can have significant impacts on both human and wildlife populations. Despite the application of different management practices, both locally and globally, the problem still exists....
Download PDF ↓The study’s main purpose was to establish school leavers’ understanding of university extension education in Lusaka District. The objectives of this study sought to establish school leavers’ knowledge levels about university extension education in Lusaka District and to establish school leavers...
Download PDF ↓Although primary school enrolments for children with special educational needs in Zambian ordinary primary schools has increased dramatically in recent years, primary school completion rates remain relatively low. The highest rates of drop outs and repetitions are at grade one. In such a context...
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