Information and Knowledge Management
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.04939836589619517"> Information and Knowledge Management <span id="internal-source-marker_0.04939836589619517">is a peer reviewed journal published by IISTE. The journal publishes original papers at the forefront of information manage, retrieval, knowledge generation, sharing and management issues. The journal is published in both printed and online versions. The online version is free access and download.</span></span></p><p><span><span>IISTE is a member of <a href="http://www.crossref.org/01company/17crossref_members.html">CrossRef</a>.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The DOI of the journal is: https://doi.org/10.7176/IKM</span><br /></span></span></p>The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)en-USInformation and Knowledge Management2224-574XDeterminants of Performance of Logistic Management Information System in Public Procurement and Property Authority of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/61975
<p>This research study aimed to investigate the determinants of the performance of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS) in the Public Procurement and Property Authority of Dire Dawa. The study utilized a descriptive and explanatory research design, and a structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of employees. The data collected was analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis (MLRA). The findings of the study revealed that the dimensions of the Logistic Management Information System (Data Management Systems, Information Integration Capabilities, Decision Support Systems, and Effective Communication and Collaboration Systems) have a positive and significant predicted on the performance of the LMIS. This implies that the effective management of data, integration of information, utilization of decision support systems, and fostering effective communication and collaboration systems are crucial in determining the performance of the LMIS. The study suggests that organizations should focus on enhancing these dimensions of the LMIS to improve overall performance in logistic management. Further research can explore additional factors that may influence the performance of the LMIS and investigate their impact in different organizational settings. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the key determinants that influence the performance of the LMIS in the context of the Public Procurement and Property Authority of Dire Dawa.</p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Data Management, Information Integration, Decision Support, Communication and Collaboration, Performance of LMIS, Public Procurement and Property Authority of Dire Dawa</p> <p><strong>DOI: </strong>10.7176/IKM/14-1-01</p> <p><strong>Publication date: </strong>January 31<sup>st</sup> 2024</p>Mohammed Abdi Ahmed14Ethiopia Legal Responses to Cyber Bullying: Comprehensive Analysis
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/61976
<p>In today's interconnected world, the internet has become a powerful force, transcending borders and bringing people together like never before. However, with this unprecedented connectivity comes a dark side, the alarming rise of cyber bullying. This insidious form of online harassment has permeated the digital realm, affecting individuals worldwide, including those in Ethiopia. The repercussions of cyber bullying are grave, with victims often enduring severe psychological trauma and, tragically, even contemplating taking their own lives. This article delves into the legal framework governing cyber bullying, examining both international human rights law and the specific laws within Ethiopia. Through a comprehensive analysis, it becomes evident that international human rights instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) play a crucial role in preventing and prohibiting cyber bullying. In Ethiopia, key legislations such as the civil code, criminal code, hate speech proclamation, and computer crime proclamation contain provisions aimed at curbing this harmful behavior.The article calls for a collective effort to combat cyber bullying, emphasizing the need for proactive strategies and increased awareness about the legal ramifications of engaging in such activities. By upholding the principles enshrined in international human rights law and reinforcing domestic legislation, Ethiopia can strive towards creating a safer digital landscape that respects the rights and well-being of all individuals. This article serves as a compelling call to action for stakeholders to work collaboratively towards eradicating cyber bullying and fostering a more inclusive and respectful online environment.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> cyber bullying, International human instruments, Ethiopia law</p> <p><strong>DOI: </strong>10.7176/IKM/14-1-02</p> <p><strong>Publication date: </strong>January 31<sup>st</sup> 2024</p> <p><em> </em></p>Samuel Lijagegnehu Biru14Indigenous Knowledge System in Craftwork: The Cases of Some Local Furniture Making among the Oromo of Gumay District (Bunno Awraja) to 1991
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/61977
<h1>The paper attempts to investigate indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in making traditional furniture by the Craftsmen of the Oromo of Gumay district of Bunno Awraja to 1991. Like any other indigenous group of people, which are noted for their distinct traditional skill, the Oromo of Gumay have developed IKS in furniture making. <strong>Methodologically, the researcher attempted to use both primary and secondary sources. The primary sources are exclusively oral interviews with important informants in the district. Qualitative research method has been used as it suits description and analytical reasoning checking and counter-checking sources against one another. </strong>The study shows how indigenous furniture are essential in the daily life of the Oromo of Gumay. Furniture are produced locally from a variety of materials that are available locally and naturally. These include: animals’ horn and skin; soil, stone and rock, minerals, plants, etc. The study also assesses the contribution of Gumay Oromo’s women in the development of local furniture and the tradition of using some local furniture. However, recently the Gumay people have been overlooking the use of locally made furniture because of the infiltration of alien products of aluminum and plastics that have been mitigating the demand for the usage of locally made furniture. The study finds out that, though the locally produced furniture are suitable for usage and environmentally friendly, the tradition of making and using some local furniture in Gumay may vanish within a few years owing to this external influence. While few members of the community appreciated the skill of local craftsmen for making local furniture from local resources, the majority however did not. These craftsmen thus have been suffering from prejudice and relative discrimination in the society. They lived in very poor conditions in the community. They were accorded different pejorative designations like tuumtuu for those who produce metal products, duugduu for tanners, anaxiifor wood products workers and etc. More than others, the Derg government is acknowledged for its attempt to change the living conditions of these groups and above all else the prejudice and discrimination against them and craftsmanship of local technology. The researcher recommends that policy that protects local craftsmen and IK in general should be in place to promote local technology that reflects the identity of the Gumay people in particular and the Oromo in general.</h1> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Indigenous knowledge, local Furniture, tumtuu, dugduu, external influence.</p> <p><strong>DOI: </strong>10.7176/IKM/14-1-03</p> <p><strong>Publication date: </strong>January 31<sup>st</sup> 2024</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> </span></p><h1></h1>Ketebo Abdiyo Ensene14Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Maternal Nutrition Among Pregnant Mother Attending Antenatal Care in Selected Health Centers of Robe Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/61978
<p><strong>Background: </strong>Maternal nutrition is critical to both the mother's overall health and the development of the fetus. Inadequate or incorrect diets during pregnancy can be harmful to both the mother and the child.<strong>Objectives:</strong> The goal of this look at became to research expectant mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding maternal nutrition in Robe Town Health Centers in Ethiopia's Oromia Region.<strong>Methods</strong>: Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on a total of 561 pregnant mothers from January 15 to February 25, 2023. A semi-structured interview and questionnaires were used to collect information in socio-demographic domains, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to maternal nutrition in pregnant women. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) model 26 became used to carry out descriptive statistics.<strong>Results:</strong> The results obtained during the study indicate that 59.5%, 67.4%, and 61.1% of pregnant mothers had good knowledge, postive attitudes, and good practices, respectively, while 40.5%, 32.6%, and 38.9% had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices, respectively.<strong>Conclusion and recommendation: </strong>According this study clearly indicated that less than half of pregnant mother’s attending antenatal care in the study area had poor knowledge, attitude and practices. Therefore, nutrition education should be intensified to improve the overall knowledge, attitude, and practices of pregnant moms closer to maternal vitamins in exclusive villages, fitness centers, fitness posts, mass media and hospitals.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Pregnancy, Nutrition, Attitude, Knowledge, Practice, Antenatal care</p> <p><strong>DOI: </strong>10.7176/IKM/14-1-04</p> <p><strong>Publication date: </strong>January 31<sup>st</sup> 2024</p>Meles Ayele Woldesenbet14