https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/issue/feed Omo International Journal of Sciences 2025-10-07T06:59:14+03:00 Awoke Guadie awoke.guade@amu.edu.et Open Journal Systems <p>The Omo International Journal of Sciences publishes peer-reviewed original research, critical literature reviews, technical notes, future articles, policy briefs, and short communications in the fields of Natural and Computational Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Food Science, and Postharvest Technology. The editorial board invites interested researchers and scientists to submit manuscripts and join the reviewer and editorial advisory board. You are welcome to contribute to this flourishing scientific journal.</p> https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/459 Traditional Dairy Production and Milk Handling Practices in Mareka District, Dawuro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia 2025-10-07T06:59:14+03:00 Asrat Guja Amejo gujasrat@gmail.com <p>for test</p> 2024-03-22T00:00:00+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/427 Intercropping Legumes Covers with Maize on Soil Moisture Improvement in Selected Dry Land Areas of Basketo Special Woreda’s, Ethiopia 2025-10-07T06:59:13+03:00 Yenealem Gemi Mekuria gemiyenealem@gmail.com Yaya Wudinesh Naba wudnesh2017@gmail.com Geremew Amare Gojjam www.Ama300@gmail.com Gindi Birhanu Wolde birhanuwolde2016@gmail.com <p>for test</p> 2024-07-28T16:33:48+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/426 Ezo_ote (ILRI_5527A): Registration of High-Yielding Dual Purpose Oat Variety for Ethiopian Agriculture 2025-10-07T06:59:13+03:00 Tessema Tesfaye Atumo tessema4@gmail.com Deribe Gemiyu Talore tessema4@gmail.com Worku Bedeke Baredo tessema4@gmail.com Kibreab Yosefe tessema4@gmail.com Getachew Gudero Mengesha tessema4@gmail.com Tesfaye Abiso tessema4@gmail.com Muluken Zeleke tessema4@gmail.com Agdew Bekele W/silase tessema4@gmail.com Getinet Kebede Kalsa tessema4@gmail.com Tuma Ayele Yada tessema4@gmail.com Kifle Tawle tessema4@gmail.com <p>for test</p> 2024-07-28T00:00:00+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/504 The Assuan Labeo, or Labeo horei Heckel (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in Lake Chamo, Ethiopia: Reproductive Biology and Condition Factor 2025-10-07T06:59:13+03:00 Atnafu W/yohannes alemayehunz@gmail.com Alemayehu Anza alemayehunz@gmail.com <p>for test</p> 2024-08-11T00:00:00+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/492 Ethiopian Perspectives and Scientific Explanations of the Sun Halo Phenomenon on April 7, 2022 2025-10-07T06:59:12+03:00 Belay Goshu belaysitotaw@gmail.com <p>The purpose of this study was to analyze the many interpretations and reactions to the sun halo phenomenon reported in Ethiopia on April 7, 2022, with a particular focus on religious perspectives and scientific analysis. The diameter of the sun halo was measured to be 0.092 km, indicating the peculiarity of this atmospheric occurrence. A study among various religious leaders and community members showed that 80% of respondents considered the phenomenon required special prayers or religious rites, suggesting a significant tendency towards spiritual significance. Additionally, 14% of respondents indicated curiosity regarding the event, suggesting a normal human reaction to odd or incomprehensible situations. Meanwhile, 3% of responders mentioned ceremonial offerings or no specific activities to the sun halo. From a technical aspect, picture analysis of the sun halo revealed an initial pixel count of 108,584 with a standard deviation of 43,265 and a noise standard deviation of 0.0962994, resulting in a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 33.744. This study underlines the clarity and prominence of the sun halo in the obtained image. Furthermore, the study analyzed the relationship between the sun halo and atmospheric conditions, revealing a correlation coefficient of 0.49 on Day 7, coinciding with occasional cloud cover and atmospheric disturbances. The correlation coefficient slightly reduced to 0.48 on Day 8, when the sky was clear. These findings show a probable relationship between the presence of atmospheric disturbances and the appearance of the sun halo, offering a detailed explanation of this remarkable natural phenomenon. To understand the underlying atmospheric dynamics and probable seasonal trends, future studies should concentrate on a more thorough analysis of sun halos, combining a bigger dataset of occurrences across diverse geographical regions and climatic conditions. Further research could examine the psychological and cultural effects of celestial phenomena, such as sun halos, on different cultures, offering more insight into how these occurrences affect cultural norms and belief systems.</p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Sun, halo, scientific, people thought, image</p> 2024-09-09T00:00:00+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences