Debre Tabor University

Examining the drivers of environmental degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa using system generalized method of moments

Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges, posing a significant threat to the environment and humanity. This study examined the drivers of environmental degradation in SSA using a balanced panel of 28 countries covering the period 2000–2021. The study empl...

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...

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from fish in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Contamination of fish by bacteria and the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are important public health risks and a food safety challenge. Although fish is an important source of protein in Ethiopia, the pooled prevalence of fish-borne pathogens and the ass...

Intelligent neural network–based framework for Maxwell nanofluid flow with Soret–Dufour coupling and nonlinear thermal radiation

This study examined the optimization of the Levenberg–Marquardt backpropagation approach, which uses artificial neural networks, to calculate the interacting features of Soret and Dufour effects on convective Maxwell nanofluid flow through a porous surface with nonlinear thermal...

Incidence and predictors of postoperative complications in elderly surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Postoperative complication rates are higher for older adults undergoing surgery due to age-related functional decline, diminished physiological reserve, and multimorbidity. However, data on the incidence and predictors of these complications across different geographic...

Source-to-tap assessment of microbial and physicochemical quality of drinking water in Yirga Chafe Town, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

This study evaluated the physicochemical and microbiological quality of the municipal drinking water supply in Yirga Chafe Town, Southern Ethiopia, across four operational stages (3 primary sources, 3 storage reservoirs, 3 community taps, and 3 household connections). A physical...

Global Prevalence and Predictors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Pregnant Women: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health burden, particularly affecting women of reproductive age in low-resource settings. Untreated IPIs during pregnancy contribute to adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes, including anemia, low birth weight,...

A meta-analysis and computational modelling of treated sewage as a bioorganic fertilizer

This study reviews the use of treated sewage as a bioorganic fertilizer to improve crop quality. It conducted a meta-analysis and descriptive statistics to synthesize findings from publications between 2000 and 2025, following the PRISMA framework. Pollutants are greater in summe...

Surgical management of giant bilateral multinodular goiter with significant tracheal and esophageal outline distortion: a case report

Abstract Background Giant goitre is a rare occurrence and is defined by an enlargement of the thyroid gland of at least 10 g/kg body weight or goiter weighing more than 500 grams or a thyroid tumour larger than 10 cm in diameter. Case presentation A 65 years old female patient wh...

Explainable machine learning for predicting preterm birth and associated factors in Sub Saharan Africa

Preterm birth remains a leading contributor to neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing a disproportionate share of the burden. Structural inequities, limited maternal healthcare access, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities are associated...

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...

A comprehensive review of nanomaterial advances in green hydrogen production and storage systems

Green hydrogen is a clean and flexible carrier of energy that has a bright future due to the shift in the entire world to sustainable energy systems. The review explores how nanomaterials are vital towards improving the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of the green hyd...

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...

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...

The 30-day perioperative outcomes of sigmoid volvulus surgery in resource-limited setting in Northcentral Ethiopia

Sigmoid volvulus remains a leading cause of intestine obstruction in low middle income countries, particularly in volvulus belt countries. The objective of this study to explore the morbidity and mortality after sigmoid volvulus surgery in Northcentral Ethiopia. Hospital-based re...

Incidental finding of an ectopic retrosternal parathyroid adenoma in a patient operated on for controlled toxic multinodular goiter: a rare case report

Background: Ectopic parathyroid adenomas are extremely rare in clinical practice and, therefore, represent a diagnostic challenge. Incidentally detected retrosternal adenomas are even rarer. Case presentation: We present the case of a 51-year-old female patient who presented with...

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...