Tena Regasa Duresa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research area/Interest: Plant Biodiversity, Plant Ecology, Ethnobotany and Climate change

Publication

1. Alemayehu Debisa ,Tena Regasa and Siraj Mammo (2025). Effects of physical soil and water conservation structures and slope gradients on selected soil properties in Ijara watershed, Nonno district, West Shewa, Ethiopia. Discover Sustainability, 6 (1):147. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00935-1
2. Alemu T, Deressa T, Fikadu G, Gemechu B, Dufera M, Regasa T, et al. (2024). An Ethno-Pharmacologic Survey of Medicinal Plants in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review for Establishing Medicinal Plant Park Research Project in the Case of West and South West Oromia Forest Ecologic Areas, West Ethiopia. J Plant PatholMicrobiol. 15:726.
3. Girma Negasa, Tena Regasa & Tolemariam Chimdesa (2024). Assessment of the impact of climate variability on Sesamumindicum L production in Gimbi district west Wollega Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J., 13(1):103-119. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v13i1.07.
4. Gudina Olana, Tena Regassa and ZerihunJ alata (2024). Climate Variability, Farmers' Perceptions, and Adaptation Strategies in Begi District, Western Ethiopia. Agric. Food. Nat. Res., 2(2):18-27.https://doi.org/10.20372/afnr.v2i2.1085.
5. Gudina Olana, TenaRegasa & Zerhun Jalata (2023). Farmers’ Perception on and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: The case of Begi District, West Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J., 12(4), 59-75. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v12i4.06.
6. Tena Regasa & Gedefa Guteta (2023). Ethnoveterinary Medicinal Plants and Practices in Limu district, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J., 12(4), 1-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v12i4.01.
7. Hanbesa Hashim, Tena Regasa and Yirdaw Meride (2023). Carbon Stock Estimation of Selected Tree Species of Gambo Plantation Forest: the Case of Arsi Negelle, Ethiopia. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 13:8. DOI: 10.7176/JEES/13-8-01.
8. 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. Technol. Arts Res. J., 11(3), 1-18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v11i3.01.
9. Abesh Birhanu Morka and Tena Regassa Duressa (2021). Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants by Shenasha People Used to Treat Human Ailment in Dibati District, Northwest. American Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics, 6(3): 91-102. http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajere.
10. Abesh Birhanu Morka and Tena Regassa Duressa (2021). The Use and Management of Medicinal Plant by Shenasha People in Dibati District North West Ethiopia. Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants, 7(3): 61-81.doi: 10.11648/j.jdmp.20210703.12.http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/jdmp.
11. Motuma Chimdi, Oljira Kenea, and Tena Regasa (2021). Journal of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 7 (1): 8-13. http://www.aiscience.org/journal/jase.
12. Tolera Fufa Feyissa, Moa Melakushigut, Tilahun Bekele Hailemariam, Tena Regassa Duresa and Nebiyu Kassa Kergano (2017). Ethnobotanical study of ethnoveterinary plants in Kelem Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 11(16): 307-317. DOI: 10.5897/JMPR2016.6200. http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR.
13. Hanbesa Hashim, Tena Regasa & Yirdaw Meride (2018). Carbon Stock Estimation of Selected Tree Species of Gambo Plantation Forest, the Case of ArsiNegelle, Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J., 7(2): 26-37. DOI: https://.doi.org/10.20372/star.v7i2.04.
14. Tena Regassa, Ensermu Kelbessa and Zemede Asfaw (2014). Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants of Chelia District, West-Central Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 3(4): 122-134. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/star.v3i4.18.

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Teshome Gemechu Ayana

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Plant Biology & Biodiversity Management

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research area/Interest: Vegetation Ecology

Publication:

1. Fekadu Gurmessa, Teshome Gemechu, Teshome Soromssa and EnsermuKelbessa (2016). Allometric Equation to estimate the biomass of Oxytenantheraabyssinica (A.Rich.) Munro. (Ethiopian Lowland Bamboo) in Dicho Forest, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia.International Journal of Research studies in Bioscience4(12): 34-48.
2. Fekadu Gurmessa, TeshomeGemechu, TayeJara&MekonnenTeshome. (2024). Soil seed bank Assessment and its implication to natural regeneration in Komto Afromontane moist forest, Oromia Regional State, western Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J. 13(1): 46-65.DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v13i1.04

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Desalegn Amenu Delesa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Applied Microbiology (Food Microbiology)

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research Area/Interest: Food Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology and Medical Microbiology

Publication:

1. Amenu, D., Nugusa, A., Desalegn, R., Tolera, C., Tafesse, T. (2024). Assessing Microbiological Quality and Safety of Fresh Fruits Sold at Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 12(6), 279-286. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jfns.20241206.142
2. Amenu D, Desalegn RE, Nugusa A, Tolera C, Tafesse T. Evaluation of antifungal activity of plant extracts against plant pathogen associated with sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.), in Jimma, Western Ethiopia. Discover Applied Sciences. 2024 Jul 1;6(7):357.
3. Amenu D, Bacha K. Bio-Preservation Potential and Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriocin Producing Lactic  Acid  Bacteria  Isolated  from  Ethiopian  Traditional  Fermented  Dairy  Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 2024 Jun 10:1-4
4. Bulcha F, Bikila H, Debelo S, Tolera C, Tafesse T, Dessalegn RE, Amenu D. Assessment of infant and young child feeding practices and associated factors among less than two years' children in LekaDullecha District, East Wollega, Ethiopia. Health Science Reports.  2024 May;7(5):e2119.
5. Tafesse T, Desalegn RE, Dereje A, Tolera C, Desalegn D, Amenu D. Trends of malaria cases  (plasmodium  species)  in  Gute  Health  Center,  WayuTuka  District,  East  Wollega  Zone,(2013–2022):  A  cross‐sectional    Health  Science  Reports.  2024  May;7(5):e2156.
6. Tolera, Chimdessa, TemesgenTafesse,  Ra'elDessalegn,  and    "Utilization of iron–folic acid supplementation and related factors in pregnant women in  LekaDulecha  District,  East  Wollega  Zone,  Western  Ethiopia:  The  case  study."  Health  Science Reports 7, no. 3 (2024): e1952.
7. Tafesse, Temesgen, Chimdessa Tolera, and Desalegn Amenu. "A Retrospective Analysis of Malaria Trends in Leka Dulecha Health Center over the Last Ten Years (2013-2022), Western Oromia, East Wollega Zone." BioMed Research International 2023 (2023).
8. Amenu, Desalegn, and  Ketema    "Antagonistic  Effects  of  Lactic  Acid  Bacteria Isolated from Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages Against Foodborne  Pathogens." Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins (2024): 1-14.
9. Desalegn Amenu and Ketema Bacha,2023. Probiotic potential and safety analysis  of lactic  acid bacteria isolated from Ethiopian traditional fermented foods and beverages. Amenu  and Bacha Annals of Microbiology (2023) 73:37
10. Temesgen Tafesse, Fekadu Beyene and Desalegn Amenu, Evaluation of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from  Ethiopian  traditional  fermented  food  ("Borde")  and  beverage Curriculum Vitae               Desalegn Amenu 2024("Ititu") as a Starter Culture for Ayib Production. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. (2020). 7(9): 42-52.
11. Temesgen Tafesse and Desalegn Amenu, 2020. Assessing the Contamination Level of water and Determination of the Major Sources of Contaminants among Rural Community of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. (2020). 7(9): 74-83.
12. Tebiban Chanyalew, Gadisa  Natea,  Desalegn  Amenu,  Delenasaw  Yewhalaw  and  Eba Alemayehu  Simma,    Mosquito  Species  Composition  and  Insecticide  Resistance  Status  of  Anopheles  Arabiensis  in  Itang  Special  Woreda,  Gambella,  Southwestern  Ethiopia. Malaria Journal (2022) 21:125.
13. Tebiban Chanyalew, Gadisa  Natea,  Desalegn  Amenu,  Delenasaw  Yewhalaw  and  Eba Alemayehu Simma, 2022. Composition of mosquito fauna and insecticide resistance status  of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato in Itang special district, Gambella, Southwestern Ethiopia  Malaria Journal. Chanyalew et al. Malaria Journal (2022) 21:125
14. Temesgen Tafesse and Desalegn Amenu, 2020. Factors Affecting Honey Production Status and Services in East Wollega Zone, Haro Limu District. J. Biol. Chem. Research Volume 39 (2), 2022 Pages No. 32-43
15. Temesgen Tafesse and  Desalegn  Amenu,    A  RETROSPECTIVE  ANALYSIS  OF  MALARIA PREVALENCE FROM 2015 TO 2020 IN SIBU SIRE WOREDA, EAST WOLLEGA  ZONE, AND WESTERN ETHIOPIA. IJSAR, 9(3), 2022; 06-14.
16. Temesgen Tafesse, Chimdessa  Tolera,and  Desalegn  Amenu,    A  Retrospective  Analysis of Malaria Trends in Leka Dulecha Health Center over the Last Ten Years (2013-2022),  Western  Oromia,  East  Wollega  Zone.  Volume 2023 |ID 6635249 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6635249
17. Temesgen Tafesse and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessment  of  Human  and  Primates Conflicts in Limu Woreda, Bolale forest, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. 3.66J. Biol. Chem. Research Volume 39 (2), 2022 Pages No. 32-43
18. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2018). LAB as remedy for health problems: review paper. Compr. Res. Biol. Sci. 5(4): 1-5. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijcrbs.2018.05.04.001
19. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2018). Traditional Medicinal Plants for Industrial Application as Natural  Food    Int.  J.  Adv.  Res.  Biol.  Sci.  5(4):  85-94.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2018.05.04.009
20. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Bacteriocin as an advanced technology in food industry. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 178-190.
21. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Overview of Anticancer activity of Lactic Acid bacteria. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 166-177.
22. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Standards related foods and food products. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 201-206. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2017.04.12.020
23. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Intestinal Parasitic and Bacteriological Contamination of Raw Vegetables from Selected Farms and Markets in Nekemte, Ethiopia. Int. J. Adv.  Biol. Sci. 4(12): 191-200. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2017.04.12.019
24. Misganu Mamo and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessment  of  Prevalence  of  Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) at Darimu Dupa Health Center. World Journal of Biology and Medical Sciences.Volume 3, Issue- 2, 7-14, April to June, 2016.
25. Alelign Alemu and Desalegn Amenu, Use of  Bed Net in Controlling of Malaria Prevalence and Community Awareness toward its Application in Diga Woreda in the Case of Lalisa Dimtu. World Journal of Biology and Medical Sciences.Volume 3, Issue- 2, 1-6,  April to June, 2016.
26. Kitessa and Amenu,    Survey  on  Prevalence  of  Shigella  and  Salmonella  among children  Visited  Jimma  Arjo  Health  Centre  for  Diarrhea  Diagnosis.  J.  Biol.  Chem.  Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016
27. Kenea and Amenu, Availability and Utilization of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Jerso Liyya  Kebele,  Leka  Dulaacha  Woreda,  East  Wollega,  Ethiopia.  J.  Biol.  Chem.  Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
28. Negassa and Amenu, 2016. Socio-Economic Importance of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) Cultural Foods of Western Oromia. The Case of Nedjo Woreda. J. Biol. Chem. Research. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016
29. Teshome and Amenu,    Assessing  Knowledge,  Attitude  and  Practices  of  Family Planning among Women of Bido Kebeles Gechi Woreda Ilu Abba Bor Zone, Ethiopia. J.  Biol. Chem. Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
30. Merga and Amenu,    Assessment  of  Emergency  Contraceptive  Utilization  and Associated  Factors  among  Kiltu  Kara  Town  School  Female  Students.  .  J.  Biol.  Chem. Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
31. Tamirat T, Melkamu B, and Desalegn A., Antimicrobial and antagonistic activity of activity of some  traditional  medicinal  plants  and  herbs  from  Nekemte  Districts  against clinical isolated bacterial human pathogens.  Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2015,  4(3): 175-179.
32. Tamirat T, Melkamu B, and Desalegn A., Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of  some traditional medicinal plants and herbs from Nekemte Districts against human wound causing bacterial pathogens. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2015, 4(2): 199-203
33. Desalegn Amenu and  Shewangizaw  Alemayehu,    Assessment  Of  Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Malaria Prevention And Control Among Assosa Woreda Communities, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia, European journal of pharmaceutical and life science , 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 117-134.
34. Getachew Alamnie and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessing  Bacteriological  Quality  of Vegetables Sold at Nekemte Town, Ethiopia, ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 135-145
35. Kenate, W., and Amenu,, 2015. Assessment of contraceptive needs and practices of women  during  the  extended  postpartum  period  in  Kiramu  Woreda,  Western  Ethiopia International journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research, 3(4), 341-350
36. Desalegn Amenu, Microbial Dynamics of Processes Fruits and Vegetable; ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 54-56.
37. Desalegn Amenu, Effect of Frozen storage on the survival of Microorganism and their products found foods; ejpls, 2015, vol.1issue2, 42-53.
38. Desalegn Amenu, 2015. Malaria and HIV/AIDS Co-infections; Int. J. Cur. Res. Med. Sci. 1(1): (2015): 16–2.
39. Amenu D (2015). Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Human Milk. J Med Microb Diagn S3:005. doi:10.4172/2161-0703.S3-005.
40. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Occurrence  of Cryptosporidium  oocyst  and  Giardia  cyst  in  Drinking  Water  Sources  of  the  Rural  Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council, Eastern Ethiopia; ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1,  Issue 1, 146-159
41. Desalegn Amenu, Assessment of knowledge and awareness of sexual transmitted disease among students of Nekemte preparatory School. Scholarly Journal of Scientific Research and Essay (SJSRE) Vol. 4(7), pp. 119 -124, August 2015
42. Urgessa Ensermu and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Prevalence  of  Some  Selected  Soil Transmitted  Helminthes  Infections  among  Patients  (Children)  In  Nekemte  Hospital Oromia, Region, Western Ethiopia. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014, 2(2): 329-33
43. Desalegn Amenu, Factors Affecting Female Students’ Academic Achievement at Wollega University; International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 1(7): (2014): 58–64
44. Desalegn Amenu, Antimicrobial activity of fruit against food borne pathogens. nternational Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 1(7):42–43.
45. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessment  of  the Contamination Level of Water and Determination of the Major Sources of Contaminants among  Rural  Community  of  Dire  Dawa  Administrative  Council.  Int.  J.  Life  Sc.  Bt  &  Pharm. Res.; 3(4), January 2014; pp1-15.
46. Desalegn Amenu,   Antimicrobial  Activity  of  Medicinal  Plant  Extracts  and  Their Synergistic  Effect  on  Some  Selected  Pathogens.  American Journal  of Ethnomedicine,  2014, Vol. 1, No. 1, 018-029.
47. Desalegn Amenu, Isolation of Poly Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria. Landmark Research journal of medicine and medical science; 1(1).p.001-003
48. Desalegn Amenu,   Factors influencing the enumerate numbers  of  viable microorganisms in foods. Landmark Research journal of medicine and medical science; 1(1).p.001-002.
49. Desalegn Amenu, 2014. Isolation of Bacterial Pathogens from Patients with Postoperative Surgical Site Infections and Possible Sources of Infections. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 2014, 1(1): 51-55.
50. Desalegn Amenu,   Isolation  and  Characterization  of  Lactic  Acid  Bacteria  from  Cheese. European journal of pharmaceutical and medical research, 2014; 1(1):49-57.
51. Desalegn Amenu,   Identification  and  probiotics  property  of  Lactobacillus. International journal of current chemistry and pharmaceutical science, December, 2014, 1(10):68-73.
52. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessment  of  Water  Handling  Practices among Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council, Dire  Dawa, Ethiopia. Star journal, april-june 2013, 2(2): 75-82.
53. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay Menkir and Tesfaye Gobena, 2013. Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water Sources and Water Handling Practices among Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, (2013; 1(2):pp.29-54.
54. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessing  the  Bacteriological  Quality of Drinking Water from Sources to Household Water Samples in  the  Rural  Communities  of  Dire  Dawa  Administrative  Council,  Eastern  Ethiopia.  Sci.  Technol. Arts Res. J., July-Sep 2013, 2(3): 126-133
55. Asegid Abebe and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Prevalence  of  Intestinal  Protozoan  among Students  Visiting  Wollega  University  Students’  Clinic;  international  journal  of Microbiological and Epidemiological research (IJMER); 2(1), pp.1-6
56. Desalegn Amenu,   Antimicrobial activity  of  Lactic  acid  bacteria   isolated  from  “Ergo”, Ethiopian traditional fermented milk. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013, 1(6):  278-284.
57. Desalegn Amenu,   The Antibacterial  Activity  of  Honey.  Intr.J.  Curr.Res.  Aca.Rew.2013, 1(2), 102-116.
58. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay Menkir and Tesfaye Gobena, 2012. Microbiological Quality of Drinking water sources in rural communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. Star journal, Oct- Dec 2012, 1(4): 33-37

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Desalegn Amenu Delesa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Applied Microbiology (Food Microbiology)

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research Area/Interest: Food Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology and Medical Microbiology

Publication:

1. Amenu, D., Nugusa, A., Desalegn, R., Tolera, C., Tafesse, T. (2024). Assessing Microbiological Quality and Safety of Fresh Fruits Sold at Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 12(6), 279-286. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jfns.20241206.142
2. Amenu D, Desalegn RE, Nugusa A, Tolera C, Tafesse T. Evaluation of antifungal activity of plant extracts against plant pathogen associated with sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.), in Jimma, Western Ethiopia. Discover Applied Sciences. 2024 Jul 1;6(7):357.
3. Amenu D, Bacha K. Bio-Preservation Potential and Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriocin Producing Lactic  Acid  Bacteria  Isolated  from  Ethiopian  Traditional  Fermented  Dairy  Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 2024 Jun 10:1-4
4. Bulcha F, Bikila H, Debelo S, Tolera C, Tafesse T, Dessalegn RE, Amenu D. Assessment of infant and young child feeding practices and associated factors among less than two years' children in LekaDullecha District, East Wollega, Ethiopia. Health Science Reports.  2024 May;7(5):e2119.
5. Tafesse T, Desalegn RE, Dereje A, Tolera C, Desalegn D, Amenu D. Trends of malaria cases  (plasmodium  species)  in  Gute  Health  Center,  WayuTuka  District,  East  Wollega  Zone,(2013–2022):  A  cross‐sectional    Health  Science  Reports.  2024  May;7(5):e2156.
6. Tolera, Chimdessa, TemesgenTafesse,  Ra'elDessalegn,  and    "Utilization of iron–folic acid supplementation and related factors in pregnant women in  LekaDulecha  District,  East  Wollega  Zone,  Western  Ethiopia:  The  case  study."  Health  Science Reports 7, no. 3 (2024): e1952.
7. Tafesse, Temesgen, Chimdessa Tolera, and Desalegn Amenu. "A Retrospective Analysis of Malaria Trends in Leka Dulecha Health Center over the Last Ten Years (2013-2022), Western Oromia, East Wollega Zone." BioMed Research International 2023 (2023).
8. Amenu, Desalegn, and  Ketema    "Antagonistic  Effects  of  Lactic  Acid  Bacteria Isolated from Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages Against Foodborne  Pathogens." Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins (2024): 1-14.
9. Desalegn Amenu and Ketema Bacha,2023. Probiotic potential and safety analysis  of lactic  acid bacteria isolated from Ethiopian traditional fermented foods and beverages. Amenu  and Bacha Annals of Microbiology (2023) 73:37
10. Temesgen Tafesse, Fekadu Beyene and Desalegn Amenu, Evaluation of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from  Ethiopian  traditional  fermented  food  ("Borde")  and  beverage Curriculum Vitae               Desalegn Amenu 2024("Ititu") as a Starter Culture for Ayib Production. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. (2020). 7(9): 42-52.
11. Temesgen Tafesse and Desalegn Amenu, 2020. Assessing the Contamination Level of water and Determination of the Major Sources of Contaminants among Rural Community of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. (2020). 7(9): 74-83.
12. Tebiban Chanyalew, Gadisa  Natea,  Desalegn  Amenu,  Delenasaw  Yewhalaw  and  Eba Alemayehu  Simma,    Mosquito  Species  Composition  and  Insecticide  Resistance  Status  of  Anopheles  Arabiensis  in  Itang  Special  Woreda,  Gambella,  Southwestern  Ethiopia. Malaria Journal (2022) 21:125.
13. Tebiban Chanyalew, Gadisa  Natea,  Desalegn  Amenu,  Delenasaw  Yewhalaw  and  Eba Alemayehu Simma, 2022. Composition of mosquito fauna and insecticide resistance status  of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato in Itang special district, Gambella, Southwestern Ethiopia  Malaria Journal. Chanyalew et al. Malaria Journal (2022) 21:125
14. Temesgen Tafesse and Desalegn Amenu, 2020. Factors Affecting Honey Production Status and Services in East Wollega Zone, Haro Limu District. J. Biol. Chem. Research Volume 39 (2), 2022 Pages No. 32-43
15. Temesgen Tafesse and  Desalegn  Amenu,    A  RETROSPECTIVE  ANALYSIS  OF  MALARIA PREVALENCE FROM 2015 TO 2020 IN SIBU SIRE WOREDA, EAST WOLLEGA  ZONE, AND WESTERN ETHIOPIA. IJSAR, 9(3), 2022; 06-14.
16. Temesgen Tafesse, Chimdessa  Tolera,and  Desalegn  Amenu,    A  Retrospective  Analysis of Malaria Trends in Leka Dulecha Health Center over the Last Ten Years (2013-2022),  Western  Oromia,  East  Wollega  Zone.  Volume 2023 |ID 6635249 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6635249
17. Temesgen Tafesse and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessment  of  Human  and  Primates Conflicts in Limu Woreda, Bolale forest, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. 3.66J. Biol. Chem. Research Volume 39 (2), 2022 Pages No. 32-43
18. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2018). LAB as remedy for health problems: review paper. Compr. Res. Biol. Sci. 5(4): 1-5. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijcrbs.2018.05.04.001
19. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2018). Traditional Medicinal Plants for Industrial Application as Natural  Food    Int.  J.  Adv.  Res.  Biol.  Sci.  5(4):  85-94.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2018.05.04.009
20. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Bacteriocin as an advanced technology in food industry. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 178-190.
21. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Overview of Anticancer activity of Lactic Acid bacteria. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 166-177.
22. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Standards related foods and food products. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 4(12): 201-206. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2017.04.12.020
23. Desalegn Amenu Delesa. (2017). Intestinal Parasitic and Bacteriological Contamination of Raw Vegetables from Selected Farms and Markets in Nekemte, Ethiopia. Int. J. Adv.  Biol. Sci. 4(12): 191-200. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2017.04.12.019
24. Misganu Mamo and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessment  of  Prevalence  of  Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) at Darimu Dupa Health Center. World Journal of Biology and Medical Sciences.Volume 3, Issue- 2, 7-14, April to June, 2016.
25. Alelign Alemu and Desalegn Amenu, Use of  Bed Net in Controlling of Malaria Prevalence and Community Awareness toward its Application in Diga Woreda in the Case of Lalisa Dimtu. World Journal of Biology and Medical Sciences.Volume 3, Issue- 2, 1-6,  April to June, 2016.
26. Kitessa and Amenu,    Survey  on  Prevalence  of  Shigella  and  Salmonella  among children  Visited  Jimma  Arjo  Health  Centre  for  Diarrhea  Diagnosis.  J.  Biol.  Chem.  Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016
27. Kenea and Amenu, Availability and Utilization of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Jerso Liyya  Kebele,  Leka  Dulaacha  Woreda,  East  Wollega,  Ethiopia.  J.  Biol.  Chem.  Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
28. Negassa and Amenu, 2016. Socio-Economic Importance of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) Cultural Foods of Western Oromia. The Case of Nedjo Woreda. J. Biol. Chem. Research. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016
29. Teshome and Amenu,    Assessing  Knowledge,  Attitude  and  Practices  of  Family Planning among Women of Bido Kebeles Gechi Woreda Ilu Abba Bor Zone, Ethiopia. J.  Biol. Chem. Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
30. Merga and Amenu,    Assessment  of  Emergency  Contraceptive  Utilization  and Associated  Factors  among  Kiltu  Kara  Town  School  Female  Students.  .  J.  Biol.  Chem. Research. Vol. 33, No. 1: 466-475, 2016.
31. Tamirat T, Melkamu B, and Desalegn A., Antimicrobial and antagonistic activity of activity of some  traditional  medicinal  plants  and  herbs  from  Nekemte  Districts  against clinical isolated bacterial human pathogens.  Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2015,  4(3): 175-179.
32. Tamirat T, Melkamu B, and Desalegn A., Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of  some traditional medicinal plants and herbs from Nekemte Districts against human wound causing bacterial pathogens. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., April-June 2015, 4(2): 199-203
33. Desalegn Amenu and  Shewangizaw  Alemayehu,    Assessment  Of  Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Malaria Prevention And Control Among Assosa Woreda Communities, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia, European journal of pharmaceutical and life science , 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 117-134.
34. Getachew Alamnie and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Assessing  Bacteriological  Quality  of Vegetables Sold at Nekemte Town, Ethiopia, ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 135-145
35. Kenate, W., and Amenu,, 2015. Assessment of contraceptive needs and practices of women  during  the  extended  postpartum  period  in  Kiramu  Woreda,  Western  Ethiopia International journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research, 3(4), 341-350
36. Desalegn Amenu, Microbial Dynamics of Processes Fruits and Vegetable; ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 54-56.
37. Desalegn Amenu, Effect of Frozen storage on the survival of Microorganism and their products found foods; ejpls, 2015, vol.1issue2, 42-53.
38. Desalegn Amenu, 2015. Malaria and HIV/AIDS Co-infections; Int. J. Cur. Res. Med. Sci. 1(1): (2015): 16–2.
39. Amenu D (2015). Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Human Milk. J Med Microb Diagn S3:005. doi:10.4172/2161-0703.S3-005.
40. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Occurrence  of Cryptosporidium  oocyst  and  Giardia  cyst  in  Drinking  Water  Sources  of  the  Rural  Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council, Eastern Ethiopia; ejpls, 2015, Vol. 1,  Issue 1, 146-159
41. Desalegn Amenu, Assessment of knowledge and awareness of sexual transmitted disease among students of Nekemte preparatory School. Scholarly Journal of Scientific Research and Essay (SJSRE) Vol. 4(7), pp. 119 -124, August 2015
42. Urgessa Ensermu and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Prevalence  of  Some  Selected  Soil Transmitted  Helminthes  Infections  among  Patients  (Children)  In  Nekemte  Hospital Oromia, Region, Western Ethiopia. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014, 2(2): 329-33
43. Desalegn Amenu, Factors Affecting Female Students’ Academic Achievement at Wollega University; International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 1(7): (2014): 58–64
44. Desalegn Amenu, Antimicrobial activity of fruit against food borne pathogens. nternational Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 1(7):42–43.
45. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessment  of  the Contamination Level of Water and Determination of the Major Sources of Contaminants among  Rural  Community  of  Dire  Dawa  Administrative  Council.  Int.  J.  Life  Sc.  Bt  &  Pharm. Res.; 3(4), January 2014; pp1-15.
46. Desalegn Amenu,   Antimicrobial  Activity  of  Medicinal  Plant  Extracts  and  Their Synergistic  Effect  on  Some  Selected  Pathogens.  American Journal  of Ethnomedicine,  2014, Vol. 1, No. 1, 018-029.
47. Desalegn Amenu, Isolation of Poly Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria. Landmark Research journal of medicine and medical science; 1(1).p.001-003
48. Desalegn Amenu,   Factors influencing the enumerate numbers  of  viable microorganisms in foods. Landmark Research journal of medicine and medical science; 1(1).p.001-002.
49. Desalegn Amenu, 2014. Isolation of Bacterial Pathogens from Patients with Postoperative Surgical Site Infections and Possible Sources of Infections. Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 2014, 1(1): 51-55.
50. Desalegn Amenu,   Isolation  and  Characterization  of  Lactic  Acid  Bacteria  from  Cheese. European journal of pharmaceutical and medical research, 2014; 1(1):49-57.
51. Desalegn Amenu,   Identification  and  probiotics  property  of  Lactobacillus. International journal of current chemistry and pharmaceutical science, December, 2014, 1(10):68-73.
52. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessment  of  Water  Handling  Practices among Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council, Dire  Dawa, Ethiopia. Star journal, april-june 2013, 2(2): 75-82.
53. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay Menkir and Tesfaye Gobena, 2013. Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water Sources and Water Handling Practices among Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, (2013; 1(2):pp.29-54.
54. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay  Menkir  and  Tesfaye  Gobena,    Assessing  the  Bacteriological  Quality of Drinking Water from Sources to Household Water Samples in  the  Rural  Communities  of  Dire  Dawa  Administrative  Council,  Eastern  Ethiopia.  Sci.  Technol. Arts Res. J., July-Sep 2013, 2(3): 126-133
55. Asegid Abebe and  Desalegn  Amenu,    Prevalence  of  Intestinal  Protozoan  among Students  Visiting  Wollega  University  Students’  Clinic;  international  journal  of Microbiological and Epidemiological research (IJMER); 2(1), pp.1-6
56. Desalegn Amenu,   Antimicrobial activity  of  Lactic  acid  bacteria   isolated  from  “Ergo”, Ethiopian traditional fermented milk. Curr Res Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013, 1(6):  278-284.
57. Desalegn Amenu,   The Antibacterial  Activity  of  Honey.  Intr.J.  Curr.Res.  Aca.Rew.2013, 1(2), 102-116.
58. Desalegn Amenu, Sissay Menkir and Tesfaye Gobena, 2012. Microbiological Quality of Drinking water sources in rural communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council. Star journal, Oct- Dec 2012, 1(4): 33-37

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Fekadu Gurmessa Ejigu

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Plant Biology & Biodiversity Management

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research Area: Plant Biodiversity, Plant Ecology and Climate change

Publication:

1. Sisay Biri, Bereket Ayenew, Getu Dida, AyalewSebsibe, Fekadu Gurmessa, BizunehWoldeab, GashawAwlachew, ZewdieKassa, Moa Megersa (2024). Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Arsi Robe district of East Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicinehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-024-00703-x
2. Dereilo Bekere Belitibo, Asfaw Meressa, AbiyAbebe, Sileshi Degu, Milkyas Endale, Frehiwot Teka Assamo, Tamrat Tesfaye Ayele, Getahun Tadesse Gurmessa, Fekadu Gurmessa, MessayWolde-Mariam, Negera Abdissa (2024). Antibacterial activity of Secondary Metabolites from the roots of Solanum Dasyphyllum: A combined In Vitro and In Silico Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop.38(6): 1843-1860. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v38i6.26
3. Fekadu Gurmessa, Teshome Gemechu, Taye Jara & Mekonnen Teshome. (2024). Soil seed bank Assessment and its implication to natural regeneration in Komto Afromontane moist forest, Oromia Regional State, western Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J. 13(1): 46-65.DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v13i1.04
4. Fekadu Gurmessa, Bikila Warkineh, Sebsebe Demissew, Teshome Soromessa. (2022). Species Diversity and plant community distribution along environmental gradient in Tulu Lafto Forest, western Ethiopia.Phytocoenologia51(2): 141-164.
5. Fekadu Gurmessa, Bikila Warkineh, Sebsebe Demissew, Teshome Soromessa. (2023). Structure and regeneration status of Tulu Lafto Forest, Horo Guduru Wollega Zone, West Ethiopia. Trees, Forest and People 11: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100361
6. Fekadu Gurmessa, Bikila Warkineh, Sebsebe Demissew, Teshome Soromessa. (2021). Carbon Stock Density of the different Carbon Pools in Tulu Lafto Forest and Woodland Complex: HoroGuduruWollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, European Journal of Biophysics. 9(1): 37-47. doi: 10.11648/j.ejb.20210901.16
7. Fekadu Gurmessa, TeshomeGemechu, Teshome Soromssa and Ensermu Kelbessa (2016). Allometric Equation to estimate the biomass of Oxytenantheraabyssinica (A.Rich.) Munro. (Ethiopian Lowland Bamboo) in Dicho Forest, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia.International Journal of Research studies in Bioscience4(12): 34-48.
8. Fekadu Gurmessa (2015). Forest loss and climate change in Ethiopia (Review).Research Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Management 4(5): 216-224.
9. Fekadu Gurmessa, Teshome Soromssa and Ensermu Kelbessa (2013).Floristic composition and community analysis of Komto Afromontane moist forest, East Wollega Zone, west Ethiopia.Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal 2(2): 58-69.
10. Fekadu Gurmessa, Teshome Soromssa and Ensermu Kelbessa (2012).Structure and regeneration status of Komto Afromontane moist forest, East Wollega Zone, west Ethiopia.Journal of Forestry Research 23(2): 205−216.
11. Fekadu Gurmessa (2011). Dry evergreen montane forests of Ethiopia. In: Forest types in Ethiopia: Status, Potential contribution, Challenges and Recommendation. PP 79-102 (Ensermu Kelbessa and Abinet Girma eds.) Forum for Environment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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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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Mosissa Geleta Erena

 Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Ecological and Systematic Zoology

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Research area/Interest

• Biodiversity conservation and management
• Ecosystem management for sustainable ecosystem services
• Wildlife ecology and management
• Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources
• Ecology of mammals and their evolved behavioural adaptations to climate change and anthropogenic factors
• Indigenous knowledge in forecasting seasonal climate changes
• Bushmeat hunting and the emerging risks of zoonotic diseases
• Ethnozoological survey of medicinal animals
• Socioecological of protected areas

Publications

1. Mengistu Muleta Gurmessa, Mitiku Badasa Moisa, Gutema Jira Tesso & Mosissa Geleta Erena (2024). Impacts of land use land cover change on Leopard (Panthera pardus) habitat suitability and its effects on human wildlife conflict in Hirkiso forest, Sibu Sire District, Western Ethiopia. All Earth, 36:1: 1-24, DOI: 10.1080/27669645.2024.2433798
2. Tadesse Endalu Keneha and Mosissa Geleta Erena (2024). Medium and large sized mammals in the former Dhidhessa Wildlife Sanctuary, Ethiopia. Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution.70:1-10.
3. Birhanu Tadesse Edosa and Mosissa Geleta Erena (2024). Wildlife habitat suitability analysis and mapping the former dhidhessa wildlife sanctuary using GIS-based analytical hierarchal process and weighted linear combination methods. 10 (2024) e33921
4. Birhanu Tadesa Edosa, Mosissa Geleta Erena, Bayisa Nagasa Wolteji, Guta Tolossa Werati, Milkessa Dangia Nagasa (2024). Urban growth assessment using machine learning algorithms, GIS techniques, and its impact on biodiversity: The case of Sululta sub-city, Central Oromia, Ethiopia. City and Environment Interactions23: 1-11
5. Kena Teshome and Mosissa Geleta Erena(2022). Common hippopotamus in the Dhidhessa River and its conflicts with Arjo Dhidhessa Sugar Factory.Conservation Science and Practice,4(10), e12790.https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12790
6. Mosissa Geleta Erena (2022). Assessment of medium and large-sized mammals and their behavioral response toward anthropogenic activities in Jorgo-Wato Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia. Ecology and Evolution, 12: 12:e8529.
7. Mosissa Geleta Erena and Taye Jara Dega (2021). Patterns of wildlife use by local people and its impacts on the future conservation of Jorgo-Wato Protected Forest, western Ethiopia. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity. 5(3), 35–51.
8. Mosissa Geleta Erena and Tekalegn G/Yesus (2021). Mapping potential wildlife habitats around Haro Abba Diko controlled hunting area, Western Ethiopia. Ecology and Evolution, 11, 11282–11294. https://doi.org/10.1002/ ece3.7913.
9. Mosissa Geleta Erena,Afework Bekele and Habte Jebessa Debella (2020). Bushmeat hunting practices in Jorgo-Wato Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 46: 61-72.
10. Mosissa Geleta Erena, Afework Bekele and Habte Jebessa Debella,(2020). Density estimate and habitat association of Cape buffalo (Synceruscaffer caffer) in forested ecosystem of Western Ethiopia,submitted to International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 46: 49-59
11. Mosissa Geleta Erena and Abebe Getahun (2020). Origin and Zoogeography of the Order Proboscidea. Global Veterinaria22: 19-29.
12. Mekdes Tesfaye and Mosissa Geleta Erena (2020). Indigenous ethnozoological and ethnoveterinary medicinal practices in Leka Dullecha District, Western Ethiopia. Global Veterinarian. 22: 286-297.
13. Mosissa Geleta Erena, AfeworkBekele and Habte Jebessa Debella (2019). Diet Composition of Forest Inhabiting Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) in Western Ethiopia.International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences,45: 123–136.
14. Mosissa Geleta, Habte Jebessa Debella and Afework Bekele (2019). Human-Buffalo Conflict around Jorgo-Wato Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria21: 17–23.
15. Mosissa Geleta Erena, Habte Jebessa Debella and Afework Bekele (2019). Local People’s View Towards Wildlife Conservation and the Misuse of Natural Resources in Jorgo-Wato Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia. World Applied SciencesJournal37: 70–78.
16. Mosissa Geleta Erena, Habte Jebessa Debella and Afework Bekele (2019). Decay rate and persistence time of Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) dung in the forest of Western Ethiopia. African Journal of Ecology56: 1–5.
17. Mosissa Geleta Erena, Habte Jebessa and Afework Bekele (2019). Consequences of Land-Use/Land-Cover Dynamics on Range Shift of Cape Buffalo in Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 45: 123–136
18. Mosissa Geleta and Afework Bekele (2016). Survey of Medium and Large-sized Mammals in Wacha Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia. Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Sciences 6: 71–79.
19. Mosissa Geleta and Afework Bekele (2016). Population size, habitat association and dietary composition of Boutourlini’s blue monkeys (Cercopithecusmitisboutourlinii) in Komto Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Biodiversity Conservation 8: 259–268.
20. Mosissa Geleta (2015). Conservation links and gaps between scientific knowledge and indigenous people. Scholarly Journal of Sciences, Research and Essay. 4: 162–168.
21. Mosissa Geleta (2014). The indirect socioeconomic impact of illegal hunting of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) for trophy in east Wollega, Ethiopia.American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences 9:64–75.
22. Mosissa Geleta, Yosef Mamo and Afework Bekele (2011).Species richness, abundance and habitat preference of rodents from Komto Protected Forest, Western Ethiopia.Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences 2.166 –175.

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Mebrate Dufera Bakare

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Biomedical Science

Academic rank: Associate Professor

Research Area:  1. Infectious diseases with particular emphasis on malaria and the NTDs.

                        2. Co-infections and interactions between parasitic infections

                        3. Other Health related researches

                        4. Immunology

Publications

1.         Bayisa,G. and Dufera M. Malaria Infection, Parasitemia, and Hemoglobin Levels in Febrile Patients Attending Sibu Sire Health Facilities, Western Ethiopia. BioMed Research International Volume 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6161410

2.         Fekadu G.H, Kaba F, Dufera M. Nutritional Knowledge, Practices, Nutritional Status and The Associated Factors Among HIV Positive Mothers on Antiretroviral Therapy: Evidence From Cross Sectional Survey in Abay Choman Health Centers, Western Ethiopia. Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences RRJOB| Volume 11 | Issue 4 |July, 2022

3.         Feyisaa,RB, Mosissa G, Biru B, Debelo S, Dufera M. Community-Based Findings of Magnitude of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Adults in Selected Towns of Western Ethiopia. Dubai Diabetes Endocrinol J, DOI: 10.1159/000522563. March 18, 2022.1-9

4.         Amenu A, Wirtu D, Dufera M, Kenea O, Tiruneh G, and Dessalegn Z. 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. Ethiopian Renaissance Journal of Social Sciences and the Humanities (ERJSSH) 8(1), July 2021

5.         Miressa R. and Dufera M. Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among HIV Positive Patients Visiting Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Western Ethiopia. HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care.2021, 13:505-512. https://www.dovepress.com/

6.         Negasa A. and Dufera M. Assessment of Etiology of Elephantiasis and Its Associated Risk Factors in Jeldu District, West Shoa, Ethiopia. Journal of Tropical Medicine.Volume 2021, Article ID 5551637, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5551637

7.         Habtamu Fekadu Gemede, Wubeshet Merga, Mebrate Dufera & Bekele Serbessa | (2021) Nutritional and phenolic profiles of leaves of fifteen Anchote (Cocciniaabyssinica) accessions, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 7:1, 1911031, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2021.1911031

8.         Oljira Kenea Negasa, Mebrate Dufera Bekere. Characterization of Anopheles gambiaesensolato Larval Habitats in Anger Gute Resettlement Villages, Western Ethiopia.International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2021, pp. 35-43 http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ijbcs

9.         Wirtu D , Dufera M, Kenea O, Tiruneh G , Desalegn Z , Amenu A (2020).Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices towards COVID-19 in Selected Urban Communities of Wollega Zones, Western Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey

10.       Gelano T, Muleta D, Dufera M. (2020). Evaluation of Different Leaf Litters for Oyster Mushroom (PleurotusOstreatus) Cultivation in Nekemte City, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Sciences Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online) Vol.11, No.13, 2020

11.       Dufera M., KeneaO.andTadele G.(2020). Malaria Incidence and Trend of Prevalence in and around Anger Gute Town, Western Ethiopia. South Asian Journal of Parasitology 4(3): 1-8.

12.       Dufera M., Dabsu R. and Tiruneh G. (2020).Assessment of malaria as a public health problem in and around ArjoDidhessa sugar cane plantation area, Western Ethiopia. BMC Public Health.20:655 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08784-5

13.       Diriba D., Dufera M.,WorkuD.,andTamiru O. Guidelines for Research Ethics. First Ed., Wollega University.2019, pp1-77.

14.       Dufera,M., Aass,H.C., Berhe,N.,Petros,B. and Erko,B. (2019). Cytokine response in mono and malaria-S.mansoni co-infected individuals in Fincha Sugar Estate, western Ethiopia.Ethiop. J. Health Biomed Sci.9 (1):93-103.

15.       Lechissa., A., Asefa, Fasil.,&Dufera, M.(2017). Prevalence of Tuberculosis, Case Detection Rate, TB-HIV Co-Infection and Treatment Outcome of Patients Attending Health Care Facilities in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., July-Sept. 2017, 6(4), 01-09.

16.       Dufera,M., Berhe,N , Erko,B. and Petros,B. (2017). Periportal fibrosis in Schistosomamansoni Mono and Malaria- Schistosoma Co-infected Individuals in Finchaa Sugar Estate, Western Ethiopia. Med. Health Sci. Res. J., 1(1): 1-6

17.       Dufera,M., Petros,B., Erko,B. and Berhe,N (2016). Reciprocal increase of malaria parasitaemia, S.mansoni egg count and anemia in Schistosomiasismansoni co-infected individuals in Fincha Sugar Estate, western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 5 (3): 10-21.

18.       Dufera M. (2016).The Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology (Doctoral dissertation, Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

19.       Dufera,M., Petros,B., Erko,B., Berhe,N. and Gundersen,S.G.(2014). Schistosomamansoni Infection in Finchaa Sugar Estate: Public health Problem Assessment based on Clinical Records and Parasitological Surveys, Western Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 3 (2): 155-161.

20.       Mohammed,H., Endeshaw,T., Kebede,A. and Defera,M.(2009).Comparison of Chromotrope 2R and Uvitex 2B for the detection of intestinal Microsporidial spores in stool specimens of HIV patients attending Nekemte Hospital, West Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J., 2009, 47(3):233-237.

21.       Dufera, M., Petros, B., Endeshaw, T., Mohammed, H., and Kassu, A. (2007). Opportunistic intestinal protozoan parasites among HIV positive patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Nekemte Hospital, West Ethiopia.Ethiop. J. Health.Biomed. Sci., 1(1):11-17.

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