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Chanda Chansa Thelma

Publications (19)

Online Learning and Educational Outcomes in Zambia: Perspectives from Selected Learning Institutions

Chanda Chansa Thelma, Chisebe Sylvester, Domboka Robert Pedzisai, Narayani Mony, Kashumba Kabombo & Zohaib Hassan Sain · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025

Online learning in Zambia has emerged as both a critical stopgap and a potential long‑term lever for improving educational outcomes, especially after COVID‑19 forced rapid shifts away from face‑to‑face instruction. Studies from Lusaka’s higher‑education and school settings report...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i122723

Improving Learning Quality through Digital Information Systems in Zambian Higher Education

Chanda Chansa Thelma, Zohaib Hassan Sain, Domboka Robert Pedzisai, Memory Mumbi, Chisebe Sylvester & Kashumba Kabombo · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

The usage of digital information systems has significantly enhanced learning quality among students in higher learning institutions by promoting accessibility, interactivity, and efficiency in academic processes. These systems including Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i7728

Exploring the Use of AI-Powered Chatbots and Writing Assistants on Academic Integrity in Zambia’s Higher Learning Institutions

Chanda Chansa Thelma, Memory Mumbi, Zohaib Hassan Sain, Domboka Robert Pedzisai, Boyd Mweemba & Chisebe Sylvester · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

AI-powered chatbots and writing assistants are transforming academic practices in Zambia’s higher learning institutions, raising both opportunities and challenges concerning academic integrity. These tools enhance student learning by providing instant feedback, improving writing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i4620

Decolonizing Peace in Africa: Why African Traditions Hold a Key to Sustainable Peace?

Chanda Chansa Thelma, Bwalya Prince, Chisebe Sylvester, Domboka Robert Pedzisai & Esther Banda · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Overview: The study on decolonizing peace highlights the critical role of African traditions in fostering peace by emphasizing indigenous approaches to conflict resolution, community cohesion, and restorative justice. Body of Knowledge: This study emphasizes the importance of emb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i2642

The Impact of Educational Leadership on Student Achievement: A Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Schools

Chanda Chansa Thelma, Mwansa Patrick, Chisebe Sylvester, Daniel Monta Mulenga, Mwila Mwenda Gilbert & Edwin Vinandi Phiri · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2024

Overview: Educational leadership plays a critical role in shaping student achievement, with its impact varying significantly between urban and rural settings. This study investigated the influence of leadership practices on student outcomes, comparing urban and rural schools to u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i81542

Women in Leadership: Examining Barriers to Women's Advancement in Leadership Positions

Chanda Chansa Thelma & Loveness Ngulube · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Overview: This paper delves into the pervasive challenges hindering women's progression into leadership roles. The study was conducted in Lusaka district, the capital city of Zambia from which the participants were selected for the study from 6 different organizations, 3 private...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6671

Investigating the Relationship between Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders among University Students: A Case of Selected Private Universities in Lusaka District, Zambia

Tria Kale & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Substance abuse and mental health disorders have emerged as critical public health challenges in higher education institutions globally, with profound implications for student well-being, academic performance, and long-term life outcomes. In Zambia, particularly within the expand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i103355

Examining Civic Educators’ Conceptualizations of Citizenship and Their Impact on University Students’ Civic Engagement in Zambia

Exsaviour Sakala, Chanda Chansa Thelma, Magasu Oliver, Dingase Mtonga & Samson Tshabalala · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

This study examined how civic educators in selected Zambian universities conceptualized the notion of citizenship and the influence of these conceptualizations on students’ civic engagement. Specifically, it investigated how civic educators understood and defined citizenship, inc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i42951

Examining the Effect of Employee Commitment on Organizational Performance in Public Health Service Delivery: Evidence from Accra, Ghana

Bernice Anowa Welbeck & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

The study examined the effect of employee commitment on organizational performance in public health service delivery in Accra, Ghana, against the backdrop of persistent resource constraints and service delivery challenges within the public health sector. Anchored in organizationa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22845

Evaluating Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Their Impact on Employment Relations in Public Institutions: A Case Study of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Bernice Anowa Welbeck & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

The study investigated conflict resolution mechanisms in employment relations within selected public institutions in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, focusing on the causes of workplace disputes, the mechanisms used to address them, and their implications for organizational per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i111202

The Impact of Employee Relations and Workplace Harmony on Productivity: A Case Study of the Government Hospitals Pharmacists’ Association, Ghana

Bernice Anowa Welbeck & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Advances in Research · 2025

This study investigated the impact of employee relations and workplace harmony on productivity, focusing on the Government Hospitals Pharmacists’ Association (GHOSPA) in Ghana. It highlighted the evolution from traditional industrial relations to a collaborative partnership model...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i51494

Examining Long Term Psychological and Social Impacts of COVID-19 among Residents in Mulenga Hills, Kasama District, Zambia

Elias Mponela & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

The study examined the long term psychological and social impacts of COVID-19 on the psychological and social behavior of residents of Mulenga Hills in Kasama District of Zambia. The pandemic, beyond its direct health implications, significantly disrupted mental wellbeing, social...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i9787

Examining Career Opportunities for Unemployed Graduate Teachers in Zambia: A Case of Lusaka Urban District

Kashumba Kabombo, Chanda Chansa Thelma & Loveness Ngulube · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

This study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design to investigate career opportunities for unemployed graduate teachers in Lusaka District, Zambia. Graduate teacher unemployment has become a pressing socioeconomic and policy concern, resulting from both supply-side...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81462

Assessing the Role of Career Guidance Programs in Secondary Schools in Zambia: A Path to Job Creation and Sustainability

Kashumba Kabombo, Chanda Chansa Thelma & Loveness Ngulube · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025

The study explored the significance of career guidance programs in secondary schools as a strategic tool for enhancing students' career readiness, promoting job creation, and supporting sustainable development. Career guidance programs have increasingly been recognized as essenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i62064

Revitalizing Beneficial Soil Microbes: Why Indigenous Soil Knowledge and Conservation Practices in Africa Still Relevant to Sustainable Farming?

Wiseman Matsapa & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2025

Research Gap: Against the backdrop of a range of documented Western-centric farming practices and approaches that ignored the relevance of Indigenous soil knowledge (IKS) and Conservation agriculture (CA) in revitalizing and preserving beneficial soil microbes, the study aimed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2183

Gender Equality and Economic Growth: A Case of Lusaka District, Zambia

Loveness Ngulube, Chanda Chansa Thelma, Mwila Mwenda Gilbert, Chisebe Sylvester, Daniel L. Mpolomoka & Daniel Monta Mulenga · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2024

Overview: Gender equality and economic growth in Zambia are deeply interconnected, with advancements in one area positively influencing the other. In recent years, Zambia has made strides toward gender equality by implementing policies aimed at increasing women's participation in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i71455

Teacher-Pupil Ratios and Behaviour Management in Overcrowded Primary Schools: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Chibombo District, Zambia

Mercy Chungulo, Anock Saishi, Chanda Chansa Thelma, Edwin Vinandi Phiri & Kashumba Kabombo · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025

Overcrowding in classrooms has become a persistent challenge, often resulting in strained teacher capacity, reduced individual learner attention, and increased cases of disruptive behaviour. This study explored the relationship between teacher-pupil ratios and behaviour managemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i102519

Factors Influencing the Uptake of HIV/AIDS Services in Children Aged 0 - 10 Years at Kalingalinga Clinic in Lusaka District, Zambia

Millie Namusokwe Jatto, Mukuka Brian & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

The study investigated the factors influencing the uptake of HIV/AIDS services among children aged 0–10 years at Kalingalinga Clinic in Lusaka District, Zambia. Despite the availability of free HIV/AIDS services, the uptake among pediatric populations remains suboptimal. The stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1200