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View article: Validating application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric in meeting national biodiversity conservation targets
Validating application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric in meeting national biodiversity conservation targets Open
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric was developed to quantify the contributions that abating threats (STAR-T) and restoring habitats (STAR-R) offer towards reducing global species extinction risk. Currently, global l…
View article: When the wild things are: Defining mammalian diel activity and plasticity
When the wild things are: Defining mammalian diel activity and plasticity Open
Circadian rhythms are a mechanism by which species adapt to environmental variability and fundamental to understanding species behavior. However, we lack data and a standardized framework to accurately assess and compare temporal activity …
View article: Optimization of deficit irrigation level and phosphorus fertilizer rate for soybean production in Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia
Optimization of deficit irrigation level and phosphorus fertilizer rate for soybean production in Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia Open
Soybean is a vital oil crop in Ethiopia to attract foreign income. In southwest Ethiopia's irrigated conditions, phosphorus fertilization and water stress limits soybean yield. A three-year field experiment (2018/19–2020/21) assessed the i…
View article: Kafta-Sheraro National Park in Northwest Ethiopia: Exceptional Resource Values, Principal Ecosystem Components and Human-induced Threats
Kafta-Sheraro National Park in Northwest Ethiopia: Exceptional Resource Values, Principal Ecosystem Components and Human-induced Threats Open
Globally, protected areas such as national parks are mainly established to protect the rapidly declining populations of conservation concern wildlife species, as well as ecologically and economically important areas. In addition, more rece…
View article: Prevalence and Consequences of Anomalous Citation Styles in Ethiopian Academic Journals
Prevalence and Consequences of Anomalous Citation Styles in Ethiopian Academic Journals Open
Background Study investigating the prevalence of citation inaccuracies occurring due to intentional misuse or failed quality control has been growing, but citation inaccuracies driven by inappropriate journal policies have not been specifi…
View article: Evaluation of Coffee Genotype for Drought Tolerance and Water Use Efficiency in Western Ethiopia at West Wollega
Evaluation of Coffee Genotype for Drought Tolerance and Water Use Efficiency in Western Ethiopia at West Wollega Open
The growth and output of coffee are significantly hampered by drought. To lessen the effects of climate change on coffee production, it is crucial to choose genotypes of Arabica coffee that are resistant to drought. The goal of the study w…
View article: Topographic barriers drive the pronounced genetic subdivision of a range‐limited fossorial rodent
Topographic barriers drive the pronounced genetic subdivision of a range‐limited fossorial rodent Open
Due to their limited dispersal ability, fossorial species with predominantly belowground activity usually show increased levels of population subdivision across relatively small spatial scales. This may be exacerbated in harsh mountain eco…
View article: Conservation Status of the African Buffalo: A Continent-Wide Assessment
Conservation Status of the African Buffalo: A Continent-Wide Assessment Open
This chapter presents the distribution, abundance patterns and trends of African buffalo in the 38 countries of its distribution area based on recent aerial and ground census data and feedback from field experts. For the period 2001–2021, …
View article: Response of Maize (<i>Zea Mays</i> L.) to Supplementary Irrigation Under Rain Fed Agriculture at Jimma Agricultural Research Center, South West Ethiopia
Response of Maize (<i>Zea Mays</i> L.) to Supplementary Irrigation Under Rain Fed Agriculture at Jimma Agricultural Research Center, South West Ethiopia Open
Maize is the most extensively produced crop in both Africa and Ethiopia in terms of both land area and production. However, low soil fertility, non-agronomic methods, disease, pests, weeds, and insufficient water, negatively affect its yie…
View article: Optimizing application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric in meeting national biodiversity conservation targets
Optimizing application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric in meeting national biodiversity conservation targets Open
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric was developed to quantify the contributions that abating threats (STAR-T) and restoring habitats (STAR-R) offer towards reducing global species extinction risk. Currently, global l…
View article: Giant root-rat engineering and livestock grazing activities regulate plant functional trait diversity of an Afroalpine vegetation community in the Bale Mountains, Ethiopia
Giant root-rat engineering and livestock grazing activities regulate plant functional trait diversity of an Afroalpine vegetation community in the Bale Mountains, Ethiopia Open
Disturbances from rodent engineering and human activities profoundly impact ecosystem structure and functioning. While we know that disturbances modulate plant communities, it is important to comprehend the mechanisms through which rodent …
View article: Evaluation of Moisture Stress Effect at Different Growth Stage of Maize (&lt;i&gt;Zea mays &lt;/i&gt;L.) Under Smallholder Farmer’s Condition at Jimma, South Western Ethiopia
Evaluation of Moisture Stress Effect at Different Growth Stage of Maize (<i>Zea mays </i>L.) Under Smallholder Farmer’s Condition at Jimma, South Western Ethiopia Open
The use of water management technologies improves water use efficiency since water is getting scarce which is driven particularly by increasing human population. A field experiment was conducted at Jimma zone, Dedo woreda, during the off-s…
View article: Effect of Appropriate Furrow Length and Flow Rate for Potato (&lt;i&gt;Solanum tuberosum&lt;/i&gt; &lt;I&gt;L&lt;/I&gt;) Production Using Furrow Irrigation Under Smallholder Farmers Condition at Kersa, South Western Ethiopia
Effect of Appropriate Furrow Length and Flow Rate for Potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> <I>L</I>) Production Using Furrow Irrigation Under Smallholder Farmers Condition at Kersa, South Western Ethiopia Open
Furrow length and water flow rate had a significant effect on crop yield, crop water use efficiency and irrigation performance indicators. Therefore, objective the study was to determine optimum combination of furrow length and flow rate t…
View article: Human activities modulate reciprocal effects of a subterranean ecological engineer rodent, <i>Tachyoryctes macrocephalus</i>, on Afroalpine vegetation cover
Human activities modulate reciprocal effects of a subterranean ecological engineer rodent, <i>Tachyoryctes macrocephalus</i>, on Afroalpine vegetation cover Open
Human activities, directly and indirectly, impact ecological engineering activities of subterranean rodents. As engineering activities of burrowing rodents are affected by, and reciprocally affect vegetation cover via feeding, burrowing an…
View article: Topographic barriers drive the pronounced genetic subdivision of a range-limited fossorial rodent
Topographic barriers drive the pronounced genetic subdivision of a range-limited fossorial rodent Open
Due to their limited dispersal ability, fossorial species with predominantly belowground activity usually show increased levels of population subdivision across relatively small spatial scales. This may be exacerbated in harsh mountain eco…
View article: Land use land cover change in and around Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwestern Ethiopia: implications for management effectiveness
Land use land cover change in and around Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwestern Ethiopia: implications for management effectiveness Open
Background Land use-land cover change (LULCC) resulting from anthropogenic activities has been one of the major causes of loss of biodiversity globally. Thus, understanding the dynamics of such LULCC, especially within protected areas, is …
View article: The activity of a subterranean small mammal alters Afroalpine vegetation patterns and is positively affected by livestock grazing
The activity of a subterranean small mammal alters Afroalpine vegetation patterns and is positively affected by livestock grazing Open
Subterranean rodents can act as ecosystem engineers by shaping the landscape due to soil perturbation and herbivory. At the same time, their burrow density is affected by environmental conditions, vegetation and anthropogenic factors. Dise…
View article: Oromo Folklore Manifested through Features of the Northern Ground-Hornbill in Ethiopia
Oromo Folklore Manifested through Features of the Northern Ground-Hornbill in Ethiopia Open
Human cultures are co-evolved in association with attributes of biodiversity. This suggests that loss of a given species results in corresponding loss of cultural practices associated with that species. Consequently, it has been advocated …
View article: Determination of Optimal Irrigation Scheduling for Coffee (Coffee arabica L.) at Gera, South West of Ethiopia
Determination of Optimal Irrigation Scheduling for Coffee (Coffee arabica L.) at Gera, South West of Ethiopia Open
Afield experiment was carried out from 2011 to 2018 cropping seasons at experimental site of Gera agricultural research sub-center to investigate the effect of soil moisture depletion and to identify optimal soil moisture depletion level o…
View article: GABB: Global alpine breeding bird database
GABB: Global alpine breeding bird database Open
Global database of bird species breeding above treeline. The dataset includes 1,310 alpine breeding species across mountain regions, along with associated traits that define each species alpine breeding propensity, ecological niche (migrat…
View article: A Review of Irrigation Water Management Research Achievements of JARC
A Review of Irrigation Water Management Research Achievements of JARC Open
Crop production in Ethiopia is largely dominated by rain-fed agriculture, which is suffered by climate change, due to occurrence of erratic rain falls. Therefore, it should be supplemented with irrigation; unless it is difficult to supply …
View article: Trend, Challenges and Opportunities of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking and Trade Activities within and through Ethiopia
Trend, Challenges and Opportunities of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking and Trade Activities within and through Ethiopia Open
Having improved knowledge on global, regional and/or national trends in illegal wildlife trade is required to develop effective combating strategies. In this paper, nine years (2011–2019) data on illegal wildlife trade and trafficking (iwt…
View article: Verification and Demonstration of Low-cost Family Drip Irrigation System for Potato Production Under Smallholder Farmer’s Condition at Jimma Zone
Verification and Demonstration of Low-cost Family Drip Irrigation System for Potato Production Under Smallholder Farmer’s Condition at Jimma Zone Open
s: Water scarcity is the major threats to global food production constraints as well as in Ethiopia. In addition river water is not accessible to all location due to topographic barriers. So, farmers far from river may accessible to hand d…
View article: Determinants of Pelvic Organ Prolapse among Patients Attending At Hospitals in Southern Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Determinants of Pelvic Organ Prolapse among Patients Attending At Hospitals in Southern Ethiopia: A Case Control Study Open
Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is an anatomic support defect of the pelvic viscera, and may result from a series
of long term failure of the supporting and suspension mechanisms of the uterus and the vaginal wall.
Objective: The aim…
View article: Determination of Optimal Irrigation Scheduling for Coffee (Coffee Arabica L.) at Gera, South West of Ethiopia
Determination of Optimal Irrigation Scheduling for Coffee (Coffee Arabica L.) at Gera, South West of Ethiopia Open
Afield experiment was carried out from 2011 to 2018 cropping seasons at experimental site of Gera agricultural research sub-center to investigate the effect of soil moisture depletion and to identify optimal soil moisture depletion level o…
View article: Avifauna of Entoto Mountain Forest, Ethiopia: Diversity and Potential for Tourism Development
Avifauna of Entoto Mountain Forest, Ethiopia: Diversity and Potential for Tourism Development Open
Information on ornithological significances of important bird areas is required to develop appropriate actions for conservation of the birds and their habitats and to untap their potential contribution to local and national economy through…