Debre Tabor | Debre Tabor University | Ethiopia
Dr. Amsalu Molla Getahun is a dedicated academic and researcher at Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia, whose scholarly work focuses on teacher education, pedagogical competence, and the integration of 21st-century skills in higher education. His research explores how instructors conceptualize and implement modern pedagogical practices to foster globally competent citizens, contributing valuable insights into curriculum design and instructional development across Ethiopian and international contexts.Over the past five years (2020–2025), Dr. Getahun has published six peer-reviewed papers, including notable contributions in Cogent Education, Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, and the Indonesian Journal of Curriculum and Educational Technology Studies. His publications have received 11 citations with an h-index of 1, reflecting the growing influence of his work in educational research and practice. His recent paper, “Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence in Teaching 21st-Century Skills of Global and Local Connectedness” (2025), exemplifies his commitment to enhancing teaching quality and student learning outcomes in developing educational systems.Beyond research, Dr. Getahun actively contributes to the academic community through peer reviewing for reputable journals such as SAGE Open and Professional Development in Education. Between 2024 and 2025, he has completed four verified reviews of manuscripts addressing themes in teacher professional development and educational inequality.Through his scholarly publications, reviews, and international collaborations, Dr. Getahun continues to advance the dialogue on educational innovation, teacher preparedness, and competency-based education. His work not only strengthens the academic foundation of teacher training in Ethiopia but also offers globally relevant perspectives on transforming higher education for the 21st century.
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Featured Publications
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Mehiret, G., Molla, A., & Tesfaw, A. (2022). Knowledge on risk factors and practice of early detection methods of breast cancer among graduating students of Debre Tabor University, Northcentral Ethiopia. BMC Women’s Health, 22(1), 183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01783-2 — Citations: 33
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Torborg, A., Meyer, H., El Fiky, M., Fawzy, M., Elhadi, M., Ademuyiwa, A. O., … & Molla, A. (2024). Outcomes after surgery for children in Africa (ASOS-Paeds): a 14-day prospective observational cohort study. The Lancet, 403(10435), 1482–1492. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00345-1 — Citations: 17
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Fenta, E., Teshome, D., Kibret, S., Hunie, M., Tiruneh, A., Belete, A., Molla, A., … (2025). Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1400. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01400 — Citations: 15
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Getahun, A. M., Endayehu, Y., & Berhanu, G. D. (2021). A case report on leech infestation as a cause of severe anemia in a 10-month-old infant in Ethiopia. International Medical Case Reports Journal, 111–114. https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.SXXXXX — Citations: 8
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Getahun, B. M., Gebeyehu, M. A., Getahun, A. M., & Kassie, Y. G. (2024). Severe hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient with pituitary apoplexy: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 18(1), 349. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04349-2 — Citations: 2