Research Papers/Articles
The Practice of ‘Qumbii Nyaachisuu’ Ceremony in the Gujii Gadaa System
2023
Author(s): Hinsarmu G
The finding of this study showed qumbii is a secret in general and it is linked with supernatural power. The representation of symbolism of qumbii in the Gadaa system; the implication of qumbii fudhachisuuin the Gadaa system and the linkage of the Gadaa system and Qaalluu institution are addressed in the study.
Guddifachaa from the Perspectives of the Best Interests of Child in the Tulema Oromo, Ethiopia
2023
Author(s): Aredo TD, Amanu ND
The purpose of the study was to describe how the best interest of the child is realized in the context of customary law of guddifachaa. The study findings revealed that guddifachaa is a customary adoption, whereupon the best interests of the child were entertained.
Indigenous Knowledge Acquisition and Sharing on Wild Mushroom Among Local Communities in Selected Districts in Tanzania
2022
Author(s): Dr Malekani AW
The objective of the study was to assess existing practices of acquiring and sharing indigenous knowledge (IK) related to wild mushroom species among local communities and examine how local communities harvested, processed, preserved and marketed wild mushroom species using existing IK related to such activities.
Inventorying and Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritages of Tuluma Oromo of Jidda District, Ethiopia
2022
Author(s): Haile D
This study was mainly conducted to study and to document the intangible cultural heritages of the Oromo in the Jidda district of North Shewa Zone. The study result revealed that Oromo society is rich in intangible cultural heritages, namely, oral traditions, performed arts, social practice, global and natural knowledge and traditional crafts that contribute in shaping and reflection of Oromo identity.
An Analysis of Women’s Rights Enshrined in the Gadaa System: The Case of Gujii Oromo,Southern Ethiopia
2022
Author(s): Choto MD
This article aims at analyzing the situation of women’s rights enshrined in the indigenous Gada system of the Guji Oromo of Southern Ethiopia. The paper recommends that the women’s right enshrined in the Guji Oromo Gada system is viable and needs to be recognized and encouraged.
Mutual Coexistence and Stewardship to Nature: Exploring the Philosophical Foundations of an Indigenous Environmental Ethics in Ethiopia
2019
Author(s): Merawi F
This paper uses environmental ethics to identify the role of indigenous ethical values for the protection of the environment in Ethiopia. Currently attempts are made to find sustainable ways of relating to the environment. The paper as such demonstrates the vitality of such ethical values in comparison with modern ethical systems that are narrowly focused on the instrumental control over the environment.
In Pursuit of Indigenous Intellectual Justice: The Cultural and Health Institutional Review Boards of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
2023
Author(s): Holland TJ, Goins RT, Lefler L
This article study the initiative of the Cultural and Health Tribal institutional review boards (IRBs) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in reviewing academic research among the Tribe.
The Indigenous Knowledge of Camel Husbandry in Kalkooyi Nomads Territory
2023
Author(s): Sarvestani AA, Barani H, gooya A
The study aimed to identify the indigenous knowledge of camel husbandry in the territory of Kalkuyee nomads in Masileh plain of Qom province, who have a long history of camel husbandry in this region.
Traditional Methods of Performing the Art of Balochi Embroidery in Non-Native Clothing Design
2023
Author(s): Saedi F, Ghasemi M
The study used analytical-descriptive method to understand the division of patterns and techniques of Baloch sewing and how to implement the techniques according to the background fabric.
Indigenous Knowledge in Creating and Benefiting from Zagheh in Bisotun Plain
2023
Author(s): Khanmoradi M, azizi N
This research aimed to answer in which period did the construction of troglodytic architecture begin in Bisotun and how long did their use continue? What were the components and architectural structure of these handholds?.