Injibara University

The role of parkland agroforestry tree species for soil physicochemical properties and crop productivity in Hirna and Kersa, Eastern Ethiopia

Scattered parkland agroforestry trees play an important role in sustaining soil fertility and crop productivity in smallholder farming systems, yet quantitative evidence from eastern Ethiopia remains limited. This study evaluated the effects of Acacia albida, Cordia africana, and...

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...

Geographic variations and factors associated with breastfeeding counseling during the first 2 days of birth in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis

Breastfeeding improves child health, and counseling during pregnancy and after delivery supports early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding. However, coverage remains uneven in many low- and middle-income countries, and relatively little work has sought to use multilevel and sp...

The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model

Community pharmacies play a crucial role in expanding access to vaccination services. Vaccination services in Ethiopia can significantly enhance public health services by improving vaccine accessibility. However, pharmacist-led vaccination services are not yet available. This stu...

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...

Distribution, major threats, and management methods of maple tree species in temperate forests: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite its contribution to multiple ecosystem goods and services, maple tree species distribution, survival, and growth are declining due to multiple interconnected threats. Therefore, inclusive understanding of distributions, threats, and silvicultural management is essential f...