Bahir Dar University

Evaluating Communal Grazing Reserve Efficacy for Rangeland Biomass Restoration in Afar, Ethiopia: An Integrated Remote Sensing and Field Assessment

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Evaluating Communal Grazing Reserve Efficacy for Rangeland Biomass Restoration in Afar, Ethiopia: An Integrated Remote Sensing and Field Assessment

{ "background": "Communal grazing reserves are a key rangeland management strategy in arid and semi-arid pastoral systems of the Horn of Africa, yet empirical evidence of their efficacy for biomass restoration remains limited and contested.", "purpose and objectives": "This study...

Perceptions and competencies of science teachers in digital pedagogy in Ethiopian secondary schools

Digital pedagogy refers to the purposeful integration of digital technologies with pedagogical strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement in contemporary education. Investigating teachers’ perceptions and competencies in digital pedagogy is important because...

Projected changes in temperature and precipitation extremes across diverse agro ecological zones of northwestern Ethiopia based on CMIP6 model simulations

Climate change is intensifying temperature and precipitation extremes, particularly in topographically complex regions such as northwestern Ethiopia, where local-scale evidence remains limited. This study addresses the lack of woreda-level assessments by analyzing historical and...

Incidence and predictors of peripheral intravenous cannula complications among pediatric patients in public hospitals of Gurage zone, Ethiopia: a multicenter prospective cohort study

Peripheral intravenous cannulas are used for administration of medications and fluids in sick children but their use can result in complications. The main aim of this study was to determine the incidence of complications and predictors with peripheral intravenous cannula use in P...

Comparative fermentation performance and HPLC volatile profiling of Saccharomyces strains utilizing fruit and vegetable processing waste for bioethanol production

The food manufacturing sector generates substantial quantities of pulp waste, thereby creating environmental and economic issues. The valorization of such bio-waste into value-added products represents a reasonable pathway for circular economy and matches the UN Sustainable Devel...

NGO mediation, gender and youth inclusion, and socio-economic feasibility of post-conflict water systems in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

In post-conflict rural Ethiopia, rebuilding water infrastructure requires restoring inclusive governance, yet the role of NGOs in mediating women’s and youth participation remains underexplored. This mixed-methods study investigated how NGO mediation shapes the socio-economic fea...

Extraction and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals derived from wood sawdust for bioplastic production

This research study develops a sustainable approach to convert wood sawdust (WSD) from Cordia africana, found from in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, in to cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and CNC reinforced bioplastics (SDB). CNC was extracted through sequential alkaline treatment, bleaching a...

Groundwater Aquifer Characterization and Potential Assessment of the Shallow Aquifers in the Volcanic Highlands of Northwestern Ethiopia

Estimating transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity is crucial for groundwater resource assessment, flow modeling, pollution remediation, and sustainability studies. In the volcanic highlands of Ethiopia, millions rely on hand-dug wells and springs for drinking and irrigation, y...

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...

Magnitude and determinants of discharge against medical advice among pediatric patients at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2023

Discharge against medical advice, also known as “self-discharge” or “discharge at own risk,” occurs when a patient is discharged from a hospital without treating team’s agreement. This practice negatively impacts patient well-being. DAMA has been documented in numerous healthcare...

Climate smart agriculture practices and its pathways to improving factor productivity of vegetables in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Improving agricultural productivity under climate change and variability remains a significant public challenge in Ethiopia. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices have been recognized as one of the solutions to improving agricultural productivity and resilience capacity to cl...

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...

Multilevel bivariate analysis of childhood anemia and anthropometric failure among under-five children in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Childhood anemia and malnutrition remain critical public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with anemia affecting approximately 47.4% of preschool children globally. A cross sectional secondary data analysis from recent Demographic and Health Survey data was...

Imbalance-aware explainable machine learning for concurrent child undernutrition modeling

Abstract Child undernutrition remains a significant public-health issue in Ethiopia, shaped by socioeconomic, environmental, and health-related factors. This study develops a machine-learning (ML) classification model that accounts for concurrent nutritional outcomes in male and...

Regional and sex inequalities in the prevalence of underweight in adults in 48 sub-Saharan African countries: a multi-country descriptive analysis

Adult underweight remains a persistent yet underrecognized public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with marked geographic and sex-based inequalities in its prevalence. underweight remains. Underweight reflects not only a lower body mass but also the broader consequence...

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...

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...

Distribution, major threats, and management methods of maple tree species in temperate forests: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite its contribution to multiple ecosystem goods and services, maple tree species distribution, survival, and growth are declining due to multiple interconnected threats. Therefore, inclusive understanding of distributions, threats, and silvicultural management is essential f...

Pyrolysis Kinetics, Reaction Mechanisms, and Thermodynamic Analysis of Rice Husk via TGA–DSC Analysis for Biohydrogen Production Potential

ABSTRACT Rice husk (RH) is one of the most abundant lignocellulosic agricultural residues with significant potential for thermochemical bioenergy conversion. In this study, the thermal degradation behavior, pyrolysis kinetics, reaction mechanism, and thermodynamic properties of R...