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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 ... -
Fraud detection on big tax data using business intelligence, data mining tool: A case of Zambia revenue authority
(University of Zambia, 2017)Tax collecting in the developing countries has been associated with a lot of fraud which is a challenge to detect. This is because of the growth in size of data and also the absence of fully automated business processes. ... -
A full-cost analysis of future technology options for electricity generation in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2018)The aim of this research is to facilitate informed decision making for an optimal cost-based allocation of future electricity generation resources in Zambia. Such a study is cardinal in order to find out which energy ... -
Geospatial, cloud and web based model for evidence based decision making in tuberculosis prevention
(University of Zambia, 2020)Today, stakeholders in the fight against TB face a dilemma of the quick spreading disease that must be fought with minimal resources. The scarcity of the resources for fighting Tuberculosis (TB) calls for creative and ... -
GIS based integrated District land use planning process: A case study of Mpika
(2014-02-17)Land use planning in Zambia is currently riddled with the problems of being cumbersome, unsatisfactory, unbalanced and fragmented. The study revealed that the above scenario, may be attributed to among other reasons, the ... -
Grain capturing techniques for FRA based on near field communication and geographic information system
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The management of Zambia’s national strategic food reserve is done by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), which also ensures that the country’s food market is well facilitated. The FRA also ensures that there is a reliable ... -
Greenhouse solar drying and thin layer drying of fresh Kapenta(Stolothrissa Tanganicae)
(The University of Zambia, 2016)The aim of this study was to carry out an experimental investigation on drying fresh Kapenta (Stolothrissa tanganicae), in a Greenhouse Solar Dryer and to evaluate a suitable thin-layer drying model for fresh Kapenta. ... -
Hydrological modelling of ungauged catchments : a case study of the lower Kariba catchment
(The University of Zambia, 2019)In catchment hydrology, it is practically impossible to measure everything we would like to know about the hydrological system, mainly due to high catchment heterogeneity, the limitations of measurement techniques and the ...
