Ficus sycomorus L. (Moraceae) is a tree indigenous to Ethiopia which possesses useful agro-forestry, medicinal, ecological and fodder importance. The tree is found scattered in many parts of the country mainly as a result of widespread deforestation and also lack of knowledge in the propagation...
Sugar cane bagasse is a potential cellulose source, though usually used as a fuel source forrnthe boiler. This work reports concisely on a method to utilize sugar cane bagasse forrnpreparing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and its characteristics. The desirablerncharacteristics that are...
The purpose of the study was to explore teachers' awareness, attitude and their practicesrntowards multiple intelligences (MI) in education. The data were collected from Dembirngovernment primary school from the principal, teachers and students via semi-structuredrninterviews, and observation and...
The issue that this study addresses is the need for secondary students to work on relevantrnnon-routine statistical problems to enhance their understanding of descriptive statistics.rnThe purpose of this study is to explain how secondary students can enhance theirrnunderstanding of descriptive...
Back ground: Despite the increased emphasis on ART and other health care services for HIVrninfected individual, issues of fertility and child bearing have received relatively little attention. Inrnparticular, little is known about actual fertility desire and determinants of fertility desires...
Ethiopia ranks first in Africa and tenth in the world in honey production. This study aimed at developing honey-based extruded ready-to-eat products and determining the physico-chemical parameters of honey from three distinct areas of Ethiopia. Accordingly, honey samples obtained from Oromiya...
The aim of this study was to extract pectin from two different varieties of citrus fruit namely Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) and Lisbon lemon (Citrus limon “Lisbonâ€) and to investigate the effect of processing conditions on the process of extraction. Research samples were...
Impact o f Government Expenditure Shock on Private Investment in Ethiopia: A Recursive Dynamic CGE Analysis Haile Regassa Badassa Ethiopian government targeted sustainable economic growth with stable macroeconomic environment through expanding government expenditure, revenue and private investment....
Fifty-five populations of root-knot nematodes were established from individual egg massesrncollected from different parts of the country. Perineal pattern, stylet length, chromosome numberrnand esterase isozyme phenotypes of these populations were investigated. Three species were Chromosome number...
Background: Annually, throughout the world, an estimated 271 million people sufferrnfrom work related injuries, and 2 million die from the injury. In recent years, inrndeveloped countries the occupational health and safety of workers has improved but it isrnnot true in developing countries....
The effect of natural fermentation of two sorghum cultivars on antinutritional factors (tannin andrnphytate), minerals (Ca, Fe, Zn and P), proximate analysis and sensory characteristics were investigated.rnFlours from both cultivars were fermented at room temperature (20- 230 C) for 0, 12, 24, 36...
Background: Clinical practice experiences are critically important to achieve the maximumrnlevel of clinical competence after receiving adequate theoretical and practical instructions.rnHowever graduates have problems in doing some easy duties .Most new bachelor graduates havernadequate theoretical...
The objective of this study was to develop a process for the extraction of essential oil from Neemrnseed. The extraction was carried out using soxhlet and agitated mixing vessel extraction units. Inrnthe soxhlet extraction a n-hexane was chosen to determine the effect of time and particle size...
Currently, food processing industry is driven by several requirements. Thisrnrequirement includes ensuring safety, meeting quality standard and customerrnexpectation and reducing production cost to be competent in market. To achievernthis requirement they have to operate at optimum process...
Population status, structure and feeding behavior of Oribi (Ourebia ourebi)rnwas conducted in Senkelle Swayne’s Hartebeest Sanctuary (SSHS) fromrnAugust 2005 to March 2006, which included wet and dry seasons. Totalrncount method was used to determine the current population status,rnseasonal...
Duckweed can be utilized to produce ethanol, butanol and biogas, which are promising alternative energy sources to minimize dependence on limited crude oil and natural gas. The advantages of this aquatic plant include high rate of nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) uptake, high biomass yield and...
Corruption is a challenge to development. Scholars define corruption as abuse of public officernfor private benefit. Using this working definition, this study explores the main causes, thernaggravating factors, work areas vulnerable to corruption and the means to combatrncorruption.Ethiopian...
Introduction: - The involvement of men in the maternal health programs increase outreach as wellrnas utilization of the various reproductive health services. However, the failure to incorporate menrnin maternal health promotion, prevention and implementation of maternal health services has hadrna...
Background: Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is practiced throughout the world, with thernpractice concentrated most heavily in Asia and Africa. Although the magnitude of FGCrnin Ethiopia has decreased still the prevalence is high because the procedure doesn’t havernany benefit.rnObjective: The...