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Community participation policy was introduced in 2004, following a number of challenges in Malawi’s public education system. Literature reveals that a number of stakeholders do not fully support the policy. This comes against the background of efforts by both government and other key stakeholders to make the policy effective. The study, which wa... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Nayeja, Chimwemwe Supervisor(s): Symon WinikoVolunteered Geographic Information (VGI) is touted as the modern-day approach to spatial data acquisition. Around the globe, VGI is slowly being integrated with authoritative spatial data while completely replacing it in other cases. However, the issue of quality in VGI remains combative, mainly from a lack of specialised skills of its contribut... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Makondi, Giovanne Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin MunthaliThis study investigated the experiences of secondary school students in the Zomba District during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing a qualitative research design, the study utilized interviews, focus group discussions, and desk research especially information taken from the internet as data collection methods. The research was conducted in Zomba ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Manda, Jireh Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaThis qualitative study scrutinized the role of Primary Education Advisors (PEAs) in advancing the continuous professional development (CPD) of teachers in Machinga's Educational Zones. Enveloped within the interpretive paradigm, the research delved into the perceptions of teachers and PEAs concerning the latter's role in CPD, drawing comparisons... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Likeke, Hendrix B.E. Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaOccupational stress, also known as professional stress, job stress, or work-related stress, is an aspect of stress that an employee or a group of workers experience in their workplace. The purpose of this study was to assess occupational stress among community day secondary school teachers. To achieve the aim of this study, four specific objecti... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Jose, Mdalitso Supervisor(s): Foster GondweThis study examines the ethical dimensions surrounding the disclosure of paternity test results in the virtual sphere, with a focus on the potential harm it can cause to children and families. This qualitative research explores various affective comments, upon which, a Thematic Content Analysis unveils and examines a plethora of emotions and sen... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Banda, Gift Josh SalimaThis study investigates how The Daily Times newspaper negotiates commercial versus public interest, with focus on the year 2020. The year 2020 was critical to efforts for consolidating democracy in Malawi; the country held fresh presidential elections at the direction of the High Court. It was also in this year that Malawi was faced with Covid 1... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Nachamba, CuthbertThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide economic disturbance. It interfered with supply channels and had long-standing and diverse impacts on the international Balance of Payments (BOP). However, the pandemic also enhanced the digital financial inclusion and had other positive effects. This, therefore, poses a question on the direction and exte... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Mkhaya, Victoria Thandie Supervisor(s): Gowokani ChirwaReducing unmet need for family planning services among adolescents is vital in achieving the family planning policy in Malawi. Despite Malawi government’s implementation of different programmes to improve the accessibility of FP services, there is a high prevalence of unmet need for contraception among adolescents. This qualitative study aimed a... Read more
School: School of Arts, Communication and Design
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Magola, Mable Namalueso Supervisor(s): Chimwemwe MagelaThis study has assessed smallholder farmers’ adoption of climate smart agricultural practices in Malosa Extension Planning Area, Zomba District, within the framework of Diffusion of Innovations theory. The study used a convergent mixed research design, which purposively selected Group Village Nthiko and three key informants, and randomly selecte... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Shani, Feston Ken Supervisor(s): Mirriam Joshua , Cosmo NgongondoDisasters emanating from frequent extreme weather events have devastating effects on human communities. Balaka District in Malawi is among areas frequently hit by weather related disasters such as droughts and windstorms. This study investigated people’s perceptions on climate extremes and the effectiveness of disaster reduction strategies being... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kenamu, Blessings Supervisor(s): Evance Mwathunga , Cosmo NgongondoHIV/AIDS and conflicts have left millions of children orphaned and vulnerable specifically in the Sub-Sahara African region. The increased number of orphaned and vulnerable children has resulted in a large proportion of them ending up in child-care institutions. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of children's adjustment in terms... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Gondwe, Oliver Supervisor(s): Paul KishindoUsing both a Random Effects (RE) model and a Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MM-QR) with random effects, this study examines the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), corruption, and market size. The study makes use of panel data from 16 different nations. The primary goal is to investigate how corruption and market size i... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chinangwa, Charles Supervisor(s): Farai Chigaru , Innocent MakutaTuberculosis (TB) presents a significant public health challenge, particularly in high disease burden countries in Africa, such as Malawi. The extent of this problem varies across different settings. Understanding the spatial variation and underlying causes of TB prevalence is crucial for comprehending and addressing the epidemic. Therefore, the... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chitema, Memory Supervisor(s): Jupiter SimbeyeThe study aimed to explore experiences of facilitators in REFLECT adult literacy programmes in Malawi. The main research question sought to explore how REFLECT facilitators experience the REFLECT approach in bringing out the desired programme outcomes. The study employed qualitative approach using case study design to have a deeper understanding... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Lipenga, Martin Lucky Supervisor(s): Foster KholowaMalawi’s unrestrained over-reliance on imports continues to expose the country to vulnerabilities in price variability and foreign exchange rate volatility. Several studies have combined data from many African countries to analyse the relationship between foreign exchange and consumer price index and some studies on the subject fails to take int... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Thomas, Moses Supervisor(s): Nelson DzupireAgriculture production yield varies with weather changes. This causes farmers to incur losses. For instance, extreme temperature leads to low maize yield. This study describes incomplete temperature weather derivatives in agriculture markets and applies risk management hedging techniques. It focuses on hedging crop yield against extreme temperat... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chirwa, Prince Blackson Dennis Supervisor(s): Nelson DzupireThis study evaluates the impact that access to credit has on welfare of smallholder farmers in Malawi in order to address the gap left in previous studies concerning smallholder farmers access to credit. The study employed data from Malawi’s Integrated Household Survey 2019/2020 and used the Heckman Selection model to examine the impact of credi... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Zimani, Richard Supervisor(s): Regson Chaweza , Jacob MazalaleLongitudinal studies provide valuable insights into changes and factors influencing responses over time, but inappropriate methods can lead to erroneous results. This study evaluates longitudinal data analysis methods for estimating antibody titres, focusing on correcting inappropriate commonly used methods and providing recommendations for opti... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Barnaba, Susanne Ntchaula Supervisor(s): Marc HenrionWatershed hydrology is primarily affected by Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) and climate change (CC). This study assessed the hydrological response of the Mulunguzi River Basin (MRB) to the impact of LULC and climate change between 1990 and 2020. Hydro-climate trends were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall method. The hydrological responses of the Mulun... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Ching'amba, Mussa Supervisor(s): Cosmo Ngongondo