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Research Article
Effect of Different Rates of Phosphorus Fertilizer on Yield and Yield Components of Faba Bean (Vicia Faba L.) at Sidamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Adisu Longale*,
Gobena Tesfaye
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
50-54
Received:
2 July 2025
Accepted:
16 July 2025
Published:
5 August 2025
Abstract: Low soil fertility, particularly phosphorus (P) deficiency, is a primary constraint to faba bean (Vicia faba L.) production in Ethiopia. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of faba bean to varying P fertilizer rates and to identify a rate that optimizes productivity. The study was carried out at the Hawassa University Research Farm, Southern Ethiopia, during the 2020 off-season under irrigated conditions. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was employed with three replications, using four P application rates (0, 50, 100, and 150kg P ha-1) on the ‘’Hachalu'’ faba bean variety. Data analysis revealed that phosphorus application had a significant (P<0.05) positive effect on all measured parameters. The number of pods per plant, seeds per pod, 100-seed weight, and grain yield all increased with higher P rates. The highest grain yield (3913kg ha-1) was achieved at the 150kg P ha-1 rate, a significant increase over the control treatment (3666kg ha-1). These results indicate that P is a critical limiting nutrient for faba bean in the study area. While the 150kg P ha-1 rate was biologically optimal in this study, further multi-location trials that include an economic analysis are necessary to formulate a comprehensive fertilizer recommendation for farmers.
Abstract: Low soil fertility, particularly phosphorus (P) deficiency, is a primary constraint to faba bean (Vicia faba L.) production in Ethiopia. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of faba bean to varying P fertilizer rates and to identify a rate that optimizes productivity. The study was carried out at the Hawassa University Research...
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Research Article
Psychosocial Consequences, Experiences, and Motives in Quitting Khat Among Daily Users: A Qualitative Study in Gondar City
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
55-62
Received:
23 October 2024
Accepted:
9 July 2025
Published:
7 August 2025
Abstract: The study examines psychological and social effects on married adult males who consume khat (Catha edulis) throughout Gondar City Ethiopia. The research demonstrates khat serves as a substantial public health concern because it triggers various adverse mental health impacts affecting individuals at all life stages and extended family and community members. Using both snowball sampling and convenience methods researchers gathered ten regular khat users for an investigation on addiction patterns and psychological symptoms and social effects and withdrawal mechanisms. The study implemented Amharic participants who received transcription services as well as thematic structural analysis. Those who use khat understand it serves as an addictive substance while using it to battle their life stress. The research revealed that repetitive unfortunate encounters caused both mental diseases and depression and psychosis and led to household ruptures and financial ruin. Subjects experienced major obstacles in ending their khat consumption since their bodies reacted with physical withdrawal symptoms and their minds remained addicted to its effects. The study demonstrates that health authorities should create personalized intervention programs which inform users about khat dangers and offer retreatment solutions to address addiction symptoms across physical and mental health domains. The study works to develop new public health policies and increase knowledge about khat behavioral effects within affected demographic groups.
Abstract: The study examines psychological and social effects on married adult males who consume khat (Catha edulis) throughout Gondar City Ethiopia. The research demonstrates khat serves as a substantial public health concern because it triggers various adverse mental health impacts affecting individuals at all life stages and extended family and community ...
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Research Article
Socio-economic Characterization, Identification and Prioritization of Major Constraints and Opportunities in Burka Jiren Community Watershed of Gechi District, South-western Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
63-72
Received:
3 July 2025
Accepted:
14 July 2025
Published:
8 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20250603.13
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Abstract: Watershed management is perceived as a promising strategy to improve production and productivity. Even though numerous programs have targeted watershed management, farmers have been passive participants due to their weak identification of their watershed-related constraints and socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, the activity was intended to characterize, identify, and prioritize the existing constraints and opportunities of the Burka Jiren Community Watershed. A cross-sectional research design with multi-stage sampling was used to select 108 respondents to collect quantitative data, whereas qualitative data were collected from focus group discussions and key informants. Secondary data were collected from available published and unpublished documents. Pairwise matrix ranking and simple descriptive statistics were used. SPSS version 20 was used for data entry and analysis. The descriptive results showed that about 93.5% of the respondents were men, about 54.6% were at primary (1-6) education level, the mean age was 40.6 years, and the mean family and land size were 5.5 members and 1.6 ha, respectively. Pairwise ranking results showed soil erosion, soil fertility, and crop productivity declines were the first, second, and third major prioritized constraints in the watershed, respectively. Based on this finding, different development practitioners should emphasize the socio-economic characteristics and major constraints of smallholder households in the Watershed study.
Abstract: Watershed management is perceived as a promising strategy to improve production and productivity. Even though numerous programs have targeted watershed management, farmers have been passive participants due to their weak identification of their watershed-related constraints and socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, the activity was intended to...
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Review Article
Effect of Land Fragmentation on Technical Inefficiency of Malt Barely Production in Ethiopia: Meta-analysis
Adane Edao*
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Alihasen Yacob
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
73-78
Received:
5 July 2025
Accepted:
19 July 2025
Published:
12 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20250603.14
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Abstract: The review of literature on the impact of land fragmentation on malt barley production technical inefficiency in Ethiopia. Farmers produce farm products at low technical efficiency. Low technical efficiency occurs due to the increase in the number of plots. Different findings on the impact of land fragmentation on malt barley production technical inefficiency by farmers resulted in contrary findings (negative and positive). In the current study in the direction of effect estimation, in this research work, meta-analysis has been done for finding the result on 4 studies selected based on PRISMA criteria. Based on the random effect model, the result indicated that land fragmentation puts the technical inefficiency of malt barely farmers at a disadvantage, but if the effect is not strong enough, it affects their technical efficiency. Furthermore, the subgroup analysis also found the differential effects of land fragmentation on different farmers. The influence of first two study are strong, whereas that of remain two study are weak. So, fewer fragments ought to be provided to all farmers, mainly to the first two study farmers, to increase productivity and the status of food security among farmers.
Abstract: The review of literature on the impact of land fragmentation on malt barley production technical inefficiency in Ethiopia. Farmers produce farm products at low technical efficiency. Low technical efficiency occurs due to the increase in the number of plots. Different findings on the impact of land fragmentation on malt barley production technical i...
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Research Article
New Mobile Application for Categorization of Vertigo in the New Millennium
Guillen Naireth*,
Palacios Nelsi
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
79-85
Received:
19 May 2025
Accepted:
7 August 2025
Published:
12 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20250603.15
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Abstract: Introduction: Vertigo is defined as the distortion in the sensation of self-movement when a normal movement of the head is made, for its study the TiTrATE approach is recommended for the general practitioner, which determines the moment of onset, duration, evolution and triggers of vertigo for its study and categorization accurately. Objective: to create a progressive web application (PWA) called TiTrATEapp, Method: Prospective, observational, longitudinal study. Result: creation of a progressive web application (PWA) called TiTrATEapp, based on the TiTrATE algorithm, comparing the calculation time of the application of the algorithm manually and digitally, resulting in the digital application being faster and more efficient. Discussion: Vertigo is a difficult symptom to decipher in the emergency room, due to the subjective description of patients and the wide variety of probable causes, the digitization of TiTrATE allows to rule out potentially dangerous causes, quickly, accurately. At present there are no studies that measure the effectiveness of mobile applications for the study of vertigo. Conclusion: Mobile applications are an objective tool that helps health professionals diagnose and make clinical decisions in a practical way based on scientific evidence, the digitalization of TiTrATE allows resident doctors to make an accurate diagnosis quickly and guide the patient's referral to the correct specialty and resource efficiency.
Abstract: Introduction: Vertigo is defined as the distortion in the sensation of self-movement when a normal movement of the head is made, for its study the TiTrATE approach is recommended for the general practitioner, which determines the moment of onset, duration, evolution and triggers of vertigo for its study and categorization accurately. Objective: to ...
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