List of Publications

 Journal Articles 

1. Misganaw Tadesse Woldemariam, Amanuel Ayde Ergado, and Worku Jimma. Educational Technology Integration Strategies in Colleges of Teacher Education in Ethiopia. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. Vol 51(1). 2025.

https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28880

2. Zelalem Asfaw, Daniel Alemneh, Bekalu Ferede, Abu Santure, and Worku Jimma.  Implementing Data Driven Decision-Making to Improve the Quality of Education in Ethiopian Higher Learning Institutions. International Journal of African Higher Education. Vol. 11(3). 2025.

https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ijahe/article/view/17669

3. Misganaw Tadesse Woldemariam, Amanuel Ayde Ergado, and Worku Jimma. Factors influencing effective integration of educational technology in the colleges of teacher education in Ethiopia: A constructivist grounded theory. Australian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) Vol 42(2). 2025

https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.9993

4. Dereje Kaba Gurmessa and Worku Jimma. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Interpretable Artificial Intelligence for Epileptic Seizure Diagnosis Using an Electroencephalogram: A Systematic Review. Digital Health Journal. 2025

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/20552076251325411 

5. Bedasa Motuma, Daniel Alemneh and Worku Jimma. Exploring the challenges of e-resources acquisition to enhance access and the enabling factors to embrace patron-driven e-resources acquisition in Ethiopian university libraries, Information Development, Sage Journals. 2024.

 https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241307

6. Seifu Feyisa, Worku Jimma, and Eshetu Chaka. Resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains to Isoniazid: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Horn African Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HAJHBS) Vol. 1 (1) (2024)

https://www.hajhbs.sluchs.edu.et/index.php/hajhbs/article/view/22

7. Tamene Fufa, Rahel Bekele, and Worku Jimma. Evaluation of the Health Management Information System Status and Effectiveness at Jimma University Medical Centre, 2018: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Horn African Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HAJHBS) Vol. 1 (1) (2024)

     https://www.hajhbs.sluchs.edu.et/index.php/hajhbs/article/view/18

8. Workineh Tesema, Worku Jimma. Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Johan Stiens and Bruno da Silva. A Taxonomy of Low-Power Techniques in Wearable Medical Devices for Healthcare Applications Journal of Electronics Vol 13 (15), 3097. (2024)

      https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13153097

9. Dereje Kaba Gurmessa and Worku Jimma. Explainable machine learning for breast cancer diagnosis from mammography and ultrasound images: a systematic review, BMJ health & care informatics vol. 31 (1) (2024)

     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38307616/

10. Dereje Kaba Gurmessa and Worku Jimma. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Stroke Diagnosis: A Systematic Review, Journal of Cogent Engineering Vol 10(2). (2023)

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311916.2023.2273088

11. Behailu Gebremariam, Shimelis Assefa, and Worku Jimma. Personal Healthcare Management through Social Media: A Study of Graduate Students in Selected Ethiopian Universities. Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 11 (5). (2023)

UJPH9-17633952.pdf (hrpub.org)

12.  Woldemariam, Misganaw Tadesse, and Worku Jimma. Adoption of electronic health record systems to enhance the quality of healthcare in low-income countries: a systematic review. BMJ health & care informatics vol. 30 (1) (2023): e100704. doi:10.1136/bmjhci-2022-100704

  bmjhci-2022-100704.pdf (nih.gov). (2023) 

13. Amansisa Embabo, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba. A self-learning knowledge-based system to mitigate the impact of drug interaction in type two diabetics Vol. 10, Issue, 3, page 241-250, (2022)

   https://www.hrpub.org/download/20220530/UJPH1-17626409.pdf

14. Chala Diriba, Worku Jimma, and Hailu Merga . Developing Risk Level Prediction Model and Clinical Decision Support System for Cardiovascular Diseases in Ethiopia. International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews, Vol 13(5), (2023)

https://auctoresonline.org/article/developing-risk-level-prediction-model-and-clinical-decision-support-system-for-cardiovascular-diseases-in-ethiopia

15. Diriba Girma, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba. Developing Self-Learning Knowledge Based System for Predominant Chicken Diseases Diagnosis, Prevention and Management, Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology Vol 14 (1), (2023)

https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/developing-selflearning-knowledge-based-system-for-predominant-chicken-diseases-diagnosis-prevention-and-management-97092.html

16. Ashenafi Adere, Worku Jimma, and Elsabet Wedajo. Exploration of Indigenous knowledge for Conflict Management in Communities in Southwest Ethiopia, Gadaa Journal Vol 5(1), (2022).

       https://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/gadaa/article/view/3597

17. Fetene Tushura, Worku Jimma, and Workineh Tesema. Indigenous Knowledge Practices on Weather Forecasting and Drought Disaster Management: The Case of Borana Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Gadaa Journal Vol 5(2), (2022)

https://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/gadaa/article/view/4017/1518

18. Legese Chelkeba Kumsa, Tsegaye Melaku, Daniel Emana Aga and Worku Jimma (2020) A Systematic Review and Meta-analyis of Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infections Among Preschool and School-age Children in Ethiopia: Evaluation of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDS) Elimination Program by 2020 (In press)

19. Habteyes Hailu Tolaa, Khalid Jamal Khadoura, Worku Jimma, Saharnaz Nedjata and Reza Majdzadeha (2020). Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcome in children in developing and developed countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 96 (2020) 12–18.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220301971

20. Aregash Adugna, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba (2020). Knowledge Management Approach for Managing Indigenous Knowledge of Crop Production. Gadaa Journal Vol 3(1).

http://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/gadaa/article/view/2033

21. Eyasu Kedir, Worku Jimma, Tadesse Takele (2020). Developing a Prototype Knowledge-Based System for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Using Data Mining Techniques. Ethiop J Health Sci. 30(1): 115–124. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i1.15

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7036459/

22. Seifu Gizaw Feyisa, Ahmed Abdulahi Abdurahman, Worku Jimma, Eshetu Ejeta Chaka, Jalil Kardan-Yamchi, Hossein Kazemian. 2019. Resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains to Rifampicin: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 5 (2019) e01081

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314001/pdf/main.pdf

23. Chala Diriba and Worku Jimma (2019). Prototype Knowledge-Based System for Land Suitability Prediction for Coffee Production in Afaan Oromoo. Gadaa Journal/Barruulee Gadaa, 2.(1). 56-68.

http://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/gadaa/article/view/561

24. Yonatan Gemechu, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba. Practices and Challenges of Indigenous Knowledge on Soil and Water Conservation in Central Ethiopia: The Case of Sebeta-Hawas District. Gadaa Journal/ Barruulee Gadaa, Vol. 1 No. 2 June 2018. https:www.ju.edu.et/gj

https://www.ju.edu.et/gj/sites/default/files/3%20Worku%20.pdf

25. Worku Jimma, Marjan Ghazisaeedi, Leila Shahmoradi, Ahmed Abdulahi Abdurahman,  Sharareh Rostam Niakan Kalhori,Mahshid Nasehi, Sharif Yazdi and Reza Safdari (2017). Prevalence of and risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Iran and its neighboring countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine: 50(3): 287-295       

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0037-86822017000300287&script=sci_arttext

26. Leila Shahmoradi, Reza Safdari and Worku Jimma (2017). Knowledge Management Implementation and the Tools Utilized in Healthcare for Evidence-Based Decision Making: A Systematic Review. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences: 27(4). 541-558

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejhs/article/view/160296

27. Bilisuma Wakuma, Elsabet Wedajo and Worku Jimma (2017). Determining the Implementation of Knowledge Management for Decision Making and Products Improvement: The Case of Arjo-Didessa Sugar Factory, Ethiopia. Journal of European Academic Research: 5(5)

 http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/3254.pdf

28. Rameta Mossisa, Worku Jimma and Rahel Bekele (2017). Knowledge Management Strategy for Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use and Agricultural Development in Western Ethiopia. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research: 5(1): 18-26

http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=5348

29. Dereje Roba, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba (2016). Individual, Organizational and Technological Factors Affect Knowledge Sharing Practices in  Assosa Hospital, Ethiopia. Journal of European Academic Research: 4(5)

http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/2722.pdf

30. Chala Diriba, Worku Jimma and Dereje Roba (2016). Status of Knowledge Sharing Practices among Health Professionals the Mechanisms and Tools that Foster Knowledge Sharing: The Case of Assosa Hospital, Ethiopia. Journal of European Academic Research: 4(8): 6628-6651

http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/2851.pdf

31. Zemene Worku, Samuel Tilahun, Taye Tolemariam, and Worku Jimma (2016).

Assessment of the Prevailing Cattle Fattening Practices in Jimma Zone, South-Western Ethiopia. Journal of Global Veterinaria: 17(2): 105-113.

https://idosi.org/gv/gv17(2)16.htm

32. Hambisa Mitiku, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba (2016). Managing Indigenous Knowledge for       Corrective and Preventive Cares: The Case of Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Universal Journal of Public Health: 4(4) 212-217

http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=3996

33. Hambisa Mitiku, Worku Jimma and Chala Diriba (2016). Knowledge Management Approach and a Framework for Sharing and Acquisition of Indigenous Knowledge of Traditional Healthcare Practices: the Case of Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. Journal of European Academic Research: 4(2): 416-433       

http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/2448.pdf

34. Lawrence Abraham Gojeh and Worku Jimma (2015). Effect of Jimma University Libraries System Usage and Contributions to Quality Education in Jimma University, Ethiopia. Ethiopian journal of Education and Science: 11 (1): 1-8

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejesc/article/view/136455

35. Tilahun Shiferaw and Worku Jimma (2015). Cloud Library for Minimizing E-library services divides among Ethiopian Public Higher Learning Institutions. Journal of European Academic Research: 2(10).

http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/1304.pdf

36. Worku Jimma (2014). The Role of Library and Information Services for Rural Development: The Case of Ethiopia. International Journal of Applied Research and Studies (iJARS): 3(2).

http://www.ijars.ijarsgroup.com/article.php?aToken=3cf166c6b73f030b4f67eeaeba301103

37. Worku Jimma, Daniel Adjei-Boateng and Nicolas Van Vosselen (2014) Scenario Planning as a Management Tool for Sustainable Aquaculture. Ethiopian e-journal For Research and Innovation Foresight (Er-JRIF): 6(2): 19-27

http://www.nesglobal.org/eejrif4/index.php?journal=admin&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=143&path%5B%5D=312

Book

Mesay Samuel, Lawrence Abraham Gojeh, and Worku Jimma (2018). Knowledge Management Strategy for Ethiopian Universities. LAMBERT Academic Publishing

Chapter in a Book

1.Haftamu Ebuy, Rahel Bekele and Worku Jimma (2016). Assessment of Knowledge Management Practices in Jimma University Consideration of Technology, Leadership, Organization and Learning Pillars. In Mammo Muchle. Amare Desta, Mentesnot Mengesha (eds.) SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION for Sustainable Future in the Global South, Publisher: AFRICA WORLD PRESS. P 131

2.Worku Jimma, Daniel Adjei-Boateng and Nicolas Van Vosselen (2016). Scenario Planning as a

Management Tool for Sustainable Aquaculture. In Mammo Muchle. Amare Desta, Mentesnot Mengesh (eds.) SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION for Sustainable Future in the Global South, Publisher: AFRICA WORLD PRESS. P 89

3. Bekele Hundie K., Worku Jimma, Feyisa Tadesse, Mulugeta Amsalu, Mengistu Yaddesa, and Arfasa  Kiros. 1998. The Dinsho Farming Systems of Bale Highlands. In: Chilot Yirga, Fikadu Alemayehu and Woldeyesus Sinebo (eds.). Barley-Based Farming Systems in the Highlands of Ethiopia. Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, PP 101-106.

4.Tekleyohannis Birhanu and Worku Jimma. 1997. Improved Forage Crops for Bale Highlands: In: Abera Deressa and Beyene Seboka (eds.). Research Achievements and Technology Transfer: Attempts in South-Eastern Ethiopia. Proceedings of the Second Technology Generation, Transfer and Gap Analysis Workshop. 9-11 July 1996, Adama, Ethiopia.V+109PP.

Proceedings

Tekleyohannis Birhanu and Worku Jimma. 2000. Effect of Under Sowing Forage Legumes on Grain and Biomass Yield of Barley. Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of Ethiopian Society of Animal Production, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.