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Determinants of non-transgenic soybean adoption among smallhoder farmers in Zambia

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020
This study assessed how socioeconomic and attitudinal factors affect adoption of Non-Transgenic Soybean in Zambia. The study used quantitative primary data collected from 160 smallholder farming households in Chipata district. The Double Hurdle model was
Ziko Kahenge, Muendo Kavoi, Nhamo Nhamo
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Effectiveness of Smallholder Farmers adaptation to climate extremes: Evidence from the Southern Province of Zambia

Agricultural Science, 2023
Climate extreme is one of Zambia's most pressing issues impacting socio-economic development. This paper assessed the impact of adaptation to climate extremes, as well as the effectiveness of adaptation strategies to mitigate the negative impact on food ...
Kiru Sichoongwe, JinxiaWang
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Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from patients with diarrhoea in Lusaka, Zambia

Parasite, 2020
Cryptosporidium is a major etiological agent of diarrhoeal diseases among children and immune-compromised individuals in sub-Saharan African countries.
Mulunda Namwiinga Rozaria, Hayashida Kyoko, Yamagishi Junya, Sianongo Sandie, Munsaka Gilbert, Sugimoto Chihiro, Mutengo Mable Mwale   +6 more
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Towards a reconstructed society: Hope for a better today and tomorrow in a world of unstable economic systems and increasing poverty, with a focus on Zambia

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2022
The social value of this article is a demonstration of the impact of the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative on Zambia and how, in response, faith-based organisations had attempted to influence public economic policy for the betterment of 80%
Musonda Bwalya
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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Zambia

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2009
Clinical relevance of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) isolated from 180 chronically ill patients and 385 healthy controls in Zambia was evaluated to examine the contribution of these isolates to tuberculosis (TB)-like disease. The proportion of NTM-positive sputum samples was significantly higher in the patient group than in controls; 11% and 6 ...
Buijtels, PCAM, van der Sande, MABrivm, CS de, Graaff, S, Parkinson, Verbrugh, HA, Petit, PLC, van Soolingen, Drivm   +6 more
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Zambia: a glimpse at the possible challenges ahead for COVID-19 vaccination rollout in sub-Saharan Africa

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2022
With unprecedented speed, multiple vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are available 1 year after the COVID-19 pandemic was first identified. As we push to achieve global control through these new vaccines, old challenges present themselves, including cold-chain
Andrea C. Carcelen, Christine Prosperi, Simon Mutembo, Gershom Chongwe, Francis D. Mwansa, Phillimon Ndubani, Edgar Simulundu, Innocent Chilumba, Gloria Musukwa, Phil Thuma, Kelvin Kapungu, Mutinta Hamahuwa, Irene Mutale, Amy Winter, William J. Moss, Shaun A. Truelove   +15 more
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Socio-cultural factors surrounding mental distress during the perinatal period in Zambia: a qualitative investigation. [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: The presence of mental distress during pregnancy and after childbirth imposes detrimental developmental and health consequences for families in all nations.
Dixey, R, Johnson, SE, McGuinness, TM, Mwape, L   +3 more
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The Impact of Industrialisation on Zambia’s Economic Growth

JDE (Journal of Developing Economies), 2023
This research study examines the impact of industrialisation on economic growth in Zambia. The study utilised secondary data from Zambian Central Bank and Word-Bank data statistics.
Tryson Yangailo, Taonga Chambani
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Registration and ranking of company charges in Zambia [PDF]

, 2009
Copyright @ School of Oriental and African Studies.This article discusses the effect of the registration requirements under the Zambian Companies Act on the rules for determining priority among company charges in Zambia.
Calnan, Farrar, Farrar, Getzler, Goode, Gough, Lingard, Martin, McCormack, Megarry, Oditah   +10 more
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Relationships between undergraduate medical students’ attitudes toward communication skills learning and demographics in Zambia: a survey-based descriptive study [PDF]

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 2023
Purpose This study aimed to detect relationships between undergraduate students’ attitudes toward communication skills learning and demographic variables (such as age, academic year, and gender).
Mercy Ijeoma Okwudili Ezeala, John Volk
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