Gemeda Odo Roba
Biographic Data
| ID | 2780764 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gemeda Odo Roba |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gemeda Odo |
| FAMILY NAME | Roba |
| SIGNATURE | ROBA G O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bule Hora University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7630-9651 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Luba
This study investigated the intricacies of Luba structure and its dimensions of generation set, age, and identity in the Guji society, Southern Ethiopia. The study opted for in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions as techniques of data production, while the analysis was conducted thematically using qualitative descriptions. The findings indicated that Luba is a broad and multifaceted concept that has wider impli…
Eco-cultural synergy
The culturally constructed and symbolically validated connections between rituals and trees-forming an eco-cultural synergy-serve as a testament to a society's harmonious relationship with nature, where local belief systems and ecology coalesce into sustainable coexistence. Preserving these links underpins the conservation of trees as biocultural diversity hotspots and sustains cultural practices. Thus, there should be implementation of integrate…
Contesting views on coronavirus pandemic
This article investigates the contesting views on the causes and prevention of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in Guji society. The study opted for a qualitative approach, descriptive research design, and data collection methods such as interviews (both in-depth and key informant interviews), focus group discussions, and observation. The findings show that local views take violations of social standards, the myth of the plague pit, and the om…
Trees symbolism, conservation and threat in Guji Oromo, Southern Ethiopia
This article aims at investigating origin of tree symbolism and the cultural events embedded within this symbolism among the Guji Oromo. The study has opted qualitative approach, descriptive research design, and method of data production like interview, focus group discussion and transect walk. The finding shows that culture of tree symbolism in the area has been originated and developed from the long existing notion that trees are perceived as s…
Luba
This study investigated the intricacies of Luba structure and its dimensions of generation set, age, and identity in the Guji society, Southern Ethiopia. The study opted for in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions as techniques of data production, while the analysis was conducted thematically using qualitative descriptions. The findings indicated that Luba is a broad and multifaceted concept that has wider impli…
Trees symbolism, conservation and threat in Guji Oromo, Southern Ethiopia
This article aims at investigating origin of tree symbolism and the cultural events embedded within this symbolism among the Guji Oromo. The study has opted qualitative approach, descriptive research design, and method of data production like interview, focus group discussion and transect walk. The finding shows that culture of tree symbolism in the area has been originated and developed from the long existing notion that trees are perceived as s…
Contesting views on coronavirus pandemic
This article investigates the contesting views on the causes and prevention of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in Guji society. The study opted for a qualitative approach, descriptive research design, and data collection methods such as interviews (both in-depth and key informant interviews), focus group discussions, and observation. The findings show that local views take violations of social standards, the myth of the plague pit, and the om…
Luba
This study investigated the intricacies of Luba structure and its dimensions of generation set, age, and identity in the Guji society, Southern Ethiopia. The study opted for in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions as techniques of data production, while the analysis was conducted thematically using qualitative descriptions. The findings indicated that Luba is a broad and multifaceted concept that has wider impli…
Eco-cultural synergy
The culturally constructed and symbolically validated connections between rituals and trees-forming an eco-cultural synergy-serve as a testament to a society's harmonious relationship with nature, where local belief systems and ecology coalesce into sustainable coexistence. Preserving these links underpins the conservation of trees as biocultural diversity hotspots and sustains cultural practices. Thus, there should be implementation of integrate…
African history and culture analysis (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Agroforestry (1 work) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 work)