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.

Ordered Successive Interference Cancellation for Maximum Throughput in Multi Stream MIMO using different Modulation Schemes

Abstract: Objective: In this article performance evaluation of Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) system using Alamouti and Spatial multiplexing with different modulation schemes is studied and in case of multi stream MIMO interference is suppressed by means of interference cancellation. Methods: In communication systems without any additional bandwidth MIMO offer considerable increase in data throughput and link range. In this paper performance of MIMO with Almouti code and spatial multiplexing is evaluated by means of BER (Bit Error Rate) performance under PSK and QAM modulation schemes. Findings: In this paper Minimum Mean Square Equalizer (MMSE) and Zero Force (ZF) equalizers are used for the estimation of received symbols. Estimates of MMSE and ZF are used for the Successive Interference Cancellation (SIC). In this article based on the received signal power an ordered successive interference cancellation is developed for maximum throughput. Improvements: The developed OSIC is tested with different modulation schemes and the performance are figured out for both SIC and OSIC.

Termites in the Human Diet: An Investigation into Their Nutritional Profile

Abstract: Many different entomophagous communities of the world consume termites particularly in time of insect’s swarming. We analysed the nutritional composition of the termites that are being used as food and found that protein and fatty acid contents differed between adult and nymphal stages. All the tested amino acids satisfied the level of a nearly ideal protein pattern. Monounsaturated fat predominated among the categories of fatty acids. Calcium and iron contents were found to be relatively high and thus helpful in mitigating some widespread deficiencies prevalent. In the context of rapid population increase and unanticipated climate change the preservation of traditional food is clearly of importance.

Effect of rotational speed ratio between platen and work piece on lapping processes

Abstract: Process parameters that are addressed in literature to affect lapping process includes, abrasive grain size, types of abrasive, concentration of abrasives, viscosity of the compound, lapping pressu...

Civilian perception of the role of the military in Nigeria's 2014 Ebola outbreak and health-related responses in the North East region.

Abstract: Introduction Civilian–military relations play an important yet under-researched role in low-income and middle-income country epidemic response. One crucial component of civilian–military relations is defining the role of the military. This paper evaluates the role of Nigerian military during the 2014–2016 West African Ebola epidemic. Methods Focus groups and key informant interviews were conducted throughout three states in North East region of Nigeria: Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. Participants were identified through mapping of stakeholder involvement in Nigerian epidemic response. English-translated transcripts of each key informant interview and focus group discussion were then coded and key themes were elucidated and analysed. Results Major themes elucidated include developing inclusive coordination plans between civilian and military entities, facilitating human rights reporting mechanisms and distributing military resources more equitably across geographical catchment areas. The Nigerian Military served numerous functions: 37% (22/59) of respondents indicated ‘security/peace’ as the military’s primary function, while 42% (25/59) cited health services. Variations across geographic settings were also noted: 35% (7/20) of participants in Borno stated the military primarily provided transportation, while 73% (11/15) in Adamawa and 29% (7/24) in Yobe listed health services. Conclusions Robust civilian–military relations require an appropriately defined role of the military and clear civilian–military communication. Important considerations to contextualise civilian–military relations include military cultural–linguistic understanding, human rights promotion, and community-based needs assessments; such foci can facilitate the military’s understanding of community norms and civilian cooperation with military aims. In turn, more robust civilian–military relations can promote overall epidemic response and reduce the global burden of disease.