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NUL’s Dr. Abiodum Olagoke Adenniji conducts a Review of How Scientists Find and Measure Common Pesticides in People and Nature
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Abstract

Pesticides are synthetic compounds that may become environmental contaminants through their use and application. The high productivity achieved in the agricultural industry can be credited to the use and application of pesticides by way of pest and insect control. As much as pesticides have a positive impact on the agricultural industry, some disadvantages come with their application in the environment because they are intentionally toxic, and this is more towards non-target organisms. They are grouped into chlorophenols, organochlorines, synthetic pyrethroid, carbamates, and organophosphorus based on their structure. The symptoms of exposure to carbamate (CM) and organophosphates (OP) are similar, although poisoning from CM is of a shorter duration. The analytical evaluation of carbamate and organophosphate pesticides in human and environmental matrices are reviewed using suitable extraction and analytical methods.
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Abiodun Olagoke Adeniji et al., (2022) Analytical Evaluation of Carbamate and Organophosphate Pesticides in Human and Environmental Matrices: A Review. Molecules: Online: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27030618.

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NUL’s Dr. Nthama Matsie investigates Daily Lived Experiences of Visually Impaired Learners at a Mainstream School in Lesotho
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Abstract

Learners with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired face different challenges in their learning encounters. The study explored the daily-lived experiences of visually impaired learners at a mainstream school in Lesotho. A qualitative research approach located in the interpretivist paradigm was adopted. Thirty visually impaired learners were purposefully selected in this study. Data were collected using focus group interviews. The Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was used to analyse and interpret data. The results showed both rewarding and detrimental daily lived experiences of visually impaired learners in the school setting. On the one hand, rewarding experiences included social interaction, enjoyment of companionship, appreciation, being valued by the school management, a positive relationship with teachers, a sense of belonging to the school, access to inclusive education, participation in extramural activities, and access to educational and psychological resources support. On the other hand, detrimental experiences of the visually impaired learners reported within the inclusive school included unequal opportunities, inadequate assistive technology, inadequate academic support, inappropriate counselling services, hostile learning environments, and physical and psychological violence. We concluded that the inclusion of visually impaired learners needs to be considered to enhance the effective and appropriate implementation of inclusive education. It recommends that the Ministry of Education and Training should make it compulsory for inclusive schools to improve institutional policies with the intention to minimise barriers to learning in institutions of learning.
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Matsie & Stofile (2021). Daily lived experiences of visually impaired learners at a mainstream school in Lesotho. International Journal of Studies in Psychology: Online https://doi.org/10.38140/ijspsy.v1i3.656.

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NUL’s Dr. Ramaele Moshoeshoe Studies Market structure and Bank Conduct in Lesotho
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Abstract

Lesotho's banking industry is highly concentrated and is perceived to be uncompetitive. However, high market concentration does not necessarily imply a lack of competition in the market. Until now, there is no evidence supporting the view that the industry is uncompetitive. Therefore, this paper uses monthly bank-level data from 2013:10 to 2019:5, and employs the Panzar-Rosse H-statistic and the Boone indicator to examine competition in Lesotho's banking industry. We find that the industry acts as a ‘monopoly’ or a ‘perfectly colluding oligopoly’. We, therefore, argue that policy makers should set up the long anticipated antitrust agency to oversee conduct in this industry, and all other industries to improve societal welfare.
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Moshoeshoe & Thokoa., (2021) Market structure and bank conduct in Lesotho. SAJE: Online https://doi.org/10.1111/saje.12288.

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