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This 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 Namphande , Annie ChipondaSolid 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 Kambewa , Happy KayuniThe 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 Chiziwa , Elizabeth KamchedzeraThis 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 Kayuni , Mustaffa HusseinThe 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 Chasukwa , Mustaffa HusseinEmployee 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 Kayuni , Gift SamboThe 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 Kayuni , Yapikachi Msiska KambalaThe 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 , Mustaffa HusseinThis thesis analyses grievance handling on employee performance at Zomba Central prison. It shows the extent to which the militaristic thinking of handling grievances affects employee performance. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design. A self-administered questionnaire and structured in depth intervie... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chibwe, George Parry Felazako Supervisor(s): Mustaffa HusseinThe aim of this study is to demonstrate that Kant’s ethics provides an excellent deontological approach to business ethics, capable of militating against the moral decadence currently obtaining in business. Kant’s ethics is centred on the transcendental precepts of good will, reason, duty, autonomy, self-legislation and universalisability. These... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Samanga, Joseph Rutendo Supervisor(s): Lawrence Mpekansambo , Pascal MwaleThis study examines the opportunities and problems of adopting cloud computing technologies for e-government and in Malawi. The study intends to examine the possible benefits and challenges associated with harnessing these digital breakthroughs to improve governmental operations and service delivery in the country. The research investigates the ... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kapasuka, Henry Andrews Supervisor(s): Patrick ChikumbaThis study investigated the effects of classroom communication on academic performance of students with hearing impairment in selected secondary schools of Shire Highlands Education Division. It was guided by the following main research question: How does classroom communication affect the academic performance of students with hearing impairment... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Eliya, Donald Mphatso Supervisor(s): Elizabeth Kamchedzera , Symon ChiziwaThe study attempted to examine the issues of teacher deployment at district level. This study was prompted by the fact that there are inequitable distributions of teachers not just between rural and urban areas but also between rural and remote rural primary schools. The study also looked at the why teachers preferred certain primary schools ove... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chikaoneka, Chimwemwe Supervisor(s): Richard Nyirongo , Nertha SemphereThe short or long birth interval is a common public health issue that affects women’s and children’s health in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite a higher burden of short or long birth intervals, establishing causal relationships between birth intervals and their determinants remains challenging due to the potential for unobserved confounding factors. ... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Wasela, Chikumbutso Willard Supervisor(s): Tsirizani KaombeThe Malawi system for assessing learning media for Learners with disabilities in schools highlights several difficulties that may be worth considering. For instance, the usage of a Low vision tool kit, Informal assessment, and use of Western instruments reveals a gap in the psychometric features of learning media assessment instruments. In other... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kanyong'o, Joyce Supervisor(s): Opalhawaye Nyamulani-Mwisama , Richard NyirongoThis study investigated the effects of classroom communication on academic performance of students with hearing impairment in selected secondary schools of Shire Highlands Education Division. It was guided by the following main research question: How does classroom communication affect the academic performance of students with hearing impairment... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Eliya, Donald Mphatso Supervisor(s): Elizabeth Kamchedzera , Symon ChiziwaAdmission into institutions of higher learning in Malawi is very competitive considering the limited capacity of higher education institutions. Admission procedures vary by institution; some offer entrance examinations, while others do not. Nevertheless, college entrance examinations provide a standardized and objective measure of the academic l... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chisale, Thokozani Elvis Supervisor(s): Foster GondweAs part of routine care and treatment activities for people living with HIV and are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, health care providers conduct reviews on patients for possible ART treatment failure. However, due to the limited number of available experts and increasing number of treatment failure cases, it is not feasible to manual... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Ndhlovu, Dumisani J. Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin Munthali