http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/7 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:41:23 GMT 2026-07-13T14:41:23Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16875 To Investigate Collections and Exhibition Management oF Debre Work Mariam Monastery Museum Melkamu, Yezina This study the collection and exhibition management of Debrework Mariam Monastery Museum in Ethiopia, focusing on its establishment and growth, the museum collection, collection methods, object registration methods in the museum, heritage collection management and exhibition management. The research employs a qualitative case study design, utilizing primary data from interviews, personal observations, and photography, as well as secondary sources such as archival records and literature. The findings reveal that the monastery museum houses a rich collection of artifacts, including manuscripts, crosses, crowns, and religious relics, many of date back centuries and hold profound spiritual value. However, the museum faces challenges such as inadequate storage facilities, limited conservation resources, and insufficient documentation practices. Which threaten the long-term preservation of these artifacts. The exhibition management is also constrained by a lack of interpretive strategies and accessibility for diverse audiences. Despite these challenges, the monastery museum plays a critical role in preserving Ethiopian’s cultural heritage and engaging the local community. The study underscores the need for enhanced conservation efforts, professional training, and community involvement to ensure the sustainability of the museum’s collections and exhibitions. The researcher recommend, the Enarj Enawuga Cultural and Tourism Office should facilitate annual workshops for monastery custodians, led by professionals from the National Museum, covering core topics: object handling, museum management, display method, and basic documentation. Should be partners with an institution like Natural History Museum of Bahr Dar University, and IES to conduct a condition survey of the most vulnerable parchment manuscripts and provide targeted training in basic parchment care, focusing on handling. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16875 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16866 Evaluating Satellite-Derived Precipitation Products and Climate Change Impact on Smallholder Livelihoods and Adaptation Strategies in West Gojjam Zone, Central Highlands of the Abbay Basin, Ethiopia Taye, Mulugojjam The central highlands of Ethiopia’s Abbay Basin, a region highly dependent on rain-fed agriculture, face significant challenges due to climate change and variability, threatening agricultural productivity. This dissertation address the critical need for reliable rainfall data, and understanding of rainfall variability and trends, projection future climate scenarios, and a clear assessment of the vulnerability and the dynamics of adaptation strategies implemented by smallholder farmers. The study seeks to answer: which satellite-based precipitation dataset is most reliable for the study area? How variable are rainfall patterns, and what are the trends? What are the likely future changes in rainfall and temperature? How vulnerable are local communities, and How adaptation strategies variable from time to time and place to place? The study area covers the west Gojjam Zone in the central highlands of Abbay Basin. Using four satellite precipitation data estimators (SPEs), Climate Hazards Group Infrared Precipitation Stations (CHIRPSv2), the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) morphing technique (CMORPH), the Integrated Multi-satellite Retrieval for GPM (IMERG-06) and Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Networks Cloud Classification System (PERSSIANN-CCS) and GCM/CMIP6 precipitation and temperature (max and min) data, against ground-based gauged data and blended/ENACTS data, respectively. Household survey and KI also included. The research applied categorical (Probability of Detection (POD), False Alarm Ratio (FAR), Critical Success Index (CSI), and Accuracy) and continuous (Root mean square error (RMSE), Relative bias, bias ratio) metrics for performance evaluation. Rainfall variability was analysed, parameters on onset and cessation dates, dry spells, Coefficient of Variation (CV %), and Standardized Rainfall Anomalies (SRA) were utilized to evaluate rainfall variability and seasonality. Trend analysis was carried out using Mann-Kendall test and Sen’s slope estimator. Climate projection relied on CMIP6 models under Shared Socioeconomic pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSPS5-8.5) scenarios. Bias corrected data was extracted with Climate Model for hydrology (CMhyd) tool while vulnerability was assessed via Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) and LVI-IPCC frame work. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was included to investigate the variation of adaptation strategies between the study agro ecological zones and decadal variation. IMERGE-06 emerged as the most reliable rainfall dataset, with CMORPH excelling in event detection (POD 0.9, CSI 0.74). The region showed moderate rainfall variability (CV: annual 10.7%, kiremt 11.7%, belg 10.6, and bega 22.6%), with delayed onsets (mean 142) Day of the Year (DOY) and early cessation date (279 DOY) shortening growing season. Trend analysis revealed significant annual (+9.14 mm/year) and belg (+6.94 mm/year) rainfall increases, while kiremt rainfall decline slightly. Future projection indicate annual rainfall increase up to 32% by mid-century and temperature rises up to 29oC under a high emission scenario. Vulnerability analysis found highland communities more exposed and less adaptive, with midland projected to be more vulnerable. Furthermore, the study area demonstrated significant variations in adaptation strategies within the Dega and W/Dega AEZs. During the 1990s, adaptation strategies focused on farmland expansion and intensification of irrigation. In the 2010s, farmers increasingly adopted row planting, greater use of fertilizer, crop diversification and improved seed varieties. By the 2020s, strategies shifted towards adjusting cropping calendars, further diversifying crops, and increasing the use of fertilizer and pesticides. In conclusion, context specific adaptation strategies, improved climate information, and institutional support are recommended to enhance resilience. Future research should incorporate additional climate variables and expand vulnerability assessment to better inform sustainable adaptation planning. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16866 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16862 Attitudes, values and norms towards marriage in Adet town and surrounding areas, North Gojjam zone in Amhara region, Ethiopia Atta, Zemed Marriage in Ethiopia is undergoing significant transformation due to urbanization, education, and shifting gender norms, yet localized studies on evolving marital attitudes remain scarce. This study investigates the prevailing attitudes, values, and norms toward marriage in Adet Town and surrounding areas, North Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, where traditional expectations increasingly intersect with modern influences. This research addresses key gaps by exploring how socio-demographic factors shape marital perceptions and the implications for policy and community interventions. Employing a concurrent mixed-methods design, the study combined quantitative surveys (N=372) with qualitative data from focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs). Quantitative findings revealed strong endorsement of marriage, with mean scores significantly exceeding test values, and occupation significantly influenced perspectives, with men, rural residents, and economically stable individuals holding more traditional views. Qualitative insights highlighted tensions between arranged and love marriages, economic barriers, and generational divides, with youth prioritizing education and financial independence over early marriage. Results indicate that while marriage remains a cornerstone of social life, attitudes are shifting, particularly among urban and educated youth. Persistent challenges include early marriage in rural areas, gendered marital expectations, and economic pressures delaying unions. The study concludes that marital norms in Adet and its surrounding areas reflect a dynamic interplay between tradition and modernization, necessitating culturally sensitive interventions. Recommendations include strengthening community awareness programs on gender equity and legal marriage age, supporting youth education and economic empowerment to reduce financial barriers to marriage, and fostering intergenerational dialogue to reconcile traditional and modern marital values. Future research shall adopt longitudinal designs to track these changes and their societal impacts. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16862 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16858 Education In Emergencies: Unpacking Child Education In Internally Displaced Persons Sites In Ethiopia, Debre Berhan Internally Displaced Persons Camp Yeshiwas, Dereb The main purpose of this study was to unpack child education in IDP sites in Ethiopia, Debre Berhan Internally Displaced Persons‘ camp. The study further explored differences in Education for internally Displaced Children on the basis children‘s demographic characteristics (gender and location). To this end, an explanatory sequential mixed-method design was used. A proportional stratified sampling technique was employed to select the research participants from the schools. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from selected participants. Then, descriptive and inferential statistics, including cross-case analysis for the qualitative data were employed. The findings of the study revealed that quality education, inclusive education, safety and protection, and overall Education for Internally Displaced Children appeared poor. This is due to the absence of sustainable follow ups from parents, school teachers and lack of enough support from schools; that school facility for education; cultural barriers, lack of confidence, engaging on multiple activities, such as family management, child rearing; economic problem; language barrier, and the presence of military clashes among different groups, etc. Based on gender, male IDC showed more access and safety and protection compared with female. Yet, no difference existed on quality and inclusive education. In terms of location, urban IDC experiences better Access to education and Quality education than IDC lived in rural displaced areas. Whereas, there were no differences observed between IDC in their inclusion education and safety and protection. This was because of IDC‘s own negative attitude for education, lack of confidence to go to school, the isolated nature of the rural schools from the center limits them to access varieties of assertiveness training, lack of facilities during the instructional process, poor infrastructure, lack of supervision from administrative staffs and experienced special teachers, and complete lack of government provision and financing of all levels of education, etc. The major factors affecting the implementation of EIDC were categorised into school related, resource related and security related. Accordingly, the concerned personnel at all levels, particularly, REBs, ZED, woredas, in synergy with NGOs and schools level leaders) should take corrective measures to tackle the identified gaps and challenges investigated in this study. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16858 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z