Microcrystalline cellulose can be converted into valuable products such as glucose via hydrolysis reaction at mild condition using sulfonated carbon catalyst. A sulfonated carbon material was prepared by carbonization of bamboo sawdust followed by sulfonation. Prepared catalyst was studied for its...
Surface soil samples of Vertisols and Cambisols of 0-20 cm depth and leafrnsamples of barely at 50%jlowering stage grown on surface soils of Vertisols andrnCambisols were collected from Adigudom and Dogua Tembien soil catenas tornstudy the micronutrient cations (Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu). DTFA at pH 7.3...
In this study, process Optimization has been applied to D-massecuite boiling, coolingrncrystallization, reheating and separation processes in MSF to minimize the high sucrose lossrnwith final molasses. Mother liquor purity and Purity drop were taken as response variables tornmeasure the performance...
In the human visual system, the eye receives physical stimuli in the form ofrnlight and sends these stimuli as electrical signals to the brain, which interpretsrnthem as images. The human eye has complex color perceptions, which arerninitiated by cones in the retina and completed by impulse...
The main purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of Employee turnover onrnsustainable development activities in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa. It focused on challengesrnand prospects of the employees services for sustainable development activities with the aim tornsuggest alternative...
The production of nutritious biscuit from Kocho of low protein and high carbohydrate, mineralrnand crude fiber; fortified with faba bean of high protein and moderate fat content; and wheat ofrngood glutenin and gliadin; were the bases for enriched biscuit production. The proximaternanalysis of...
There is an understanding that effective HJV / AIDS prevention programs should be based on thernmodels and theories of behavior change so that the programs can be designed to change thosernfactors which lead to the Lmdesirable risk behaviors and maintain the desirable once. With thernobjectives of...
The management of health care waste is of great importance due to its infectious andrnhazardous nature that can cause undesirable effects on humans and the environment.rnThis study deals with the assessment of the existing practice, challenges and drawbacksrnof the HCWM of Bole 17 healthcare...
is a renewable, biodegradable, environmentally benign fuel for use in the diesel engines. It can be produced from renewable sources such as vegetable oils or animal fats. Although this fuel has gained worldwide recognition for many years, it is not being widely commercialized mainly because it is...
The purpose of this study is to compare the impacts of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards onrnemployees’ motivation between public and private commercial banks in Ethiopia. The targetrnpopulation of the study was the employees of the selected public and private commercial banksrnof Commercial...
This thesis work focuses on non-reactive solute transport modeling of the akaki wellfieldrnfor two selected groundwater contaminants (chloride & fluoride) for the 25 operatingrnboreholes administered by Addis Ababa Water & Sewerage Authority (AAWSA). Thernwork is conducted based on laboratory...
This research aims to investigate Factors Affecting Transitional Development of SmallrnScale to Medium Scale Enterprise in Sebeta Town: Challenges, Opportunities andrnProspects Hence, the situation whether the objective of these MSEs is met merits specialrnconsideration of transitional development...
Background: worldwide there is an estimated 493,000 annual cases of cervical cancer andrn273,500 annual deaths, women in developing countries account for about 85% of both itsrnmorbidity and mortality. To have early screening and early detection, having knowledge isrnimportant. Women with a better...
Non-biodegradability process and non-solubility of mineral oil soap and synthetic detergent products cause to pollute fresh tap water. To overcome this problem replacing of the raw material of mineral oil by vegetable oil is the possible solution. Therefore; the objective of this study was...
Wollaita zone is found in the Southern Nation Nationalities People's Region. It has anrnestimated population of about 1.5 million out of which 92.2% lives in the rural arearnmainly on farming. A study was conducted in the zone on podoconiosis patients torninvestigate the social burden of the...
Urbanization is taking place in Ethiopia with rapid urban population expansion, and povertyrnbecomes more urban. As more of the poor live in large urban centers of the country, therernare high levels of poverty, unemployment, and social vulnerability particularly in AddisrnAbaba (the capital city)....
This study examined the relationship between different dimensions of selfrnconcept and academic achievement, and relationship between academic intrinsicrnmotivation and academic achievement of preparatory program students inrnWestern Shoa Zone. Selection of 408 subjects (50% males and 50% females)...
In Ethiopia, rangelands and farming areas within altitudes of 450 m to ~1000 m abovernsea level are being invaded by Prosopis Juliflora plant. Because of its abundance andrngovernment plan to eradicate through utilization, prosopis plant is used as an input forrnCarbon Black and Lye production....
This study is concerned with Female street Children and women who are the most vulnerablernsegment of the society who need to get all appropriate, sufficient assistance and support tornimprove their livelihood in particular and their life in general. The government as well as otherrnstockholders...
Background; - In Ethiopia where maternal mortality is one of the highest and inducedrnabortion secondary to unwanted pregnancies contributing the highest proportion ofrnmaternal deaths using emergency contraception as a back up method can contribute tornreduce unwanted pregnancy secondary to method...