Omo International Journal of Sciences https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS <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> Arba Minch University en-US Omo International Journal of Sciences 2520-4882 Traditional Dairy Production and Milk Handling Practices in Mareka District, Dawuro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/459 <p>for test</p> Asrat Guja Amejo Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences 2024-03-22 2024-03-22 7 1 1 26 10.59122/2134abc Intercropping Legumes Covers with Maize on Soil Moisture Improvement in Selected Dry Land Areas of Basketo Special Woreda’s, Ethiopia https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/427 <p>for test</p> Yenealem Gemi Mekuria Yaya Wudinesh Naba Geremew Amare Gojjam Gindi Birhanu Wolde Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences 2024-07-28 2024-07-28 7 1 27 42 10.59122/2135abc Ezo_ote (ILRI_5527A): Registration of High-Yielding Dual Purpose Oat Variety for Ethiopian Agriculture https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/426 <p>for test</p> Tessema Tesfaye Atumo Deribe Gemiyu Talore Worku Bedeke Baredo Kibreab Yosefe Getachew Gudero Mengesha Tesfaye Abiso Muluken Zeleke Agdew Bekele W/silase Getinet Kebede Kalsa Tuma Ayele Yada Kifle Tawle Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences 2024-07-28 2024-07-28 7 1 43 63 10.59122/2136abc The Assuan Labeo, or Labeo horei Heckel (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in Lake Chamo, Ethiopia: Reproductive Biology and Condition Factor https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/504 <p>for test</p> Atnafu W/yohannes Alemayehu Anza Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences 2024-08-11 2024-08-11 7 1 64 78 10.59122/2137abc Ethiopian Perspectives and Scientific Explanations of the Sun Halo Phenomenon on April 7, 2022 https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/OMOIJS/article/view/492 <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> Belay Goshu Copyright (c) 2024 OMO International Journal of Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2024-09-09 2024-09-09 7 1 79 109 10.59122/2138abc