Abstract
Aliyi Gerina is a pharmacy researcher affiliated with Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, whose scholarly contributions address clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, medication utilization, and healthcare practice. His research profile encompasses investigations into antimicrobial utilization, antiretroviral therapy, pharmaceutical service quality, and clinical treatment outcomes. These subjects contribute to evidence-based healthcare by examining medication practices, patient experiences, and opportunities for improving therapeutic management. His documented scholarly record includes three Scopus-indexed documents, four citations, and an h-index of one, according to the supplied profile information. His research activities demonstrate relevance to contemporary healthcare challenges and pharmaceutical research priorities in Ethiopia.[3][4]
Keywords
Vancomycin utilization; antimicrobial stewardship; drug utilization evaluation; antiretroviral therapy; dolutegravir; pharmaceutical care; patient satisfaction; auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services; epilepsy treatment outcomes; clinical pharmacy; medication appropriateness; Ethiopia.
Introduction
Aliyi Gerina’s research activities are associated with clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical practice at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia. His scholarly work addresses medication utilization, treatment management, pharmaceutical services, and patient-related healthcare outcomes. These research areas are important for strengthening evidence-based prescribing, improving medication safety, and supporting effective healthcare delivery. His publications contribute to discussions about practical pharmaceutical challenges within Ethiopian healthcare institutions.[1]
Research Profile
Aliyi Gerina is affiliated with the Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Health, Bule Hora University, Ethiopia. His academic and research interests include clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutical care, and medication-use evaluation. His research profile also reflects involvement in investigations concerning infectious diseases, patient satisfaction, and treatment outcomes.[2]
Research Contributions
Aliyi Gerina’s research contributions include examining vancomycin prescribing practices, medication utilization, and antimicrobial stewardship in hospital settings. His collaborative research also addresses antiretroviral treatment knowledge, pharmaceutical service quality, and clinical outcomes. These investigations offer evidence relevant to prescribing appropriateness, treatment monitoring, patient education, and healthcare improvement, particularly within resource-limited clinical environments.[5]
Publications
Aliyi Gerina has participated in collaborative scholarly publications addressing pharmaceutical utilization, infectious disease treatment, antiretroviral therapy, and patient-centered healthcare. His documented publications include research on vancomycin utilization in medical and pediatric wards, patient satisfaction with auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services, and dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy.[1]
Research Impact
Aliyi Gerina’s research addresses healthcare concerns with practical implications for clinical pharmacy and patient care. Investigations into antimicrobial use support discussions about responsible prescribing and resistance prevention, while studies of pharmaceutical services examine patient experiences and service quality. [3][4]
Award Suitability
Aliyi Gerina’s collaborative publications and applied investigations provide relevant evidence for consideration under the Best Research Article Award. His research addresses clinically important questions involving medication safety, pharmaceutical service quality, antimicrobial utilization, and treatment management.[5]
Conclusion
Aliyi Gerina represents an academic research profile associated with clinical pharmacy and healthcare practice at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia. His collaborative publications address relevant challenges in medication utilization, pharmaceutical services, infectious disease treatment, and patient care. These contributions provide a foundation for continued scholarly engagement and evidence-based healthcare improvement.
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References
- Gerina, A., Elema, W., Fikadu, N., & Amanual, M. (2025). Evaluation of vancomycin utilization in medical and pediatric wards: A retrospective cross-sectional study at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11820-7
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Aliyi Gerina, Author ID 59951359300. Scopus. Scopus Author Profile
- Gerina, A., Guyo Wariyo, A., & Elema, W. (2026). Patient satisfaction with auditable pharmaceutical transactions and services: A cross-sectional study at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72657
- Gerina, A., Elema, W., Husen, K., & Bergene, B. (2026). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV receiving ART at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-026-00959-1
- ORCID. (n.d.). Aliyi Gerina: Researcher identification record. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1537-0773