Ongoing and Newly Approved Disciplinary Research

Disciplinary research is a type of research with the framework of a single discipline directed towards a specific goal. It is a type of research that can usually be completed within one year. Disciplinary research started many years ago, and it has been the major type of research at Hawassa University for a long time. Disciplinary research can be carried out by a single researcher or more than one researcher.

The following are the ongoing and newly approved disciplinary research lists by Hawassa University academic staff.

Disciplinary Research Proposals Approved in 2015 EFY ( 2022/23)

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

1. Evaluation of Different Rates of NPS on Growth and Yield Performances of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Varieties in Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Eshet Lakew and Tegegne Bayih
2. Effectiveness of physician's physical exercise advice on patients with non-communicable chronic diseases in Sidama Region. Wondiye Aychiluhim and Andualem G/Sillase
3. Investigation of Hot Spring Sites Using Geophysical and Geochemical Methods: A Case Study of Hawassa Caldera and Its Environs, Central Main Ethiopian Rift, Ethiopia. Tsegereda Ayalew, Gemeda Demesie, and Bekele Ayele
4. Determinant of Modern Contraceptive Awareness and Utilization Among Street Women in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: Bayesian and Classical Approach. Mheret Genene
5. Gold Mineralization Evaluation in the Gambelto Catchments of The Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia Tizita Geresu, Bekele Ayele, Jeevanandam M, and Tsegereda Ayalew
6. Synthesis And Invitro Inhibitory Effects of Quinoline Derivatives against Haemonchus Contortus in Boricha District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Finot Aklilu, and Dagne Addisu
7. Molecular detection and antimicrobial susceptibility test of salmonella from food samples and diarrheic patients collected from selected districts of Sidama regional state, Ethiopia. Dr. Alemayehu Gebeyehu
8. Seasonal Difference on Anthropometric and Physical Fitness variables in young male Football Players: the case of Sidama Regional State. Dr Nigusu Tegene, and Tamirat Erjabo
9. Collection and propagation of indigenous and endemic plant species in the Botanical Garden of Hawassa University: As ex-situ conservation strategy. Firew Kebede

Institute of Technology 

1. Landslide Susceptibility Assessment in Hawassa City Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Bereket Bezabih
2. Groundwater Flow Modelling and Analysis In The Ethiopian Rift: Numerical Modeling Approach Applied To Lake Hawassa Sub-Basin. Alene Mitiku, and Lemlem Teklu
3. Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete made from textile effluent. Bereket Amare, Melaku Mamo, and Daniel Alemayehu
4. Design And Control System Of -Partially Autonomous Vehicle: Study on Challenges, Opportunities, And Future Implications for Transportation Policies, In Ethiopia. Dawit Tafesse, Manaye Majora, Mebratu Tufa, and Daniel Asrat
5. Evaluation of the Current Status Of Productivity And Management System Of Agricultural Machinery: The Case Of Elfora Agro-Industry Plc and Makassar Agricultural Research Center /Marc/ Etsegenet Fikru, and Tarekegn Elias
6. Product development and Physico-Chemical Characterization of Organic fertilizers to be made from Waste Human Hairs and Barred Bones. Mulugeta Kebede, Tarekegn Yohannis, and Dagne Abetie
7. Investigation of the Reactive Extraction Process for the production of Biodiesel from Castor Seed. Asrat Amare
8. Preparation of Manufacturing Industry Road Map and Strategic Plan in Sidama Regional State. HU-the Sidama Regional States Trade and Industry Bureau joint project

Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources

1. Investigating Bio-Energy Potential from Cow Manure and Agriculture Crops Waste to Mitigate the Use of Firewood for Cooking in Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resource. Gemedo Mohammed, and Mahmoud Seid
2. Assessment and mapping of regeneration and population structure of Aningeria Adolfi-friedricii trees in the montane forests of Wondo Genet. Dr. Zerihun Asrat, and Zelalem Tadele
3. Climate-smart charcoal production as an alternative to reduce deforestation and mitigate climate change in Loka Abaya, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Fiseha Bekele
4. Assessment Of the Survival Rate and Underlying Factors of Tree Seedlings Planted by Campaign During Summer Of 2020 and 2021 in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Urgessa Merga, Abraham Demekristos and Zewdie Lemma
5. The Effects of Climate Variability on the Choices of Livelihood among Farm Households in Wondo Genet, Sidama Regional State. Solomon Erifo, Teferi Shanka, Meseret Mamo, and Girmaye Zegeye
6. The Contribution of Silvopastoral Practice to Climate Change Adaptation in Dale Woreda of Sidama Region. Bekele Balcha, Ayele Lagide, and Degineh Herano
7. Determinants of Tourism Social Entrepreneurship in the Handicraft Industry in Sidama Region: Challenges and Opportunities. Getahun Kassa, Bekele Balcha, and Abrham Fentaw
8. The Impacts of Climate Change on Trend of Runoff and Sediment Yield from Gidabo Watershed, Southern Ethiopia. Yewbdar Kebede, Workinesh Takele, and Genet Negash

College of Business and Economics

1. Causes and Consequences Of Rural To Urban Migration The Case Of Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Tesakalign Petros, and Abyot Seifu
2. Econometrics Analysis on Socio-Economic & Institutional Factors Influencing Urban Women Participation In Revenue Generating And Entrepreneurship Development Activities In Yirgalem City, SNRS. Argaw Amelo, and Dr. Wogene Markos
3. Impact Of Agricultural Information On Farmer's Productivity, Commercialization, and Income Evidence From Smart Mobile Phone: Wondogenet Woreda, Sidama Region. Hussien Mohammed and Dr. Abate Yesigat
4. Street Vending in Hawasa City: Causes, Consequences and Required Administrative Interventions Bantyergu Engida, Dayanandan Ramalingam, and Karunakaran
5. Exploring The Nexus Between Innovation Capability and Innovation Performance: A Case of SMEs In Hawassa City. Habtamu Meseret, and Yonatan Mazengia
6. Factors Affecting the Manufacturing Companies from Green Marketing Practice in Hawassa City. Hachalu Faye
7. Tourism Value Chain as a Process of Value Creation for Customers: Evidence from Hawassa City and its Environs. Resom Hailekiros, and Dagnachew Wegayehu

College of Law and Governance

1. Individual and Community Level Social Capital in Sidama National Regional State: Implications for Participatory Development. Dr. Fikrewold Yeneneh
2. The Sufficiency and Lacunas of the Existing Legal and Institutional Frameworks Applicable on Solid Waste Management Practices In Sidama Regional State Urban Administrations. Melaku Gezahegn, Behailu Eshetu, and Meaza Haddis
3. Ethiopia's Occupational Safety and Health Regulatory Environment: An Empirical Assessment of Ethiopia's Industrial Parks with Specific Reference to Hawassa And Yirgalem Parks. Meaza Haddis, and Melaku Gezahegn.
4. The Political Economy of Technology Transfer Through Foreign Direct Investment-Based Industrial Parks In Ethiopia. Bekri Mohammed
5. Contributions Of Micro and Small Enterprises Operating on Woodworks Towards Local Economic Development: The Case of Yirgalem City, Sidama National Regional State, Ethiopia. Dr. Sivakumar S, and Dr. Asfaw Gnefato

Bensa Daye Campus

1. Evaluation Of Avocado Rootstock Type and Scion Cultivar Compatibility on Grafting Success and Growth of Avocado (Persia Americana M.) At Daye District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Legesse Balko, Tariku Tefera, and Alemu Tunsisa,
2. Optimum Angle Orientation for Photovoltaic Solar Panel in Bensa Daye, Sidama Region. Simenew Assefa, Kebede Bunse, Yoseph Adamu, and Mulualem Mengist
3. Assessment of Human Intestinal Parasites on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and its Associated Risk Factors it Daye Town, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Ararsa Negasa, Awana Awate, Mathewos Ertumo, and Aster Yasa,
4. Lifestyle Risk Factors and Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Daye General Hospital, Sidama Regional State Ethiopia. Awana Awate, Aster Yasa, Mathewos Ertumo and Ararsa Negasa
5. Honey Bee Flora Identification and Honey Quality Evaluation in Sidama Region, Ethiopia, Genbisewu Murgato, Maticha Korato, and Hailu Hameso

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

1. Effects Of Mediated Learning Experience on Students' Speaking Accuracy: The Case of Grade 11 Students at Hu Industry Village. Aabyne Feleke, Abebe Tilahun, and Dr. Elias Woemego
2. Investigation on the Alignment Practice of Classroom Instructional process and Instructional Assessment as a Means of Improving Quality Education ( The case of Hawassa University). Dr. Deribe Workineh, and Tizita Demissie
3. The efficacy of Phonics Approaches to Enhance the Basic Skills of Public Primary School Children in Hawassa. Dr. Endalkachew Jembere and Dr. Mequanint Wana
4. Afforestation-based Land Dynamics and Food Security Nexus Using Geospatial Techniques and Field Survey in Selected Districts of Sidama Region. Hagos Mesfine
5. Industrial Parks' Promises and Challenges: Inquiry on the Socio-Economic Implications and Prospects of Hawassa Industrial Parrk. Debela Gindola, Addis Zena, and Hussein Mohammed
6. National Dialogue as an Avenue for National consensus and Sustainable Peace: an Assessment of Ethiopian National Dialogue Process preparation and Implementation Dr. Dagne Shibru
7. Exploring the Relationship Between Students' Reading Performance: the case of Five Ethiopian Public Universities in Sidama and SNNP regions. Mr. YirguAsres , and Dr. Taye G/mariam

College of Education

1. Integrating Indigenous Knowledge And Modern Education To Enhance Quality Education: Towards A Set Of Learning Design Principles At Secondary Education. Abenet Wondimu and Woma Gabiso
2. The Effect of Leadership Styles on School Improvement and Academic Achievement of Learners: The case of Secondary Schools of Sidama Regional State. Dereje Demessie
3. Digital Leadership Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities in Higher Education Institutions in Ethiopia: In the Case of Hawassa University. Gelan Gogura
4. Natural Science Teachers' Perceptions and Performing of Inquiry-Based Teaching Methods: The Case of Hawassa University Technology Village. Janbo Guduru and Girma Moti
5. Socio-Cultural Perspective on The Education of Girls with Disability: Access, Challenges, and Opportunities in Hawassa University Technology Village Woredas. Mengesha Laelogn and Misahun Shuetu

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

1. Magnitude of wound dehiscence and associated factors among patients with laparotomies done in Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital and Yirgalem general hospital, Sidama region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Alazar Berhe, and Yusuf Haji
2. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and effectiveness of first-line triple eradication therapy among dyspeptic patients visiting gastroenterology outpatient departments at hospitals in Hawassa city. Dr. Sintayehu Fekadu (PI), Dr. Serawit Deyno, Alemu Tamiso (Associate Prof.), Dr. Asebew Yaekob (MD.) Dr. Seyife Kebru (MD), and Mr. Hizkel Engiso,
3. Assessment of nurses' practice of oxygen therapy and its determinant in critically ill patients, Sidama regional state Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Fikru Tadesse (Assit Prof) (PI), Mr. Bedilu Deribe (Ass't professor), and Mr. Wegene Jembere (Ass't professor)
4. Information seeking Behaviour on nutrition among reproductive age women in technology villages of Hawassa University, 2022: A mixed study. Firehiwot Atsbeha (PI), Mrs. Behelihem Eshetu, and Mrs. Yitateku Alelgn
5. Access to and utilization of medical rehabilitation services among war veterans in the Sidama region, Ethiopia. Shewangizaw Mekonnen (Ass. Prof.), Bedilu Deribe (Ass.Prof), and Amdehiwot Aynalem
6. Prevalence Of Coagulation Profile Abnormality And Its Correlation With Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients At Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital And Yirgalem General Hospital. Tadesse Menjetta (PI), Dr. Moges Desta (Ass. Prof., yeshimebet G/Silassie and Temesgen Bizuayehu.
7. Phenotypic identification of Metalo – ß- lactamase resistance Enterobacteriaceae and Non-fermenter gram-negative bacteria in Hawassa University Comprehensive pecialized Hospital. Tsegaye Alemayehu (PI), Demissie Asegu (Assit Prof), and Wondoson Abera,
8. Glucose Metabolism and liver function status among women using combined oral contraceptive and hormonal implant at Leku General Hospital and Yirba Primary Hospital: a comparative cross-sectional study. Wondwossen Abera (PI), Rekiku Fikire, Temesgen Bizuayehu, Tomas Yiheyis, and Meskerem Jisso
9. Treatment Seeking Behaviour and Barriers In Accessing Services For Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers In Hawassa Town. Yilkal Simachew (PI), Teshome Abuka (Assist Prof.)
10. Lived experiences Lactating mothers Living with HIV/AIDS in technology villages of Hawassa University, Sidama Region, 2022: a phenomenological study. Mr. Ayalnesh, Asmamaw (PI), and Mrs. Yitateku Alelgn

College of Agriculture

1. Analysis Of Pesticide Residue And Assessment Of Pesticide Use, Practice, and Risks In Shebedino District Of Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Hirut Tsegaye (Ph.D.), and Tigist Yimer
2. Evolution Of Different Amendment And Influence On Phosphorus Dynamics And Sorption As Basis For Fertilizer Recommendation And Agronomic Performance Of Wheat Yield On Acidic Soils Of Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia. Bishri Mohammed (Msc), Shimelis Gizachew (Phd), Mangesha Kebede (Phd), and Alemyehu Kiflu  (Phd) 
3. Comparison Of Anemia Incidence Among Adult HIV Positive Patients At Different Antiretroviral Therapy Regimens In Adare General Hospital, In Hawassa Town: A Facility-Based Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Beruk Berhanu, Dr. Zelalem Tafese , and Mr. Tagel Alemu
4. Comparative Study on Urea, Effective Microbes, Shiitake Mushroom Spawn and Chicken Litter Treated Haricot Bean Straw on Dry Matter Intake, Nutrients Digestibility and Growth Performance in Local Sheep. Temesgen Desalegn, Mekeya Bedru, and Seid Ali
5. Comparison of Soil Tests Methods to determine Plant Available phosphorus for Wheat Production in two Districts of Sidama Region. Wassie Haile, Dr. Bayou Bunkura, Dr. Alemayehu Kiflu and Amrachu Ukato
6. Assessment of willingness to Accept and Adopt Carbon trade Projects among Small Scale Farmers in Wondo Genet, Sidama Regional state, Ethiopia. Getu Addis, Nejuma Mohammed, and Molalign Andarge
7. Isolation, molecular detection and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Brucella species from aborted Dairy Cows in Selected districts of Sidama Region and West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. Habtamu Hawaz, Sintayehu Yigrem (PhD), Mestawet Taye (PhD), Eyob Mesganaw (DVM), and Birara Tade
8. Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of Herbal Coffee Brew (Kutti) from Leaves of Coffee arabica L. Consumed in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Lemlem Gurmu, Dr. Tadesse Fikre, Getahun Wansisa, Gezehagn Niguse , and Selamawit Bekele
9. The role of women in rural household food security in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia. Nejuma Mohammed, and Bruktait Teferi
10. 'Investigation of Foodborne E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter and non-typhoidal Salmonella in foods of animal origin, human and Environment in selected districts of Sidama Region: A One Health Approach'.Changed to Disciplinary Research. Gemechu Chala
11. Preliminary survey of diseases and insect pests of fruits in southern Ethiopia. Dereje Haile

Ongoing Disciplinary Research in 2014 EC

College of Agriculture

1. Physical Activity Level, Dietary Practices, and Over-nutrition and Its Associated Factors Among Adult Engaged in Health Sports in Gymnasiums of Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study Beruk Berhanu, Dr. Sisay Mengistu, and Alemneh Kabeta

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

2. Application of Probiotics in Aquaculture Tiruha Habte, Dr. Kassaye Balkew, Prof. Natarajan Pavanasam
3. Methods for immediate disinfection of currency notes contaminated with coronavirus and other virulent microbes. Dr. Alemayehu Paulos, Dr. Beyene Dobo

Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

4. Survey of research laboratories and research centers available in Hawassa University. Dr. Legese Adane

Newly Approved Disciplinary Research in 2014/2022

Institute of Technology

5. Integrated Use Of Gis, Rs And Usle Model For Soil Erosion Risk Mapping In The Lake Hawassa Watershed, Ethiopia  Nigatu Wondirad
6. Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Double Stage Solid Desiccant Air Conditioning System Case on: Hawassa Industrial Park Shed. Daniel Shitaye, Mebratu Tufa, Temsgen Endale , Million Matewos, & Usman Teshita Sivarage Murugam
7. Indigenous Knowledge in Engineering and Technology: A survey of its contextual definitions, practices and priority areas Tewodros Assefa, Medhanit Mamaye (PhD) , Degif Teka (PhD) Cheru Atsmegiorgis (PhD) Muluken Zenebe  Yisak Mohammed Gemedo Gelgalu Tigist Guracha Ashenafi Wondimu
8. Assessment Of Preparedness Level Of Community Towards Earthquake Disaster In Hawassa City, Ethiopia. Mehretu Gebrie  
9. Cellulose (Fiber) production from Sisal plant (Agave sisalana)as alternative raw material for yarn production. Medhanit Mamaye, Asefa Taye Solomon Workenh, Jemal Edris
10. Production, Comparison and Feasibility Determination of Bio-Ethanol from Mango, Avocado, Papaya and Banana Fruit Peel Waste in Hawassa City. Mr. Abera Tesfay,Tarekegn Elias Yohannes Mulatu
11. Water Pollution Tracking, Modeling and Analysis of Lake Hawassa Using Internet of Things (IOT) Yeshitila Hailu, Abate Hailu,  Dejene Hurissa
12. Intravenous (IV) Drip Rate Controlling and Monitoring system for Risk-Free IV Delivery Abyot Melkamu, Daniel Moges, Endalkachew Wolde & Abiyou Semegnew
13. Production of Bioplastics from Agroindustrial waste (Avocado Reinforced with Banana Pseudostem): A case of Yirgalem Agro industrial Park. Hiwot Fekadu, & Tarekegn Yohannes
14. Mini-Gird Clusters Development for the Rural Electrification in Ethiopia (A case study in Boricha Woreda) Issaias Gidey. Dr. Baseem Khan, Mr. Mesfin Fanuel, Ms. Wessene Yirga, & Mr. Mesfin Jarso

College of Law and Governances

15. Assessing The State Of Judicial Reform In Hawassa, Arba Minch and Shashemene. Mr. Tadesse Melaku
16. Investigating the Internal Regional Arrangements and Political Participation of the People in Sidaama National Regional State, Ethiopia: Towards Understanding the Legal and Political Matrix. Mr. Yohanan Yokamo
17. The Role of Advocates in Combating Money Laundering with Particular Emphasis on Suspicious Transactions and Tax Evasion: Sidama Regional State in Focus. Yirgalem Germu & Behailu Eshetu

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

1. Evaluation of Drought and Salt stress on Seed germination of Malt barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)at Laboratory Scale. Mr. Tegegne Bayih, & Eshet Lakew
2. Sero-epidemiology of Lumpy Skin Disease and its vaccine efficacy in selected districts of Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia Nebyou Moje & Dr. Gizachew Hailegbriel
3. Landslide Hazard Zonation Mapping Using Geospatial Techniques Along Wendogenet Ridge, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Wegene Talelign, Jeevanandam Mariappan (Ph.D.),Tamene Sinishaw, & Tsigereda Ayalew 
4. Evaluation of physics laboratories and the influence of  PHET virtual lab on the performance of students in physics Education in Secondary Schools of the Technology Village of Hawassa University.  Tizazu Abza, Tesfahun Tigistu (MSc), Misrak Getahun (PhD), & Gezahegn Mekonen
5. Awareness about Hepatitis B Virus and Its Prevalence among Medical and Non-medical Waste Handlers at Hawassa University Referral Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study. Berhanu Betela, & Mehretu Belayneh
6. Synthesis, Anticancer, Antimicrobial Evaluation Of New Morpholine And Trifluoromethyl-1h-Benzo[D]Imidazole Derivatives. Mr. Abdudin Geremu, & Dr. Salah Hamza & Dr. Ibrahim Nassir
7. Design, Synthesis And Invivo Antitrypanosomal Activity Of Novel Benzimidazole Derivatives And Molecular Docking Studies Against Trypanosoma Congolense From Blood Sample Recovered In Loka Abaya District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Mr. Dagne Addisu, Prof Etana Debela & Prof Desie Shiferaw  Takele Beyene
8. Evaluation of the Potential Fertilizer Value of Coffee Pulp Compost and Cattle Manure on Growth of Enset Varieties Under field Condition in Dale District Sidama Regional State. Mr. Birhanu Kagnew, & Dr. Firew Kebede 

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

9. Digital Activism And Youth Political Behaviour: Exploring The Role Of Digital Activism On Youth Engagement In Political Violence: The Case Of Hawassa And Shashemene Cities. Addis Zena, Hiwot Yohannes & Haile belachew
10. Pastoralism as a strategy of livelihoods: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects: The case of Banna -Tsemay woreda pastoralists. Dagne Shibru
11. An Investigation Into Vocabulary Learning Strategy Preferences And Perception: Natural And Social Science Stream Students Of Secondary School In Hu Industry Village In Focus. Dr. Elias Woemego & Abebe Tilahun
12. Language Use on Social Media in Ethiopia: Ethics, Politics and Identity. Dr. Fekede Menuta, & Ms. Hiwot Yohannes
13. Investigating Perceptions and Practices of Student-Teachers of Bachelor of Education (BED) In Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in Fostering Learner Autonomy. Dr. Taye G/Mariam, & Yirgu Asres Dory
14. Evaluating The Spatio-Temporal Trend Of Urban Expansion Using Integrated Rs And Gis Technologies In Hawassa City. Mr. Tesfalegn Bogale, Mesfin Melese, & Adane Mezgebu
15. The Effect Of Analogy Based Phonics Strategy Training On The Learners’ Phonological Awareness And Literacy Skills: The Case Of Primary English Learners In Some Selected Public Schools In Hawassa. Dr. Mebratu Mulatu

Daye Campus

16. Evaluating Vertical Distance And Growth Structure For Vertically Farming Tomatoes (Solanumlycop Ersicum ) In Urban Agriculture, Daye Town, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Mr. Hailu Hameso, & Tariku Tefera
17. Diversity And Composition Of Major Plant Species Along Altitudinal Gradient In Selected Home gardens Of Bensa District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Mr. Tarekegn Samuel, Gebiyaw Assefa, athewos Ertumo, & Aster Yasa
18. Determinants Of Honey Production, Marketing And Link To Agro Industries In In Bensa District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia Tefera Dabessa. Meharu Yonas, Tsion Yohanis, & Damessie Fetera
19. Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizer Rate On Growth, Yield And Yield Components Of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Varieties At Alo Kebele Sidama Region, Ethiopia Tariku Tefera, Hailu Hameso, & Hailu Tontosha
20. Effects of Integrated application of Erythrina tree biomass, NP and lime for mitigating soil acidity and improving soil fertility to enhance wheat productivity at Hula district, Sidama region. Mr. Alemayehu Madebo, Gemechu Berhanu, Wassie Haile (PhD), Eyasu Kifile, &  Talef Yeshitila

Wondogenet College of Forestry and Natural Resources

21. The Effects of Bench Terracing On Physicochemical Properties Of Cereal Cropland: The Case Of Arbegona District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Dr. Kibreselasie Daniel
22. The Impact Of Urban Expansion On The Wetland And Livelihoods Of The Peripheral Community: A Case Of Hawassa Town, Sidama Regional State. Mr. Firehiwot Girma, Mihretu Bergene, & Tesfahun Tesema
23. Effect of monoculture agricultural systems expansion on farm-level loss of trees and its implication on smallholder’s dependency for nearby forest ecosystem services in Wondo Genet watershed areas of Sidama region. Zelalem Tadele, & Beyene Teklu (PhD)
24. Geospatial Assessment Of Potentials Of Payment For Ecosystem Service Of Wondo Genet Agroecosystems: An Implication For Maximized Community Benefit. Mr. Oytisa Onato, Zebene Asfaw (PhD), Gezhagn Gessesse (MSc), &  Adane Sanbo (MSc)
25. Variation Of Carbon Stocks And Selected Soil Physico-Chemical Properties Under Different Land Use Types: In The Case Of Boricha Woreda, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Mr. Deneke Darcho, Teferi Shanka, & MeseretMamo
26. Concentration of Heavy Metals in Vegetables from the Farmers’ Garden in Wondo Genet: Human Health Risk Assessments. Dr. Samuel Beke
27. Value Chain Analysis Of Wanza (Cordial Africana ) Products: The Case Of Hawassa Zuria District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia         Mr. Getahun Kassa, Gezehagn Gesese, &  Adane Sambo
28. Status Of Wild Edible Plants And Indigenous Knowledge Of Their Usage In Dale, Boricha And Loka Abaya Districts, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.Tesema Legese, Kibreselasie Daniel (Phd), & Zewdie Lema

College of Agriculture

29. Preliminary Assessment on the Existing Biogas Plant: Quantity, Functionality and Bio-slurry Volume. Tewodros Ayalew, Tarekegn Yoseph (PhD), Workalemaw Tasew, Tsegaye Terefe (MSc), & Alemayehu Kiflu (PhD)
30. Participatory Evaluation Of Locally Available Feed On Growth Parameters Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fish In Selected Woredas Of Sidama Regional State. Samuel Bekele, Biruk Bogale (MSc),Gelaye Gebisa (Msc), & Kibiru Beriso
31. Evaluating The Efficiency Of Artificial Insemination Services And Major Affecting Factors In Shebedino And Dale Districts Of Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Gelaye Gebissa, Dr. Haile Welearegay, Mr. Kibiru Beriso, Mr. Biruk Bogale, & Mr. Markos Fisiha
32. Effect Of Dietary Supplementation Of Azolla (Azolla Pinnata)On Layer’s Feed Intake, Productive Performance And Egg Quality Parameters. Seid Ali Yimama, & Haile W/Aregay (Ph.D.)
33. Optimizing The Combined Application Of Poultry Manure And Mineral Nitrogen Fertilizer For Improved Growth, Nodulation And Yield Of Green Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) At Hawassa, Ethiopia. Yohannes Batisso, Tarekegn Yoseph (PhD), & Tewodros Ayalew
34. Enset At Crossroads: Does Yirgalem Integrated Agroproccessing Industrial Park Bring Opportunity Or Pose Threat For Enset Production? Melese Mulugeta, Tirusew Teshale, &Yitna Tesfaye
35. Mapping The Spatil Variability Of Soil Acidity and Lime Requirements In Acidic Woredas Of Sidama Region. Alemayehu Kiflu, Dr. Bayu Bankura (PhD), Yohannes Mulat (MSc), Amrachu Ukato
36. Assessment of Grain Postharvest Loss and Available Postharvest Technologies in Selected Woredas of Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia Tesfu Bekele, Tilku Desalegn (MSc.) & Lemlem Gurmu
37. Characterization of Arabica Coffee Brews from Restaurants and Street Venders in Hawassa City, Sidama, Ethiopia. Aimiro Tadesse,Tadesse Fikre (PhD) Getahun Wansisa, & Beruk Berhanu (PhD)

College of Business and Economics

38. A qualitative study on challenges of incorporating Sidama Traditional cuisine into independent restaurant menu items in Hawassa. Dagnachew wegayehu& Eyob Gisha
39. Factors Influencing The Unemployed Educated Youth From Entrepreneurship Intention In Sidama Regional State Of Ethiopia. Ephrem Dejene
40. Assessment of the financial inclusion and Financial Literacy level of MSEs Operators and its effect on their financial performance: a comparative study between Hawassa city and Dale woreda, Sidama regional state. Dr. Bantiyergu Engida
41. Evaluation of imprt substitution policy of Ethiopia with special emphasis on the financial sector: The question of graduation problem. Dr. Debela Geleta
42. Analyzing the Economic Consequences Of Disability the Case Of Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Abyot Seifu,  & Tesfanesh Shewayirga
43. Micro financing  for financial inclusion : A pathway to impacting livelihoods of rural households in  Hawassa Zuria woreda ,SNRS, Ethiopia (A case of Sidama and  Omo Micro Finance Institutions). Berhanu Getnet, & Sintayehu Hailu (PhD ),
44. An Investigation of   Urban Youth Unemployment Amid Covid-19 Pandemic in Hawassa city, SNRS, Ethiopia. Getachew Ayele, & Berhanu Getinet

College of Education

45. Indigenous knowledge to enhance adult education and community development of Hawassa zuria Woreda in Sidama region: Challenges and Prosepects. Adimasu Abiso
46. Institutionalization Of Accountability, Autonomy And Academic Freedom In Hawassa University: Reflections Of Practices. Aklilu Yihin & Girma Moti
47. Early Childhood Care And Education Policy Implementation Analysis: The Case Of Selected Woredas Of Hawassa University Technology Village. Misahun Shumetu, Adem Falema, Teketel Mekuria, & Mengesha Lalego
48. Impact of Expansion of Public Higher Education on Quality of Education and Employment Opportunities of graduated students in Ethiopia. Dereje Demisse
49. Implementation of Supervisory Approaches/Techniques in Some Selected Secondary  Schools of Hawassa City Administration. Habtamu Gezehagn

College of Medicine and Health science

50. Spectacle acceptance/compliance and associated factors in Hawassa, south Ethiopia June 2021 (66/85)). Mesekerem Jisso Selam Fantahun,  Sisay Dejene, &  Yemisrach Shiferaw
51. Predisposing factors, consequences of psychoactive substance use and barriers to stop in Hawassa city Southern Ethiopia, 2021 GC: A Qualitative study (59/85)          Mikael Girum, Dr. Helen Sisay, & Kinde Desta
52. Maternal serum lipid concentration in early pregnancy and risk of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant woman attending Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital and Yirgalem primary hospital, Sidaama regional state of Ethiopia: prospective cohort study. (56/85)). Betelihem Jima, Alemitu Beyene (BSc, MSc), Solomon Asnaqe PHD), &  Tsegaye Alemayehu
53. Burden, bacterial etiology, and predictors of stillbirth at hospitals located in Hawassa city and Yirgalem, Ethiopia (63/85). Musa Mohammed, Demissie Assegu, Dawit Yihdego, Dr. Misganaw Worku, & Endale Worku
54. Incidence and prevalence of oral precancer and cancer in conjunction with the challenges faced in their diagnosis & treatment in Sidaama region, southern Ethiopia (64/85). Fitsum Kebede, Dr. Dhara Dwivedi, Dr. Nitin Prabhakar, Dr. Betelihem Asmamaw, Dr. Fasika Kindae Yemer
55. Prevalence, antibiotics susceptibility patterns and associated factors of streptococcus pyogenes among pediatric patients with pharyngitis at Hawassa city, Sidaama region, southern Ethiopia (71/85). Alemitu Beyene, Demissie Assegu & Betelhem jimma
56. Nephro-Protective Efficacy of Ensete Ventricosum Pseudostem on Gentamicin Induced Renal Damage By Modulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Markers In Rats (71/85). Manoj Kollikkad, Elias Wondim, Asfaw Borsamow, Valan Bennet Selvaraj Selvi
57. Assessment of  unregistered,  counterfeit  and substandard medications  in  Hawassa  city  administration,  Sidama  national regional state, Ethiopia (71/85).       Yohanes Ayele, Aschalew Nardos,
58. Delayed treatment-seeking and pathways to psychiatric care  among  patients  with  mental  illness  in  Sidama  regional state: mixed method exploratory study (51/85). Mohammed Ayalew, Bedilu Deribe, Yared Reta, Yacob Abraham,& Semira Defar
59. Prevalence of Leukemia and Associated Factors among Patients with abnormal Hematological Parameters in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study (70/85).            Demissie Assegu, Musa Mohamed, & Mulugeta  Mengistu
60. SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among School Age Children in Hawassa Town Yared Merid

Vice president for Research and Technology Transfer

61. Perception, prevalence, and determinants of corruption in SNRS, Ethiopia. Abera Argo
62. HU’ Community Service Impact Assessment Research. Dr. Melisew Dejene, Dr. Mulye Girma, Kinkino Kinkino, Dr.Musa Mohammed, Dr. Yonas Berhanu & Asmamaw
63. Assessment of limestone rock for reclamation of soil acidity in Sidama region. Dr. Bayou Bunkura
64. Assessment of Teachers’ and Students’ Attitudes towards Mainstreaming of Students with Visually Impaired in Ethiopian Higher Institution: Some Selected Ethiopian Universities in Focus Edaso Mulu and Dr. Mulu Geta

College of Agriculture

65. Survey of viruses infecting pepper and assessment of farmers’ perception on pepper diseases and their management in three major producing districts in southern Ethiopia. Dr. Dereje Haile

Institute of Sidama Studies

66. Assessing the status of Traditional Sports and Games in Sidama National Regional state Sertsebirhan Kayamo, Birtukan Bukure, Dr. Samuel Jilo
67. Sidama Indigenous Knowledge dissemination. Abraham Kachara, Asmamaw Demisse, Girum Tesfaye
68. Providing trilingual self-study guide pdf book, offering online course, developing mobile application and audio version on Sidaamu Afoo language. Dr. Seyoum Yunkura, Mr. Abraham Kachara.