Oljira Kenea Negasa

Oljira Kenea Negasa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Entomology

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research Area:  Applied Entomology i. e., management and control of detrimental insects (insect vectors and pests) and increasing productivity and production of beneficial insects such as honey bees and silkworms.

Publication

1. Kenea O Balkew M, Tekie H, Gebre-Michael T, Deressa W, Loha E, et al. Impact of combining Indoor Residual Spraying and Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets on Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial. Malar J. 2017; 16:30.
2. Loha E, Gari T, Kenea O, Deressa W, Hailu A, Balkew M, et al.Long‑lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying may not be sufficient to eliminate malaria in a low malaria incidence area: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial in Ethiopia. Malar J. 2019; 18:141.
3. Oljira Kenea Tifsehit Solomon and Shewareg Abdissa. Needs Assessment Survey for M.Sc. Studies in Entomology in Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 2018. Vol.8, No.23.
4. Kenea O Balkew M, Tekie H, Gebre-Michael T, Deressa W, Loha E, et al. Comparison of two adult mosquito sampling methods with human landing catches in south‑central Ethiopia. Malar J. 2017; 16:30.
5. Kenea O, Balkew M, Tekie H, Gebre-Michael T, Deressa W, Loha E, et al. Human-biting activities of Anopheles species in south-central Ethiopia. Parasit Vectors. 2016; 9:527.
6. Gari T, Kenea O, Loha E, Deressa W, Hailu A, Balkew M, et al. Malaria incidence and entomological findings in an area targeted for a cluster randomized controlled trial to prevent malaria in Ethiopia: results from a pilot study. Malar J. 2016; 15:145.
7. Deressa W, Loha E, Balkew M, Desalegne A, Gari T, Kenea O, et al. Combining long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Ethiopia: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. . Trials. 2016; 17:20.
8. Oljira Kenea and Habte Tekie. Domestic Prevalence of Malaria Vectors and Self-reported Malaria Episode with Respect to Ownership and Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets in Selected Resettlement and Indigenous Villages in Sasiga District, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 2016. Vol.6, No.15.
9. Oljira Kenea and Habte Tekie. Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Traditionally Used for Malaria Prevention and Treatment in Selected Resettlement and Indigenous Villages in Sasiga District, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 2015. Vol.5, No.11.
10. Oljira Kenea, Meshesha Balkew, Teshome Gebre-Michae. Environmental factors associated with larval habitats of anopheline mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in irrigation and major drainage areas in the middle course of the Rift Valley, central Ethiopia. J Vector Borne Dis 48, June 2011, pp. 85–92.
11. Temesgen Beyene, Oljira Kenea. Farmers’ Perception of Termite Infestation and Their Indigenous Management Practices in Abedengoro Resettlement Areas, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 2019. Vol.6, No.11.
12. Mebrate dufera, Oljira Kenea, Geleta Tadele. Malaria Incidence and Trend of Prevalence in and around Anger Gute Town, Western Ethiopia.South Asian Journal of Parasitology. 2020, 4:1-8.
13. Oljira Kenea, Kebede Gemechu and Goma (2024). Farmers’ Perception of Agronomic Importance of Termites and Indigenous Control Practices in Ethiopia.  Indian Journal of Entomology Online published Ref. No. e24487. DoI. No.: 10.55446/IJE.2024.1487
14. Habtamu Dibaba Hurisa, Oljira Kenea Negasa (2024). Honey Bee Abundance, Flora Species Composition and Diversity for Urban Apiculture Development Opportunities in DambiDollo Town, Western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development 11(20, 2024
15. Asebe Amenu, Dessalegn Wirtu, Mebrate Dufera, Oljira Kenea, Gemechu Tiruneh, and Zelalem Dessalegn (2021) The Politics of Covid-19: a Qualitative Exploration of Knowl­edge, Attitudes, and Factors Affecting Prevention Practices in Selected Urban Areas of Wollega Zones, Western Ethiopia. ERJSSH 8(1)
16. Belimi Odol, Oljira Kenea* & Tena Regasa (2022). Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used for malaria prevention and treatment in Jor District, South Western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., July – Sep. 2022, 11(3), 1-18 A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia.
17. Dessalegn Wirtu1, MebrateDufera*, Oljira Kenea, Gemechu Tiruneh1, Zelalem Desalegn1, Asebe Amenu3. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices towards COVID-19 in Selected Urban Communities of Wollega Zones, Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. April-June 2020, 9(2), 23-38.A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia.
18. Habtamu Dibaba & Oljira Kenea* Opportunities and Challenges of apiculture development in DembiDollo Town, Western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., Oct.-Dec. 2023, 12(4), 15-27 .A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University
19. Oljira Kenea* & Misgana Magarsa. Assessing storage insect pest infestation and post-harvest loss of wheat in major producing Kebeles of Tiyo district, central EthiopiaSci. Technol. Arts Res. J., July - Sep. 2021, 10(3), 14-27 A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia
20. Oljira Kenea* & Tola ZekariyasA Six Years (2016 – 2021) Trend of Malaria Prevalence in Gidami General Hospital, Western Ethiopia.  Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2022, 11(2), 1-9 A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia
21. Woldemichael Woldetinsaye &Oljira Kenea*   A Six Years Trend of Malaria Prevalence with Respect to Ownership and Use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Butajira Town, South Central Ethiopia.  Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2021, 10(2), 17-28  A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia
22. Yaregal Shiferaw and Oljira Kenea*Honey Bee Colony Absconding and Associated Risk Factors Facing Beekeepers in Bure ZuriaWoreda, North Western Ethiopia.Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare www.iiste.orgISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online)Vol.10, No.22, 2020
23. Gemta Wakbulcho, Oljira Kenea, * Impact of Termite Activities on Soil Physicochemical Characteristics in Different Land Use Types in Lalo Asabi District, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Environment Protection and Sustainable Development Vol. 7, No. 1, 2021, pp. 8-14
24. Yilma Nibret, Oljira Kenea, *, Tifsehit Solomon1, PichiahGomathinayagam. Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais(Motsch.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Infestation in Stored Maize and Control Practices in Ethiopia. Agricultural and Biological Sciences Journal Vol. 6, No. 4, 2020, pp. 176-181
25. Oljira Kenea Negasa, Mebrate Dufera Bekere. Characterization of Anopheles gambiaesensolato. Larval Habitats in Anger Gute ResettlementVillages, Western Ethiopia International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical SciencesVol. 6, No. 2, 2021, pp. 35-43
26. Achalu Banti, Oljira Kenea* Five Year Trend of Malaria Prevalence andCoverage of Core Frontline Interventions in Abe Dongoro District, Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Vol. 6, No. 1, 2021, pp. 1-7
27. Motuma Chimdi, Oljira Kenea, Tena Regasa (2021). Effect of Termite Mound Soil on Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) in Western Ethiopia. Journal of Agricultural Science and EngineeringVol. 7, No. 1, 2021, pp. 8-13

28. Bonker B., Kenea O., Bekele D. (2024). A Five-Year Trend of Malaria Parasitemia with Coverage and Use of the Major Control Interventions in Itang District, Gambella Region, Western Ethiopia (2017–2021)J Arthropod-Borne Dis, 18:1-20

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