This paper investigated the ethnobotany of medicinal plants among traditional
healers in southwest Nigeria. It identified plants, the diseases they are used to
treat, and explored the indigenous healers’ perceptions of ...
Owolabi, Kehinde; Evans, Neil(University of Zululand, 2018)
The paper is a review of existing literature on the importance of clinical informatics
tools in promoting effective healthcare delivery. The study reports literature on
clinical informatics types, benefits and challenges ...
A philosophical look through the history of ideas will reveal the importance of
morals to leadership. As a matter of fact, morals and morality pervade every aspect
of human life. Encompassing and successful leadership ...
Ezedike, Edward Uzoma(University of Zululand, 2018)
This paper examines Aristotle’s concept of happiness as encapsulated in his
Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle argues that happiness is the supreme practical good
because it is perfect, final, self-sufficing and complete in ...
Ng’eno, Emily; Mutula, Stephen(University of Zululand, 2018)
This article presents a survey of literature on Research Data Management (RDM)
with focus on agricultural research institutes. This is to help the understanding of
core issues in RDM such as legal, policy and regulations; ...
Rudhumbu, Norman; Iyer, Sreedevi(University of Zululand, 2018)
The purpose of the study was to examine the mediating role of assessments in the
development of problem-solving skills in university students at a selected university
in Botswana. The study was specifically an attempt ...
Minimah, Francis Israel(University of Zululand, 2016)
The emphasis of the rationalists on concept formation is traceable to the unfolding of the mind’s innate powers in
producing ideas within itself. The empiricists, on the other hand, beginning with the data of experience ...
This study reports on the development of an Ubuntu type HeartMath Workshop for
the purpose of facilitating social coherence and spirit at work. The study employed
a pre- and post-test, mixed methods, within subjects, ...
Odede, Israel R.; Jiyane, Glenrose V.(University of Nebraska, 2019-09)
Digital literacy is essentially an indispensable skill as technology is rapidly evolving and so is
advancement in information resources, especially digital resources. As the use of digital resources
continue to rise ...
Public libraries require an expanding set of discipline specific, as well as generic
knowledge, skills and attitudes from Library and Information Science (LIS) graduates,
for their services in this evolving and constantly ...
The rapidly-changing academic environment demands innovative library products, facilities and services. Libraries have to navigate shrinking budgets, currency fluctuations, and the high cost of print and e-resources. Other ...
Recent reports complain about the lack of cataloguers in South Africa to support Library and Information Services. The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature, level, status and challenges of teaching cataloguing ...
Ocholla, Lyudmila; Ocholla, Dennis(Russian National Public Library, 2017)
Library and Information Science, along with research in the domain, is changing in South Africa. Building on a previous 2007 study, this paper explores Library and Information Science (LIS) research in South Africa by LIS ...
In present-day society, the need to manage indigenous knowledge is widely recognised. However, there is
a debate in progress on whether or not indigenous knowledge can be easily managed. The purpose of this
paper is to ...
The study sought to assess the importance of archival materials and its selection for digitization
with a view to make recommendations for the National Archives of Nigeria in ensuring a
successful digitization project. ...
Durodolu, Oluwole O.(University of Nebraska, 2018)
The research scrutinises information literacy, self-concept and metacognitive ability of teacherlibrarians
at the University of Zululand, South Africa. A total of one hundred and ten (110)
copies of questionnaire were ...
Onyancha, O.B.; Ocholla, D.N.(African Online Scientific Information Systems (AOSIS), 2009)
This study took cognisance of the fact that the term 'knowledge management' lacks a universally accepted definition, and consequently sought to describe the term using the most common co-occurring terms in knowledge ...
Ngidi, David; Sibaya, Patrick; Sibaya, Duduzile; Khuzwayo, Herbert; Maphalala, Mncedisi; Ngwenya, Nkosinathi(Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2010)
We investigated the effectiveness of the 360-credit National Professional Diploma (NPDE) as a programme that is aimed at the upgrading of currently serving unqualified and under-qualified educators, with a view to improving ...
Moloto, N.; Revaprasadu, N.; Moloto, M.J.; O'Brien, P.(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2009)
The single X-ray crystal structures of zinc (II) complexes of N,N'-diisopropylthiourea and N,N'-dicyclohexylthiourea were determined. These complexes, similar to other alkylthioureas, were found to be effective as precursors ...
Ocholla, Dennis; Mostert, Janneke(University of Zululand, 2010)
The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences departments play a fundamental role in university education and in promoting
the vision and mission of the University of Zululand. This paper explores definitions of Humanities and ...