https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/issue/feed 2025-05-05T19:03:23+00:00 Dr. S. B. Mkandawire bmsitwe@gmail.com Open Journal Systems <p>The Journal of Lexicography and Terminology is a Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary serial published twice a year. The Journal accepts local and international scholarly articles ranging from conceptual, factual, ideological and research articles that are associated with terminology and lexicography across disciplines.</p> https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1160 2024-03-01T03:14:46+00:00 Kaping'a Wa Tshimanga kapinga91@gmail.com Harrison Daka harrison.daka@unza.zm

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of organizational culture on strategy implementation with Investrust Bank being the case study. And so, to achieve this the research objectives were: to diagnose the distribution of the types of organizational culture at Investrust Bank and to propose the best culture distribution that a bank can adopt to improve strategy implementation, in this case Investrust Bank. The sequential exploratory design where the qualitative phase of data gathering and analysis is followed by the quantitative phase of data gathering and analysis was used. The researcher used a combination of stratified sampling and convenience sampling due to the mixed method research approach that will be adopted. The sample size was derived from the target population of 300 employees at Investrust Bank using the Taro Yamane formula, and 171 participants were involved in this study as per calculation. The study employed questionnaires and surveys for primary data collection and internet articles and data archives for secondary data collection. To analyze the data collected using qualitative and quantitative methods, thematic analysis and descriptive analysis were used. The study findings revealed that organizational culture does have an effect on strategy implementation in Investrust Bank Plc. However, this effect is dependent on the measure to which a particular organizational culture type is been exercised. Using Cameron & Quinn’s OCAI tool the results revealed that the distribution of in the bank was as follows: the dominant being hierarchy culture (51%), followed by market culture (31%), then adhocracy culture (9%) and lastly clan culture (9%). The study concluded that organizational culture does have an effect on strategy implementation and using the OCAI tool it was based on the measure of it in the bank which revealed that the four types of organizational culture were irregularly distributed and so the effect on strategy implementation stifled the process instead of easing the process. And the following recommendations were made: introduce a ‘strategic management’ department that will solely focus on strategy; adopting a well balanced mix of all four types of organizational culture in accordance with Cameron and Quinn’s Competing Values Framework; and ensuring that process of adopting the types of organizational cultures is done prudently without experiencing competition between dimensions; and for management to deliberately design a working environment that is aligned to the envisaged culture that encompasses all four types of organizational culture.

2024-02-29T00:00:00+00:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1379 2025-05-05T12:02:10+00:00 Mwesa Lucy david.mwanza@unza.zm David Sani Mwanza david.mwanza@unza.zm

The aim of this study was to establish factors that contribute to Grade 12 pupils’ poor performance in English Language in Zambia and to suggest strategies that can be used to improve performance in grade 12 examinations in Zambia. This study was purely qualitative and employed a descriptive case study design. Secondary school teachers, heads of departments, learners (current and past), deputy head-teachers, English Language Examiners, parents, and standards officers (both at district and provincial level) were included in the sample. Instruments used in data collection included interviews, document analysis and focused group discussions. According to the findings, some of the factors which contributed to poor performance included lack of supervision of teachers, work overloads on the teachers, overcrowding in the classrooms, shortage of teachers, lack of teaching and learning materials and poor language proficiency in English among learners. In addition, the study also established strategies that can be used to improve performance. These include improving school based and district-based monitoring and supervision, reducing the workload for teachers, expanding infrastructure, employing of more teachers and providing adequate teaching and learning materials.

2024-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1380 2025-05-05T18:12:34+00:00 Anolt L.H. Moonga bmsitwe@gmail.com Mirriam Sampa Moonga mirriam.moonga@unza.zm

Katima Mulilo roadside is the hub of informal metal fabrication works in the city of Lusaka, arising from the mass retrenchment of artisans and craftsmen from light steel fabrication manufacturing industries. The study investigated the environmental and economic consequences of this development. It examined the current policy frameworks which delineates some skills as acceptable and others not for employment purposes. The objective of the study was to examine the environmental and economic perspectives of Katima Mulilo Metal Fabrication Roadside Works (KMFW). The study population included all out of school youths and all metal fabrication artisans in Garden Compound. The sample comprised 40 participants (20 out of school youths and 20 artisans). The study was an intrinsic qualitative which used interview and participant observations to collect data. The data was transcribed and analysed using the thematic analysis tool. The study revealed that there are several environmental and economic problems in Zambia ascribed to the roadside apprenticeship activities, such as poor sanitation, lack of occupational health and safety considerations, environmental pollution, economic exploitation of the youths and uncontrolled rowed behaviour. The current scenario in Garden Compound has also witnessed massive immigration and emigration of traders in search of business opportunities. The study recommends the need to incorporate apprenticeship activities in the national qualification framework to give the youths an avenue to sustainable livelihoods.

2024-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1381 2025-05-05T18:29:50+00:00 Frank Funkeye Sapele sapelefrank@gmail.com Victor Ogheneochuko Jeko sapelefrank@gmail.com

One of the fundamental problems of godfatherism is that it does not revolve around ethical considerations. Nigerian politics is bedeviled by the problems of godfatherism, eliocentrism, corruption, tribal sentiments, monetized politics, political assassination, political thuggery, and religious bigotry or Islamic fundamentalism. Godfatherism has become a cankerworm in Nigerian politics. Godfatherism in Nigerian politics has become very problematic due to the evils of corruption. This paper adopts the hermeneutical methodology in discussing the inextricable nexus between godfatherism and eliocentrism in Nigerian politics. The purpose of this paper is to reveal that godfatherism and eliocentrism serve as impediments to Nigeria’s quest for democratic sustainability and accountability. Godfatherism has paved the way for political irresponsibility and poor leadership structure. The evils of godfatherism have given room for leadership irresponsibility. Leadership in Nigerian democratic setting has failed woefully due to selfish aggrandizement and kleptocratic practices of some Nigerian politicians. Many Nigerian representatives have become very corrupt, and they have plunged the country into serious economic hardship and poor socio-political and economic insecurity. One of the serious implications of the evils of godfatherism is that it has resulted in socio-economic and political insecurity. Today’s Nigerian society has been bastardising and balkalnised by the evils of elite politics, corruption and godfatherism. The method adopted on this study relied on purely secondary means. The findings of this paper, however, show that godfatherism has very negative consequences. If necessary, steps are not taken Nigeria’s quest for sustainable national development would only be a mirage. This paper concludes that godfatherism remains one of the indices of the evils of kleptocratic practices in Nigerian politics.

2024-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1382 2025-05-05T18:51:18+00:00 Peggy Zulu bmsitwe@gmail.com Sitwe Benson Mkandawire b.mkandawire@unza.zm Geoffrey Kazembe Tambulukani tambulukanig@gmail.com

Multilingual classes across age groups are becoming more and more challenging to teach and manage due to the diversity in the culture and language of learners. Multiple counties around the world are struggling to handle multilingual classes in an inclusive way as most adopt monoglossic practices (one size fits all) while a few have adopted heteroglossic practices that include all learners in classes. As globalization and cultural integration deepen, understanding the intricacies of multilingual classrooms has become crucial. In this study, researchers sought to analyse preschool teachers’ experiences in handling linguistically and culturally diverse learners in multilingual classes of Luampa District of Zambia. As a qualitative study, we used a descriptive research design and sampled 6 preschools comprising 28 to 42 learners in each class, 6 preschool teachers, 18 parents to preschool learners and 6 preschool headteachers. Data was collected through class observations, and semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was used to analyze data collected. The findings of the study showed that teachers of Luampa district used multiple strategies to handle learners from the following languages: Lozi, Mbunda, Luvale, Chokwe, Luchazi, and Nkoya among others. Teachers stated that the linguistic diversity of Luampa district presents both a unique opportunity and a significant challenge for educators and learners. The study offered insights and recommendations to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment. The study makes suggestions that inform policymakers and educators on how to better accommodate and leverage the rich linguistic tapestry of Luampa district's preschool learners. Due to multilingualism across classes, preschool teachers and learners faced experiences such as language barrier, lack of linguistic competence in the familiar language, inadequate classroom space, lack of teaching and learning materials, shallow planned work in the syllabus. The study recommended that the government should consider a bilingual or trilingual language in education policy in Luampa district where Mbunda, Lozi and English, for example, can be used simultaneously in classes to reflect what is happening on the ground.

2024-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://medicine.unza.zm/index.php/jlt/article/view/1383 2025-05-05T19:03:23+00:00 Wise Mwelwa david.mwanza@unza.zm David Sani Mwanza david.mwanza@unza.zm

The purpose of the study was to analyze strategies teachers use to negotiate Power and Multilingualism when teaching English as a second language in Multilingual Classrooms in Muchinga Province of Zambia. The study employed a qualitative approach and a case study research design. Data was collected through interview guides, classroom observation guides and focus group discussion guides. The sample size was 12 secondary schools, 60 teachers and 12 HODs and 48 grade 10 pupils. Data was analyzed thematically. Theoretically, this study was grounded on: The code and pedagogic discourse theory and multimodality theory. The study findings revealed and confirmed that multilingualism and linguistic diversity in Muchinga province was a reality. Secondly, the findings revealed some strategies teachers were employing in ensuring there was balance of power in classes and these were; teachers’ use of familiar local language, use of learners centered classroom activities and teachers’ negotiation of multilingualism in classes through the use of some pedagogical classroom strategies such translanguaging, code switching and code mixing.

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