Adama University

About: Adama University is a education organization based out in Nazrēt, Ethiopia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Adsorption. The organization has 840 authors who have published 1010 publications receiving 5547 citations. The organization is also known as: Adama Science and Technology University & ቴክኖሎጂ ዩኒቨርሲቲ, አዳማ ሳይንስና ቴክኖሎጂ ዩኒቨርሲቲ.

Geo-economic Quandaries and Educational Exclusion in the Context of pastoralists The Case of Dasanech Children in Southern Omo, Ethiopia

Abstract: The intent of this study was to examine the status of educational exclusion of pastoral Dasanech children in the primary schools of South Omo Zone, and identifying the major geo-economic impediments in their educational inclusion. To serve this purpose, descriptive survey research method was employed. The data were gathered from the sample of students, teachers, and educated personnel from Dasanech ethnic group, Parent-Teacher Association members, tribal chiefs and ethnically Dasanech school dropouts. Applying diversified sampling techniques drew these respondents. Apart from document analysis, information was solicited from the sample respondents through questionnaire, Interview and Focus Group Discussion. Mixed method procedures of Sequential Explanatory Strategy were used to analyze and interpret both the quantitative and qualitative data. The findings indicated that the status of educational exclusion of pastoral nomad Dasanechs’ children in the primary school of the south Omo zone is low as compared to other ethnic groups. Whereas, the dropout rate of children from primary is high above the regional average. Based on the findings, geo-economic predicaments, like poverty, conflict, parents’ illiteracy, nomadism, high demand of child labor and problem of health have been found to be the major geo-economic constraints. Formulation of specific policy and strategy for pastoral children education, school location mapping, flexible academic calendar, construction of semi-sedentary education centers and boarding schools, and introducing mobile tent schools, promoting participatory conflict management approaches were recommended. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n13p305

Crude Extracts of Leaf and Stem Bark of CASSIA SIAMEA have IN VITRO Antimicrobial Activity

Abstract: This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of crude extracts of leaf and stem bark of Cassia siamea on Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. Phytochemical analysis of both the leaf and stem bark of the plant indicated the presence of tanins,saponins,flavonoids,steroids and cardiac glycosides while phenols was found to be present only in the leaf. Aqueous crude extract of the leaf had highest activity on the test organisms ranging from 10.00 mm to 15.00 mm.In the case of stem bark, it was the crude methanolic extract that exhibited highest activity against the test organisms ranging from 8.00 mm to 16.00 mm. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of aqueous crude extract of leafof the plant is 2.5 mg/ml for Salmonella typhi and Staphilococcus aureus while 5.0 mg/ml is for Escherichia coli. The MIC of methanolic crude extract of stem bark is 5.0 mg/ml for Staphilococcus aureus and 10.0 mg/ml for E.coli but against Salmonella typhi. This observation suggested that, the extracts are active in vitro against the test organisms.