AAU Institutional Repository (AAU-ETD)
Addis Ababa University Institutional repository is an open access repository that collects,preserves, and disseminates scholarly outputs of the university. AAU-ETD archives' collection of master's theses, doctoral dissertations and preprints showcase the wide range of academic research undertaken by AAU students over the course of the University's long history.
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The repository contains scholarly work, both unpublished and published, by current or former AAU faculty, staff, and students, including Works by AAU students as part of their masters, doctoral, or post-doctoral research
- All AAU faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit their work to the repository. Please contact the library at your college.
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Recent Submissions
Assessment of patient flow, areas of inefficiency for improvement in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: A mixed explanatory study
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-10-03) Yemisrach Kedru; Damen Haile
In Ethiopia, hospitals face many challenges like high waiting times, inefficiency, and negative patient experiences. Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) is a tertiary level hospital located in Addis Ababa. There is little study done on patient flow, areas of inefficiency, and patient experiences. Understanding these areas will help in making improvement in the health service provision that are given in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in an efficient manner.
Prevalence of Amputation and Associated Factors among Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients Admitted at Selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-06-10) Saron Derso; Fekadu Aga
Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders, with numerous long-term complications affecting nearly every system in the body. One of the most common complications associated with the disease is foot ulcer, which frequently results in lower extremity amputations.
Evidence-Based Practice Utilization and its Associated Factors among Nurses Working at Emergency Department of Selected Public Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-06-15) Mekuanint Kassie; Aklilu Azazh
Evidence-based practice utilization (EBPU) is described as the use of up-to-date, reliable, and pertinent evidence in healthcare decision-making practice, such as study findings, professional experience, and updated standard guidelines. EBPU is designed to prevent biases and to support clinical utilization of the latest and most recent, comprehensive studies for understanding clinical decision making.
The Contribution of Bamboo forest in enhancing livelihood and ecological resilience: The case of Bambasi Woreda, Beneshangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-09-01) Mengistu Terefe; Asnake Mekuriaw (PhD)
The thesis explores the multifaceted role of bamboo forests in improving local livelihoods and promoting ecological resilience. Bamboo, a fast-growing and versatile plant, offers economic benefits through sustainable harvesting and various uses in construction, crafts, and food products. This study employs qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the socioeconomic impacts of bamboo forests on communities and their contributions to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. Findings indicate that bamboo forests significantly enhance community resilience by providing employment opportunities, improving food security, and fostering sustainable land management practices. Its over-exploitation affects the environment, wildlife habitat, native vegetation, and even the bamboo ecosystem. Regarding the economy of peoples, the study estimated the Contribution of Bamboo forest in enhancing livelihood and ecological resilience: with the general objective of assessing the role of bamboo forests in the regeneration of indigenous vegetation in Bambasi Woreda, Beneshangul Gumuz Regional State. Thet arget-specific aim of the study includes: analyzing the economic use of bamboo trees, examining the role of bamboo trees in the regeneration of indigenous vegetation, analyze the challenges of opportunities for bamboo trees in the study area. A sample of 124 respondents was randomly selected from three villages surrounding the known bamboo tree area (Anbesa Chaka) to analyze the significance of regeneration for Indigenous trees. The data were collected through structured questionnaires field observations, interviews, and focused group discussion. The study concluded that consideration of regenerative benefits to indigenous vegetation and economic characteristics living around the bamboo tree is essential in bamboo forestry conservation and rehabilitation. Therefore, the government associated with the community should emphasize on awareness of keeping and conserving the resources in Beneshangul Gumuz Regional State in general and enhance the rehabilitation program in Bambasi Woreda in particular. Besides this resource consumption trends should be improved to reduce wastage. Keywords: Contribution, Bamboo enhancing, ecological Benishangul Gumuz, Bambasi
Land Use Land Cover Change Detection of Urban Green Areas In Addis Ababa By Using Geospatial Technique: the Case of Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-06-01) Meryem Hussein; Solomon Mulugeta (Prof)
The purpose of this study, titled “land use land cover change detection of urban green areas in Addis Ababa by Using Geospatial Technique: The Case of Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City,” is to Evaluate from 2004 to 2024, the distribution and dynamics of urban green spaces, assess the impact of urban expansion on these spaces, and provide recommendations for sustainable urban planning. The research focuses on Nifas Silk lafto Sub-city, a densely populated area facing significant challenges to its green spaces due to rapid urban growth. Using Landsat and sentinel Imagery, and employing object-based classification with eCognition software and NDVI calculations, the study analyzes land use changes over a 20-years period and compares them with the city‟s master plan.
Key findings reveal an increase in urban green spaces and forests, although open spaces have declined due to urban expansion and regulatory challenges. The NDVI results shows increase followed by decrease, due to a significantly reduction in urban agriculture in the study area, the structural plan indicates and increase in urban green spaces. The study identifies an even distribution of green spaces and emphasizes the need for sustainable urban planning, community engagement, enhanced reforestation, and effective policy measures to balance development with environmental sustainability. Initiative like the Addis Ababa Riverside Development Project and the Green Legacy Program are essential for ecological sustainability the livability and environmental quality of NSL and Addis Ababa as a whole.
Key words: UGS – urban green space, GI – green Infrastructure, LULC – land use land cover changes