Research Outputs

1. Maka, L. (2026). Rewiring learning: 25 years of digital literacy research in South Africa higher education. Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research, 8(1), a04. https://doi.org/10.38140/ijer-2026.vol8.1.04

1. Maka, L., Manyike, J.Z., Nkohla, M.B., Ningi, T., & Mokhaukhau, J.P. (2025). A Ten-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Technology Integration in South African Higher Education. Journal of Education,  (101), 3-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2520-9868/i101a01

2. Maka, L. (2025). Mapping the shift from digitisation to digital transformation: A 20-year bibliometric analysis of higher education research. Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research, 7(2), a20. https://doi.org/10.38140/ijer-2025.vol7.2.20

3. Maka, L. (2025). Agricultural Extension's Role in Enhancing Climate Resilience: Insights from Farmers' Perceptions in Gqumashe Village, South Africa. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 53(2), 141–154. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2025/v53n2a16744

4. Manyike, J.Z., Ningi, T., Mokhaukhau, J.P., & Maka, L. (2025). Performance and Conceptual Structure of Climate-Smart Agriculture Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2010–2023). Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9:1499982. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1499982

1. Maka, L. (2024). Can Agricultural Extension Inspire South African Students to Pursue Careers in Agriculture?. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension (SAJAE), 52(5), 105-114. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2024/v52n5a16297

1. Maka, L., Ngotho, G.P.T., Walker, S., Ngcamphalala, S., & Maboa, L. (2021). An Assessment of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practice Skills Amongst Extension Practitioners in South Africa. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 49(2), 70–83. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2021/v49n2a12802

2. Maka, L., Van Niekerk, J.A., De-Bruyn, M., & Pakela-Jezile, Y.P. (2021). Perceptions of agricultural postgraduate students on unemployment in South Africa. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 13(1), 55–78. https://doi.org/10.34109/ijsshs.202114003

1. Maka, L., & Aliber, M.A. (2019). The role of mentors in land reform projects supported through the Recapitalisation and Development Programme: Findings from Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 47(2), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2019/v47n2a501

2. Maka, L., Ighodaro, I.D., & Ngcobo-Ngotho, G.P.T. (2019). Capacity development for scaling up CSA innovations: Agricultural extension’s role in mitigating climate change in Gqumashe Community. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 47(1), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2019/v47n1a488

 Maka, L. and Aliber, M. (2018). The role of mentors in land reform projects supported through recapitalisation and development programme: findings from Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. South African Society for Agricultural Extension (SASAE) proceedings of the 52nd Conference, 4 June – 7 June 2018: Premier Hotel East London ICC, East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

Maka, L. and Aliber, M.A. (2017). Qualitative assessment of the performance and challenges of the Recapitalisation and Development Programme: the case of land reform beneficiaries in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. A master’s dissertation submitted to the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Fort Hare.

Bank, L., Makoae, M., Mudhara, M., Aliber, M., Molokomme, M., Sibanda, F., Sibanda, O., Ferrer, S., Maka, L., Maswana, M., Chiguware, T., Shezi, N., Mthimkhulu, C., Abraham, A., Williams, L., Xhongo, K., Hart, T., Molobela, R.L., Mutenda, M., Mahlaela, A., Jacobs, P. (2017). Land administration and Management capacity strengthening in District Land Reform Committees in South Africa: A Land Use and Needs Assessment Framework.