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Despite having many factors that influence students’ attitude towards Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), education policies outshine all because education policies are regarded as statements of action to be preferred in generation of solutions to address the identified problems (Peters, 1999). Education pol... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Nyirongo, Aaron Supervisor(s): Tiffany BandaThe study examined the quality of 2020 MSCE English Paper I, specifically in relation to the three key parameters of Item Response Theory (IRT) by computing and analyzing the item-difficulty parameter, item-discrimination parameter and pseudo-guessing parameter of the test items using the 3 Parametric Logistic Model. In 2020 MSCE examinations, c... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Mukoko, Christina Supervisor(s): Symon WinikoThe study applies Metz’s theory of Ubuntu as an antidote to corruption in Malawi. It argues that Metz’s theory is key in curbing corruption in Malawi. Due to its emphasis on the community (social harmony) and other-regarding virtues, it clarifies the need for community involvement in fighting against corruption and promoting Ubuntu values. Ubunt... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kapalamula, Adriano Francisco Supervisor(s): Boniface TamaniGlobally, the need to understand the interplay between educational inputs and academic outcomes in secondary education is important for enhancing quality education. This study explores the impact of various educational inputs on student performance in the MSCE across secondary schools in Mangochi District. Ten schools were sampled, including CDS... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kachale, Gracian Sangulukani Supervisor(s): Elias MwakilamaThis study is about the history of psychiatry in Malawi from the 1930s to 2020. The study uncovers the major reforms and developments that this field has witnessed from a historical perspective. The study argues that despite some reforms and policies being introduced in the field of psychiatry, the field remains colonized. This can be observed t... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kumwenda, Kondwani AstonThis research explored the perceptions of parents and teachers on parental involvement in the development and implementation of Individualised Education Plan (IEP) for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Existing studies have predominantly focused on either parents' perspectives or teachers' perspectives separately, providing a fragme... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Ngwiransonga, Felix Hermes Supervisor(s): Elizabeth KamchedzeraDeveloping countries, especially in Africa are undergoing dramatic urban growth through Large-scale-urban Developments (LUDs) with different global actors contributing to African urban development. The Chinese in particular have played an active role in financing and construction of LUDs. To understand how LUD projects are implemented in African... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Njanji, Lisa Supervisor(s): Evance MwathungaFish provides high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals crucial for human health. This study evaluated the effects of seasonal variation and processing methods on the proximate and mineral composition, and fat quality of L. gossei fish species from Lake Malawi, using the AOAC and Wijis’ methods for iodine val... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kachingwe, Mayeso Sabola Supervisor(s): Victoria NdoloSolid waste disposal is an essential component of any waste management system; however, locating appropriate solid waste disposal sites is regarded as the primary issue in solid waste management. Disposal site selection is a step-by-step process in which environmental, engineering, and economic criteria are applied successively. This research ai... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kalisha, Stephen Mandiza Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin MunthaliThis study evaluated the impact of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Cornerstone Prison Ministry in Malawi. It examined the intersection between Hebrews 13:1-3 and Matthew 25:36, as biblical foundations of prison ministry emphasizing on compassion, solidarity, and spiritual care for prisoners. The research also explored prisoners' motives for p... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Solomon, Thokozani Jackson Supervisor(s): Jones MawerengaThis study explored the use of Study Circles in the teaching of Social studies in Malawi’s community day secondary schools especially in Blantyre Urban. The study used a qualitative research design powered by a case study in which data was generated through in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, document analysis and observations. Ryan’s ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Zibophe, Rosemary Tisungane Supervisor(s): Peter NamphandeSolid waste disposal is an essential component of any waste management system; however, locating appropriate solid waste disposal sites is regarded as the primary issue in solid waste management. Disposal site selection is a step-by-step process in which environmental, engineering, and economic criteria are applied successively. This research ai... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kalisha, Stephen Mandiza Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin MunthaliThe study objective was to assess exit strategies and the essential role they can play in sustaining project outcomes beyond closure. It was thus expected that insufficient exit strategies contribute to the persistent paternalistic relationship between INGOs and their beneficiaries alike in the disaster-prone areas of Makhanga in Malawi. Special... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Mmaka, Francis Innocent Supervisor(s): Patrick KambewaThe study explored the roles of schools in supporting the learning well-being of refugee learners with psychosocial problems, focusing on learners at Dzaleka refugee camp. Qualitative approaches were used to collect data, including personal interviews by administering semi-structured questionnaires with refugee learners, teachers, and school man... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kasambara, Hlulose Hara Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaThis study explores the perceptions and experiences of employee performance in the context of religiosity within the Ministry of Education in Malawi. In this regard, its specific objectives comprise assessing the perception towards religiosity in the Ministry of Education workplace, analysing the stakeholders’ perception of the effects of religi... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chiwamba, Vincent Clive Supervisor(s): Happy KayuniThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ethical behaviour on employee performance in district council, a case study of Nkhata-bay district council. For this study, the researcher employed qualitative research methodology with purposive sampling to select respondents for the study. Two instruments were used to collect data, namely... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Jailosi, Mwayi Gabriel Supervisor(s): Michael ChasukwaEmployee participation is one of the current practices used in strategic planning which can contribute to efficient service delivery as mandated by Mzuzu city council, it has a major impact in the implementation of strategies and consequently affects the quality-of service delivery in public institutions. The objective of this study was to explo... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chopwa, Juma Peter Supervisor(s): Happy KayuniThe important roles that are played by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) all over the world including Malawi are becoming increasingly recognised by various stakeholders.The increase in the role of the NGOs in Malawi has also increased the calls for accountability on the part of the NGOs especially to their beneficiaries. Studies done previo... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Dossi, Ellen Sautso Supervisor(s): Happy KayuniThe government of Malawi adopted the National Gender Policy, 2000, and Malawi Implementation Plan 1 (MIP-1) and the Malawi Vision 2063 to among other things promote gender mainstreaming principles in order to strengthen downward accountability for the purpose of efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery like maternal health. The study was... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chirwa, Mwawi Supervisor(s): Happy KayuniThe research targeted at finding out how the Local Government in Malawi was doing in terms of electronic government implementation. The research’s main objective was to assess e-government initiative in selected district councils in Malawi, namely Mwanza and Zomba. The assessment was done through analysis of the policy framework, assessment of t... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Banda-Kalimbe, Temwanani Juliet Supervisor(s): Dan Banik