Thesis Publications

This study investigates the competencies required by SME owners to enhance managerial effectiveness and team cohesion, addressing a gap in the literature on managerial competence in small and medium enterprises.…

Despite the government’s efforts to enhance women's status, there are deeply rooted gender-based disparities that affect their active participation in the small-scale mining sector (Ibrahim et al., 2020). This study…

Globally, over 700 million people, half in sub-Saharan Africa, lived in extreme poverty. Zambia is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that consistently received support towards poverty reduction. A…

This study explored eCommerce as a growth strategy for small businesses, particularly because only a small percentage of small businesses have any online presence. The focus was on identifying critical…

The Covid-19 pandemic adversely affected education systems forcing school closures which elicited the introduction of mandatory social distancing, and a resulting shift to distal learning modalities sanctioned by UNESCO and…

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has invested heavily in adult education programs, but there is no known documentation of their effectiveness. The study used the theoretical framework of andragogy,…

This study centered its research on Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) and decision-making using data from less developed countries in Africa, investigating data demand and use; with the aim of…

Smartphones are increasingly shaping the digital landscape of rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Francophone West Africa, where they have become widespread despite persistent challenges related to affordability, connectivity,…

Introduction: Infertility is a global health concern affecting 10-15% of couples worldwide, causing significant psychological, social, and economic distress. Couples facing infertility make complex decisions regarding fertility care, influenced by…