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    Developing a framework for research data management capabilities at the University of Namibia
    (University of Namibia, 2023) Kanguti, Ronald N.; Kalusopa, Trywell
    This study sought to investigate the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Research Data Management (RDM) capabilities with a view to developing an RDM framework for the institution. The study was informed by a pragmatic research paradigm and it adopted an explanatory sequential mixed method research design. In line with this research design, the study deployed a two-phased data collection process. First, during the quantitative phase, a bibliometric analysis on UNAM’s research productivity, visibility and impact was conducted using Scopus (SciVal) and the Web of Science. Second, in the qualitative phase, 22 UNAM top researchers as derived from Scopus (SciVal) and the Web of Science were purposefully interviewed based on their relevance to the study. The population of the study consisted of nine hundred and thirty-four (934) researchers. The sample comprised of 40 UNAM top researchers as indexed in Scopus (Scival) and the Web of Science. The study found that RDM is a new concept at UNAM and that it is not integrated in the research processes. It was also discovered that although the concept is new, some researchers practice RDM services using their own means. The study further revealed that there is a lack of institutional support to enhance the management of research data. The study concluded that RDM do exist at UNAM even though different researchers understands and practices the concept differently. The study recommends that UNAM develops and implements the RDM framework as part of the organisation’s structure to support staff members. The study proposes that UNAM undertake an RDM pilot study with leading universities in the region, and document some lessons learnt that can advance the implementation of RDM at UNAM.
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    The use of social media by presidential candidates during Namibia’s 2019 election campaigns in Windhoek
    (University of Namibia, 2025) Iikuyu, Agnes S.; Kalusopa, Trywell
    Social media has emerged as one of the most effective communication platforms for attracting voters during electoral campaigns. The study aimed to assess how social media was used during Namibia’s 2019 Presidential election campaigns by the top three political parties: the Southwest Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) party, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party and the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) party. The study was based on a pragmatic approach and utilised an explanatory convergent parallel mixed-method research design. The study sample consisted of 385 respondents from Windhoek, three (3) Party Coordinators from the top three political parties (SWAPO, IPC and PDM) and three (3) social media platforms, namely, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, respectively. Data was collected through online questionnaires, structured interviews, and a content analysis scheme. Descriptive statistics were used to describe frequencies with data presentation in graphs and charts, while qualitative data were thematically categorised and presented narratively. The quantitative and qualitative data sets were compared, contrasted, and integrated to produce a single interpretation, thereby drawing appropriate conclusions. The study established that previous literature indicated that Facebook and WhatsApp were the most used social media platforms in Namibia, whereas this study showed that in Namibia, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the most used social media platforms with Telegram and YouTube being the least used platforms. The study also found poor social media engagement between Windhoek residents and political candidates during Namibia’s 2019 presidential election campaigns. The study recommended that political parties make more use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to communicate and engage with voters and share more political content to entice voters