MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF

Abstract

A knowledge-base (KB) is a computerized repository designed to store, retrieve, and utilize information, facts, and expertise for decision-making, problem-solving, and information retrieval. In the Gamo community, traditional medicine plays a crucial role in healthcare, particularly in pediatric care. However, much of this valuable knowledge remains undocumented and is at risk of being lost. The Gamo community faces challenges in preserving traditional medicinal knowledge, especially in child healthcare, due to its vulnerability to loss and lack of a centralized system. To address this issue, a framework was designed to systematically capture, organize, and disseminate traditional medicinal practices and remedies for children. This framework aims to preserve cultural heritage and improve healthcare accessibility. it can enhance understanding and utilization of traditional remedies for children's health. The framework for traditional child medicine within the Gamo Community, also enhancing pediatric healthcare practices, addressing cultural and ethical considerations. The researcher used a mixed (Qualitative and Quantitative) research approach and Purposive sampling method. After designing the desired Knowledge-Based Framework (KBF), researcher developed a functional prototype for the integrated knowledge management process using the Prolog programming language. This prototype was then demonstrated to users for testing purposes. Finally, the proposed framework has been tested and evaluated based on the (ISO- 9126) standards evaluation parameters. The findings were 80%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 85%, 65%, and 50%, respectively, based on their evaluation. Accordingly, the designed KB framework and the developed prototype has the capability to improve the performance of KB processes in Gamo community. As the research study finding indicates, the current knowledge based framework (KBF) of Traditional child medicine in the Gamo community is not well organized. Therefore, based on the analyzed primary and secondary data this research study concluded that proposed framework could be a feasible alternative solution for managing and disseminating Traditional child medicine in Gamo community.