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E-Policing as a Service: The Way Forward in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)E-policing as a service is a newly extended research concept of e-policing. It strikes a balance on cloud computing or mobile cloud computing concepts and applied policing strategies in matters of public security. The ... -
Economic consequences of hole deviations in mining operations
(2011-08-15)In hard rock mining, drilling and blasting still remain the main method of fragmenting rock. In mining methods involving the use of long holes, extra costs are incurred as a result of consequences associated with hole ... -
Effect of pre-cooling low carbon steel in liquid nitrogen on productivity
(The University of Zambia, 2019)In machining operations, the effects of high temperatures are i) reduction in tool life, ii) production of hot chips and iii) inaccuracies in workpiece dimensions. Coolant is applied to convey away heat to extend tool life ... -
Effects of die design, manufacturing and process parameters on chevron and surface cracking of copper wire during wire drawing
(The University of Zambia, 2018)The practice of copper wire drawing has faced problems regarding process, quality and manufacturing cost and satisfying world market demand of drawn wires. Of great importance to the practitioner are problems due to the ... -
The effects of external debt servicing on infrastructure spending in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Public expenditure particularly on infrastructure has been shown to be of paramount importance to the development of many economies, including Zambia. Like many developing and developed countries, Zambia, has accessed and ... -
Establishing ways of developing sustainable small and medium enterprise contractors in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The Zambian construction industry is comprised of more than 90 percent small and medium enterprise (SME) contractors who are faced with a myriad of constraints that affect their performance with regards to quality, cost ... -
Establishment of a Unified Country-Wide Plane Coordinate System For Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Planet Earth is approximately spherical in shape, and is three dimensional. To map the Earth on a flat piece of paper, in two dimensions, a map projection must be carried out. A map projection is a mathematical technique ... -
Estimation of Rotational Degrees of Freedom Using Spline Functions
(2011-01-25)Structural Dynamics Modification work often requires the inclusion of rational degrees of freedom in the modal data. These are not usually directly measurable because suitable transducers are not yet readily available. ... -
Ethics in the construction Industry in Zambia
(2013-11-11)Unethical practices are prevalent in the construction industry. Bid rigging, corruption,fraud, collusion, coercion, price differentiation, tampering with claims and payments certificates, conflict of interest, embezzlement ... -
An evaluation of performance of water distribution networks in Lusaka city: a case for the Hillview South water project
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In the Vision 2030 Strategic Focus document, the Government of Zambia aims to provide wholesome water supply to all Zambians by the year 2030. Against this background, the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) implemented ... -
An evaluation of performance of water distribution networks in Lusaka city: a case for the Hillview South water project
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In the Vision 2030 Strategic Focus document, the Government of Zambia aims to provide wholesome water supply to all Zambians by the year 2030. Against this background, the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) implemented ... -
Evaluation of research education networks in Zambia a case study: Zambia research education networks(ZAMREN)
(The University of Zambia, 2017)ABSTRACT- ZAMREN a Zambian NREN, established on 19th September, 2007, has its network along the line of rail (Livingstone town to Chililabombwe town), and it connects to rest of the world through two (2) fibre channel at ... -
Evaluation of research education networks in Zambia a case study: Zambia research education networks(ZAMREN)
(The University of Zambia, 2017)ABSTRACT- ZAMREN a Zambian NREN, established on 19th September, 2007, has its network along the line of rail (Livingstone town to Chililabombwe town), and it connects to rest of the world through two (2) fibre channel ... -
An evaluation of risk management practices in multi-protocol label switching networks
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Risk Management has become key in ensuring stable networks. The greatest risk that service Providers (SPs) face is client, revenue and reputation damage. To avoid or mitigate these risks a good client management plan is ... -
Evaluation of theoretical models to estimate landfill gas(LFG) potential as a renewable energy source: a case study of Chunga landfill
(The University of Zambia, 2017)According to the World Bank, Zambia generates approximately 0.9 kg of solid waste per person per day. The strategies in place for Municipal solid waste (MSW) management include a combination of three techniques: recycling, ... -
An evaluation of Workers welfare facilities and its effects on productivity in the Zambian Construction Industry
(University of Zambia, 2016)Employees play an important role in the industrial production of the country. Therefore, ensuring employees’ well being through provision of welfare facilities is essential in stimulating desired conduct and performance. ... -
Experimental investigation and mathematical modelling of a natural convection Solar Tunnel Fruit Dryer
(University of Zambia, 2016)Post-harvest Losses (PHLs) in fruits are high, in some cases, reaches 50 %. To reduce these PHLs, several technologies have been developed; among them is solar drying technology (SDT). Several SDTs are available including ... -
Exploring the evidence of bim collaboration in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Collaboration is critical to the successful implementation of construction projects; the sharing of knowledge and information on a construction project is one of the key factors of a successful contractual relationship. ... -
Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices of food handlers at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2020)The study was conducted between November 2019 to Febuary 2020 and examined the presence of Staphylococcusaureus in two of Lusaka-based Correctional facilities namely, Mwembeshi Maximum and Lusaka Central Correctional ... -
A framework to address barriers to total quality management (TQM) adoption in the Zambian building sector
(University of Zambia, 2020)The Zambian Buildings Sector (ZBS) has witnessed a significant growth in the number of building projects being undertaken at individual, corporate and government levels over the past decade. However, there has been a major ...
