This work aims to prepare adsorbents based on low cost cattle bones. The bones have sustained pyrolyzation in inert atmosphere at three different temperatures (400°C, 500oC and 600°C), time (60, 90 and 120 minutes) and inlet N2 pressure (1.5, 2 and 2.5bar) in an electric furnace. The...
Tannery sludge and the effluents in general are of large-scale environmental concern because they color and diminish the quality of soil and water bodies into which they are released. Their disposal into the environment creates adverse effects by altering the normal physiochemical properties of...
Tannery sludge and the effluents in general are of large-scale environmental concern because they color and diminish the quality of soil and water bodies into which they are released. Their disposal into the environment creates adverse effects by altering the normal physiochemical properties of...
The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and achievements of Dawurogna as arnmedium of instruction in primary first cycle schools of Dawuro zone, SNNP. For the purpose,rnthe zone and woreda education officials, teachers of Mareka, Loma woreda and Sore townrnadministration, and grade four...
Gafarsa and Lagadadi Water treatment plants play a vital role in supplying drinking water to Addis Ababa City since about 55 years. The two WTPs are located on opposite direction of the city. Groundwater sources developed at the southwest direction of the city augments the waters sources from the...
The provision 0/ improved waler supply service is a basic need, human righl and a prerequisilern/01' developmenl. lIo wever, millions a/people are slill IInable 10 oblain adequale polable waleI'rnparlicularly in ruml areas Ihal deserve special alieni ion. In order 10 meel Ihe demand. a...
Growth in pulp and paper production entails massive felling of trees, which in turn leads torndeforestation. Increasing competition for wood supplies coupled with gradually rising costs ofrnwood have generated renewed interest in the use of non-wood plant fibers for papermaking inrnthe highly...
Housing market is one of mechanisms that transfer ownership rights of arnhouse with a combination of different attributes that is defined by its prices.rnThe process and procedure in housing market is complex both for thernsellers or buyers. Market participants lack sufficient information...
The major objective of this paper is to explore the strength and weakness of the valu e chain in thernEthiopian leather garment sub sector. In order to look into the strength and weakness of the leatherrngarment value chain, nine garments and three tanneries were purposive ly se lected as case...
The degree to which the NGO potential is realized depends on many factors. Arnparamount factor is the nature of the relationship between the NGO sector and the state.rnGovernment policies and attitudes have a pivotal influence on the capacity of NGOs tornoperate and grow. A better understanding of...
Heavy metals were present at relatively high concentrations in the landfill leachate. The disposalrnof heavy metals into the environment is of great concern due to their serious effects on foodrnchain and furthermore on animal and human health. Constructed wetlands have played arnsignificant role...
A recent development of the CMP approach, to implement rural water supply projects has beenrnpiloted in five woredas of the Metekel zone in Benishangul Gumuz regional state located at thernWestern part of Ethiopia. The assessment on the efficiency of the approach has been carried outrnin two...
Tholighfa/"lliers' knowledge plays a substantial role in the process of rural development,rnin ([cllI([1 pl([lIlIillg practice, however, it is oilly passively integrated into developmentrn"Ialls. Local level studies are hardly made so far to search for the level of knowledge thatrnIhe!ftrlllers...
This study on Farmer-Herder conflict attempted to explore one area of thernproblems of local development, which is local instability. Conflict hampersrnlocal and national development by mainly affecting rural agro-pastoralrnproductivity. Especially in conflict prone areas where the conflicts are...
Evaluation of the Level of Service Rendered by Functioning Rural Water Supply Schemes:rnCase of Farta woreda of Amhara region, EthiopiarnMebit MitikurnAddis Ababa University, 2013rnAll reports confirm that the rural water supply coverage of Ethiopia have been in strongrnupward trajectory since...
Used lubricating oil has been the subject of much debate over recent years in Ethiopia. The amount ofrnlubricating oils disposed annually in the country is considerably large. This amount of waste lubricatingrnoil has a significant impact on both economic and environmental aspects. In this research...
Cement manufacturing is a high energy consuming and heavy polluting process. To reduce the energy and environmental costs cement producers are currently using a blend of alternative fuels with conventional fossil fuels. The research was conducted to investigate the potential of Prosopis juliflora...
Kihen, Ihe sludy site, is characterized by lang periods of drought and unreliable rainfallrncompounded by excessive human and livestock pressures. Farmers adopt different copingrnmechanisms, such as the introduction of prickly pear, popularly known as Beles. The mainrnobjective of this research was...
This research has focused on assessing the impacts of Human ImmunodeficiencyrnVirus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) on poverty at household levellVithrnregard to issues related to challenges being faced by affected IlOuseholds and individuals. Arnsurvey lVas conducted Oil 100...
Tholighfa/"lliers' knowledge plays a substantial role in the process of rural development,rnin ([cllI([1 pl([lIlIillg practice, however, it is oilly passively integrated into developmentrn"Ialls. Local level studies are hardly made so far to search for the level of knowledge thatrnIhe!ftrlllers...