Schedule for the 12th International Symposium on Science for Sustainable Development at Arba Minch University
17-18 April, 2026
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Friday, April 17, 2026 (Day 1) |
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8:00 -8:20 |
Registration |
Organizing Committee |
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8:20 -8:30 |
Welcoming Speech |
Dr. Teklu Wogayehu (Research and Cooperation Vice President, Arba Minch University) |
Chairperson |
Secretary |
Moderator |
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Dr. Desta Galcha |
Dr. Mulugeta Habte |
Dr. Tesfaye H/Mariam
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8:30–8:45 |
Opening Speech |
Dr. Ing. Abdela Kemal (President, Arba Minch University) |
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8:45-9:00 |
AMU research and publication activities |
Dr. Tesfaye H/Mariam |
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9:00–9:30 |
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Dr. Yemane Teklai |
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9:30- 10:00 |
Keynote Speech 2 |
Principal Scientist Abebe Menkir Tessema |
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10:00-10:20 |
Discussion |
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10:20-10:40 |
Health Break |
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10:40-11:00 |
Policy strategy and research (PSR) Journey and the Gaps in Knowledge Translation in Ethiopia’s Health System Context |
Ministry of Health, Ethiopia |
Dr. Zerihun Zerdo |
Dr. Degife Asefa
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11:00-11:20 |
Whole genome based characterization of antimicrobial resistance markers, virulence genes and genetic diversity of Campylobacter species from under-five children and free-range chicken in Northwest Ethiopia |
Dr. Mesfin Worku |
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11:20-11:40 |
Messages from CBE |
Delegate from CBE |
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11:40- 12:00 |
Discussion |
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12:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
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Day 1 Afternoon Parallel session 1 (College of Agricultural Sciences) |
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Time |
Parallel session 1 |
Presenter |
Chairperson |
Secretary |
Moderator |
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14:00-14:10 |
Impact of Tillage Practices and Maize-Bean Cropping System on Soil Properties and Crop Yields in Dry Land Area of Konso, Southern Ethiopia |
MengistuTumayro |
Dr. Gezahegn Kassa |
Mr. Meseret Turuko |
Mr. Agidew Abebe |
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14:10-14:20 |
Multilocus Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Genomic Regions Associated with Resistance to Red Leaf Blotch in Soybean |
Yechalew Sileshi |
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14:20-14:30 |
Drivers of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and Multidimensional Food Security Status: Evidence from East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia |
Marta Mohamed |
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14:30-15:30 |
Discussion |
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15:30-15:50 |
Health Break |
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Afternoon, April 17, 2026 |
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15:50-16:00 |
Multi-dimensional Poverty Analysis of Rice Producers in FogeraWoreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia |
Haregewoin Genetu |
Dr. Mesfin Shurbe |
Dr. Azmera W. |
Mr. Esatu B. |
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16:00-16:10 |
Characterizing Production System and Reproductive Performance of Short Fat-Tailed Sheep and Awassi Cross in the Highlands of Ethiopian |
Nurlgn Mohammed |
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16-10-16:20 |
The relationship between reproductive success of a locally endangered tree species, Oleaeuropaea subsp. cuspidata and human disturbance in an isolated Afromontane forest in Northern Ethiopia |
Dr. Mekdes Ourgie |
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16-20-17:20 |
Discussion |
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Parallel session 1 (Day Two) |
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8:00 -8:10 |
Identification of Soil Erosion Hotspots and Estimation of Sediment Yield Using Integrated GIS and Hydrological Modeling in the Dirma River Watershed, Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia |
FitamlakTeka |
Mr. Behilu Asrat |
Mr. Bayisa Bekele |
Dr. Zenebe M. |
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8:10 -8:20 |
Microbiological and Physicochemical quality analysis of raw cow milk in selected areas of Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia Region |
MetagesYirgalem |
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8:20–8:30 |
Determinants of Adoption and Intensity of Sesame Production among Smallholder Farmers in the South Ethiopia Region: A Double Hurdle Model Approach |
Kutoya Kusse |
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8:30-9:40 |
Discussion |
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April 17, 2026 Afternoon (Day 1) Parallel Session 2 (College of Natural and computational Sciences ) |
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Chair person |
Secretary |
Moderator |
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14:00-14:10 |
Epidemiology of Ticks and the Efficacy of Selected Medicinal Plants on Dominant Tick Species in Districts of Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia |
Dr. Ephrem Tora |
Dr. Samson Tizazu |
Mr. Eyob Mulugeta |
Dr. Shetie Gatew |
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14:10-14:20 |
Levels of pesticide residues in sediment and soils of Fogera district, North western Ethiopia: Indications of Some Risks to Local Biota |
Dr. Abebaw Abaineh |
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14:20-14:30 |
Phytochemical Profiling and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity of Moringa stenopetala Leaf Extract |
Mr. Biruk Tesfaye |
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14:30-15:30 |
Discussion |
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15:30-15:50 |
Health Break |
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15:50-16:00 |
Bridging Data Gaps: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Climate Risk Prediction and Food Security in Vulnerable Regions of Ethiopia |
Mr. Derbabaw Fentie |
Mr. Bereket Getachew |
Dr. Teshome Bayileyegn |
Dr. Hunsa Haho |
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16:00-16:10 |
Machine Learning-Driven Climate Prediction for Mathematical Modeling of Desert Locust Outbreak Dynamics |
Dr. Dejen Ketema Mamo |
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16-10-16:20 |
An Efficient Computational Method for Convection-Reaction-Diffusion Semi-linear Problems with Two Small Parameters Using Python |
Dr. Mekashaw Ali Mohye |
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16-20-17:20 |
Discussion |
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Parallel Session 2 (College of Natural and computational Sciences ) |
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April 18, 2026 |
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Morning (Day 2) |
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8:00 -8:10 |
Long-Term Trends in Airborne Particulate Matter Over East Africa: Implications for Environmental Health Policy |
Dr. Ambachew Abeje |
Dr. Leulalem Shano |
Dr. Endalkachew Teshome |
Mr. Admasu Tassew |
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8:10 -8:20 |
Energy Mineral Resources Composition Evaluation and Rank Determination Using Proximate and Ultimate Analyses: A Case Study of the Boroda Coal Deposit, Gamo Gofa, Southern Ethiopia
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Mr. Bekele Ayele |
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8:20–8:30 |
Geology and Geochemistry of Nickel Ore at Kilta Ridge: Implications for Genesis and Mineralization's in Southern Ethiopia's Neoproterozoic Adola Belt.
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Dr. Jisan Kebede |
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8:30-9:40 |
Discussion |
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