Bahir Dar University

Does climate-responsive public investment management facilitate infrastructure investment? Evidence from the IMF’s C-PIMA in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries face persistent infrastructure deficits and mounting environmental pressures, underscoring the need for climate-responsive public investment. One institutional response to these challenges is the IMF's Climate-Public Investment Management Asses...

Computational strategies to address therapeutic resistance in estrogen receptor‐positive breast cancer: A narrative review of molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and emerging therapeutic targets

Abstract Background Estrogen receptor‐positive (ER+) breast cancer represents the most common molecular subtype of breast cancer and remains highly responsive to endocrine therapy. However, therapeutic efficacy is frequently compromised by acquired or intrinsic endocrine resistan...

Suicidal behavior and subjective mental well-being among conflict-affected high school students in the North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis

Adolescents living in conflict-affected areas have higher rates of suicidal behaviors and lower subjective mental well-being than adolescents living outside war-affected areas. However, the extent of the problem might be much greater than we can imagine in northern Ethiopia due t...

Investigation of Upper Critical Magnetic Field in Two‐Band Model for the Iron‐Based Superconductors Ca 0.83 La 0.17 FeAs 2 and Ca 0.8 La 0.2 Fe 0.98 Co 0.02 As 2

ABSTRACT This research work focuses on the theoretical investigation of upper critical magnetic field, lower critical magnetic field, Ginzburg–Landau coherence length and Ginzburg–Landau penetration depth using a two‐band model for the iron‐based superconductors and . Using the p...

Comparative efficacy and safety of oral iron polymaltose complex vs. ferrous sulphate in the treatment of pediatric iron deficiency anemia: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Oral iron supplementation is the first-line therapy for pediatric iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Ferrous sulphate (FS) remains the conventional standard of care but frequently induces gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects. Iron polymaltose complex (IPC) has emerged as an alternati...

Nonparametric multivariate analysis of phenotypic traits of sorghum genotypes evaluated under non-irrigated and irrigated conditions

Abstract Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a major cereal crop cultivated primarily in arid and semi-arid regions because of its drought tolerance and adaptability to low-moisture environments. It serves multiple roles, including food, fodder, bioenergy, and industrial uses. This stud...

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...

Nutritional status and associated factors among female sex workers living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy at drop-in centers in Northwest Ethiopia

Female sex workers (FSWs) living with HIV may experience both undernutrition and overnutrition, which can adversely affect HIV-related health outcomes. Evidence regarding nutritional status and associated factors among HIV-positive FSWs remains limited in Ethiopia. This study aim...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...