http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2389 2026-04-06T04:37:55Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8805 Title: Proceedings of the 19th National Student Research Forums (SRF) Authors: Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) Abstract: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Ethiopia face critical challenges in managing their inventory, sales, supplier coordination, credit tracking, and payment collection processes. Manual approaches are prone to inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and a lack of visibility into business performance. This research introduces a Smart Stack Management System with Supply Chain and Payment Integration, a mobile-based solution designed to automate and streamline core operations for MSEs. Developed using Flutter and Django Rest Framework, the system supports real-time inventory tracking, credit sales handling, supplier–retailer interaction, payment via Chapa, and subscription-based access. Findings from testing and evaluation show that the system significantly enhances operational efficiency, reduces stock outs, and provides valuable insights to retailers. This paper presents the system architecture, development methodology, user flows, and potential impact on the Ethiopian business ecosystem. 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7984 Title: Proceedings of the 18th National Student Research Forums (SRF) Authors: Research and Knowledge Management Office (RaKMO) Abstract: The main purpose of the study was to investigate the role of cooperatives in Agricultural Input Supply System: The case of some selected kebeles in Lemuna Bibilo District Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. The study delimited to the selected there Kebeles of Lemuna Bibilo District, Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. The study was delimited to Galema Farmers Cooperatives Union which was established in 2000 in Bekoj’i town served as center of Lemuna Bibilo. Data were collected through questionnaire from 89 members of Galema cooperatives of the three Kebeles, namely, Bedi Aware, Dawa, Bursa and Tulu Negeso. The members were selected through simple random sampling technique and the three managerial bodies of the cooperatives were selected through purposive sampling technique to participate in the interview. Descriptive research design and mixed-research method were employed. Primary and secondary sources of data were used. The data gathering tools used in the study was questionnaire, interview and plans and reports (documents). The quantitative data encoded in SPSS Version 26, and the results were analysed through simple descriptive statistics, i.e., mean, frequency, percentage, standard deviations etc. The qualitative data were analysed through thematic analyses. As a result, it was found that cooperatives were potential suppliers of improved seeds, fertilizers and agricultural equipment. As per the perceptions of the participants, agricultural cooperatives enhanced social cohesion (score mean=3.84); improved the households economy (mean= 3.22); enabled to learn members of the family (mean=3.45); enabled to pay health payments (mean=3.88) and played a role to reduce unemployment among the HHS (mean= 3.76). Among the challenges that the cooperatives faced were: lack of commitments followed by unfulfilled auditing and accounting documents, uninteresting management bodies, weak relationship and coordination within and between governmental and none-governmental organization working on cooperatives. On the other hand, there were opportunities available for the enhancement of cooperatives. Among others, the focus of government was on food security and self-sufficiency. Therefore, the researcher recommended that cooperatives have to have commitments while carrying out their activities auditing their works is essential. Furthermore, there must be periodic and consistent auditing members’ interests on managements should be managed and there should also be strong and consistent relationship and coordination within and between governmental and non-governmental organization working on cooperatives 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7861 Title: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 17TH NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM, 2023 Authors: St. Mary's University 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7849 Title: Proceedings of the Seventeen National Student Research Forum Authors: St. Mary's University 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z