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This study empirically investigated the impact of currency depreciation on economic growth in Zambia using the Johansen cointegration technique in a bivariate specification. The study used annual time-series data over the period 1985-2016. Gross domestic product (GDP) was used as a proxy for...

The importance of regulating potassium and sodium levels is well recognized in most Intensive Care Units (ICU). Various institutions across the globe have found varying figures on the extent and causes of electrolytes derangements in ICUs. Some tertiary hospitals in Africa similar to the...

The steady increase in the demand for poultry in Zambia and the world over has put a strain on poultry producers leading to the introduction of new practices such as the use of antibiotics in order to boost production. However, in many resource poor countries, the use of these antibiotics is...

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a highly malignant clonal hematopoietic disease caused by both inherited and acquired genetic alterations. Current AML classification and prognostic systems incorporate genetic information but are limited to known abnormalities that have previously been identified...

Attachment is an important aspect of every human being‟s life as it has a major role to play in human development especially in the social-emotional domain. There are several factors that influence the formation of secure attachment in infants and these include quality of care and caregiver...

There would be no modern Africa as we know it without China's numerous acts of friendship and generosity in Africa. Amid huge amount of negative energy towards China-Africa decades long and all-weather friendship, Africa should not lose its focus and must not forget where she has come from with...

Preterm birth is defined as childbirth occurring at less than 36 completed weeks or 259 days of gestation (World Health Organization, 2014). In most developing and resource limited countries such as Zambia, ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in most circumstances is not readily available for...

This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the communication strategy employed by Bio-Carbon Partners Limited in engaging local people in REDD+ Project in Rufunsa District. The project is aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD), while on the other...

Connor and colleagues have pointed out that the impact of stroke on lower income countries has drawn significant attention and attracted the need for quick intervention and deliberate policy on creating awareness about this health problem. Research on the matter has revealed that the sure way to...

The purpose of the study was to establish if there is civic participation, community awareness, accountability in the utilisation of constituency development funds. Further, the study ascertained if constituency development funds were used in the alleviation of socio-economic challenges in Monze...