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Biomedically-focused research productivity by Namibian authors and institutions 1995-2010.
No full textPublications are the result of individual scientists or ‘webs’ of collaborators
who present their scientific observations and share them with the scientific community. A study of authors and institutions who have published provides
way to assess a country’s research environment. Using PubMed and ISI
Web of Science, this study identified Namibian authors and institutions which
published biomedically-focused studies between 1995 and 2010. Results consisted of 150 different biomedically-oriented publications by a total of 190 different authors from 44 different institutions. 89% of the articles by Namibian authors were the results of collaboration, either foreign or
Namibian-based. 47% of the papers were 1st authored and 11% were single authored by Namibian-based authors. The majority of Namibian authors (72%) only produced one article while 28% produced 2 or more papers.
Further analysis indicated that there has been a negative trend in the number of publications since 1998 which contrasts with the increasing number of institutions which have published at least one article during that period. In total, these results indicate that the biomedical science environment in Namibia has potential to develop and expand. However, it needs support
from a national biomedical research strategy based on Namibian-informed research priorities, investment in potential authors and institutions and empowered tertiary institutions taking the lead to equip and build capacity in local collaborators in order to reach its true potential
Welcoming remarks by Dr. Gert Günzel, Vice Vice Chancellor: Administration and Finance, Namibia Business Innovation Centre (NBIC) Idea Competition, Tuesday 19 July 2011, 16:00, UNAM (Leisure Centre).
No full textNamibia Business Innovation Centre (NBIC) Business Idea Competition (2011 July 19, UNAM Leisure Centre, Windhoek
An investigation into the effectiveness of management and leadership of primary, combined and secondary schools in terms of policy, planning and implementation in Eheke Circuit, Oshana Education Region in Namibia
No full textDissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Science in Leadership and Change Management in the Faculty of Business and Law at the Leeds Metropolitan University.The Ministry of Education in Namibia has published the standards that identified twenty – nine aspects of the conditions of a school and its work and provide a way of quantifying the quality of each of these aspects. Seven key areas of the work of schools have been identified. Starting 2007, teams of evaluators begin a program of school evaluations. Grading has to be given to the work of the school on the seven key areas on a four – point scale. In each performance indicator illustrations are given in words of an excellent performance (level 4) on that part of the work of a school, and a performance that show more weaknesses than strengths (level 2). However, no school has been evaluated at level 4 grading in the aspect of management and leadership of schools in Eheke circuit .
This qualitative research set to investigate the effectiveness of management and leadership of primary, combined and secondary schools in terms of policy, planning and implementation in Eheke circuit (Key Area 5, performance indicator 5.1). An investigation based on questions set as a guide in the form of an interview as a data collection instrument was undertaken with a sample population of principals, Heads of Departments, school board members and teachers to determine the effectiveness of management and leadership of schools in terms of policy, planning and implementation in Eheke Circuit.
Findings revealed that schools were operating with less consideration of visions and missions that supposed to be well known by all and school board members were not fully involved in management and leadership activities of the schools. This led to lack of ownership development and poor implementation. It was evident from the findings that much need to be considered and done before grading schools is effected in Namibia starting with improving on the core aspects of management and leadership which are policy, planning and implementation of plans to establish effective management and leadership of schools for reaching the standard of the best practice and for the code of good practice.Supervisors: Dr. Hannelie Eksteen, Dr. Crystal Zhang, Dr. Ade Dawod
Speech by Mr. Niilo Taapopi, Chairperson of the NUST Council, at the 16th Graduation of the NUST, 14 October 2011, Safari Hotel and Conference Centre, Windhoek.
No full textGraduation Ceremony of the NUST (16th : 2011 Oct. 14 : Windhoek, Namibia
Speech by Dr. Tjama Tjivikua, Vice Chancellor, NUST, at the 16th Graduation Ceremony, 14 October 2011, Windhoek.
No full textGraduation Ceremony of the NUST (16th : 2011 Oct. 14 : Windhoek
Endangered indigenous languages of Namibia.
No full textIndigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011 Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia)In this paper, we examine the use of indigenous languages for transference of not just knowledge, but also culture and the relation between context and peculiar nature of indigenous, traditional and local knowledge itself. The paper includes two sections: a performance section and academic section with a view to capturing the authentic voice of the performer and exploring the narrative and linguistic elements in the performance. While the presentation itself will be interactive, the paper will try to encapsulate the concerns of IK systems and the use of technology for preservation of these systems
Rural innovation workshop.
No full textIndigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011 Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia)This workshop aims to review current approaches to developing the innovation potential in rural areas, consider lessons learned to date and explore suitable approaches for smaller developing
countries, such as Namibia. Participants will brainstorm and collaboratively filter ideas and then, jointly develop an outline for a structure and process for a rural innovation programme. Participants will discuss issues related to the capture,
dissemination and commercialization of rural innovations; stakeholder involvement and roles; benefit sharing models; IP
ownership models; ICT and other infrastructure
Age-specific mortality patterns in Central Mozambique during and after the end of the Civil War.
No full textBackground: In recent years, vigorous debate has developed concerning how conflicts contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, and in particular, the role of post-conflict situations in the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS. This study details the age-specific mortality patterns among the population in the central provincial capital of Beira, Mozambique, during and after the Mozambican civil war which ended in 1992.
Methods: Data was collected from the death register at Beira’s Central Hospital between 1985 and 2003 and descriptively analyzed.
Results: The data show two distinct periods: before and after the peace agreements in 1992. Before 1992 (during the civil war), the main impact of mortality was on children below 5 years of age, including still births, accounting for 58% of all deaths. After the war ended in 1992, the pattern shifted dramatically and rapidly to the 15-49 year old age group which accounted for 49% of all deaths by 2003.
Conclusions: As under-5 mortality rates were decreasing at the end of the conflict, rates for 24-49 year old adults began to dramatically increase due to AIDS. This study demonstrates that strategies can be implemented during conflicts to decrease mortality rates in one vulnerable population but post-conflict dynamics can bring together
other factors which contribute to the rapid spread of other infectious diseases in other vulnerable populations
Vote of thanks by Ms. Meriam Kahitu, NUST Council Member, at the 16th Graduation Ceremony of the NUST, held at the Safari Conference Centre, Windhoek, Friday 14 October 2011.
No full textGraduation Ceremony of the NUST (16th : 2011 Oct. 14 : Windhoek
Towards appropriate user interface design preserving rural African communication practices.
No full textIndigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011, Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia)Poster presentation: The aim of this research project is to determine current communication structures and discourse practices of listeners in a selected rural community