Spatial analysis of measles cases and vaccination coverage in the Somali region, eastern Ethiopia by Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Mahdi Yonis Kayat, Mohamed Harir Aden, Jemal Beksisa Shuramu, Shikur Mohammed, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Binyam Mohammedbirhan Berhe, Ahmed Abdi Kalinle, Sahardiid Ali Abdilahi

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Empowering pastoralist women through social innovations in Somali and Afar regions of Ethiopia by Tafesse Matewos, Melisew Dejene, Semeredin Yimer

“…The main objective of this study is to assess the role of social innovations (SI) in empowering women in pastoral areas of Afar and Somali regions in Ethiopia. The study employed a mixed research approach to collect and analyze data from different sources. …”
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Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths infection and associated risk factors among residents of Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. by Abdlmenur Alewi Sedo, Ahmed Zeynudin, Tariku Belay, Mekdes Mekonen Belay, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Omar Osman, Ramadan Budul Yusuf, Abdifatah Abdulahi

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The aim of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of STHs and related risk factors among the people living in Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A community-based cross-sectional study was revealed from June 1 to July 21, 2023. …”
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Association between wasting and inadequate breastfeeding practices among infants under six months in SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia: A multilevel cross-sectional study. by Bethel Getachew, Yemane Berhane, Yadeta Dessie, Walelegn W Yallew, Hanna Y Berhane, Sunny S Kim

“…This study assessed the association between wasting and breastfeeding practices among infants under six months of age in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>The study used data from a large feasibility study conducted in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia, from August-September 2021. …”
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Rapid assessment of pre-service midwifery education in conflict settings: findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria and Somalia by Emilia Iwu, Shatha Elnakib, Hawa Abdullahi, Rejoice Helma Abimiku, Charity Maina, Asia Mohamed, Kazeem Olalekan Ayodeji, George Odonye, Rifkatu Sunday, Maryan Abdulkadir Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Abdirisak A. Dalmar, Emilie Grant, Hannah Tappis

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The Ethnic Hierarchy of the Taxi Industry: Structural Changes and Social Mobility Among Migrant Drivers by Helga Hiim Stålhane

“…This article shows the existence of an ethnic hierarchy in the Oslo taxi industry, primarily between Pakistani and Somali drivers, and it unpacks the elements that shape this hierarchy. …”
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The Enduring Conflict in Somalia: Analyzing the Dynamics of Instability and the Path to Sustainable Peace by Zoia Malik

“…This essay examines the origins and dynamics of the Somali conflict, analyzing its historical, political, economic, and social dimensions. …”
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Evolución e intervención internacional en la guerra del Ogadén (1976-1980) by Pablo Arconada-Ledesma

“…Sin embargo, es necesario ampliar la visión sobre este conflicto fronterizo ya que se ha minusvalorado el papel de actores no estatales como el Western Somali Liberation Front, que se convirtió en un factor clave durante los primeros meses del enfrentamiento bélico. …”
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Internal control systems and financial accountability in Uganda: A case of selected districts in western Uganda by Eton, Marus, Caroline Murezi, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

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Una aproximación a la geopolítica de las lenguas en el continente africano by Alfredo Portillo

“…El hecho concreto en este sentido es que, como parte del proceso de descolonización iniciado en la década de 1950 en el continente africano, está el proceso de reafirmación de sus lenguas autóctonas, algunas de las cuales han tenido un rol significativo y tendrán aún más en el futuro- desde el punto de vista político, económico, educativo y comunicacional, entre las que destacan el suajili, el kirundi, el bambara, el wolof, el amárico y el somalí. Por tal razón, al momento de aproximarse a la comprensión del continente africano, es fundamental tomar en cuenta la dinámica geopolítica de sus lenguas, a fin de completar un esquema de análisis que incluya aspectos económicos, de recursos naturales, demográficos, religiosos, de conflictos interétnicos, entre otros. …”
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Enhancing Health Equity and Patient Engagement in Diabetes Care: Technology-Aided Continuous Glucose Monitoring Pilot Implementation Project by Madhur Thakur, Eric W Maurer, Kim Ngan Tran, Anthony Tholkes, Sripriya Rajamani, Roli Dwivedi

“…Participants had diverse language preferences, with Spanish (54/148, 36.5%), English (52/148, 35.1%), Somali (21/148, 14.2%), and other languages (21/148, 14.2%). …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of children ever born among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of 2019 mini Ethiopian demographic health surv... by Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Bezawit Adane, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Mekides Nigusu, Kalaab Esubalew Sharew, Abebaw Molla, Mulugeta Tesfa

“…Significant hotspots of high CEB were found in the Eastern Somali, Hadiya, Sidama, and Welayta zones. From individual-Level variables: women who were married [AOR = 3.23, 95% CI (1.48, 6.62)] were positively associated with high number of CEB. …”
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