bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Observing the Cultural Development of the Hammered Dulcimer in the Alpine Region through its Crafting, Materials, and Secrets
Authors: Wey Yannick
Published: December 2023

The makers of hammered dulcimers in the Appenzell (Switzerland) and Salzburg (Austria) regions are considered artisans of their very specialized craft. A trapezoidal wooden case with a bridge, the instrument is beautified with ornaments and symbols of religious and popular belief. Its sound is produced by a process mediated through several materials: the player uses small hammers struck by hand on several strings, the vibration of which is transmitted to a resonating body.In contrast, historically, the hammered dulcimer had strikingly negative associations: It was ‘devalued to a dance instrument’; ‘disgusting because of the great noise of sounds’; it ‘should be nailed to the houses of ill repute’ and ‘[he] who [...] is in the habit of playing on the dulcimer, may be a regular thief and robber’. Such rebukes – some of which notably addressed directly to the object, not to the players – contrast with contemporary perception and raise questions about relationships between the material object, its properties, and their relationship to perception.Through the detailed inspection of historical and contemporary specimens and their stories, we trace the transformation from the once shunned object to the artisanal work and carrier of cultural heritage. Dulcimers as ‘sensual objects’ (Harman) that transformed themselves and together with their associates: players, makers, and the sound environment. We trace the different allusions around the hammered dulcimer as objects to the crafting material, the stories from makers, and the artistic and symbolic emanation of the ornamentation. This further demands a critical reflection on the status of the craft and the material objects that exist to this day without digital technologies and in nondigital spaces.
La primera Legislatura de la Asamblea de Madrid
Authors: Espinar Gallego Ramón
Published: December 2023

Reflexión de D. Ramón Espinar Gallego como primer Presidente de la Asamblea de Madrid, dedicada a conmemorar el XX Aniversario de la aprobación del Estatuto de Autonomía de la Comunidad de Madrid, contando sus experiencias como Diputado y Presidente de la Cámara.
Tercera Legislatura: madurez parlamentaria y participación social
Authors: Díez Olazábal Pedro
Published: December 2023

Reflexión de D. Pedro Díez Olazabal, haciendo un balance político, que ni puede ni pretende ser objetivo, de la III Legislatura de la Asamblea de Madrid, ya que el mismo viene hecho desde su perspectiva como Presidente y con la vivencia de otras dos legislaturas: la segunda como Vicepresidente Tercero y la quinta, que ahora concluye, como simple diputado.
Representación política de Madrid en el Antiguo Régimen y en la España contemporánea
Authors: Martínez Cuadrado Miguel
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. INTRODUCCIÓN. ORÍGENES EN EL ANTIGUO RÉGIMEN. REFERENCIA A LOS PERÍODOS Y CAMBIOS SIGNIFICATIVOS DE CARÁCTER TERRITORIAL ENTRE 1188-1808.—II. LA REVOLUCIÓN DEL SEXENIO 1808-1814 EN EL CONTEXTO DE LAS REVOLUCIONES LIBERALES DE LA ERA CONTEMPORÁNEA.—III. LAS TRANSFORMACIONES DE LAS CORTES DEL ANTIGUO RÉGIMEN EN EL SIGLO XVIII Y LA UNIFICACIÓN DE LA REPRESENTACIÓN TERRITORIAL ENTRE 1701 Y 1789.—IV. LAS CORTES DE MADRID DE 1789 Y EL INTERMEDIO DE LAS GUERRAS EUROPEAS HASTA 1808.—V. OCUPACIÓN PENINSULAR Y SURGIMIENTO DE JUNTAS DE DEFENSA Y AUTOGOBIERNO: MAYO-SEPTIEMBRE 1808.—VI. LA JUNTA CENTRAL. REPRESENTACIÓN INSTITUCIONAL NUEVA Y TERRITORIAL. DECISIONES SOBRE ANTIGUA Y NUEVA REPRESENTACIÓN POLÍTICA TERRITORIAL. ARANJUEZ, SEPTIEMBRE 1808.—VII. EMERGENCIA DEL PRINCIPIO DEMOCRÁTICO EN LA ACCIÓN DE LA JUNTA CENTRAL ENTRE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1808 Y 30 DE ENERO DE 1810. CONVOCATORIA DE CORTES E INVENTARIO DE GRANDES CUESTIONES NACIONALES PARA EL CAMBIO HISTÓRICO.—VIII. JUNTA CENTRAL —REGENCIA— CORTES DE CÁDIZ: LOS DECRETOS REVOLUCIONARIOS Y LA REFUNDACIÓN DEL ESTADO. LAS LUCHAS POR EL CONTENIDO TERRITORIAL Y LAS COMPETENCIAS DE LA NUEVA REPRESENTACIÓN POLÍTICA. SIGLOS XIX AL XXI.—IX. FUENTES.—X. A MODO DE CONCLUSIONES: EL TERRITORIO MADRID EN TRES CLAVES HISTÓRICAS, 1301, 1561, 1812-1978.—XI. CUADROS GENERALES DE REPRESENTACIÓN ENTRE LOS SIGLOS XII-XX.
La Asamblea de Madrid ante la fragmentada Administración de Justicia del Estado Autonómico
Authors: Sánchez Magro Andrés
Published: December 2023

Reflexión sobre la Asamblea de Madrid ante la fragmentada Administración de Justicia del Estado Autonómico
La consolidación institucional de la Asamblea de Madrid como Parlamento Autonómico (1983-2002)
Authors: Arévalo Gutiérrez Alfonso
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. LA INSTITUCIONALIZACIÓN DE LA ASAMBLEA DE MADRID.—1.1. El singular acceso a la autonomía de la Comunidad de Madrid; procedimiento de elaboración y aprobación de su Estatuto de Autonomía.—1.2. La configuración institucional de la Asamblea de Madrid.—II. LA ESTRUCTURA DE LA ASAMBLEA DE MADRID.—2.1. La opción por el modelo unicameral.—2.2. La composición política de la Cámara.—2.3. La elección de la Cámara: el sistema electoral.—2.3.1. El régimen electoral de la Comunidad de Madrid: la Ley 11/1986, de 16 de diciembre, Electoral de la Comunidad de Madrid.—2.3.2. La configuración del Derecho de sufragio.—2.3.3. La circunscripción electoral.—2.3.4. La Legislatura: caducidad de los asuntos pendientes de sustanciación.—2.3.5. La proporcionalidad de la representación.—2.4. La dinámica de la institución: resultados electorales y relación de Diputados de la Asamblea de Madrid.—2.4.1. La I Legislatura (1983-1987).—2.4.1.A). Resultados electorales de los comicios celebrados el día 8 de mayo de 1983.—2.4.1.B). Relación de Diputados de la I Legislatura.—2.4.2. La II Legislatura (1987-1991).—2.4.2.A). Resultados de las elecciones celebradas el día 2 de julio de 1987.—.4.2.B). Relación de miembros de la Cámara durante la II Legislatura.—2.4.3. La III Legislatura (1991-1995).—2.4.3.A). Resultados de los comicios electorales celebrados el día 26 de mayo de 1991.—2.4.3.B). Relación de Diputados de la III Legislatura.—2.4.4. La IV Legislatura (1995-1999).—2.4.4.A). Resultados de los comicios electorales celebrados el día 28 de mayo de 1995.—2.4.4.B). Relación de Diputados de la IV Legislatura.—2.4.5. La V Legislatura (1999-2003)...
El Control Parlamentario de la Administración Institucional en la Comunidad de Madrid
Authors: Del Pino Carazo Ana
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. INTRODUCCIÓN.—II. TIPOS DE CONTROL SOBRE LOS ENTES INSTITUCIONALES: UNA CONCEPCIÓN AMPLIA.—III. REFERENCIA HISTÓRICA DEL CONTROL PARLAMENTARIO DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN INSTITUCIONAL.—IV. NORMATIVA REGULADORA DEL CONTROL PARLAMENTARIO.—V. EL CONTROL PARLAMENTARIO DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN INSTITUCIONAL EN LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID.—5.1. Control de la creación, transformación o extinción del organismo.—5.2. Control de la actividad del organismo.—5.2.1. Comparecencia de los titulares de los órganos de dirección.—5.2.2. Recepción de documentación.—5.2.2.1. Documentación remitida a solicitud de la Comisión.—5.2.2.2. Documentación remitida por exigencia legal.
Creación, modificación y extinción de las Entidades públicas empresariales
Authors: Hernández Oliver Blanca , Villarino Marzo Jorge
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. CREACIÓN DE LAS ENTIDADES PÚBLICAS EMPRESARIALES.—II. ESTATUTOS Y PLAN DE ACTUACIÓN.—2.1. Los estatutos.—2.2. Requisitos formales.—2.3. Requisitos materiales.—2.4. El plan inicial de actuación.—III. MODIFICACIÓN Y REFUNDICIÓN DE LAS ENTIDADES PÚBLICAS EMPRESARIALES.—IV. EXTINCIÓN Y LIQUIDACIÓN DE LAS ENTIDADES PÚBLICAS EMPRESARIALES.—V. RECURSOS ECONÓMICOS Y BIENES ADSCRITOS.
Situaciones Administrativas
Authors: Pascua Mateo Fabio
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. SITUACIONES ADMINISTRATIVAS.—1.1. Aspectos de técnica legislativa.—1.2. Contenido.
Sociedades mercantiles estatales
Authors: Pascua Mateo Fabio
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. SOCIEDADES MERCANTILES ESTATALES.—1.1. Introducción.—1.2. Concepto de sociedad estatal.—1.3. Régimen jurídico.
IBN ʿARABĪ: IL LIBRO DELL’ESSENZA DI CIÒ CHE È INDISPENSABILE PER L’ASPIRANTE (KITĀB KUNH MĀ LĀ BUDDA LI-L-MURĪD MIN-H)
Authors: Marconi Maurizio
Published: December 2023

Resumen: introducción a la edición y traducción del Kunh mā lā budda li-l-murīd min-hu de Ibn ʿArabī.

Abstract: introduction to the edition and translation of Kunh mā lā budda li-l-murīd min-hu of Ibn ʿArabī.
Percepción de las fuentes de apoyo que facilitan la adherencia a los tratamientos
Authors: Lasmarías-Ugarte María-Concepción , Rubio-Garrido Patricia , Jiménez-Herrera María , Bazo-Hernández Leticia , Martorell-Poveda María-Antonia
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Non-adherence to treatments increases the probability of therapeutic failure and unnecessary complications.Objective: To explore the sources of support perceived by patients with chronic diseases that facilitate adherence to treatment. Method: Qualitative descriptive study with a phenomenological approach, in which eight complex chronic patients were recruited, without distinction of gender or age, residents of Barcelona, and who, after evaluating pharmacological adherence with the Morisky-Green test and the test of Batalla resulted in being adherent to the therapeutic regimen. After which, two open questions were asked that were recorded on an audio device and transcribed verbatim. For data analysis, the method Colaizzi was used. Results: Three thematic groups emerged: 1) Having family support; 2) Understanding of the disease and strategies that facilitate adherence to treatments; and 3) Relationship with reference professionals. Conclusions: The most important source of support perceived by the participants is the family, coinciding with other authors. The finding of this study is that shows medicine and nursing are evidenced as instigators that promote their empowerment and as a recognized source of influence that has allowed their assimilation and training to adopt measures that help them follow the pharmacotherapeutic guidelines.

Introducción: La falta de adherencia a los tratamientos aumenta la probabilidad de fracaso terapéutico y complicaciones innecesarias. Objetivo: Explorar las fuentes de apoyo percibidas por los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas que les facilitan la adherencia a los tratamientos. Método: Estudio cualitativo descriptivo con enfoque fenomenológico, en el que se reclutaron ocho pacientes crónicos complejos, sin distinción de género, ni edad, residentes en Barcelona, y que tras evaluar la adherencia farmacológica con los test de Morisky-Green y el test de Batalla diera como resultado ser adherente al régimen terapéutico. Tras lo cual se efectuaron dos preguntas abiertas que fueron grabadas en un dispositivo de audio y transcritas textualmente. Para el análisis de los datos, se utilizó el método Colaizzi. Resultados: Surgieron tres grupos temáticos: 1) Tener el apoyo familiar; 2) Comprensión de la enfermedad y estrategias que facilitan la adhesión a los tratamientos; y 3) Relación con los profesionales de referencia. Conclusiones: La fuente más importante de apoyo percibida por los participantes, es la familia, coincidiendo con otros autores. El hallazgo de este estudio, es que se evidencia a medicina y enfermería como instigadores que fomentan su empoderamiento y como fuente de influencia reconocida que ha permitido su asimilación y capacitación para adoptar medidas que les ayudan a seguir las pautas farmacoterapéuticas.
NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) recognition program
handbook, 7th edition
Authors: Hicks Micheal M , Harris Georgia L , Baucom Isabel Chavez , Koncki Elizabeth A , Lippa Katrice A
Published: December 2023

Handbook 143 provides the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) performance standards and
formalized procedures for the voluntary recognition of State legal metrology
laboratories. This 2023 edition supersedes the 2019 edition.
НӘРЕСТЕЛІК ТЕРІ ГЕМАНГИОМАЛАРЫНЫҢ ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЛДЫ ДИАГНОСТИКАСЫ (ӘДЕБИЕТТІК ШОЛУ)
Authors: Суханбердиева З.М.
Published: December 2023

Инфантильные гемангиомы наиболее часто встречаемые сосудистые опухоли детского возраста, диагностика которых не представляет особой трудности. Однако, дифференциальная диагностика с другими сосудистыми образованиями представляет определенные трудности. Статья посвящена особенностям клинического течения гемангиом, особенностям при инструментальных методах обследования, используемых при диагностике сосудистых образований. Правильно установленный диагноз помогает выбрать тактику ведения пациентов и исключить диагностические ошибки, которые могут привести к развитию осложнений.

Infantile hemangiomas are the most frequent vascular tumors of the childhood that have easily recognized clinical features. However, the diagnosis between infantile hemangiomas and other vascular disorders may have some difficulties. This article describes the different clinical signs of hemangiomas and investigations that are needed to diagnose the other vascular anomalies. Knowledge on differential diagnosis helps clinicians to make the correct diagnosis, make the correct treatment of hemangiomas, and exclude the possibility of mistakes that can lead to complications.
ПСОРИАЗДЫҢ АДЪЮВАНТТЫ ТЕРАПИЯСЫНДАҒЫ DUCRAY ҰСЫНҒАН KERTYOL PSO КОНЦЕНТРАТТЫ КРЕМІНІҢ ҚОЛДАНУ ТӘЖІРИБЕСІ
Authors: Будесова Ж.У. , Ташбаева Г.А.
Published: December 2023

В статье описан опыт применения крема-концентрата Kertyol PSO от Ducray в качестве адъюванта у больных псориазом на фоне местной и/или системной терапии. Показано, что включение увлажняющего крема-концентрата Кертиоль P.S.O. в состав комплексной терапии больных бляшечным псориазом способствует более раннему началу стабилизации и регрессу псориатического процесса, купированию субъективных расстройств, повышению качества жизни больных псориазом. При использовании крема-концентрата отмечено отчетливое уменьшение сухости кожи с нормализацией показателей её увлажненности и эластичности, при применении в фазе прогрессирования дерматоза – выраженное противовоспалительное и увлажняющее действие.

The article describes the experience of using Kertyol PSO cream concentrate from Ducray as an adjuvant in patients with psoriasis on the background of local and/or systemic therapy. It is shown that the inclusion of Kertyol P.S.O. moisturizing cream concentrate in the complex therapy of patients with plaque psoriasis contributes to an earlier start of stabilization and regression of the psoriatic process, relief of subjective disorders, and improvement of the quality of life of patients with psoriasis. When using the cream concentrate, there was a distinct decrease in dryness of the skin with normalization of its moisture and elasticity, when used in the phase of dermatosis progression, there was a pronounced anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effect.
Analyzing Deixis of English Speech by Kim Namjoon (BTS) at the United Nations
Authors: Susanti St. Ika , Lestari Iin Widya , Wafa Khoirul
Published: December 2023

Humans, as social beings, naturally interact to fulfill various life needs. This study aimed to analyze different deixis types in Kim Namjoon's speech and understand their meanings. The research employed Stephen C. Levinson's Theory and utilized a descriptive qualitative method with a content analysis approach. The findings revealed five deixis categories in Kim Namjoon's speech: personal, spatial, temporal, discourse, and social. These were distributed as follows: 129 (65.8%) personal deixis, 15 (7.7%) spatial deixis, 10 (5.1%) temporal deixis, 31 (15.8%) discourse deixis, and 11 (5.6%) social deixis. In total, 196 deixis instances were identified in Kim Namjoon's speech. His speech, titled "Speak Yourself," aimed to inspire young people to embrace self-love, discover their inner voices, and confidently express themselves to the world. The significance of this research lies in enhancing our understanding of deixis and its role as a linguistic resource, particularly in terms of usage and significance within utterances.
Design Smart Door Locks With Internet Of Things Based On Pin Security Features
Authors: Fachrid Wadly
Published: December 2023

Smart door lock systems have become an interesting topic of research in recent years due to the need for higher security when accessing rooms or buildings. This research aims to design and implement a smart door lock system that uses an Internet of Things (IoT)-based personal identification number (PIN) that can be controlled through the Telegram messaging platform.

The system is designed so that users can give commands via Telegram messages to open or lock doors securely. Users can access the door without needing to be physically near it. In addition, the level of security is enhanced by allowing only authorized users to control the door via Telegram messages, as well as by implementing strong encryption and authentication mechanisms.

In conclusion, this study succeeded in designing and implementing an IoT-based smart door lock system that can be controlled through the Telegram messaging platform using a personal identification number (PIN) as a security method. This system provides an efficient, secure, and practical solution for managing smart door access remotely. It is expected that this research can make a positive contribution to the development of smart door security technology and IoT applications at large
ANESTESIA GERAL PARA CESARIANA EM PORTADORA DE PLACENTA PRÉVIA CENTRO-TOTAL: RELATO DE CASO GENERAL ANESTHESIA FOR PLACENTA PREVIA CESAREAN SECTION
Authors: Rocha Gabriela Pereira , Dias Andressa Mendes Gonçalves , Peccinin Carolina Izzo
Published: December 2023

Está bem entendido que técnicas neuroaxiais são a primeira escolha para cesariana, tendo em vista a segurança do binômio mãe e filho, além da participação da mãe ao nascimento. Porém algumas situações demandam uma diferente técnica anestésica devido falhas ou contraindicações absolutas ou relativas. A analgesia é altamente importante, fato este que a morfina espinhal pode ser inadequada para pacientes em anestesia geral, sendo uma alternativa o bloqueio TAP, no qual o anestésico local é depositado entre os músculos abdominais promovendo alívio da dor. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar o manejo anestésico e analgésico de uma gestante portadora de placenta prévia centro total, que foi submetida a cesariana eletiva sob anestesia geral.
O USO DO ULTRASSOM À BEIRA LEITO (POCUS) PARA MANEJO DAS VIAS AÉREAS NO DEPARTAMENTO DE EMERGÊNCIA
Authors: de Oliveira Felipe Augusto Moreira , Santos Jule Rouse de Oliveira Gonçalves , Rosa Gabriela Ferreira de Camargos
Published: December 2023

O ultrassom à beira do leito (POCUS – Point of Care Ultrasound) é uma ferramenta muito utilizada no Departamento de Emergência (DE) nos últimos anos. É uma técnica não invasiva, de fácil acesso e rápida execução, que avalia e identifica preditores de vias aéreas difíceis, confirma a intubação traqueal e identificar o local correto da cricotireoidostomia. Este estudo descreve a abordagem do uso do POCUS para o manejo das vias aéreas superiores no DE. Foi realizada uma revisão narrativa de literatura com pesquisa nas bases de dados Medline/PubMed e SciELO. O POCUS é uma ferramenta valiosa na avaliação e manejo das vias aéreas, identificando estruturas importantes das vias aéreas superiores como cartilagem tireoide, epiglote, cartilagem cricoide, membrana cricotireoidea, anéis traqueais e esôfago. Auxilia o médico no diagnóstico, na identificação da necessidade de novos exames, agiliza e direciona o manejo correto dos pacientes, e pode modificar diagnósticos. No Brasil, o POCUS ainda é pouco explorado apesar de sua fácil execução. Muitas universidades ainda não o inseriram em suas grades curriculares. Seu uso auxiliaria o trabalho do médico que atua no DE, melhorando o desfecho dos pacientes além de dar mais segurança aos profissionais no manejo das vias aéreas e nos diagnósticos clínicos.
Drying kinetics and thermal energy evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaves drying using dehumidification with zeolite
Authors: Siqhny Zulhaq Dahri , Sari Anisa Rachma , Utari Febiani Dwi , Djaeni Mohamad
Published: December 2023

Moringa Oleifera leaves contain many phytochemical compounds, as the potential source of antioxidants. The leaves must be converted into dried form to extend the shelf life and prevent the nutritional qualities. The lack of a common sun-drying process for Moringa Oleifera leaves is dependent on the weather. But using convective dryers also requires high investment costs and results in very low energy efficiency. One potential option to enhance energy efficiency is lowering the humidity by dehumidification with zeolite. This research aims to evaluate the effect of drying temperature and the weight of adsorbent (zeolite) on drying kinetic and thermal efficiency of Moringa Oleifera leaves drying. Moringa Oleifera leaves were dried under different drying temperatures (30-70℃) and weight of zeolite (0-0.3 kg). The moisture content of Moringa Oleifera leaves and the input-output temperature was recorded to evaluate the moisture reduction and thermal efficiency. Results showed that the Page model can be used to predict the drying time. At the higher drying temperature and higher zeolite weight, moisture reduction and thermal efficiency increased. But the effect of zeolite is only significant in drying at temperatures below 50℃.
An Appraisal of Trans-Boundary Human Trafficking for Domestic Workers in the Arab States; The Case of North Shewa and Oromia Zones of Amhara Regional State
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, Yitayih Muluken , Hialu Honelign ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

Trafficking covers the whole process of movement of people starting with securing the consent of victims at the point of origin to the receipt of victim’s destination. Trafficking in persons, especially women and children, is increasingly becoming an issue of global concern. Poverty and unemployment as well as the disadvantageous economic and social position of women are the most important exacerbating factors identified. Thus, this study has explored the existing situations of trafficking in person from North shewa and Oromiya Zones of Amhara National Regional State. It demonstrates the current situations of trafficking, factors that lead peoples to illegal migration and the effect of travel ban on trafficking. The study further focused on legal frameworks and institutional set up which helps to combat human trafficking through protection, prevention and prosecutions processes. The study is conducted in critical research approach and employed in-depth interviews, key informant interviews vis-à-vis analysis of relevant literatures and secondary data sources as an instrument to solicit the necessary information for the research. The research ascertained that women and children are pushed by poverty and allied factors. Moreover, the findings denoted that currently, the prevalence of trafficking in person in the study area is alarmingly increased. After assessing the situation on the ground the paper also found that the institutional and legal frameworks are not effective at least to minimize the rate of trafficking. Further, collaboration and coordination among the stakeholders to take appropriate measures is insufficient. Moreover, rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees in sustainable conditions is inadequate. This in turn exposed the returnee’s for re-trafficking risk in the study area.
Magnitude and Factors Associated with Malnutrition in Under Five Children in Semen Shoa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, Timerga Genanew , Desta Gebremeden ,   Debre Berhan University, Haile Guash ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

Proper nutrition is one of the most fundamental aspects of health care. Based on weight–for–age anthropometric index (Z–score) child nutrition status is categorized into three groups severely undernourished (<-3.0), moderately undernourished (-3.0 to -2.00) and nourished (> -2.0). This study was conducted to identify the determinant factors of under-five children’s malnutrition in North Shoa Zone, Amhara Region Ethiopia using ordinal logistic regression model. Community based Cross-Sectional study design was used to collect data from December 2016 to June 2017. A stratified sampling technique was adopted to select 500 under-five age children of the zone and descriptive statistics, bivariate and ordinal logistic regression model were used to analyse the data and identify predictor variables of the dependent variable of Malnutrition. Results of the study showed that prevalence of severely malnutrition in the study area was 34.2%, underweight, 41.5% stunting and 24.3% wasting. The percentage distributions of child malnutrition status differ by their feeding status. Accordingly, out of those who had low feeding status were 46.5% severely malnourished, were 22.3% mildly malnourished and 31.2% were nourished. The OLR model – proportional odds model showed that child feeding status, duration of breast feeding, distance to health center, size of child at birth, had fever in the last 2 weeks, when child put to breast, had diarrhea in the last two weeks and preceding birth interval are found to be significant predictors of child malnutrition status. Children who were small in size at the time of birth need special care because those children are more likely to be under nourished. Furthermore, Children who have low feeding status are more at risk, so the concerned bodies should plan to address those problems.
Genotypic Variation in Potato Growth and Yield Response to Water Stress During two Production Seasons in Northwest Ethiopia
Authors:   Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Asredie kolech Semagn , David Wlfe ,   Cornell University, Donald Halseth ,   Cornell University, School of Integrative Plant Science;
Published: December 2023

Water stress during low-rainfall periods (Mesino and Belg) constrains the potato from meeting full yield potential in northwest Ethiopia. Farmers tend to grow local varieties in these seasons but these varieties have not been tested for their water stress tolerance. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate major Ethiopian local varieties for their drought tolerance under controlled conditions in two growing seasons, and to compare these with a few selected varieties from outside sources. Nine local varieties and six new varieties were tested in the screen house at Adet Agricultural research center in both Mesino and Belg seasons for their response to moderate water stress conditions during 2014. All varieties were grown under two water regimes (well-irrigated and stressed) maintained by monitoring soil moisture. The results showed that, averaging across varieties, the marketable tuber yield losses due to water stress in Mesino (residual production) and Belg seasons were 28% and 67%, respectively. Substantial differences between varieties in growth and yield response to both growing season and water stress were also observed. In the Mesino season, although no variety out-yielded the main local variety, ‘Siquare’, under drought conditions, “Belete”, “CIP-395109.34”, “Abadamu” and “Granola” had showed the lowest water stress susceptibility index (SSI) and higher marketable tuber yield in stress condition. In the Belg season, ‘Granola’ followed by ‘Abadamu’ and “Gera” had the highest marketable tuber yields under both irrigated and stress conditions and the lowest water stress susceptibility index. Traits associated with high marketable yield potential and stability under stress condition include: high harvest index, increased root length, relatively few deformed and small sized tubers under stress. The results indicated potential for improving dry season potato production in Ethiopia by utilizing both selected local and new varieties.
Resin-Secretory Structures of Boswellianeglecta (Burseraceae) in Borana Administrative Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:   Debere Birhan Agricultural Research Center, Reta Getabalew , Tolera Motuma ,   Hawassa University
Published: December 2023

Boswellia neglecta is a small tree that produces commercially important oleo-resin known as frankincense. This frankincense has been used for varied purposes, and it is a source of income for rural households in southern and south-eastern Ethiopia. Despite the long history of using this species, knowledge on bark anatomy and resin-secretory structures is lacking. In this study, anatomical description of the bark including network and distribution of resin secretory structures were determined; relationship between bark thickness, and axial resin canal characteristics with tree DBH of B. neglecta were assessed in dry deciduous woodlands Borana Administrative Zone, Ethiopia. Twenty-one sampled trees were raandomly selected for this study. The network of resin-secretory structure was investigated from tangential, radial and transversal sections of bark samples using light microscopy. The average density, diameter and total area of axial resin canals were determined from transversal sections of 42 bark samples. The results revealed that the inner bark axial and radial resin canals occurred and that they are interconnected by radial resin canals. Whereas, in the wood, there were no any resin secretory structures. On average, density of functional-axial resin canals is low, reaching 0.33 mm-2. Inner bark thickness linearly increases with tree diameter, but resin canal density was not varying across the inner bark. The total area of axial resin canals was highly significant (p<0.001) positively related to the DBH. The findings of the study will thus lead to new advances in our insights and knowledge on the resin secretory structures of B. neglecta. However, further research is required to introduce new tapping technology for a sustainable resin production.
Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zones by Using Geoinformatics in Angolelana Tera Woreda, North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, SITOTAW GEBIYAW , GEBEYEHU ALI ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

Groundwater is the least known resource in terms of volume, location, quality, and spatial distribution. This problem is further aggravated in Ethiopia due to a lack of a groundwater spatial database system. The study was conducted in Angolelana Tera Woreda which covers a total area of 782.48 km2. The main objective of this study was to identify and delineate groundwater potential areas by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques. Multi-criteria decision analysis method in GIS environment was employed to identify groundwater potential zone. To do this, the geological, geomorphologic, slope, soil, lineament, land use/land cover and drainage density data were used. By integrating these data in GIS environment, therefore, groundwater potential zones were identified, and the output was classified as very high, high, moderate, low and very low potential zones. Based on the result, 109.2 km2 (12.9%), 129.53 km2 (16.55%), 435.52 km2 (55.66%), 63.28 km2 (8.09%) and 53.23 km2 (6.8%) of the study area has very high, high, moderate, low and very low groundwater potential, respectively. It can be concluded that relatively the study area has high groundwater potential. So in order to utilize this important resource for different uses, high resolution groundwater potential map and spatial based groundwater analysis techniques should be required. Therefore, the woreda administrator bodies and other concerned stakeholders who might utilize and manage the available groundwater resource of the study area should use this research output as an input to develop an overall master plan for groundwater exploitation and management.
Effect of Germination on Nutritional Composition and Functional Properties of Fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecum Linn) Seed Flour
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, KASAYE TAMIRU , JHA YOGESH KUMAR
Published: December 2023

This study evaluated the effect of germination on the chemical composition and functional properties of fenugreek seed flour. The study was conducted at Addis Ababa Institute of Technology in Food Engineering laboratory. Fenugreek seed was germinated for 0, 24, 48 and 72 hrs. Germinated fenugreek flour had higher crude protein 29.89% in fenugreek flour germinated for 72 hrs followed by 29.36% in fenugreek flour germinated for 48 hrs and 27.42% in raw fenugreek flour. The crude fiber ranged from 11.349 to 14.70%. But as the time of germination increased the crude fiber content slightly decreased. Fenugreek flour germinated for 48 hrs proved to be more beneficial in most mineral content than the rest of the germination periods (p<0.05). Germinated fenugreek flour for 72 hrs had significantly lower contents of anti-nutritional factors. The phytate content decreased significantly (p<0.05) from 64.22 to 18.99 with 53.96% reduction. The study showed that fenugreek flour germinated for 72h proved to be the best for highest nutrient content. The reduction of bulk density further increased as germination time increased. The control fenugreek flour have higher amount of water absorption capacity (401.86%). On germination the water absorption capacity decreased to 250.07, 248.13, and 245.15% at 24, 48, 72 hrs germination, respectively. The processed fenugreek flour had a higher oil absorption capacity in the range of 346.13-398.40 ml/g, which was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of control flour. Therefore, the use of processed fenugreek seed flour can be exploited in functional foods as well as a therapeutic agent on a regular basis.
The Influence of Perceived Factors on the Entrepreneurial Intentions of Prospective University Graduates in Ethiopia
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, DESALEGN TAREKEGN , SAHILE GETAHUN ,   Debre Berhan University, MESFIN TSEGA ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

The study was designed to assess the influence of perceived factors on the entrepreneurial intention of prospective University graduates in five public Universities of Ethiopia. A total of 586(380 male and 206 female) graduates were participated and selected via proportional stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaire and focused group discussion guide lines were used for collecting the data. Data obtained from questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using percentage, independent sample t-test, multiple regression, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Whereas data procured through focus group guidelines were analyzed qualitatively. The study revealed that most 84.3% of the prospective University graduates had serious thought about setting up their own business in the future. The t-test result revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between male and female prospective University graduates with regard to entrepreneurial intention (t = 2.079, df = 584, p< 0.05). The finding also revealed that students’ entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intention have positive weak relationship (r=0.225) at the p-value 0.05. The multiple regression coefficient (R) showed that attitude, self-efficacy, knowledge, and resource from most to least in order were found to be the perceived contributing factors to predict entrepreneurial intention. Result in the focus group discussion depicts, prospective University graduates believed that skill, education, and experience are vital in starting business as well as to carry out the job successfully, especially if prospective University graduates are to be engaged in a career that requires profession. In conclusion, most prospective University graduates had serious intention about setting up their own business sometime in the future although their attitude, self-efficacy, knowledge and resource were taken as determinant factors in predicting their entrepreneurial intention.
Gender as predictor of academic performance of undergraduate students across Ethiopian public universities
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, LEMMA WOLDEMARIA HAILEMICHAEL
Published: December 2023

This article intends to assess gender as a predictor of academic performance as measured by the post-graduate diploma in teaching (PGDT) placement examination of public universities. Based on its common assumptions with the legal and policy provisions of Ethiopia on gender issues and for pragmatic reasons, the article employs liberal feminism theory as analytical lens. Multistage sampling technique was employed. Three universities were selected through random sampling. Sample of 119 (M=83, F=36) PGDT candidates participated. Regression analysis technique was employed. The regression model predicted 11.6% of the variance and was a significant predictor of the outcome variable, F2, 116=7.599, P=.001, r2= .116. Gender was a significant predictor favouring male performance, β= -.300, P=.001; whereas university was not, β= -.099, P=.276. Implications were discussed.
Determinants of private investment growrh in manufacturing sectors: The Case of Akaki Kaliti Sub City, Addis Ababa
Authors:   Addis Ababa University, OUMER OSMAN , AYELE GETACHEW ,   Hawassa University
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to identify the determinants of Private Investment Growth in manufacturing sectors in case of Akaki Kaliti Sub-city, Addis Ababa. The study employed an explanatory research design with quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Furthermore, the data was collected with a cross-sectional period. The required data were collected from 168 selected private manufacturing investments by adopting a systematic sampling technique. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed by using Stata software version 13. The collected data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the quantitative data were presented in tables and figures, while the qualitative data was presented in narration. The findings of the study showed that work experience and availability of premises affect the private manufacturing sectors investment growth positively. Likewise, the availability of infrastructure facilities was important determining factors in delaying private investment growth. Shortages of materials and services such as transformers, internet facilities, and water supplies have been cited as the major obstacles which delay the investment growth in the study area. In conclusion, the main determinant of Private Investment Growth in manufacturing sectors were working experience, premises, infrastructure, location of enterprise, planning, good governance, market access, and investment incentives. Therefore, the study recommends that Addis Ababa city administration in collaboration with other stakeholders should give training to private manufacturing sectors and facilitate knowledge share program among each other. Likewise, the city administration in collaboration with trade and industry office needs to involve effectively in supporting private manufacturing sectors by offering convenient display room, selling premises, and creating market linkage with unions, cooperatives, government organizations, and non-government organizations.
Stakeholders’ coordination towards integrated functional adult education provision in Metekel Zone
Authors:   Woldia University, ASSEFA ZELEKE YALALEM
Published: December 2023

The main objective of the study was to demonstrate the status of stakeholders’ coordination and identifying major hindering factors towards the provision of Integrated Functional Adult Education in Metekel zone. A mixed research method and explanatory sequential research design were employed. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 241 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and multiple linear regression. Whereas qualitative data were also narrated to support the analyzed data. As a result, the following major study findings were obtained. Stakeholders’ coordination towards IFAE program implementation was found very poor. Mostly the task of the IFAE program has been left to the education sectors with few participations of others. Stakeholders’ poor coordination was resulted due to the following major hindering factors. These are a) lack of integration between sector office stakeholder managers and local level workers, b) lack of stakeholders’ clarified goal being achieved through the IFAE program, and c) lack of accountability of stakeholders in the IFAE program implementation. Unless a big deal solution is given by the concerned, the situation would downgrade the quality of IFAE program provision to achieve the intended result. In the end, concerned stakeholders are advised to work with partners through recognizing and putting into account the IFAE program as the means of achieving their primary objectives and activities.
A Review on the Potential of Ethiopian Flora for Botanical Pesticides to Control Crop Pests: Contribution for plant conservation
Authors:   Debre Markos University, RETA TEREFE HAIMANOT
Published: December 2023

This paper is to provide an overview of the data published mostly on plant extracts and plant based products from plants grown in Ethiopia that have been reported to possess bio pesticidal activity on agricultural pests. For data collection, this review used secondary data available from google under appropriate search engines. The review has revealed a total of 62 different plants distributed in 31 different families. The plant part used, lethal does, the type of crop protected, the type of pest controlled by plant based products and their biological activities, the geographical distribution in the Floristic region and altitudinal range were documented. This work provides basic information to users and triggers people to conserve and use these plants in the future.
Ethnozoology: Fauna and Their Products as Traditional Curative, protective, and preventive medicines and Prospection of Animal Conservation
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, Hailemariam Mastewal , Mekonen Sefi ,   Bahir Dar University
Published: December 2023

Across the globe, traditional medicinal knowledge of indigenous people has played an important role in identifying living organisms which are endowed with medicinal values for treating human and livestock health problems. Increased this understanding of medical systems in a historical context can potentially bring new insights into the medical significance of fauna in the past and open new therapeutic perspectives in the future. This review paper explore the existing sources and research papers on the medicinal use of animals to provide a summary of historical context in which zootherapy developed in the world, knowledge and document remedies and treatments currently used, and highlight the contributions made by the field of Ethnozoology. Beyond the use of animals for traditional medicine, Ethnozoology is increasingly becoming more relevant to discussions on conservation biology, cultural development, economic development, medical value and sanitary value. Despite their importance, studies on the therapeutic uses of animals and their body parts have been neglected, when compared to plants. Therefore, series steps should be made towards improving understanding of the use of animals in traditional medicine, and improving the management and regulation of the traditional medicine network for conservation and sustainability of animals.
A review on phase plane and non-linear system of differential equations with application
Authors:   Deneba high school, Tadese Abtew Asnake , Tefra Mamo Tesfaye ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

In this paper we review on nonlinear phenomena and properties, particularly those with physical relevance. Often, mathematical models of real-world phenomena are formulated in terms of systems of nonlinear differential equations, which may be difficult to solve explicitly. Finding a solution to a differential equation may not be so important if that solution never appears in the physical model represented by the system, or is only realized in exceptional circumstances. Thus, equilibrium solutions, which correspond to configurations in which the physical system does not move, only occur in everyday situations if they are stable. An unstable equilibrium will not appear in practice, since slight perturbations in the system or its physical surroundings will immediately dislodge the system far away from equilibrium. We take a qualitative approach to the analysis of solutions to nonlinear systems by making phase portraits and using stability analysis.
Evaluation of antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic effects of methanolic extract of Pentas Schimperiana leaf in mice
Authors:   Amare Debre Berhan University, Eshetie Yosef , Geletu Melaku ,   Debre Berhan University, Dires Kassahun ,   Debre Berhan University, Desta Kokeb ,   Debre Berhan University, Ayalew Amare ,   Debre Berhan University, Tilahun Abiyou ,   Debre Berhan University, Gashu Minbale ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading public health problems globally and progressively increasing in Ethiopia. The current drugs for diabetics are costly, less effective, and less safe with a challenging way of administration. Pentas schimperiana is used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat Diabetic Mellitus in Ethiopia. The study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic activity of Pentas schimperiana to solve these challenges.The three-dose levels (250mg/kg, 500mg/kg, and 1000mg/kg) of methanolic leaf extracts of Pentas schimperiana were administered into three groups of mice. The first group was control mice with normal glucose level, the second group was glucose infused mice and the third group was alloxan-induced diabetic mice. The glucose level, the lipid level, the body weight, and the physical diagnosis were determined before and after the experimental treatment. Data were analyzed using mixed-design ANOVA. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered indicative of a statistically significant difference. At the 14 days of treatment, all the three doses of methanolic leaf extract of Pentas schimperiana significantly reduced blood glucose level (PS 250 mg/kg, P < 0.01; PS 500 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg, P < 0.001) in diabetic mice compared to the normal mice. Besides, the 14 days of treatment of the diabetic mice by plant extract showed that weight loss and the dyslipidemic profiles were corrected significantly. The study concluded that the methanolic leaf extract of Pentas schimperiana can be a potential treatment for Diabetes Mellitus for resource-limited settings and follow-up studies are recommended.
Achievement of Fenugreek Variety Development for Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia
Authors:   Sirinka Agricultural Research Center, Mohammed Awol , Kefelegn Niguse ,   Sirinka Agricultural Research Center, Mekonin Fikru ,   Wollo University, Assefie Seyoum ,   Sirinka Agricultural Research Center, Teshome Seyoum ,   Sirinka Agricultural Research Center
Published: December 2023

In Ethiopia, the productivity of fenugreek is very low as compared with world average due to lack of stable and high yielding genotypes. Therefore, the objective of this experiment is to evaluate the promising genotypes and verify the most stable and high yielding fenugreek genotypes. Twelve genotypes with the local and standard checks were laidout in randomized complete block design with three replications at Jamma and Eneware for 2011, 2012 and 2013 cropping season. Analysis of variance and GGE biplot analysis were employed on multi environment seed yield data. The combined analysis of variance showed significant difference for both main and interaction effects of genotypes, locations and years, which led to exploit the significant effect of genotype - by - environment interaction. Based on the analysis of variance and GGE biplot analysis, three genotypes, 202169/3, 201606/2 and 201641/1 with average seed yield of 1,911kg/ha, 1,853kg/ha and 1,647kg/ha respectively, were selected and verified. Among the verified genotypes, 202169/3 and 201606/2 have been officially released for production with their name Jamma and Woreillu; respectively, for Jamma, Enewarie and other similar agro-ecologies of fenugreek growing environments.