Achievement

・MNGD Project Video Channel

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・MNGD project introduction e-picture book

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Research reports

Progress report on social research in Jinka (Nov. 2021)

Research results

【Doctoral Degree Thesis】

・Frehaileab Admasu Gidebo, 2023. OPTIMIZATION OF PHYSICAL AND STRENGTH PERFORMANCE OF EXPANSIVE SOIL STABILIZED WITH CELLULOSE-BASED FIBER ADDITIVES. Ehime University,  16301甲理工第549号、September 23, 2023.

・Argachew Bochena Elisi, 2024. Rural Road Accessibility and the Change of Enset Agriculture in Aari Zone, Ethiopia. Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University.(KULINE)

・Kassahun Yemane Birhanu, 2024. Community Participation in Rural Road Development Process in Aari Zone, Ethiopia. Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University.(KULINE)

・Teshome Birhanu Kebede, 2024. Enhancing Geotechnical properties of High-Water Content Clay Using Finely Shredded Paper. Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University.(KULINE)

【Peer-Reviewed Article】

・Matsukuma, S., Zerihun N., Ayenew Y., 2024. Sharing Experience for sustainable civil engineering technology in Ethiopia. “ZAIRAICHI 7, MNGD Special issue 05-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 1-10.
DOI:10.14989/289491

・Kaneko, M., Shigeta, M., 2024. Progress report for component 3 from November 2022 to August 2023. “ZAIRAICHI 7, MNGD Special issue 05-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 11-22.
DOI:10.14989/289492

・Frehaileab Admasu Gidebo, Naoki Kinoshita, Hideaki Yasuhara, 2024. Optimization of physical and strength performance of cellulose-based fiber additives stabilized expansive soil. “Case Studies in Construction Materials”. Volume 20, July 2024, e02851.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e02851

・Gebre Y., Tamene D., Argachew B. 2023. Road infrasstructure and road traffic in rural Ethiopia: The case of South Omo Zone “ZAIRAICHI 6, MNGD Special issue 04-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 1-47.
DOI:10.14989/281611

・Matsukuma, S. 2022. How is a research project to be designed and conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic? “ZAIRAICHI 5, MNGD Special issue 03-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 1-5.
DOI:10.14989/270098

・Kaneko, M. 2022. Progress report for component 3. “ZAIRAICHI 5, MNGD Special issue 03-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 7-12.
DOI:10.14989/270099

・Gebre Y., Tamene D., Amlaksetegn Z., Mamuye A., Yirgaalem S., Temesgen W., Getachew A., and Bachu G. 2022. Japan-Ethiopia cooperation on rural road project: Understanding road usage, road disasters, and local responses. “ZAIRAICHI 5, MNGD Special issue 03-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 13-48.
DOI:10.14989/270100

・Matsukuma, S, Sati S and Fukubayashi, Y. 2021. Demonstration of Road Improvement by Local Inhabitants at the Baytsemal Village”. “ZAIRAICHI 3, MNGD Special issue 02-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 1-23.
DOI:10.14989/262772

・Kaneko, M. 2021. Notes on the Introduction of Road Maintenance Technologies. “ZAIRAICHI 3, MNGD Special issue 02-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 25-30.
DOI:10.14989/262773

・Kaneko, M and Shigeta, M. 2020. Introduction to This Special Issue: “Making Networks for Glocal Development”. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 1-5.
DOI: 10.14989/251184

・Matsukuma, S, Fukubayashi, Y and Sawamura, Y. 2020.Project Overview: Improving Year-round Accessibility by Localizing Technology. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 7-11.
DOI:10.14989/251185

・Kaneko, M and Shigeta, M. 2020. Kyoto University’s Research and Education in Ethiopia with a Focus on South Omo Zone. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 13-19.
DOI:10.14989/251186

・Kaneko, M and Shigeta, M. 2020. Overview of the Component 3, Social Implementation in 2019. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 21-28.
DOI:10.14989/251187

・Iriani, S. 2020. Efficiency and Equity in Road Sector Development: Case Study from Ethiopia. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 29-35.
DOI:10.14989/251188

・Kaneko, M, Ikeda, A and Shigeta, M. 2020. Outreach Activities Undertaken in the MNGD Project in 2019. “ZAIRAICHI 2, MNGD Special issue 01-Making Networks for Glocal Development”. 37-45.
DOI:10.14989/251189

・Shinjo, Masataka. 2020. Study on Characteristic Change of Black Cotton Soil Mixed with Fine Shredded Powder Made from Used Paper, a master’s thesis（Graduate School of Engineering , Kyoto University)

【International conference/ Study meeting】

・Worku Asratie. The Role of Research on Road Infrastructure Development and Management. [Keynote Speech] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024. ・Kassahun Yemane, Morie Kaneko, and Masayoshi Shigeta. Community-based Road(Limat Budin Road) Development in South Aari Woreda. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Kassahun Yemane, Morie Kaneko, and Masayoshi Shigeta. History of the Community Participation in Rural Road Development in Aari Zone. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Argachew Bochena. The Interplay between Rural Community Access to Road and Ensete Agriculture: the Case of Aari Zone, Ethiopia. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Feyera Gobena, Ichiro Kamei. Investigation the Relationship between Water Absorption, Cellulosic Fiber Forms, and Soil Stability Using Cellulosic Plant Additives. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Wendimu Medo. Modification Mechanism of Problematic Soil by Cellulose-based Soil Additives. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Frehaileab Admassu, Hideaki Yasuhara. Optimization of Physical and Strength Performance of Cellulose- based Fiber Additives Stabilized Expansive Soil. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Alemshet Bekele Tadessa, Yoshinori Fukubasyashi. Soil Water Retention Behavior of Expansive Soil Treated with Diatomacerous Earth. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Kefale Adefris. Monitoring of Moisture Content and Crack of the Subgrade Consisting of Pseudo Expansive Soil. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Deratu Guta, Eleyas Assefa, and Siraj Mulugeta. Predictive Damage Condition Model for Light Structures on Expansive Soils Using ANN: Dukam Town Case Study. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Teshome Birhanu. Sustainable Stabilization of Expansive Soils Using Agricultural and Plant-based Additives. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Fitsumu Tesfaye. Guide to Cellulose Modified Expansive Subgrade Soils. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Shunsuke Matsukuma, Yoshinori Fukubayashi, and Sohei Sato. Practical Training for Implementing Community- based Road Improvement to Reduce Road Disasters in Aari Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Kimura, Y., Takahashi, H. 2024. Prediction of Road Erosion and Surface Water Runoff in the Aari Zone Using Satellite Data. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Morie Kaneko, Yoshinori Fukubayashi, Shunsuke Matsukuma, and Masayoshi Shigeta. Potential of the Operational Model of Construction Measures for Problematic Soil. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Fukubayashi. Y. 2024. Approach towards the Modification of Problematic Soil by Cellulose-based Soil Additives. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Yasuhara, H. 2024. Progress and Future of Soil Improvement Technologies Using Agricultural Byproducts in Ethiopia. MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 25, 2024.

・Ichiro Kamei, Consideration of Biodegradability of Plant Cellulosic Additives for Soil Stabilization. [Poster Presentation] MNGD International Symposium “Making Networks for Glocal Development” in Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. November 24, 2024.

・Argachew Bochena, Masayoshi Shigeta and Morie Kaneko ” Ensete Production and Road Accessibility in Aari Zone, Ethiopia” The 61st Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies (JAAS), 18th May 2024, Osaka University, Japan.

・Kassahun Yemane, Morie Kaneko, and Masayoshi Shigeta “Rural Road Development and Community Participation in Aari Zone, Ethiopia” The 61st Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies (JAAS), 18th May 2024, Osaka University, Japan.

・Teshome Kebede Birhanu, Evaluation of the Performance of Road-Cross Section Constructed with Stabilized Soft Soil using Finite Element Analysis. The 34th KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering. Amari Pattaya, Pattaya, Thailand, November 24, 2023.

・Alemshet Bekele Tadesse, Effect of Diatomaceous Earth on Dessication Cracking of expansive Soils. 12th International Conference on Geoteechnique, Construction Materials, and Environement. Swissotel,Bangkok Rachada, November 22-24, 2022.

・Alemshet Bekele Tadesse, 2022. Experimental Study on the Compaction Method of Do-nou backfilled with fine sand. 2022 GeoAsia7 Conference and IGS first Young Engineers Conference. Taipei International Convention Center(TICC), October 31-November 4, 2022.

・Frehaileab Admassu, 2022. TICAD8 August 24-25/2022Japan-Africa Science Innovation Week on the Occasion of the TICAD VIII Research Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for Sustainable Development Between Japan and Africa. Equal Partnership and Inclusive Collaboration – DAY 2. Online Webinar, August 24-25, 2022.

・Alemshet Bekele Tadesse, 2022. Diatomaceous earths effect on dessication cracking of expansive soils. 57th Japan National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Nigata Convention Center, TOKI MESSE. July20-23, 2022.

・Morie KANEKO, Yoshinori FUKUBAYASHI, Shunsuke MATSUKUMA, Sohei SATO, Argachew Bochena, Kassahun Yemane, Takuya HAGIWARA, Aino IKEDA, Yuusuke MIYAZAKI, Gebre Yntiso, Masayoshi SHIGETA and Makoto KIMURA. 2022. Community-based road improvement and maintenance as social implementation in Ethiopia: SATREPS-MNGD (Making Networks for Glocal Development) [2]. 21st International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES21), Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa. September 29, 2022.

・Shigeta, M. 2020. Development and Operation Model of Plant-derived Soil Additives for Road Disaster Reduction on Problematic Soil. Memorial Symposium for MOU between University of Florida and Kyoto University “Sustainable and Wise Use of Forest Plants in African and Asian Tropics”. January 30, 2020.

・Yasuhara, H. 2019. Keynote Speach, Development and Operation Model of Plant-derived Soil Additives for Road Disaster Reduction on Problematic Soil: Introduction of MNGD in Ethiopia.2nd ASEAN – Japan Meeting Point of Collaboration by Stakeholders and Researchers for Reducing Environmental Problems in ASEAN Countries, Hilton Hotel, Naypyidaw, Myanmar. December 11, 2019.