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  • 07 Oct
  • 2022

Semira Shimeles Assefa

Full name: Semira Shimeles Assefa

Nationality: Ethiopian

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Current Post, if any:

College/institute: Faculty of Medical Sciences/Institute of Health

Department/Team: Biomedical Sciences/Biochemistry Course Team

Field of specialization: Medical Biochemistry

Research interest:

Molecular Neuroscience researches

Nutrition Researches

Cancer Researches

Contact Address:

E-mail: semushi28@gmail.com

Phone no: +251960402329

Fax: +251471111450/+2514711112040

O.Box: 378 (Jimma University)

Publications:

  1. S Siddappa, SS Assefa, BR Nuthan, GK Marathe Partial Purification and Biochemical Characterization of Horse Gram Arginase. International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research; 11 (2), 68-78

 

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  • 07 Oct
  • 2022

Andualem Mossie Ayana

Full name: Andualem Mossie Ayana
Nationality: Ethiopian
Academic Rank: Full Professor
Current Post, if any:
Field of specialization: Medical Physiology
Contact Address:
E-mail:andualem.mossie@ju.edu.et  /andualemm2000@gmail.com
Tel: +251966764380
Fax:+251471111450/+2514711112040
P.O. Box: 378 (Jimma University


Research interest: Sepsis therapy, Metabolic disorders

Publications and Research Work Experiences

  1. Andualem M, Stefan E., Hassen TS and Legesse Z. Effect of Nitric Oxide blockers on blood pressure, cardiac output and peripheral VR done on awake ewes. Ethiop Health Develop. 2000; 14(1):68-89.
  2. Andualem M, Stefan E, Hassen TS and Legesse Z. Test of endothelial monolayer integrity in the presence an
  3. absence of endotoxin and Anti TNF-a mab. Ethiop J Science. 2001; 24(1): 105-112.
  4. Andualem M. The prevalence and socio-demographic characteristics of Khat chewing in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. J. Health Science 2002; 12(2): 69-79.
  5. Andualem M, Hassen TS and Yemane T. Effect of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) on blood pressure and heart rate. Ethiop J Health Dev. 2002; 16(2): 325-334.
  6. Andualem M and Zeleke M. Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) chewing, sociodemographic description and its effect on academic performance, Jimma University students. Ethiop Med J 2004; 42 (2): 125-136.
  7. Baumgart Y, Otto A, Schäfer A, Usbeck E, Cott C, Schot A, Tornack M, Wenzel A, Andualem M and Birkenmeier G. Characterization of novel monoclonal Antobodies for prostate specific antigen (PSA) with potency to recognize PSA bound to α2-macroglobulin. Clin Chem 2005; 51 (1): 84-92.
  8. Gerd B, Nicklish S, Pockelt C, Andualem M, Steger V, Gläaser C, Hauschildt S, Usbeck E, Huse K, Sack U, Bauer M, Schäfer A. Polymyxin Bconjugated α2-macroglobulin as an adjunctive therapy to sepsis: modes of action and impact on lethality. J Pharmacol and Expertal Therapy. 2006; 318: 762-771.
  9. Kalayu M, Andualem M and Yeshigeta G Effect of substance use on academic achievement of health officer and medical students, Jimma University, Southwestern Ethiopia. J. Health Sci. 2009: 19 (3): 155-163.
  10. Demeke M and Andualem M. Clinical effects of yoga on asthmatic patients: a preliminary clinical trial.  Ethiop J Health Sci. 2010: 21(2): 107-113.
  11. Lamina S, Azeez TO, Babu MS and Andualem M. Ergogenic controversies of sociocultural African herbs: A review study on Khat (Catha edulis) and Kola nut (Cola spp). J Health Sci. & Techno. 2010; 1: 68-78.
  12. Fentie A, Andualem M and Teshome G. Sexual practice and their development pattern among Jimma University students. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2010: 20(3):   159-167.
  13. Fentie A, Andualem M and Teshome G. Boy/Girl and virginity values, and stigma related to condom among Jimma University students. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2010: 20(3): 169-177.
  14. Karunamoorthi K, Udeni G, Babu SM and Andualem M. Psychopharmacosocial aspect of Catha edulis Forsk (Family: Celastraceae). AJPSP. 2010; 1(1): 112-129.
  15. Tekalign D, Andualem M and Markos T. Khat chewing and mental distress: a community-based study in Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2011; 21(1): 37-45.
  16. Fekadu A, Andualem M and Yohannes HM. Assessment of clients’ satisfaction with the health service delivery system at Jimma University Specialized Hospital. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2011; 21(2): 101-110.
  17. Shimelis M, Andualem M and Sintayehu F. Substance use and sexually transmitted infection among anti retroviral treatment attendants in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma, Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2012; 22 (3):181-188.
  18. Yinebeb M, Andualem M, Rajish PN and Getenet B. Prevalence and severity of iodine deficiency disorder among children 6-12 years of age in Shebe Senbo District, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2012; 22 (3):196-204.
  19. Sisay B, Andualem M and Teshome G. Prevalence of hypertension and its association with substance use among adults living in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2012. WJMMS 2014; 2(1):1-11.
  20. Tadele N, Teshome G and Andualem M. Association between khat chewing and gastrointestinal disorders: a cross sectional study. J Health Sci. 2013; 23(2): 123-130.
  21. Niguse O, Andualem M and Teshome G. Magnitude of anemia and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Shalla Woreda, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2013; 23 (2):165-173.
  22. Mohamed B, Andualem M and Kifle W, Yeshigeta G. Visual impairment and road traffic accidents among drivers in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J 2013; 51(2):
  23. Netsanet W, Andualem M, August S, Arwid D, Susanne T, Nasr YAH, Gerd B. Evaluation of the in Vitro Efficacy of Artemisia annua, Rumex abyssinicus, and Catha edulis Forsk Extracts on Cancer and Trypanosoma brucei Cells. HINDAWI, ISRN Biochemistry. 2013; 2013: 1-10.
  24. Andualem M, Seleshi K and Teshome G. Association between khat chewing and intestinal parasitic infestations: a community based, cross-sectional study done in Jimma town, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethiop Med J. 2013; 51(3): 187-195.
  25. Andualem M, Pathophysiology of sepsis. Review article. 2014; 1(8): 159-168.
  26. Selomon A, Andualem M and Leja H. Prevalence and severity of anemia among school children in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. BMC Hematology 2014; 14(3): 1-9. (http://biomed-central.com/2052-1839/14/3).
  27. Amare D, Andualem M and Lealem G. Nutritional Iron Deficiency Anemia: Magnitude and Its Predictors among School Age Children, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study. PLoS ONE 2014; 9(12):doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114059.
  28. Samuel T, Andualem M and Dereje N. Premenstrual Syndrome: Prevalence, Severity and its Association with Academic and Social Performance among College Students, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia. J Rep. Health 2014; 7(1):31-41.
  29. Lealem G, Asrat A, Yaregal A, Andualem M. Anemia and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Wollita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2015: 25 (2): 155-161
  30. Tsinuel G, Andualem M and Yesufe G. Association between body composition and khat chewing in Ethiopian adults. BMC Res Notes. 2015; 8:680. DOI 10.1186/s13104-015-1601-2
  31. Leta M, Andualem M, and Alemayehu N. Stress among Medical Students and Its Association with Substance Use and Academic Performance. HINDAWI, J Biomed Educ. 2015; 2015, Article ID 149509, 9 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/149509
  32. Andualem M, Dagmawi K and Alemayehu N. Prevalence and Severity of Depression and Its Association with Substance Use in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. HINDAWI, J Depression Rese and Treatm. 2016; 2016, Article ID 3460462, 7 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3460462.
  33. Tesfaye G, Tekle F, Andualem M. The Association between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Reading Comprehension Achievement and Substance Use among Jimma University Undergraduates, Ethiopia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR). 2016; 30(1):284-298. ISSN 2307-4531
  34. Tekle F, Endalfer M, Ebabu T and Andualem M. Students’ Academic Self-Efficacy Viz-a-Viz their Academic Achievement: Jimma and Hawasa University Students in Focus. J. Educ. & Sc. 2016; 11(2):
  35. Rajesh PN, Andualem M, Yinebeb M. Influence of Substance Use on the Development of Metabolic Syndrome in the Semi-Urban Population of Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. Internl J Med Sci & Clin Invent. 2016; 3(3):1670-1684.
  36. Rajesh PN, Andualem M, Yinebeb M. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Components in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia. Internl J Med Sci & Clin Invent. 2016; 3(3): 1685-1704.
  37. Rajesh PN, Andualem M, Yinebeb M. Physical Activity and Dietary Factors as Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome among Adults in Jimma Town, South West Ethiopia. Internl J Med Sci & Clin Invent. 2016; 3(4):1772-1785.
  38. Almaz A, Andualem M, Amare D and Samuel T. Electrocardiogram Alteration and its Association with Khat Chewing: A study in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. Anat Physiol. 2017: S6 DOI: 4172/2161-0940.S6-008.
  39. Baye D, Amare DW and Andualem M. Cognitive impairment among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia. 2017; 9(11): 300-308.
  40. Elias M, Andualem M, Alemayehu N and Mohammed Ib. Effect of Antipsychotic Drugs on Body Composition in Patients Attending Psychiatry Clinic, Jimma, Ethiopia. J Psychiatry 2017; 20(3): 405 DOI: 4172/2378-5756.1000405arch A
  41. Yigizie Y and Andualem M. Depression, anxiety, stress, and their associated factors among Jimma University staff, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia, 2016: a cross-sectional study. Dovepress, J Neuropsych. Dis. and Treat. 2017;13: 2803–2812.
  42. Leta M, Andualem M. Molecular mediators and controlling mechanism of vascular calcification. Int J Clin Exp Physiol. 2017; 4:3-14.
  43. Yinebeb M, Andualem M, Rajesh PN, Hailie F. Iodine Deficiency Disorder and Its Association with Academic Performance among Children in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia. J Food & Nutr Scie. 2017; 5 (2): 44-50.
  44. Leta M, Andualem M. Molecular Characterization of Hydrogen Sulfide, Role in Vascular System and Method of Endogenous Production Detections with Common Ion Channels Used to Produce Its Biological Effect. Biochem Physiol 2017; 6: 222. doi: 4172/2168-9652.1000222.
  45. Bekele Y, Andualem M and Fitsum A. Outcomes of Second Trimester Abortion in Amhara Region, North Ethiopia: A cross sectional study. Internl J Academ Scien Res. 2017; 5(4): 41-50
  46. Hiwot B, Andualem M, Samuel T, and Daniel G. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sleep Quality among Adults in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. HINDAWI: Sleep Disorders. 2018; 2018:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1155/ 2018/8342328.I
  47. Almaz A, Andualem M, Amare D, and Samuel T. Electrocardiogram Change and Chronic Alcohol Consumption. Int J Car & Hear Heal. 2018; 1:2, 16-19.n,
  48. Eden Y, Andualem M and Alemeshet Y. Effects of Khat (Catha Edulis) on Bronchial Asthma. Open J Asthma. 2018; (1):005-010. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/oja.000008
  49. Eden YT and Andualem M. Prevalence of Asthma and Its Association with Daily Habits in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. Open J Asthma 2(1): 011-017. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/oja.000009
  50. Abriham Z, Andualem M, Gebrie A, Markos Y. Stress among Postgraduate Students and Its Association with Substance Use. J Psychiatry 2018; 21(3): 448. doi:4172/2378-5756.1000448
  51. Leta M, Andualem M Molecular mechanism of vaso-protective effects of Vitamin D. Int J Health Allied Sci 2018; 7: 127-38. DOI: 4103/ijhas.IJHAS-46-17
  52. Hiwot B, Andualem M, Samuel T and Daniel G. Prevalence and pattern of primary insomnia among adults in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study. J Public Health & Epid (JPHE). 2018; ISSN 2141-2316
  53. Diriba DO, Andualem M, Samuel T. Sleep quality and its associated factors among nurses in Jimma Zone public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia. J Clin Neurosci and Psychopathol. 2019; 21(4): 271 280 http://dx.doi.org/ 10.37133/ Sleep.Hypn.2019.11.028
  54. Tadeg J, Andualem M, Hiwot B and Yigizie Y. Poor sleep quality and its predictors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes. 2019; 12:488. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4531-6
  55. Getachew YY, Andualem M, Moyeta BG and Gashaw GW. Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Its Predictors among HIV/AIDS Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia. HINDAWI Psychiatry J. 2019; 2019:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8306823
  56. Amare AT, Andualem M, Mohammed I, Amare D and Moyata B. Effect of subchronic exposure to fluoride and role of Moringa stenopetala on hematologic parameters in mice. Internl J Herbal Med. 2019; 7(2): 08-12
  57. Yonas A, Andualem M, Samuel T. Depression, Anxiety and Stress among COPD Patients: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study. J Dep Anxiety. 2020; 9:360. doi: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.360
  58. Mebrahtom Z, Hiwot B and Andualem M. Magnitude of Poor Sleep Quality and Associated Factors among Health Sciences Students in Jimma University, Southwest Ethiopia, Biomed J Sci & Tech Res. 2020; 25(3):19145-1953. ISSN: 2574 -1241
  59. Amare AT, Addis AH, Andualem M and Taddese AZ. Prenatal vitamin D supplementation and child respiratory health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World Allergy Org. J. 2020; 13:100486. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100486.
  60. Yonas A, Andualem M, Samuel T. Depression, Anxiety and Stress among COPD Patients: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study. J Dep Anxiety. 2020;9: 360. doi: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.360
  61. Begosew MA, Andualem M, Zenebe NA Cognitive Impairment Among COPD Patients. Hospital – Based Comparative Cross – Sectional Study. IJMSAR. 2021; 4(3): 26-41. Available Online at: https://www.ijmsar.com
  62. Iyasu TB, Lelisa SD, Andualem M, Demelash M, Dilnesa Y, Tariku SG, Yohannes MW. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice toward Prevention of COVID-19 among Jimma Town Residents: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Public Health. 2022; 10:822116. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.82211.
  63. Amare AT, Wondwosen D, Addis A, Nebiyou SB , Taddese AZ and Andualem M. Inhaled Corticosteroids and the Risk of Lung Cancer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. HINDAWI Pulmon Med. 2022; 2022. https://doi.org/1155/2022/9799858
  64. Hiwot B, Yimer M, Abdulhalik W, Kalkidan H, Zenebe N, Morankar S, Shimelis M and Andualem M. The prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC, Trop. Dis,
    Travel Med. and Vaccines. 2023; 9:16.     https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-023-00192-y.
  65. Awel T, Almaz A, Andualem M and Shimelis M. Effects of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile among women attending family planning unit in Goba Town Public Health Facilities, Bale, Southeast Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study. BMC Reproductive Health. 2023; 20: 185. https://doi.org/10.1186/ s12978-023-01727-4
  66. Abebe TG, Narayan DS, Sabir H, Manish L, Andualem M, Shimelis ML, Divyanshu S, Niti Y, Surendra KM. Hormones, Peptides and Neurotransmitters, Effects on Appetite Regulation and their Relationship to Obesity: Systematic Review. J Chem Health Risks (JCHR). 2024; 14(1): 317-329.ISSN:2251-6727
  67. Hiwot B, Andualem M, Sudhakar NM, Tadesse DG, Elsah T. Echocardiographic Parameters and Complication Profiles among Adult Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease at Jimma Medical Center. Dove Press, Vascular Health and Risk Manage. 2024;20:157–166
  68. Samuel T, Esayas KG, Daniel Y, Elsah TA, Tilahun Y, Andualem M. Haematological indices in acute coronary syndrome patients in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study. Dove Press, J Blood Medic.2024; 15:275–28.
  69. Hiwot B, Tadesse DG, Morankar S, Elsah T, Andualem M. Effects of self-management education on clinical outcomes of adults with rheumatic heart disease: A quasi-experimental study. ELSEVIER, Current Problems in Cardiology 2024; 49:102796.
  70. Samuel T, Elsah T, Daniel Y, Tilahun Y, Esayas KG, Andualem M. Predictive role of hematological indices in patients with acute coronary syndrome in Ethiopia: Intrahospital outcomes. ELSEVIER, 2024;10: e36790
  71. Abebe TG, Sabir H, Manish L, Niti Y , Aparna G, Surendra KM, Shimelis ML, Andualem M. Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis and its adverse effect: Systematic Review J. Biomed. Res. 2024; 27:1526-1538. https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR
  72. Hiwot B. Elsah T, Morankar S, Tadesse DG, Andualem M. Rheumatic heart disease burden and determinants in cardiac patients: A follow up care concern in Ethiopia. ELSEVIER Intnal J Cardiol Cardiovas Risk and Preven. 24 (2025) 200352.
  73. Samuel T, Esayas KG, Daniel Y, Elsah T, Tilahun Y, and Andualem M. Hematologic Indices and Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) Risk Score in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2024; 34 (6):469-476.

A Book Published

1. Andualem M, Lamina S and Babu MS. Effect of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) in human body. Lambert Academic

Publisher, 1st Edition, 2012, ISBN: 978-3-8484-3145-8.

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