Browsing by Author "Bekele, Teshome"
Item Food Irradiation: Possible Application in Ethiopia Food Items.(Addis Ababa University, 2019-06-04) Bekele, Teshome; Tesfaye, Tilahun (PhD)Food irradiation is the processing of food products by ionizing radiation in order to control food borne pathogens, reduce microbial load and insect infestation, inhibit the germination of root crops and extend the durable life of perishable produce. The treatment of food with ionizing energy benefits food producers, manufacturers and consumers. It can extend the shelf life of animal or plant products by destroying spoilage organisms. It can destroy pathogenic microorganisms and parasites in frozen, fresh and processed foods, thereby reducing the incidence of food- borne diseases. This study reviewed global practice of food irradiation, determination dose of Food Irradiation, Ethiopian food items, possible application food irradiation in Ethiopia and its impact on food security for Ethiopia. The hazards posed to consumers as a result of consumption of irradiated food reviewed.Item The Practice of Internal and External Communication: The Case of Development Bank of Ethiopia(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Bekele, Teshome; Dinku, Getachew (PhD)This study aimed at exploring the practices of internal and external communication of Development Bank of Ethiopia. The study also attempts to find out the practice of internal and external communication to ascertain effective communications. In order to be able to answer this question a total sample of 20 managers, employees and customers with different working experience in Development Bank of Ethiopia were selected. Based on their importance and availability of interviewees the selection was organized purposefully and analyzed qualitatively. In-depth interviews were conducted which revealed that managers, employees and customers who considered communication being a very important issue internally, as well as externally for the Bank. The interviewees also admitted that the Bank is engaging in the communication processes actively. Aligning the results from the interviews, for further development and improvement of corporate communication practices of the Bank, internal and external communication have to work together in spreading information across all the Bank offices and Branches, which are working with customers or debtors. In order to create a successful corporate communication program, the Bank has to form their corporate communication strategy, understand existing stakeholders, are willing to communicate openly and effectively and have an effective feedback mechanism. DBE, internal and external communication efficiency is narrowly touched in finding sections, and therefore it is an important area for further research. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that internal and external communication is a very important part of corporate communication process and of a crucial importance in banking sectors, which strives to have the best employees and the most satisfied customers/debtors.Item Vitamin A, B12, Folate, Ferritin And Transferrin Status Of Second And Third Trimester Anaemic Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In West Showa Zone, Ambo Ethiopia(Addis Ababa University, 2015-06-06) Bekele, Teshome; Baye, Kaleab (PhD)Iron, folate and vitamin B12 play important roles in the healthy development and brain function of the fetus. The levels of these micronutrients in pregnant women are influenced among other factors by dietary habits. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of iron biomarkers, serum retinol, B12, C-reactive protein (CRP) and folate in second and third trimester pregnancies attending antenatal care in the west showa, Oromia region. One hundred four anaemic pregnant women were screened during their 2nd and 3rd prenatal visit. A socio-demographic characteristic of study subjects were obtained and Hemoglobin (Hb), serum retinol, serum ferritin (sf), serum transferrin (sTfR), folate, retinol and vitamin B12 levels were evaluated. Based on WHO guidelines, anaemia was defined as severe Hb<7g/L, moderate 7-9.9g/L and mild 9.9-10.9g/L; ID as sf <12 μg/L and sTfR >8.3g/L. Serum folate and B12 deficiencies were defined as levels <6.8 ng/ml and 150 pg/ml respectively. The mean age and gestational week was 24.6+5 years and 23.3+5.6 weeks respectively. The mean concentrations of Hb in serum were 10.5+1.2 g/dL, 30.3+23.6 g/L for sf, 5.4+2.8g/L for sTfR, 1.69+2.02mol/L for retinol, 7.6+3.5ng/ml for folate, 187.4+53.7pg/ml for vitamin B12 and 4.5+1.6 mg/L for CRP. IDA was present in 32.7%, VitB12 deficency in 26.9% and folic acid deficiency in 27.9% of anaemic pregnant women. Vitamin B12 and serum transferrin were associated with CRP (r=0.189; P=0.015). Iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies as well as infections were relatively common in the anaemic pregnant women. Vitamin A and vitamin B12 supplementation in addition to iron must be considered in pregnant women living in the study areas.Item Vitamin A, B12, Foliate, Ferreting and Transferring Status of Se(Nod and Third Trimester Anemic Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in West Showa Zone, Ambo Ethiopia(Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Bekele, Teshome; Baye, Kaleab /Ass. Prof.)Iron, folate and vitamin B12 play important roles in the healthy development and brain function of the fetus. The levels of these micronutrients in pregnant women are influenced among other factors by dietmy habits. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of iron biomarkers, serum retinol, B12, C-reactive protein (CRP) andfolate in second and third trimester pregnancies at/ending antenatal care in the west showa, Oromia region. One hundred four anaemic pregnant women were screened during their 2nd and j"d prenatal visit. A socio-demographic characteristic of study subjects were obtained and Hemoglobin (Hb), serum retinol, serum ferritin (sf), serum transferrin (sTjR), folate, retinol and vitamin Bil levels were evaluated. Based on WHO guidelines, anaemia was defined as severe Hb<7gIL, moderate 7-9.9gIL and mild 9.9-1 0.9gIL; ID as sf <12 pglL and sTjR >8.3glL. Serum folate and B 12 deficiencies were defined as levels <6.8 nglml and 150 pglml respectively. The mean age and gestational week 1vas 24.6±5 years and 23.3± 5.6 weeks re:,pectively. The mean concentrations of llb in serum were 10.5±1.2 gldL, 30.3±23.6 pglL for sf, 5. 4± 2. 8glL for sTjR, 1. 69±2.02JU1101lL for retinol, 7. 6±3.5nglml for folate, 187.4±53. 7pglml for vitamin B12 and 4.5±1.6 mglL for CRP. IDA was present in 32.7%, VitB l l deficency in 26.9% and fol ic acid deficiency in 2 7.9% of anaelllic pregnant women. Vitamin 812 and serum transferrin were associated with CRP (I· ~ 0.189; P ~ O. 015). Iron, vitamin A, vitalllin B12, and folate defiCiencies as well as infections were relatively common in the anaemic pregnant women. Vitamin A and vitalllin B12 supplementation in addition to iron IIIUSt be considered in pregnant women living in the study areas. Key words: Anaemia, Hemoglobin, ferritin, fo late, vitam in B 12, Vitamin A, pregnancy