A Historical Overview of Khat Production in Ethiopia

An Overview of Khat

This is a mini-review of the effects of khat—leaves of which are chewed by people around the world. Khat chewing could have profound short and long-term effects on various human body systems, of which some of the main effects are discussed in this review. Although various countries recognize the potential harm of using khat, legal mechanisms controlling the use of khat vary widely. Nevertheless...

Indigenous Sheep Production in Ethiopia: A Review

Research results and facts of indigenous sheep production were reviewed with the aim of delivering relevant information for the beneficiaries. The common production system used in Ethiopia was the extensive type, which was characterized by small flock sizes and the flock being periodically devastated by diseases. Some indigenous sheep groups of the country were characterized and their names wer...

a fundamental study of "histiriographic metafiction", and "literary genres", as introduced in "new historical philosophy", and tracing them in the works of julian barnes.

abstract a fundamental study of “historio-graphic metafiction” and “literary genres”, as introduced in “new historical philosophy”, and tracing them in the works of julian barnes having studied the two novels, the porcupine and arthur & george, by julian barnes, the researcher has applied linda hutcheon’s historio-graphic metafictional theories to them. the thesis is divided into five cha...

A historical note on influenza in Ethiopia.

THE DISTINGUISHED German medical historian Dr. K. F. Schaller recently remarked that "because of its geographical position" Ethiopia "in former times ... remained mostly unaffected by the world-wide influenza epidemics."' This statement would seem to require revision, for though documentation on Ethiopia's medical history is fragmentary, and many of the epidemics which appeared in the past2 can...

RTV4HCI: A Historical Overview