Arba Minch University

Genotype by environment interaction analysis for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) response and yield stability of maize hybrids (Zea maize L.) in southern Ethiopia

Abstract This study lies in the simultaneous evaluation of maize hybrids for grain yield stability and FAW tolerance under natural infestation conditions in the Gamo lowlands, an area where such integrated assessments are limited. The study also provides valuable insights into th...

A multi-algorithm machine learning approach for landslide susceptibility assessment using ensemble prediction and feature importance analysis in the Main Ethiopian Rift

Landslides are a major geomorphological hazard in the Ethiopian highlands and margins of the Rift Valley, where steep terrain, seasonal rainfall, variable lithology, land-cover modification, and human activities interact to promote slope instability. This study assessed landslide...

Short-term climate scenario sensitivity of a Riyadh office building: energy consumption, operational life cycle cost, and simulation-derived thermal comfort indicators

As climate change (CC) continues to reshape environmental conditions, combining projected climate data into building performance analysis is crucial for resilient design. This study investigates the influence of CC on energy consumption, economic outcomes, and simulation-derived...

Field-validated climate-resilient HVAC control for mixed-use buildings in a hot-arid region

Buildings in desert cities are difficult to operate efficiently because heat waves and airborne dust increase cooling demand, alter short-term thermal behavior, and reduce HVAC efficiency. This study develops and field-validates an adaptive control framework for mixed residential...

Thermotherapy compared with intralesional sodium stibogluconate for Leishmania aethiopica cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Ethiopia: A phase II randomized controlled trial

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia with an estimated 20,000–30,000 new cases annually. Despite this high disease burden, management is constrained by limited therapeutic options and lack of local clinical trial evidence to guide rout...

Machine learning and bias corrected CMIP6 for improved streamflow prediction in the data-scarce Kulfo river, Ethiopia

Climate change is increasingly affecting hydrological processes and water availability, particularly in data-scarce regions such as Ethiopia’s Rift Valley basins. However, few studies have systematically integrated climate model bias correction, machine learning-based prediction,...

Assessment of Radioactivity Levels and Associated Radiological Hazards Index in Lake Water from Eastern Areas of Lake Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia

In this study, naturally occurring radionuclide concentrations and their respective radiological hazard indices in water samples collected from the eastern area of Lake Hawassa were measured. Analysis was conducted using HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry for the radionuclides 238U (214...

Flood Hazard Mapping under SSP Emission Scenarios Integrating HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS Modeling in Afiya River Catchment, Southern Ethiopia

The occurrence, strength, and geographical spread of flooding events are greatly affected by climate change. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events are likely to increase the severity and frequency of flood risk. The study is to...

Association of Moringa stenopetala based dietary consumption with thyroid function among adults in southern Ethiopia: a multicenter comparative cross-sectional study

Thyroid hormones, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), are synthesized by the thyroid gland and play essential roles in regulating metabolism, growth, and neurodevelopment. Prolonged consumption Moringa stenopetala based diet has been suggested as a potential risk...

An intelligent cyber-attack detection framework for healthcare cyber-physical systems using optimized graph-based deep learning

Abstract Healthcare Cyber-Physical Systems (HCPS) integrate intelligent medical devices for efficient patient monitoring and treatment. System connectivity and data flow within these networks create greater risks for professional cyber-attackers. Healthcare facilities require mod...

Cattle fattening and marketing practices by smallholder farmers and associated constraints in Geressie and Mirab Abaya districts, southern Ethiopia

Context Smallholder cattle fattening in Ethiopia is important for rural livelihoods, but remains constrained by feed scarcity, weak markets, and limited support services. Aims This study assessed cattle fattening practices, marketing systems, and associated constraints in Geressi...

A comparative review of adaptive laboratory evolution in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Yarrowia lipolytica: mechanistic understanding, biotechnological applications, and industrial prospects

Adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) is a powerful technique in yeast strain development, and it also helps in the understanding of microbial adaptations and development of robust strains for industrial biotechnology. Adaptive mutations enable strains to withstand stressors found...

Climate change and households’ vulnerability in Sidama Regional state, Ethiopia

Abstract Climate change significantly threatens rural households in Ethiopia, particularly regarding increased climatic variability and livelihood vulnerabilities. This study, based on a survey of 440 households and supplemented by 30 years of climate data in the Sidama Regional...

Prediction of cardiovascular disease by using a genetic algorithm over a stacked ensemble model

A two-layer customized ensemble model is suggested in this work to improve the prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease. Two ensemble classifiers are stacked as part of the model architecture. While Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Decision Tree (DT) are used as base learner...

The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model

Community pharmacies play a crucial role in expanding access to vaccination services. Vaccination services in Ethiopia can significantly enhance public health services by improving vaccine accessibility. However, pharmacist-led vaccination services are not yet available. This stu...

Utilization of traditional medicine for childhood illness and its associated factors among parents of children under five years in Karat Zuria Woreda, Konso, South Ethiopia, 2024: an explanatory sequential design

Traditional medicine remains a primary source of healthcare in many developing countries. In Ethiopia, more than 80% of parents report using traditional remedies for their children. While these practices are culturally embedded, improper use can worsen childhood illnesses and cau...

Environmental sustainability mediating adaptive marketing capability and performance of manufacturing firms in emerging markets

While sustainability has emerged as a critical mega-trend reshaping business strategies worldwide, little is known about how adaptive marketing capabilities foster corporate environmental sustainability and whether these capabilities translate into improved firm performance. This...

Groundwater resource assessment methods in the Ethiopian Rift Valley Basin: a systematic review

Water resources, particularly groundwater underpin the socio-economic development and ecological integrity of hydrogeologically complex regions such as the Ethiopian Rift Valley Basin (ERVB), where groundwater resources exhibit significant spatial variability due to active faulti...

Survival and associated factors among adult HIV/AIDS patients in a pastoralist area of Borena zone, Ethiopia

HIV/AIDS is the most dangerous disease in the world and affects the functions of all human beings in public health, economics, society, political issues, and communities. Currently, 40.4 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, as the World Health Organization estimated in 2023....

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...