Mekelle University

Integrated metabolomic and proteomic profiling reveals density-dependent variation in development and chemical composition of queen bee larvae

Queen bee larvae (QBL), a byproduct of royal jelly production, are gaining prominence as a functional food due to their health-promoting effects. Beekeepers routinely adjust queen cell numbers per colony to maximize the yield of royal jelly during commercial production, yet the i...

Magnitude of precancerous cervical lesions in a fragile and conflict-affected setting: the case of Tigray region, Ethiopia

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern, ranking as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally and the second in Ethiopia. Limited access to routine screening, exacerbated by the Tigray war (November 2020–November 2022), has contributed t...

Early diagnosis and successful management of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy in a low-resource setting: a case report

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare but potentially life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants in the abdominal cavity. This serious obstetric condition often remains undiagnosed until the end of the pregnancy and carries a high risk of massive ble...

A case of echinococcosis presenting as a slowly growing isolated neck mass in southern Ethiopia: a case report

Echinococcosis, a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus , is a parasitic disease that primarily affects the liver and lungs. However, it can also involve other organs, including the head and neck, although this is extremely rare. We report the case of a 19-year-old...

Migration crimes in the horn of Africa: examining policies, legal frameworks, and strategies to tackle vulnerabilities and the humanitarian-security nexus

Abstract Migration-related crimes, such as human trafficking and smuggling, are key issues in the Horn of Africa, affecting Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. These problems stem from socioeconomic instability, conflict, fragile governance, and porous borders. Ethiopia and...

Impacts of land system change− driven urban heat islands on surface water dynamics and moisture conditions in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Abstract Surface water is a scarce resource in Gauteng, South Africa. This study analysed the impacts of urban heat islands on surface water dynamics and moisture conditions from 1984 to 2024 using vegetation and water indices in the Google Earth Engine. The results indicate that...

Trends and patterns of low birth weight and fetal macrosomia in a tertiary hospital, Northern Ethiopia, 2012–2021: multinomial modeling approach

Low birth weight (LBW) and fetal macrosomia represent critical extremes of the birth weight spectrum, posing substantial public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Although traditionally studied in isolation, these outcomes share underlying systemic factors tha...

Isolation, Associated Factors and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella spp. in Human Stool, Eggshell Swab and Feces of Egg‐Laying Hens in Mekelle and Southeast Zones of Tigrai, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Background Salmonellosis is an important foodborne and zoonotic disease commonly related to the ingestion of poultry products contaminated with Salmonella spp. Although a wide range of poultry farming practices are widely practised in the region, public health concerns r...

Investigation of runoff and sediment transport processes in the hillslope headwaters of northern Ethiopia

Soil erosion and sediment transport pose significant threats to soil fertility, agricultural productivity, and reservoir sustainability in the Ethiopian highlands. This study investigated rainfall-runoff and sediment transport processes on the steep hillslope of the Midmar waters...