Addis Ababa University

Synergies and Trade‐Offs Among the Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts of Sustainability Standards in Smallholder Coffee Systems

ABSTRACT Understanding the interrelationships among economic, social, and environmental outcomes is central to achieving sustainable development, particularly within agricultural systems that face the dual challenge of productivity and sustainability. In response, Voluntary Susta...

Public Perceptions of National Identity in Ethiopia: Addis Ababa as a Capital City Lens

Using Addis Ababa as a capital city lens of larger national dynamics, this study examines how ordinary citizens perceive national identity through the lens of everyday nationalism. It has used a mixed-methods approach, including focus groups, interviews, and surveys. The findings...

Tongue swab Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for tuberculosis diagnosis in Ethiopian prisons

Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains a major challenge in Ethiopian prisons, where access to diagnostics is limited. Current TB diagnostic strategies in Ethiopian prisons rely primarily on sputum-based testing. However, sputum collection is often challenging due to logistical barr...

The causal effect of drought on energy poverty

<title>Abstract</title> We use nationally representative panel data from rural areas and small towns in Ethiopia, matched with fine-resolution weather data, to investigate the impact of drought on energy poverty. Energy poverty is measured using the Multidimensional Energy Povert...

A comparative assessment of online GNSS processing services for geodetic control: insights from the ethiopian network

Abstract This study compares four online GNSS processing services AUSPOS, TrimbleRTX, OPUS, and CSRS-PPP using 72-h static GNSS data from 12 geodetic control stations in Ethiopia. Observations collected with a Leica GS10 receiver were processed by each service and evaluated again...

Sustainable synthesis and characterization of nano zeolite-X from industrial sludge for environmental applications

<title>Abstract</title> This study focuses on the synthesis of Nano Zeolite-X from industrial sludge generated by a wastewater treatment plant using a sol-gel method. The fundamental structure of zeolites is an aluminosilicate framework composed of a tetrahedral arrangement of si...

A case of echinococcosis presenting as a slowly growing isolated neck mass in southern Ethiopia: a case report

Echinococcosis, a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus , is a parasitic disease that primarily affects the liver and lungs. However, it can also involve other organs, including the head and neck, although this is extremely rare. We report the case of a 19-year-old...

Survey on the distribution and epidemiology of faba bean gall (Physoderma viciae) in South Wollo, North-Eastern Ethiopia: an emerging threat to faba bean production

Faba bean gall, a disease caused by Physoderma viciae, has emerged as a major constraint to faba bean production in the highland areas of northeastern Ethiopia. This study assessed the prevalence, incidence, and severity of faba bean gall across major faba bean-growing districts...

Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of selected diarrheagenic pathogens isolated from children under five years, Southwest Ethiopia, June - August, 2023

Diarrheal diseases are a common disease worldwide in children under five years of age, especially in developing countries. Enteric bacteria are the most common causative agents of diarrhea and have become increasingly challenging to prevent and treat due to the emergence of antim...

Modeling of land use land cover change dynamics using google earth engine and machine learning techniques in the Abaya-Chamo sub-basin, Ethiopia

Abstract Modelling land use and land cover change analysis is employed to categorize historical and predicted spatial-temporal land cover dynamics at regional and local scales. This research examined historical and projected future land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics utilizin...

Seismic Constraints of the 23 November 2025 Hayli Gubbi Eruption Sequence in Afar, Ethiopia

Abstract On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Afar (Ethiopia) erupted in a massive explosion. We present the first seismic characterization using data from 13 regional seismological stations. Seismograms reveal signals consisting of a minute‐long precursor, a main erup...

The effect of context based cooperative problem solving approach on students’ engagement in mathematics learning

This study examined the effect of a context-based cooperative problem-solving instructional approach on students' engagement in mathematics learning. The study involved 166 grade nine students and four teachers from four governmental secondary schools in Addis Ababa. Three treatm...

Comparative analysis of African cattle, sheep and goat genomes reveal convergence and divergence to contrasting environments

African livestock have co-existed and co-adapted to Africa’s diverse eco-climates which have likely impacted their genomes. Such impacts however remain poorly investigated across multiple livestock species. Using whole genome sequences of African cattle, sheep, and goats in Ethio...

Cerebral thrombosis and abscess: A child with 2 rare complications of tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. Rare cerebrovascular complications include brain abscess and cerebral thrombosis. Herein, we discuss a case of uncorrected tetralogy of Fallot presenting with cerebral thrombosis and multiple brain abscesse...

Hepatitis B knowledge, attitudes, prevention practices, and associated factors among graduating health sciences students at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Hepatitis B virus infection is a major public health concern with a high contagious rate via blood and body fluids. It is a vaccine-preventable disease. Graduate-level students of health sciences are future healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in the prevention and ma...

Bilateral nasolabial cysts: MRI findings in a rare case report

Nasolabial cysts are rare, benign, nonodontogenic, extraosseous maxillofacial lesions, with bilateral involvement being uncommon. A 40-year-old woman presented with long-standing bilateral nasal vestibular swelling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated well-defined bilat...

Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Relation to Occupational Injuries Among Iron and Steel Workers

Occupational health and safety (OHS) malpractices may increase the risk of occupational injuries and are a significant public health problem in the iron and steel industries, often leading to disability and death. Information on OHS practices related to occupational injuries in t...

Anopheles larval ecology and physicochemical characterization of larval habitats in Dire Dawa: an area colonized by Anopheles stephensi in Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Understanding mosquito larval ecology is crucial for effective vector control strategies. While much is known about Anopheles larval habitat distribution, the impact of landscape (urban vs. rural) on Anopheles stephensi larval distribution and population dynam...

Prevalence of cervical human papillomavirus infections and cytological abnormalities in asymptomatic women living with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cervical cancer from persistent HPV infection is the leading cause of cancer death among Sub-Saharan African women. We here addressed the existing knowledge gap concerning the prevalence of HPV infection and cervical lesions in asymptomatic women living with HIV (WLWH) in Addis A...

Building the toolkit to address malaria resurgence and radical cure of vivax malaria in Ethiopia: a meeting report

Abstract Ethiopia has experienced a substantial resurgence in malaria in recent years, with increasing case numbers and a growing contribution of Plasmodium vivax in several regions. At the same time, new evidence supporting improved radical cure strategies, including high-dose p...