Dire Dawa University

ANALYSIS OF THE MAJOR THEMES OF TEDDY AFRO'S LYRIC "ETHIOPIA"

Abstract The purpose of this study was to make a thematic analysis of the theme of 'Ethiopia'. The Lyric of a selected song of prominent artist Tewodros Kassahun was used as an oeuvre for the study. The main objective of this study is to analyze the major themes of the song lyric...

Equatorial Flux Cancellation Imprinted in Solar Wind Helium: A Reliable Herald of the Solar Cycle Transition

Background: Predicting the onset of a new solar cycle is challenging because the sunspot minimum can only be identified retrospectively. A real time, in situ proxy is needed. Purpose: We investigate whether the solar wind helium abundance ( A He ) provides a reliable herald of cy...

Severe mental illness in the MENAT region: systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and comorbidities

Abstract Background Severe mental illnesses (SMIs), including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, and severe major depressive disorder (MDD), contribute substantially to disability and premature mortality worldwide. Evidence from the Middle East, North Africa, an...

Woody species diversity, management and its importance in agroforestry practice in North-western Ethiopia

Abstract Agroforestry, integrating crops, trees, and livestock, is an important land-use practice, yet it remains poorly documented in Ethiopia’s Quara district. This study assessed the diversity, management, and importance of woody species in the highlands of Quara. Data were co...

Flexural strengthening of RC beams with NSM technique by vertical and inclined orientation of CFRP laminate

Abstract Retrofitting of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with FRP materials addresses issues of structural deterioration, offering a robust alternative to traditional steel reinforcement. This study experimentally investigates the flexural strengthening of RC beams using near-surf...

Building the toolkit to address malaria resurgence and radical cure of vivax malaria in Ethiopia: a meeting report

Abstract Ethiopia has experienced a substantial resurgence in malaria in recent years, with increasing case numbers and a growing contribution of Plasmodium vivax in several regions. At the same time, new evidence supporting improved radical cure strategies, including high-dose p...