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(3733, 1, '2017-10-24 08:25:40', '2017-10-24 08:25:40', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 1.3. Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The aim of this theme is to sustainably improve livelihoods, reduce poverty and ensure food security using research-based solutions to environmental problems, land degradation and ecosystem services.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The sub-theme focuses on researching and developing sound management practices and technologies for high priority environmental challenges, such as pollution (of water, soil and air), climate change, disasters (drought, flood, and landslide), and trade-offs between environmental laws and investment and seeking solutions for problems related to major natural resources use and management (soil, forest, land, biodiversity and ecosystems).</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157617\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157618\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>1.3.1. Environmental research, development, and management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157619\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>1.3.2. Natural resources analysis, use, and management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157620\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>1.3.3. Water resources assessment, development, utilization, and management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157621\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>1.3.4. Climate change and its management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157622\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>1.3.5. Non-renewable resources</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-1.3-description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here </u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sub-theme-1.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Sub-theme-1.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>', 'Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '669-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:25:40', '2017-10-24 08:25:40', '', 669, 'http://localhost/?p=3733', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3734, 1, '2017-10-24 08:26:02', '2017-10-24 08:26:02', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157624\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 2.1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The main aim of this sub-theme is to undertake research on health promotion and disease prevention including studies on safe water supply and waste management, control of communicable diseases, housing, and occupational health and safe working condition.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on studies related to identification, development, and provision of safe water supply; management of human and animal wastes; prevention and control of communicable diseases with particular focus on malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, water and airborne diseases, diseases that are transmitted by vectors and animals; proper housing, illumination, ventilation and diseases associated with improper housing; and occupational health and hygienic practices as well as safe working condition. The theme also deals with finding ways of protecting workers from potentially hazardous poisonous chemicals and toxic substances.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157625\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157626\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.1. Safe water supply and effective waste management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157627\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.2. Prevention and control of communicable diseases</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157628\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.3. Prevention and control of zoonotic diseases</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157629\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.4. Occupational health, safety and risk management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157630\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.5. Housing/health problems in residential and institutional environment</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157631\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.1.6. Physical fitness and exercises</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157632\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><u> </u></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-2.1-description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sub-theme-2.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Sub-theme-2.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Health Promotion and Disease Prevention', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '836-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:26:02', '2017-10-24 08:26:02', '', 836, 'http://localhost/?p=3734', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3736, 1, '2017-10-24 08:27:05', '2017-10-24 08:27:05', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 2.2.        Advances in Curative and Rehabilitative Health Services and Disease Management </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The aim of this sub-theme is to carry out research geared towards improving the health and quality of human life with a particular focus on disease management and rehabilitative care. The sub-theme also emphasizes on emerging but neglected health problems.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme investigates the biopharmaceutical and pharmacological aspects of herbal medicines, development of diagnostics and diagnostic technologies, therapeutics, vaccines and biologicals.  It also examines ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of human health care service delivery. In addition, it also focuses on studies related to epidemiological patterns, diagnostic, preventive, curative and control strategies for common cold and emergency cases at paediatric, surgical, medical, and obstetrics/gynaecology cases. It also focuses on chronic and degenerative diseases. This sub-theme also encompasses studies on emerging but neglected non-communicable human health problems.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157633\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157634\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.2.1. Development and evaluation of therapeutics, diagnostics, and biologicals</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157635\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.2.2. Human health care delivery system for health problems</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157636\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.2.3. Service delivery methods and approaches for emerging but neglected human health problems</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em> </em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-2.2-description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here (link to theme 2.2 description)</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Sub-theme-2.2-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sub-theme-2.2-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em> </em></span></p>', 'Advances in Curative and Rehabilitative Health Services and Disease Management', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '846-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:27:05', '2017-10-24 08:27:05', '', 846, 'http://localhost/?p=3736', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3737, 1, '2017-10-24 08:27:44', '2017-10-24 08:27:44', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 2.3.        Nutrition, Food Safety and Security, Dietetics, and Nutritional Problems</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The main aim of this sub-theme is to conduct research on proper nutrition, malnutrition and determinants of malnutrition, food safety, and diet therapy.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">Under this research sub-theme are studied food safety and wholesomeness in its production, storage, preparation, distribution, sale, and consumption. The sub-theme is meant for finding the means to safeguard quality of food from production to consumption. The sub-theme also focuses on food contamination by chemicals, toxins, and pathogenic microorganisms; food safety assurance and sanitary measures; and dietary practices. Under-nutrition, obesity, overweight and micronutrient deficiencies, and prevention and treatment of malnutrition at all levels are studied under this research area. The sub-theme gives particular attention to developing effective strategies for nutrition interventions during pregnancy, lactation, early infancy, childhood, and adolescent in both rural and urban areas, and focuses on how best to tackle micronutrient deficiencies.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157638\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157639\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.3.1. Proper nutrition and food safety</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157640\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.3.2. Malnutrition and food security</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157641\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.3.3. Food therapy and dietetics</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157642\"></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-2.3-description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here </u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Sub-theme-2.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sub-theme-2.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Nutrition, Food Safety and Security, Dietetics, and Nutritional Problems', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '850-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:27:44', '2017-10-24 08:27:44', '', 850, 'http://localhost/?p=3737', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3738, 1, '2017-10-24 08:28:42', '2017-10-24 08:28:42', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 2.4.        Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on research related to reproductive health, maternal and child health, young people’s reproductive health and related issues, and HIV/AIDS problems and using generated knowledge and technologies in the prevention and control of the health problems.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on reproductive health problems such as reproductive and sexual health issues with particular focus on women, children, and young people; sexually transmitted illnesses including HIV/AIDS; substance use/abuse; unmet need for reproductive health services; and harmful traditional practice on young people, women, and children. Maternal health problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth, nutrition and hygienic practices during pregnancy and lactation are vital thrusts of this sub-theme. Furthermore, research on child health issues, including health promotion activities, causes of child morbidity and mortality, ways of creating favourable and productive socio-economic and learning conditions for young people, is also a concern of this sub-theme.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157643\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157644\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.4.1. Reproductive and sexual health</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157645\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.4.2. Maternal and child health</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157646\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.4.3. Young people’s reproductive health and substance use/abuse</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157647\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>2.4.4. HIV/AIDS</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-2.4-description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sub-theme-2.4-Priority-research-areas.pdf\">Research priorities 2017</a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Sub-theme-2.4-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '854-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:28:42', '2017-10-24 08:28:42', '', 854, 'http://localhost/?p=3738', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3739, 1, '2017-10-24 08:29:32', '2017-10-24 08:29:32', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc358270356\"></a><a name=\"_Toc389157649\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 3.1. Information Technology and Computing</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The merit of this sub-theme is to analyse, design and/or develop ICT solutions and conduct computational and statistical analysis to solve the problems of the community. </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on three areas: computer and information technology development and advancement, statistical modelling and scientific computing. The problems that are going to be solved and the solutions provided are focused on providing computational, statistical, and technological findings to the community. The research involves also need and impact assessments.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157650\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157651\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.1.1. Formulating, developing, and enhancing information technologies</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157652\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.1.2. Development and application of statistical methods</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157653\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.1.3. Developing mathematical and computational theories</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157654\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-3.1-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-3.1-Priority-research-areas-1.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-3.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>', 'Information Technology and Computing', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:29:32', '2017-10-24 08:29:32', '', 1404, 'http://localhost/?p=3739', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3740, 1, '2017-10-24 08:30:09', '2017-10-24 08:30:09', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 3.2. Advanced Material Research and Development</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">The aim of this sub-theme is to synthesize/fabricate and develop novel materials in macro/micro/nanoscale that have applications in areas such as energy and environment, agriculture and food, health and medicine, engineering, electronics and IT.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on the synthesis, fabrication, and device development of novel materials such as polymers, composites, hybrids, semiconductors, ion exchangers, sorbents, coordination/organometallic compounds that have unique optical, magnetic, electrical, structural, mechanical, thermal and other important functional properties. The functional properties are meant for development and production of solar cells, photo catalytic degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants, separation science and technology (sorption, exchange), sensor, and various other applications.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157655\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157656\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.2.1. Fabrication/development and applications of nanomaterials and nano device</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157657\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.2.2. Fabrication/development of bulk materials</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157658\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.2.3. Monitoring and control of hazards of nanomaterials</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157659\"></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-3.2-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-3.2-Priority-research-areas.pdf\">Research priorities 2017</a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-3.2-Priority-research-areas-1.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Advanced Material Research and Development', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1421-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:30:09', '2017-10-24 08:30:09', '', 1421, 'http://localhost/?p=3740', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3742, 1, '2017-10-24 08:32:32', '2017-10-24 08:32:32', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 3.4. Postharvest Technology, Processing, and Food Analysis </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aims </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme aims at analysing the process of food production from plant and animal products; developing and improving postharvest technologies for plant and animal products, and designing, developing and evaluating new food products and improving the existing traditional food product processing techniques.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on development of food quality standards; improvement of quality of fresh produce, grains and animal products; development of new food products from indigenous and traditional food resources; improvement of processing methods of traditional and indigenous foods and drinks; improvement of traditional processing equipment (technologies); and solving problems of nutrient deficiencies. Exploration of non-conventional food resources for the potential to develop into acceptable processed food products is also a focus of this sub-theme.  The sub-theme also deals with postharvest management, product development, and processing technologies of industrially and economically important crops.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157669\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157670\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.4.1. Postharvest technology, processing, and food analysis for plant/crop products</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157671\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>3.4.2. Postharvest technology, processing, and food analysis for animal products</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157672\"></a><a name=\"_Toc347497617\"></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-3.4-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-3.4-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-3.4-Priority-research-areas-1.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>', 'Postharvest Technology, Processing, and Food Analysis', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1427-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:32:32', '2017-10-24 08:32:32', '', 1427, 'http://localhost/?p=3742', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3743, 1, '2017-10-24 08:33:18', '2017-10-24 08:33:18', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 4.1. Society, Culture, and Tourism </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme is meant to investigate and conserve socio-cultural values and historical and natural heritage resources so as to harness, promote and communicate them for sustainable development of the society.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">Society and culture is a conceptually based research theme that intends to promote awareness of the socio-cultural continuities, problems and changes within societies and cultures. Its results could provide knowledge to critically analyse complementary and contrasting viewpoints about people, societies, cultures, environments, and their interactions across time. This particularly addresses societal issues, various heritages, linguistic and literary resources and their usefulness for tourism. Such socio-cultural resources are better communicated to the society across the globe through different media. The role of media for tourism, development, good governance, education etc. will be addressed.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme specifically draws on cross-disciplinary problems and social issues such as sociology, anthropology, political science, philosophy, social psychology, social ecology, language, literature, communication, culture, and heritage resources, and tourism.  All our present ecological problems arise from deep-seated social problems imbedded within the socio-cultural values and norms. Conversely, present ecological problems cannot be clearly understood and sustainably resolved without resolutely dealing with societal problems. For example, apart from those problems, natural catastrophes and economic, ethnic, cultural, and gender inequality challenges lay at the core of the most serious ecological dislocation the country faces today.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157679\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157680\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.1. Heritage and tourism</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157681\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.2. Socio-cultural dynamics</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157682\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.3. Language and literature</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157683\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.4. Media and communication</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-4.1-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-4.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-4.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Society, Culture, and Tourism', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1520-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:33:18', '2017-10-24 08:33:18', '', 1520, 'http://localhost/?p=3743', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3744, 1, '2017-10-24 08:33:28', '2017-10-24 08:33:28', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 4.1. Society, Culture, and Tourism </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme is meant to investigate and conserve socio-cultural values and historical and natural heritage resources so as to harness, promote and communicate them for sustainable development of the society.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">Society and culture is a conceptually based research theme that intends to promote awareness of the socio-cultural continuities, problems and changes within societies and cultures. Its results could provide knowledge to critically analyse complementary and contrasting viewpoints about people, societies, cultures, environments, and their interactions across time. This particularly addresses societal issues, various heritages, linguistic and literary resources and their usefulness for tourism. Such socio-cultural resources are better communicated to the society across the globe through different media. The role of media for tourism, development, good governance, education etc. will be addressed.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme specifically draws on cross-disciplinary problems and social issues such as sociology, anthropology, political science, philosophy, social psychology, social ecology, language, literature, communication, culture, and heritage resources, and tourism.  All our present ecological problems arise from deep-seated social problems imbedded within the socio-cultural values and norms. Conversely, present ecological problems cannot be clearly understood and sustainably resolved without resolutely dealing with societal problems. For example, apart from those problems, natural catastrophes and economic, ethnic, cultural, and gender inequality challenges lay at the core of the most serious ecological dislocation the country faces today.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157679\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157680\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.1. Heritage and tourism</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157681\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.2. Socio-cultural dynamics</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157682\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.3. Language and literature</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157683\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.1.4. Media and communication</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-4.1-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-4.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-4.1-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Society, Culture, and Tourism', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1520-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:33:28', '2017-10-24 08:33:28', '', 1520, 'http://localhost/?p=3744', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3745, 1, '2017-10-24 08:33:40', '2017-10-24 08:33:40', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157684\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 4.2. Educational Advancement and Quality Assurance</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme aims at research for generating knowledge, skills, innovations, technologies and best practices for improving educational quality, relevance, equity, standard, quality assurance, and educational leadership.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme focuses on improving the quality of teaching-learning process, student learning competence and achievements, professional development, leadership development, educational planning, curriculum enhancement, school education improvement programmes, application of ICT and other technologies for enhancing quality of education, and inclusive education. It also deals with interlinking education with research results, with community based education, with industries as well as businesses. The sub-theme also focuses on finding ways of creating enabling environments and facilities for teaching and learning, including for special-need students. Educational standards, dimension, models, and tools for quality assurances are also the thrust of this theme. The sub-theme also deals with research on student assessment, guidance and counselling, and the link between quality assessments and policy interventions as well as functional adult literacy and other forms of non-formal education.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157685\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157686\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.1. Quality education</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157687\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.2. Educational planning and management</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157688\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.3. Special needs and inclusive education</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157689\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.4. Curriculum inquiry</em><em>  </em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157690\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.5. Applied psychological research</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157691\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.6. Basic Science education</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157692\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.7. Mathematics education</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157693\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.8. Assessment and evaluation of teaching-learning</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157694\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.9. Educational quality assurance</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157695\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.2.10. Adult education and community development</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc358270355\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><u> </u></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-4.2-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-4.2-Priority-research-areas.pdf\">Research priorities 2017</a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-4.2-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>', 'Educational Advancement and Quality Assurance', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1534-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:33:40', '2017-10-24 08:33:40', '', 1534, 'http://localhost/?p=3745', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3746, 1, '2017-10-24 08:34:24', '2017-10-24 08:34:24', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157696\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 4.3. Population, Gender, and Development</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme aims at analysing gender-based issues, modernization and development, and population dynamics.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme includes studies on issues that are related to gender such as gender-based violence, gender analysis, gender and livelihoods, gender mainstreaming, gender and poverty, gender and social vulnerability, gender auditing and budgeting,  gender and population, and gender disparity in higher education, leadership positions, economic and political spheres, gender and HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, gender and energy, gender and media, gender and natural resource management, gender and climatic change, gender sensitive governance, and empowerment of women. In relation to population, the sub-theme focuses on factors that affect the population structure such as migration, fertility, mortality and marital status. It also gives emphasis on socio economic changes and levels that determine the living status and quality of life of the society.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157697\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157698\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.3.1. Gender and development</em><em>  </em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157699\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.3.2. Population dynamics</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><u> </u></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-4.3-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-4.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-4.3-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Population, Gender, and Development', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1538-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:34:24', '2017-10-24 08:34:24', '', 1538, 'http://localhost/?p=3746', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3747, 1, '2017-10-24 08:36:06', '2017-10-24 08:36:06', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 4.4. Governance and the Rule of Law</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong> </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Aim</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme is designed to investigates how the governance system is designed and influences the well-functioning of various socio-political environs; generate knowledge and understanding of how to enhance good governance and alleviate multi-faceted problems that challenge the country;  and investigate the policy, legal, and institutional framework underlying conflict management system, intellectual property rights protection and development, land rights and tenure security, access to justice and family rights; and reveal the gaps and shortcomings therein.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Description </strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\">This sub-theme generally addresses integrated issues in governance, institutions, access to justice, conflict management, land rights protection, and the socio-economic as well as business environment. It touches up on all the nature, norms, roles and evolution of institutions in the economy and other vital institutions and organizations. The governance aspect of this study focuses on understanding how the governance system in Ethiopia facilitates or hinder the sustainable development process. It also inquires on the policy, legal and institutional frameworks of state machineries and customary systems that define, support, and stimulate economic and social interactions. This sub-theme with its wide areas of concept, context and content is, thus, identified to contribute to our understanding of the multi perspectives features, structures and functions of the rule of law, land administration, conflict management, real world economic institutions and organizations.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157701\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Research Areas</strong></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157702\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.4.1. Governance and leadership</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157703\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.4.2. Property rights</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157704\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.4.3. Land laws and institutions</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157705\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.4.4. Conflict management and peace building</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157706\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><em>4.4.5. Human rights and access to justice</em></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><u> </u></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Sub-theme-4.4-Description.pdf\"><u>For the details, click here</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Sub-theme-4.4-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2017</u></a></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016-Sub-theme-4.4-Priority-research-areas.pdf\"><u>Research priorities 2016</u></a></span></p>', 'Governance and the Rule of Law', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1540-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 08:36:06', '2017-10-24 08:36:06', '', 1540, 'http://localhost/?p=3747', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3748, 1, '2017-10-24 08:37:18', '2017-10-24 08:37:18', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a name=\"_Toc389157708\"></a><span style=\"font-family: \'times new roman\', times, serif;\"><strong>Sub-theme 5.1. 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(3763, 3, '2017-10-24 10:19:02', '2017-10-24 10:19:02', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Haramaya University Research Policy(Draft)      </strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Growth and development requires transformation of all sectors of a nation. Demand-driven research plays a key role in this transformation. With this regard, Haramaya University (HU) has made great contribution in the generation and dissemination of knowledge and technologies in Ethiopia. However, in order to address the growing demands for new technologies and innovations in the country, the University should engage in more rigorous and demand-driven research. Though it has been engaged in research activities since its establishment as college of agriculture, the university does not have comprehensive policy to direct its research undertakings. Thus, this policy document is developed to ensure the relevance, quality and impact of research activities carried out in the University. In the process of developing this research policy, challenges that the University encountered to realize its research vision and mission were assessed. Besides, experiences of different national and international higher learning institutions were consulted.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this research policy, critical elements for successful research undertakings such as human resource, finance, infrastructure, research process management, research ethics, and dissemination of research outputs and assessment of their impacts have been addressed. This policy, therefore, provides a framework towards ensuring transparency and accountability in all research endeavors of the University. Moreover, it serves as a foundation for the development of any other guidelines and working documents pertaining to research undertakings in the university. It is hoped that researchers will find the document useful and abide by it for the realization and accomplishment of the research vision and mission of our University.</p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Reseach-Policy.pdf\"><u>Click Here to VieResearch policy </u></a></li>\n</ul>', 'Research Policy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '566-autosave-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:19:02', '2017-10-24 10:19:02', '', 566, 'http://localhost/?p=3763', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3765, 3, '2017-10-24 10:20:49', '2017-10-24 10:20:49', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Haramaya University Research Policy(Draft)      </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Growth and development requires transformation of all sectors of a nation. Demand-driven research plays a key role in this transformation. With this regard, Haramaya University (HU) has made great contribution in the generation and dissemination of knowledge and technologies in Ethiopia. However, in order to address the growing demands for new technologies and innovations in the country, the University should engage in more rigorous and demand-driven research. Though it has been engaged in research activities since its establishment as college of agriculture, the university does not have comprehensive policy to direct its research undertakings. Thus, this policy document is developed to ensure the relevance, quality and impact of research activities carried out in the University. In the process of developing this research policy, challenges that the University encountered to realize its research vision and mission were assessed. Besides, experiences of different national and international higher learning institutions were consulted.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this research policy, critical elements for successful research undertakings such as human resource, finance, infrastructure, research process management, research ethics, and dissemination of research outputs and assessment of their impacts have been addressed. This policy, therefore, provides a framework towards ensuring transparency and accountability in all research endeavors of the University. Moreover, it serves as a foundation for the development of any other guidelines and working documents pertaining to research undertakings in the university. It is hoped that researchers will find the document useful and abide by it for the realization and accomplishment of the research vision and mission of our University.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Reseach-Policy.pdf\"><u>Click Here to View Detail PDF Document </u></a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Research Policy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '566-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:20:49', '2017-10-24 10:20:49', '', 566, 'http://localhost/?p=3765', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3767, 3, '2017-10-24 10:23:20', '2017-10-24 10:23:20', 'To facilitate the various research works in the university, the following guidelines are prepared:\r\n<h5>Guidelines for Administering Externally Funded Projects</h5>\r\nManagement of externally funded projects becomes more effective when it is based upon clear guidelines. Carefully formulated guidelines facilitate proper administration of ongoing as well as future project works and support the university’s interest to promote the generation, advancement, preservation and dissemination of knowledge and enhance its commitment toward advancing the public interest. Therefore, the purpose of this document is to establish a framework for proper management of externally funded projects.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Externally-Funded-Projects-Administration.pdf\"><u>Guidelines for Administering Externally Funded Projects</u></a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5> Guidelines for Establishing Merit of Publications and Creative Works at Haramaya University</h5>\r\nHaramaya University has been conferring academic promotions up on its staff members based on criteria set in its Senate Legislation. However, with the dramatic increases in the number of scholarly and creative works produced at the University as well as with the rising challenges being posed by poor quality and/or unethical publication outlets, establishing merit of scholarly publications and creative works has now become more onerous than ever before. Therefore, it is imperative to prepare and use guidelines to thoroughly vet publications and creative works submitted by staff members for academic promotions, employment, and related purposes.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Guideline-for-establishing-merits-of-publication-and-creative-works-at-Haramaya-University.pdf\"><u>Guidelines for Establishing Merit of Publications and Creative Works at Haramaya University</u></a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5>Draft Guideline for Research Incentives and Rewards</h5>\r\nIn Haramaya University, researchers have long been engaged in research activities that benefited the local communities and the nation at large. However, researchers have not been adequately recognized for their contributions through incentive mechanisms. As a result, the university could not ensure its researchers\' full engagement in result-oriented research activities. Thus, to increase research outputs, stimulate participation in research endeavors, enhance competitiveness and raise the university profile at national and international levels, it is important to create incentive and award system for acknowledging staff for their contributions. This document is meant to provide a framework for merit-based recognition of researchers. The ultimate goal is to build motivated and devoted scientific or scholarly community in the university.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Incentives.pdf\"><u>Guidelines for Research Incentives and Rewards</u></a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5>Draft Research Proposal, Research Report, Manuscript, and Policy Brief</h5>\r\nOver the past decades, Haramaya University has been expanding. New colleges, departments, schools, programs, research institutes and centers are emerging. These academic units are required to undertake research in their respective areas. Cognizant of this, the university has organized its research activities in thematic areas. Besides, the university has increased its national and international research collaborations. The volume of research being carried out in the university is also increasing. Therefore, it is imperative to have a uniform system of research activities. This will create a comprehensive platform for managing and sharing knowledge and experiences. Thus, this document provides a framework for preparing research proposals, reports, manuscripts and policy briefs so that researchers follow uniform styles\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Proposal-Report-Policy-Briefs-Guidlines.pdf\"><u>Research Proposal, Research Report, Manuscript, and Policy Brief</u></a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Guidelines', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '376-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:23:20', '2017-10-24 10:23:20', '', 376, 'http://localhost/?p=3767', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3768, 1, '2017-10-24 10:23:45', '2017-10-24 10:23:45', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"189\" /><strong> Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p>PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p>Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact details are: Haramaya University, P. O. Box 108,<br /> Haramaya, Ethiopia.Tel +2512555530324</p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">(Office) Mobile +251930179955/915768463.<br /> E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jemaly2001@yahoo.com\">jemaly2001@yahoo.com</a><br /> Skype: jemalyousuf</p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:23:45', '2017-10-24 10:23:45', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3768', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3769, 1, '2017-10-24 10:24:40', '2017-10-24 10:24:40', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"189\" /><strong> Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p>PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p>Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact details are: Haramaya University, P. O. Box 108,<br /> Haramaya, Ethiopia.Tel +2512555530324</p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">(Office) Mobile +251930179955/915768463.<br /> E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jemaly2001@yahoo.com\">jemaly2001@yahoo.com</a><br /> Skype: jemalyousuf</p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:24:40', '2017-10-24 10:24:40', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3769', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3770, 1, '2017-10-24 10:25:28', '2017-10-24 10:25:28', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"189\" /><strong> Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details are: Haramaya University, P. O. Box 108,<br /> Haramaya, Ethiopia.Tel +2512555530324</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">(Office) Mobile +251930179955/915768463.<br /> E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jemaly2001@yahoo.com\">jemaly2001@yahoo.com</a><br /> Skype: jemalyousuf</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:25:28', '2017-10-24 10:25:28', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3770', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3771, 1, '2017-10-24 10:25:47', '2017-10-24 10:25:47', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"189\" /><strong> Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details are: Haramaya University, P. O. Box 108,<br /> Haramaya, Ethiopia.Tel +2512555530324</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">(Office) Mobile +251930179955/915768463.<br /> E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jemaly2001@yahoo.com\">jemaly2001@yahoo.com</a><br /> Skype: jemalyousuf</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:25:47', '2017-10-24 10:25:47', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3771', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3772, 1, '2017-10-24 10:28:21', '2017-10-24 10:28:21', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"189\" /><strong> Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:28:21', '2017-10-24 10:28:21', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3772', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3773, 1, '2017-10-24 10:28:50', '2017-10-24 10:28:50', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:28:50', '2017-10-24 10:28:50', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3773', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3774, 1, '2017-10-24 10:29:52', '2017-10-24 10:29:52', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:29:52', '2017-10-24 10:29:52', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3774', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3775, 1, '2017-10-24 10:30:29', '2017-10-24 10:30:29', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:30:29', '2017-10-24 10:30:29', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3775', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3777, 1, '2017-10-24 10:35:28', '2017-10-24 10:35:28', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:35:28', '2017-10-24 10:35:28', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3777', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3778, 1, '2017-10-24 10:35:42', '2017-10-24 10:35:42', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:35:42', '2017-10-24 10:35:42', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3778', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3779, 1, '2017-10-24 10:36:10', '2017-10-24 10:36:10', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br /> <strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:36:10', '2017-10-24 10:36:10', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3779', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3780, 1, '2017-10-24 10:36:24', '2017-10-24 10:36:24', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:36:24', '2017-10-24 10:36:24', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3780', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3781, 1, '2017-10-24 10:37:29', '2017-10-24 10:37:29', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p>Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p>The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li>Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:37:29', '2017-10-24 10:37:29', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3781', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3782, 1, '2017-10-24 10:38:04', '2017-10-24 10:38:04', '<p>The Office of Research Affairs of the University is in charge of coordinating the research and extension activities</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vision\n					</a>\n		<p>Haramaya University aspires to become one of the best research universities in Africa by the year 2025.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Mission\n					</a>\n		<p>Undertaking demand-driven, problem-solving, and cutting-edge research, and disseminating generated and adapted knowledge and technologies for socio-economic transformation of the society.</p>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Values\n					</a>\n		<ul><li>Academic Freedom</li><li>Perseverance</li><li>Good Governance</li><li>Respect for Diversity</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Collaborative Spirit</li><li>Fostering Creativity/ Innovation</li><li>Respect for Nature and Environment.</li></ul>		\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Vice-President for Research Affairs\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Jemal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Jemal Yousuf Hassen(PhD) </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PhD Agriculture Extension</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assistant professor of Rural Development and Agriculture Extension</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contact details：</p><p>Office:          +251(0)255530324<br />Cellphone：+251(0)915768463 <br />Email:         jemaly2001@yahoo.com<br />Skype:        jemalyousuf     </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research interest:</strong> Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition; community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; and improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural programs.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vice-President for Research Affairs </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Vice-President for Research Affairs (VPRA) owns the overall research and technology exchange (extension) process of the university. VPRA is responsible for the strategic guidance and mentoring of all research and extension units. Under this office are three major directorate offices responsible for leading research, technology exchange (extension), publication, and facility provision and management of the university. These include director for research groups and partnerships, director for research extension and publication, and director for research facilities.</p>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p>Dr Jemal is currently the Vice President for Research Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension at Haramaya University.He is trained in agricultural extension, food marketing and rural development: BSc in Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University in 1997; Higher Diploma and MSc in Cooperative Organization Food Marketing and Rural Development, obtained in 2003 and 2004 respectively, both from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; and a PhD in Agricultural Extension from University of Cape-Coast (UCC), Ghana, obtained in August, 2011. Dr Jemal has extensive experience of international partnership, working on multi-disciplinary teams and leading various projects from AGRIDIET (aimed at understanding the link between agriculture and nutrition)to USAID agricultural training projects.Dr. Jemal has also experience of leading project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, AgShare Project, in collaboration with Michigan State University which aimed at creating a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in graduate agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned teaching and learning process. Under a six-year grant, through AgShare project graduate students were engaged in action and participatory research, which connected them to communities and smallholders and through rigorous research practices, produces high quality peer reviewed research, case studies and extension materials.</p><p>Research interests are: Linking agricultural/rural development intervention with human nutrition;  community-based natural resource management, Improving Agricultural Extension Advisory Services through cutting age ICT use and value chain development; improving teaching and learning in graduate agricultural program for..... </p>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Nega-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"203\" />Nega Assefa Kassa(PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health<br /> College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br /> <strong>PhD in Public Health</strong>-Maternal and Child Health focus<br /> <strong>PhD research title</strong>: Pregnancy rate and outcomes in rural eastern Ethiopia: Fetal and Neonatal survival</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Detail </strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office: +251-255-530406<br /> Cellphone: +251-915-321136<br />Email: <a href=\"mailto:negaassefa@yahoo.com\">negaassefa@yahoo.com </a><br />P.o.box 1494 Harar, Ethiopia</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest</strong></p><p>Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health. Child and Neonatal health, Child Growth and Development, Maternal and Child Morbidity, Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes, Postpartum Infection; Family Planning; Contraception; Low Birth and Preterm Births; and Fertility. I am also keen to research on nutrition, diets, and food systems among women and children. Feeding habits, food composition, nutritional status of pregnant women and child survival. </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Groups and Partnerships (DRGP) owns the process of formulating and identifying research thematic areas of the university, and prepares the programmes of executing the research undertakings. The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensures that all staff and student research conducted at the university or anywhere else through sponsorship of the university fall under one of the six thematic areas of the university</li><li>Coordinates the activities of research groups established based on the identified research thematic areas and facilitate their work through horizontal networking<ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates establishment of partnerships of research groups with national and international stakeholders</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on recommendations of research groups, stakeholders, and researchers, he/she shall facilitate entering agreements and linkages with professionals</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organises and executes national and international workshops that focus on research thematic areas</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul></li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<ol><li>Positions Served</li><li>2002-2004: Head of HIV/AIDS unit of Haramaya University (Alemaya University)</li><li>2002-2004: Assistant dean of students, Haramaya University (Alemaya University), Faculty of Public Health, July 2002-August 2004</li><li>2007-2008: Coordinator of postgraduate program for the College of Health Sciences, Haramaya University</li><li>2007-Now: Site lead for Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center) (Kersa HDSS): September 2006-now. I have initiated, established, and lead the research center. This research center is the first of its kind in eastern Ethiopia (http://www.haramaya.edu.et/research/projects/kds-hrc/). It is generates health and demographic data. The center is an INDPTH member site (http://www.indepth-network.org).</li><li>2009-2012: Executive Director Harar Campus (Now college of Health and Medical Sciences), Haramaya University: I have been responsible for the overall activities in Harar Campus (both academic and administrative activities) for the college of Health and Medical Sciences and a teaching hospital.</li><li>April 2014-Now: Director for Research and Partnerships for Haramaya University (HU): Leads the research activities of the University. Creation of partnerships nationally and internationally. I am facilitating institutional partnerships in the aspects of research endeavor of Haramaya University.</li></ol><p><strong>Most Recent Published Articles</strong></p><ol><li>Dheresa M, Assefa N, Berhane Y, Worku A, Mingiste B, et al. (2017) Gynecological Morbidity among Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Women\'s Health Care 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2167-0420.1000367</li><li>Rashid Abdi Guled, Nikmazlan Bin Mamat, Tefera Balachew, Wan Azdie Mohamed and NegaAssefa. (2017). Predictors And Prevalence of Anemia among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Shebelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue 01, Pp.11189-11196.</li><li>Rashid A. Guled, Nik M. Mamat, Wan A. Bakar, NegaAssefa, Tefera Balachew. (2016) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers/caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Revelation and Science Vol. 06, No. 02 (1438H/2016) 42-54</li><li>Binyam N Desta, NegaAssefa, Tesfaye D Damte, Lemessa O Hordofa. (2016).Neonatal Mortality and its risk factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS); Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health - 2016, Volume 13, Number 4. DOI:10.2427/11938</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A (2016) School Enrollment among Children with Disability in Rural Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Survey. Common Disorder Deaf Stud Hearing Aids 4: 167. doi:10.4172/2375-4427.1000167</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Medical Waste Collectors in Eastern Ethiopia are Exposed to High Sharp Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Contamination. PrevInfCntrl. 2016, 2:2</li><li>Atnafe, M., Nega A. Tadesse, A. Long-acting family planning method switching among revisit clients of public health facilities in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine (2016) 1:18. dio 10.1186/s40834-016-0028-z</li><li>A H Mokdad. Et.al. Health in times of uncertainty in the eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the. Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Lancet Global Health. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30168-1. doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(16)30184-X</li><li>Alemayehu T, Worku A, Assefa N. Sharp injury and exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers in health care centers of eastern Ethiopia. Int J Occup Environ Med 2016; 7:172-180.</li><li>Teshome O., Nega A., Yadeta D. Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics., 2016. Elsevier Inc http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.017</li><li>Musa, A. Assefa, N., Weldegebreal, F., Mitiku, H., Teklemariam, Z. Factor associated with experience of modern contraceptive use before pregnancy among women who gave birth in Kersa HDSS, Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. (2016) 16:614. DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3292-6</li><li>Assefa, N., Lakew, Y., Belay, B., Kedir, H., Zelalem, D., Baraki, N., Damena, M., Oljira, L., Ashenafi, W. and Dedefo, M. Neonatal mortality and causes of death in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia, 2008–2013. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology (2016) 2:7 DOI 10.1186/s40748-016-0035-8</li><li>Dedefo M, Zelalem D, Eskinder B, Assefa N, Ashenafi W, Baraki N, et al. (2016) Causes of Death among Children Aged 5 to 14 Years Old from 2008 to 2013 in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS), Ethiopia. PLoSONE 11(6): e0151929. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0151929</li><li>Assefa, N. and Semahegn, A. Fertility is below replacement in Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Harar HDSS), Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia. Fertility Research and Practice (2016) 2:10. DOI 10.1186/s40738-016-0023-8</li><li>Geda B, Berhane Y, Assefa N, Worku A. (2016) In Rural Eastern Ethiopia Hearing Loss Is the Most Frequent Disability during Childhood: A Community Based Survey. PLoSONE 11(5): e0152791. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152791</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr.-Mengistu-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Mengistu Ketema Aredo (PhD)</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br />PhD in Agricultural Economics<br /><br /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Office<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 03 29 <br />Cellphone：+251 969 141750<br />Email<strong>:</strong><a href=\"mailto:mengistuket@gmail.com\">mengistuket@gmail.com</a> or mengistuket@yahoo.com<br />Skype: mengistuketema<br />Postal address:<strong> </strong>P.O.Box 48, Haramaya University, Ethiopia<br />Fax<strong>:</strong> +251 255 53 01 06 (Research Office)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Production economics and agricultural systems analysis, environmental and resource economics, impact assessment studies, marketing and price analysis, value chain analysis, and economics of climate change.<br /><strong>Directors for Research Extension and Publication (DREP)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Extension and Publication (DREP) owns the process of technology dissemination, scientific publication, and information exchange.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executes the process of dissemination of research technology and knowledge</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undertakes activities of publishing, publicising, and distribution of research knowledge and technologies</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formulates publication policies of the university and ensure its implementation</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follows up plant breeders’ rights, patent rights, copyrights, etc of the university</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Facilitates research and extension review meetings, workshops, symposia, colloquia, field days, and other platforms</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Performs any other related activities</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong> </strong><strong>List of selected publications:</strong></p><ol><li>NegussieZeray, BelainehLegesse, Jema Haji, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2017) Impacts of Prosopisjuliflora invasion on livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice</em> 7 (7): 1-14.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong> and DegefuKebede (2017) Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Journal of Agricultural Science</em>, 9 (5): 124-132.</li><li>DegefuKebede, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2017) Determinants of Adoption of Wheat Production Technology Packages by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia.<em> Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 5(3): 267-274.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, DegefuKebede, NigussieDechassa, FeyisaHundessa (2016) Determinants of Adoption of Potato Production Technology Package by Smallholder Farmers: Evidences from Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 61–68.</li><li><strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Mohammed Aman, EyassuSeifu, TarekegnGetachew, EstifanosHawaz, and YonasHailu (2016) The Dairy Value Chain and Factors Affecting Choice of Milk Channels in Harar And Dire Dawa Areas, Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics,</em> 19 (2): 10-18.</li><li>Mengistu Ketema and Belay Kassa (2016) Impact of Technology on Smallholder Wheat Production in Bale Highlands of Ethiopia: Application of Output Decomposition Model. <em>Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology</em>, 4(6): 446-454.</li><li>GetahunWoldemariam, AseffaSeyoum, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2016) Residents\' willingness to pay for improved liquid waste treatment in urban Ethiopia: results of choice experiment in Addis Ababa. <em>Journal of Environmental Planning and Management</em>, 59 (1) 163-181.</li><li>Degye Goshu and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2014) The Dynamics of Food Supply and Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>. 8(1): 47 – 58.</li><li>Shiferaw Solomon and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2015) Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Rural Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Fogera District, North-Western Ethiopia.<em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 7 (1): 59-67.</li><li>Haile Deressa, NigussieDechassa, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, and TamiruAmanu (2013) Farmer Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Performances of Bread Wheat Varieties in the Highlands of Eastern Ethiopia. <em>East African Journal of Sciences</em>, Vol. 7 (2): 121-128.</li><li>Yalfal Temesgen, AyalnehBogale, and <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2013) Determinates of Degraded Forest Rehabilitation: Ordered Probit Analysis for SkekelaMaraim Forest, Western Ethiopia. <em>International Journal of Ecological Economics &amp; Statistics</em>. Vol. 31(4): 41-53</li><li>Tibebe Eshete, <strong>MengistuKetema</strong>, Belay Kassa (2013) Economic Impact of Support Service Program on Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 5(1): 21-29.</li><li>GutuTesso, BezabihEmana, <strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> (2012) A time series analysis of climate variability and its impact on food production in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. <em>African Crop Science Journal,</em> 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 261 - 274.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2012) Factors Affecting Intercropping and Conservation Tillage Practices in Eastern Ethiopia. <em>Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics</em> 4 (1): 21-29.</li><li><strong>Mengistu Ketema</strong> and Siegfried Bauer (2011) Determinants of manure and fertilizer applications in Eastern Highlands of Ethiopia. <em>Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture</em> 50 (3): 237-251.</li></ol>\n			<a href=\"#\">\n						Director for Research Facilities (DRF)\n					</a>\n		<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img src=\"http://www.http://localhosttm/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mr.-Admkew-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"190\" /></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Admkew Haile Mengesha</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong> </strong><strong>MBA</strong> (Masters of Business Administration)</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Contact Details</strong>         </p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> Office: +251 255 530058 <br />Cellphone: +251 961658661/921674931 <br /> Fax: +251 255530106<br />Email:yadeniadmkew@gmail.com/alemadmkew@yahoo.com<br />Skype: admkewhaile</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research Interest: </strong>Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management and Marketing.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Director for Research Facilities (DRF)</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Director for Research Facilities (DRF) owns the process of managing and utilising material and human resources for research, technology exchange, and publication.  The director shall perform, among others, the following major duties:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Manages research stations and facilities of the university within and outside campus, and coordinates the research activities undertaken.</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates utilisation of research facilities among research groups and concerned researchers.</li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Allocates research facilities according to requirements by research groups.</li></ul>		\n					Detail profile				\n				<p><strong>Research Publications</strong>:</p><ol><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong><strong> (2017). </strong>Leadership Styles at Haramaya University and Implications for Corporate Success. East African Journal of Sciences (2017)  Volume 11 (1) 51-58</li></ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Impact of leadership approaches on employee motivation: An empirical investigation in Haramaya University (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(3), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li><li><strong>Admkew Haile</strong> (2015): Effects of marketing competency of frontline employees on customer satisfaction: A study on commercial bank of Ethiopia (AshEse Journal of Business Management Vol. 1(4), pp. 028-038, August, 2015</li></ol>\n		<p><a href=\"http://ResearchAffairs.haramaya.edu.etwp-content/uploads/2017/09/Research-Structure-Description.pdf\"><u>For detail structure of the research affairs office click here</u></a></p>', 'About Us', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '364-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-24 10:38:04', '2017-10-24 10:38:04', '', 364, 'http://localhost/?p=3782', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
