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The purpose of the study was to investigate language learning strategies used by secondary school learners and how they reflected their performance. The Learners’ proficiency in the four English language skills in Malawian schools is still a challenge despite various efforts to ensure that learners acquire and develop proficiency in English. Thi... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2014
Author: Bayani, Catherine Stilitha Michael Supervisor(s): Foster KholowaThe overall objective of this study was to investigate the effect of socioeconomic factors on suboptimal breastfeeding practices among women in Zambia. The study used data from the 2007 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey to examine selected socioeconomic factors of having a mother feed an infant something other than breast milk before reaching... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2014
Author: Kaela, Precious Kabwe Supervisor(s): Ephraim Chirwa , Patrick KambewaThis study compared men and women from T.A Kuntumanji, Zomba on their preferences on expenditure and decision-making of public works cash transfers. The study also evaluated decisions and how they influence use of transfers within households in the area. There is usually an assumption that married women are taken care of by their husbands in tar... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2014
Author: Dembo, Linda Supervisor(s): Paul Kishindo , L.S BinauliThe main objective of this study was to explore challenges and opportunities affecting information flow and feedback in health information systems (HIS) at district level in Malawi. The study employed qualitative research methods that included semi-structured interviews, observations in the health facilities settings, review of patient registers... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Nyirenda, Enock Chibankhuni Supervisor(s): Mustaffa HusseinSometimes clinical trials collect survival data, which have some variables measured longitudinally. This type of data is mostly analyzed using Cox proportional models with time dependent covariates. The longitudinal variables are treated as time dependent covariates. When there is association between a longitudinal variable and the time to event... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Kumitawa, Andrew Aclain Supervisor(s): Mavuto MukakaThere is consensus that cross-border insolvency laws need to be effective and efficient. To do this, they must ensure the goals of achieving certainty and predictability on private international law questions; the maximization of the debtor’s estate for distribution to creditors; speed and efficiency; fostering cooperation and communication betw... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Kaphale, Kalekeni Elson Supervisor(s): Lilian Welling-Steffens , Chikosa BandaAs a way of addressing the problem of medical doctors children and youth, the Malawi Government in conjunction with a German Funding Agent, GTZ, has designed and is implementing an accelerated learning programme known as Complementary Basic Education (CBE). The programme allows out-of-school children and youth to attain a basic education equival... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Katonda, Dinah Supervisor(s): Ken Ndala , Anthony ChigedaThe active participation of community members in their own development is widely seen to be positively correlated to project success and sustainability. Not surprisingly, therefore, development actors in the form of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have incorporated participatory approaches and principles into their plans, strategies and pr... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Mezuwa, Hope Banda Nkhanozgi Supervisor(s): Paul Kishindo , Jubilee TizifaThis study investigates the impact of financial sector development on the international competitiveness of Malawi sugar using the ARDL bounds testing approach to co-integration. The study uses annual data for the period 1980 to 2010 and the co-integration test results indicate a long-run negative relationship between financial sector development... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Mwale, Phillip Supervisor(s): Richard Mussa , Patrick KambewaThis study was undertaken to find out if the macroeconomic variables and institutions can account for stock market development and volatility on the Malawi Stock Exchange. The study employs a GARCH (1, 1) model with quarterly data from 1996q4 to 2012q1. The empirical results indicate that macroeconomic variables and institutional factors have si... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Chijere, Chimwemwe Supervisor(s): Ronald ManganiThis study examines the factors that affect the probability of consumer loans default using data from Greenwing Capital Limited, a Microfinance Institution in Malawi. This study uses a logit regression to analyse factors that cause default. The study investigates the impact of indebtedness, loan amount, loan term, gender and education on the pro... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Pangani, Mwandida Clement Supervisor(s): Richard MussaThe main objective of this study was to explore challenges and opportunities affecting information flow and feedback in health information systems (HIS) at district level in Malawi. The study employed qualitative research methods that included semi-structured interviews, observations in the health facilities settings, review of patient registers... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Nyirenda, Enock ChibankhuniItem Response Theory (IRT) models have been widely used to analyse test data and develop IRT-based tests. An important requirement in applying IRT models is the stability and accuracy of model parameters. Substantial research work has been undertaken in the past to study the effect of sample size on the estimation of IRT model parameters using s... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Chikoko, Tamandani Augustine Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluSometimes clinical trials collect survival data, which have some variables measured longitudinally. This type of data is mostly analyzed using Cox proportional models with time dependent covariates. The longitudinal variables are treated as time dependent covariates. When there is association between a longitudinal variable and the time to event... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Kumitawa, Andrew Aclain Supervisor(s): Mavuto MukakaUapaca kirkiana (Muell. Arg) is an important multipurpose indigenous fruit tree in the Zambezian ecoregion whose studies are limited. Six U. kirkiana provenances and their families were studied from a 12-year old alpha-lattice designed provenance trial at Nauko in Machinga, Malawi for their growth and carbon sequestration potential. Growth perfo... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Chirwa, Michael Freeman Supervisor(s): S. ChiothaThere is consensus that cross-border insolvency laws need to be effective and efficient. To do this, they must ensure the goals of achieving certainty and predictability on private international law questions; the maximization of the debtor’s estate for distribution to creditors; speed and efficiency; fostering cooperation and communication betw... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Kaphale, Kalekeni Elson Supervisor(s): Lilian Welling-Steffens , Chikosa BandaAs a way of addressing the problem of medical doctors children and youth, the Malawi Government in conjunction with a German Funding Agent, GTZ, has designed and is implementing an accelerated learning programme known as Complementary Basic Education (CBE). The programme allows out-of-school children and youth to attain a basic education equival... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Katonda, Dinah Supervisor(s): Ken Ndala , Anthony ChigedaThe active participation of community members in their own development is widely seen to be positively correlated to project success and sustainability. Not surprisingly, therefore, development actors in the form of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have incorporated participatory approaches and principles into their plans, strategies and pr... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Mezuwa, Hope Banda Nkhanozgi Supervisor(s): Paul Kishindo , Jubilee TizifaCorporate Social Responsibility is an important factor in the development arena, because its programs address a wide array of social and economic issues which include poverty alleviation through activities like education, health-care provision, infrastructure development and employees’ welfare consideration. However, the concern is that a lot of... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Kayira, By Sheena Supervisor(s): Mercy Chikapa JamaliWhile the Ministry of Health recognizes in its various documents, such as the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan 2011 – 2016, that there are inadequate doctors in the country, it is paradoxical to see the ministry deploying these scarce doctors in administrative positions such as District Health Officers (DHO) and Departmental Directors at the ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Phiri, Ruth Elizabeth Supervisor(s): Charles Chilimampunga