Bule Hora University

Disturbance resilient fuzzy variable gain super twisting sliding mode control for underactuated Furuta pendulum systems

The Furuta pendulum, also known as a rotary inverted pendulum, is a representative underactuated nonlinear system widely used for evaluating advanced control strategies. Its inherent instability, nonlinear dynamic coupling, and limited actuation make accurate stabilization partic...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV receiving ART at Bule Hora University steaching hospital, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended first-line regimen because of its high efficacy, favourable safety profile, and high genetic barrier to resistance. Although Ethiopia has adopted DTG-based...

Maternal knowledge of risk factors and preventive measures of congenital birth defects in public health institution of Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia

Congenital birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that affect approximately one in thirty three infants globally, with over 90% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Maternal knowledge of risk factors and preventive measures is...

Molecular evidence of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 exon 2 deletions and potential HRP2-based RDT diagnostic failure in southern Ethiopia

Deletions of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 in Plasmodium falciparum compromise the diagnostic performance of HRP2-based rapid diagnostic tests. These deletions can cause false-negative HRP2-based RDT results, leading to missed treatment and ongoing transmission. This study determined the pre...

Duration-and frequency-dependent effects of khat chewing on lipid metabolism and kidney function: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Chewing khat, ‘ Catha edulis’ is becoming more common in our society with increased harmful health repercussions, such as lipid metabolism issues and impaired renal function. There is a scarcity of data and contradictory findings on this topic. Therefore, this study aime...

First-Principles calculations to investigate structural, mechanical, electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of RuNbAs and RuNbSb Half-Heusler alloys

This study presents a first-principles investigation of the structural, thermodynamic, mechanical, electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of RuNbZ (Z = As, Sb) half-Heusler (HH) alloys using density functional theory (DFT). Structural optimization, negative formation e...

Development and performance evaluation of wollastonite–fly ash geopolymer bricks with embedded IoT sensors for strength monitoring

Due to the growing need for green or intelligent building materials, the development of new sustainable materials to replace traditional fired clay bricks has gained traction. In this research, the manufacture of geopolymer bricks from the mixture of fly ash and wollastonite, alo...

Predictors of food hygiene practices among street food vendors in Bule Hora Town, West Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia: implications for informal food safety regulation

Street food vendors contribute significantly to urban food security in Ethiopia. However, inadequate food hygiene practices and improper handling of food can result in contamination by harmful microorganisms, thereby increasing the risk of foodborne diseases and posing serious pu...

Household electronic waste management practices and its determinants in Southwest Ethiopia: Analytical cross-sectional study

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly expanding environmental and public health global concern. 53.6 million tons of e-waste were generated globally in 2019.The generation of e-waste is increasing globally due to technological advancement, urbanization, and increased demand for...

A comparative assessment of online GNSS processing services for geodetic control: insights from the ethiopian network

Abstract This study compares four online GNSS processing services AUSPOS, TrimbleRTX, OPUS, and CSRS-PPP using 72-h static GNSS data from 12 geodetic control stations in Ethiopia. Observations collected with a Leica GS10 receiver were processed by each service and evaluated again...

Isolation and identification of Pseudomonas fluoeroscens and evaluation of its antimicrobial sensitivity from fish in Lake Haramaya, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract Pseudomonas fluorescens ( P. fluorescens ) is an opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium associated with disease in freshwater and marine fish, resulting in economic losses to aquaculture. This study aimed to isolate and identify P. fluorescens from wild Nile tilapia ( Ore...