Bahir Dar University

Isolation and Identification of Staphylococcus Species From Mastitic Dairy Cows and Associated Risk Factors in and Around Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Background Bovine mastitis remains one of the most frequent and costly diseases affecting dairy cattle, with significant impacts on health, welfare, and productivity. Staphylococcus species are among the major pathogens responsible for bovine mastitis, leading to reduced...

From incarceration to community: understanding the reintegration of formerly incarcerated juveniles in Ethiopia: a case study of Dessie City Administration

Formerly incarcerated juveniles’ reintegration is a significant challenge that may expose children to recidivism. This study examined their reintegration experiences in Dessie using a qualitative approach and a case study design. Twenty participants were purposively selected, com...

From co-existence to collaboration: The need to move towards an inclusive (pluricultural) scabies management approach in Debre Elias (Ethiopia)

Several large scabies outbreaks have occurred in the Amhara region of Ethiopia since 2015, and biomedical interventions focused on mass drug administration are often deployed to contain the disease. However, there is a persistent scabies incidence in the Amhara region. To underst...

Assessing groundwater favourability using multi-scale spatial regression techniques within a GIS framework

Study region Raya Azebo Woreda in northern Ethiopia faces increasing groundwater stress due to variable rainfall, heterogeneous lithology, and growing agricultural and domestic water demand, making reliable groundwater-potential assessment essential for sustainable water manageme...

Determinants of communities’ adoption and practice of soil and water conservation measures in the Jema Watershed, in the highlands of northwestern Ethiopia

Natural resource degradation is a major environmental challenge that threatens ecosystem stability and rural livelihoods, particularly in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Although soil and water conservation (SWC) interventions have been widely promoted, their adoption and...

Soil seed bank diversity, composition, and structure along vertical soil layers in Libo Kemkem District, Northwestern Ethiopia

Anthropogenic pressures have severely degraded Ethiopia’s dry Afromontane forests. Conversely, how continuous degradation affects vertical soil seed banks (SSB) and floristic matching in unmanaged communal remnants remains poorly understood. This study addresses this knowledge ga...

Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection among African children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Strongyloides stercoralis is a neglected parasite that causes strongyloidiasis. However, the true prevalence of strongyloidiasis is underreported due to low-sensitivity diagnostic methods. This systematic review assessed the prevalence of S. stercoralis among African children and...

Extending the affective process and strategic engagement framework to address writer’s block in Ethiopian English as a foreign language contexts through critical artificial intelligence literacy and ethical generative artificial intelligence in low-resource settings

Abstract Writer’s block remains a serious obstacle for undergraduate English as foreign language writers, particularly in low-resource Global South settings, where writing anxiety, linguistic insecurity, and unreliable internet access intensify the challenge. Researchers have sho...

Living 100 years and beyond: insights from Ethiopian centenarians on contexts contributing to extreme longevity

Purpose Extreme longevity is considered a sign of healthy ageing. While healthy ageing is a global goal, centenarian studies in Africa remain scanty. Design/methodology/approach Framed by the life course and social capital theoretical frameworks, this case study aimed to explore...

Development and performance investigation of a locally fabricated dish type solar concentrator for preheating brewery bottle washer water at Dashen Brewery in Gondar Ethiopia

Ethiopia has considerable solar power potential, with daily solar irradiance ranging from 5.0 to 6.5 kWh/m 2 (average 5.7 kWh/m 2 ) for the Gondar region, where the present study was conducted. The factories that manufacture beverages in Ethiopia use electricity or petroleum to g...

Applying asset-based community development in a marginalized urban community among the Negede Woyto community in Ethiopia

Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) emphasizes community strengths as the foundation for sustainable development. This study documents the application of ABCD in the historically marginalized Negede Woyto community in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Using a qualitative, participatory a...

Cluster farming and household poverty extent: A causal mediation analysis of teff producers in Ethiopia

Abstract Background : Cluster farming (CF) has emerged as a promising collective and geographically concentrated approach in both developed and developing countries. Although CF has shown a significant effect on poverty reduction, the existing literature has overlooked the mechan...

Knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices regarding human papillomavirus among health and social science female students in Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Background University students are vital for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) prevention, yet comparative data between academic disciplines remain limited. This study compared HPV knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among female health and Social Science students at Debre Tabor...

Diagnostic accuracy of deep learning applied to liver MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma detection: a systematic review and HSROC meta-analysis of patient-level evidence

Abstract Background Liver MRI is central to non-invasive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis. Deep learning (DL) is increasingly studied for detection and interpretation, but the maturity, transportability, and patient-level diagnostic evidence for these systems remain uncer...

The effect of asthma and its medication on dental caries in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Asthma and dental caries are prevalent chronic conditions in children, with evidence suggesting a possible link via asthma-related physiological changes and medications. Reduced salivary flow and altered oral environments may increase caries risk; however, findings are inconsiste...

Optimized Catha edulis leaf extract mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity against selected pathogenic bacteria

Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plant-derived extracts has emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical and physical methods. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using aqueous leaf extract of Catha edulis as a reducing and sta...

Longitudinal analysis of input use farm management practices and climate adaptation on Ethiopian oilseed crop yields

This study examines the dynamic drivers of oilseed crop yields in Ethiopia, a subsector that plays a vital role in Ethiopia’s agricultural economy. It aims to identify the key determinants of oilseed productivity, focusing on agricultural inputs, farm management practices, climat...

Designing and simulating a real-time SCADA-based monitoring system for the Tis-Abay II hydroelectric power plant

Automation is a method for monitoring and regulating systems, enhancing work quality by utilizing control systems, intelligent electronic devices, instrumentation, and new communication technologies. In the Tis-Abay II hydropower plant, the previous SCADA (H9000) has an outdated...

Exploring gender disparities in working hours: The impact of contract type and childcare responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented labour-market shock, resulting in substantial reductions in working hours. This study examines gender disparities in working hours during the pandemic, with particular emphasis on the roles of childcare responsibilities an...

A hybrid cost effective dual axis tracking system for enhanced solar yield in Ethiopia

This research work presents the design and experimental validation of a novel, cost-effective dual axis solar tracker (DAST) with GPS and a gyroscope. This study evaluates the integration of a solar position algorithm (SPA) with a low-power 8-bit ATmega328P microcontroller, a NEO...