Bahir Dar University

Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytoplankton community in relation to environmental variables in Lake Maybar, Ethiopia

This study investigated the spatiotemporal dynamics of phytoplankton communities and physicochemical water quality parameters in Lake Maybar across seasonal variations. Sampling was conducted from 2023 to 2025 at three sites to evaluate phytoplankton composition, abundance, and b...

Heavy metal levels in crop and livestock product in Ethiopia: a review

Heavy metal contamination in food is a growing public health concern due to its potential for chronic toxicity. In Ethiopia, several studies have reported elevated levels of heavy metals in cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk, and fish across different regions, particularly in indu...

The effect of drought on physiological and agronomic traits of tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter]

Increased intensity and duration of drought as a consequence of global warming is resulting in increased crop failure and food insecurity. This is particularly prevalent in regions where agriculture is rain fed, as the resultant water deficit in crop tissues as a consequence of i...

Retrieval of Optically Active and Inactive Water Quality Parameters Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning: Evidence from Water Hyacinth-Infested Lake Tana, Ethiopia

Monitoring water quality is critical for protecting freshwater ecosystems and supporting sustainable water resource management. Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest freshwater lake, faces increasing agricultural and urban pressures, while conventional monitoring remains costly and spati...

Trace metal accumulation in automotive garage soils of Jimma Town Ethiopia and its potential health implications

Abstract Garages generate waste streams—including used oils, metal fragments, brake and tire debris, and fluid spills—that introduce trace metals into surrounding soils. This study quantified chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in topsoils from six garages (G1-G6) in Jimma...

Incidence, predictors, and population attributable fraction of hypertension among adults with diabetes mellitus in North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study

Hypertension is a common and serious complication of diabetes mellitus caused by metabolic and vascular changes that increase peripheral vascular resistance, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and premature mortality. However, evidence on its inci...

Review on Epidemiology of Sheep Pox and Goat Pox in Ethiopia

This review summarizes the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of sheep pox and goat pox (SGP), with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. It synthesizes available evidence on disease occurrence, risk factors, transmission...

Review on Epidemiology of Sheep Pox and Goat Pox in Ethiopia

This review summarizes the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of sheep pox and goat pox (SGP), with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. It synthesizes available evidence on disease occurrence, risk factors, transmission...

Private Higher Education Institutions’ Dilemma on National Exit Exam: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward

Aims to identify key challenges and propose strategies for balancing quality assurance with institutional autonomy. From 170 initial sources, 53 were included in the final analysis. Data were extracted using a structured charting tool and synthesized thematically. The review iden...

Value chain competitiveness and challenges in the Ethiopian textile and apparel industry: a farm-to-fashion perspective

Abstract The Ethiopian textile and apparel (ETA) sector is considered a key driver of the national economy, generating employment opportunities and foreign exchange while supporting the country’s transition from an agriculture-based economy to manufacturing. The sector also has h...

Enhancing class-imbalanced soil classification using an explainable tabular network and synthetic minority over-sampling framework

Accurate characterization of soil engineering properties is fundamental to effective infrastructure design; however, traditional soil classification approaches are resource-intensive, requiring extensive laboratory testing which affects road project budgets and timelines. Further...

Nasopharyngeal Carriage Rate, Risk Factors, and Co‐Resistance Patterns of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasopharyngeal carriage is a major global health concern linked to severe infections and transmission. However, comprehensive evidence on the burden of MRSA carriage, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors...

Assessment of selected heavy metals pollution (chromium, lead, and cadmium) in edible vegetables and agricultural soils influenced by tannery activities in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Industrial heavy metal pollution in agricultural soils threatens food safety and human health. This study assessed chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in soils and vegetables collected from four tannery sites in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Soil and vegetable s...

Sustainable supply chain transformation in an emerging economy: evidence from Ethiopia’s textile and apparel industry

Abstract The rapid expansion of textile and apparel manufacturing in emerging economies like Ethiopia has increased the need for Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) practices that balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. However, empirical evid...

Effect of nutrition counseling on undernutrition among children aged 6–23 months in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a cluster-randomized trial

Abstract Background Child undernutrition continues to pose a substantial public health burden in low-resource settings, including Ethiopia. The complementary feeding period (6–23 months) represents a particularly vulnerable stage, during which inappropriate feeding practices may...

Inclusive by design: an implementation framework for culturally responsive research advisory panels

Abstract Background Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities remain underrepresented in health research despite experiencing substantial health inequities. Community advisory panels are increasingly recommended to strengthen community engagement, cultural responsi...

The effect of school climate on high school students’ physics achievement using academic engagement as mediator

This study examines the mediating role of academic engagement in the relationship between school climate and physics achievement among secondary school students in Northwest Ethiopia. Using a correlational research design, data were collected via Likert-scale questionnaires from...

Adverse birth outcome and associated factors among women who gave birth in hospitals of East Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia: multicenter cross sectional study

Adverse birth outcome are the most common and major public health concerns globally and their prevalence is high, especially in low and middle-income countries. Despite the Ethiopian healthcare policy, which tried to transform the healthcare system to reduce and prevent adverse b...

Asset complementarities and revenue inequality among apple smallholders in Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Apple ( Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivation has expanded rapidly across Ethiopia’s tropical highlands as a high-value diversification strategy. But how the resulting economic benefits are distributed among smallholder growers remains poorly understood. This study tests w...

Impacts of communal grazing land distribution on farmers' livelihoods and the environment in northwestern Ethiopia

This study examines the impacts of communal grazing land distribution on livelihoods, environmental conditions, and institutional dynamics in Baso Liben District, northwestern Ethiopia. A mixed-methods research approach was employed to collect and analyze socio-spatial data. Data...