Editorial Team

Office of the Editorial Board

• Editor in Chief
  • Durga Prasad Sharma, PhD, (Professor), Cloud Computing, Intelligent Autonomic Systems, Software Engineering, and Distributed Green Computing. Email: sharma.dp@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1654-901X
  • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jFrf5VsAAAAJ&hl=en

• Co-Editor in Chief
  • Samuel Kefale (Asst. Prof), Electrical Power System Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Machines, AI in Power Systems. Email: samuel.kefale@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1105-1084
  • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=FY6t2FsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works

• Editorial Manager
  • Addisu Mulugeta (Asst. Prof), Machine Learning, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Warehousing. Email: addisu.mulugeta@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-9359
  • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YOti-8wAAAAJ&hl=en

• Language Editor
  • Endalkachew Hailu Guluma, PhD, (Asst. Professor), English Language and Literature, Literary and Cultural Studies, Environmental Humanities, Indigenous Knowledge Studies, Folkloristics. Email: endalkachew.hailu@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6772-4391
  • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6nsRrO0AAAAJ&hl=en

• Layout Editor

  • Chirotaw Kentib, Computer Science,
  • Email: chirotaw.kentib@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.

Associate Editors

1. Muluneh Lemma Woldesemayat, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Specialization: Power Electronics & Drives, Research Interest: Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Arba Minch University, Email: muluneh2006@yahoo.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
2. Anchit Bijalwan, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, Specialization: Network Security & Forensics, Research Interest: Botnet Analysis, AI in Healthcare, Cybersecurity, British University Vietnam, Email: anchit.b@buv.edu.vn, Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Mohammed Abebe, PhD in Computer Engineering, Specialization: Machine Learning, Research Interest: AI in Healthcare, Phishing Detection, Speech Recognition, Arba Minch University, Email: moshethio@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
4. Bisrat Gissila, PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Specialization: Ground Improvement, Research Interest: Landslide Mitigation, Soil Stabilization, Slope Stability, Arba Minch University, Email: Bisratgissila@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
5. Jitendra Kumar Verma, PhD in Computer Science & Technology, Specialization: Cloud Computing, Research Interest: Energy-Efficient Cloud Systems, IoT, AI, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Email: jkverma@iift.edu, Kakinada, India
6. Nisha Sharma, PhD in IT Security, Specialization: Cybersecurity, Research Interest: Wormhole Attacks in MANETs, Network Security, Splunk, State of Missouri (ITSD), Email: Nisha.SharmaJC@gmail.com, Jefferson City, USA
7. Rajesh Ravi, PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive), Specialization: Waste Heat Recovery, Research Interest: Biofuels, Emission Control, Heat Exchangers, Université Internationale De Rabat, Email: rajesh4mech@gmail.com, Rabat, Morocco
8. Mesay Samuel Gondere, PhD in Computing & IT, Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Research Interest: NLP, Amharic OCR, Deep Learning, Arba Minch University, Email: mesay.samuel@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
9. Mario Alessandro Bochicchio, PhD in Computer Science, Specialization: eHealth & Data Management, Research Interest: Digital Health, AAL, Big Data, University of Bari, Email: mario.bochicchio@uniba.it, Bari, Italy
10. S. Balakumar, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Specialization: Renewable Energy, Research Interest: Solar & Wind Energy, Power Electronics, Power System Optimization, Arba Minch University, Email: balakumar25dec@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
11. Worku Jimma, PhD in Health Information Management, Specialization: Health Informatics, Research Interest: Health Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Infodemic Management, Jimma University, Email: worku.jimma@gmail.com, Jimma, Ethiopia
12. Hiwot Tsegaye, PhD in Civil Engineering, Specialization: Infrastructure Materials, Research Interest: Sustainable Construction Materials, Crushed Brick Reuse, High-Performance Concrete, Arba Minch University, Email: hiwitsegsh@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
13. J. Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Automotive Engineering, Research Interest: Alternate Fuels, Biofuels, Hybrid Vehicles, Arba Minch University, Email: isaac.jrl@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
14. Vasudeva Rao, PhD in Civil Engineering, Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Remediation, Expansive Soils, Arba Minch University, Email: vasudevarao_9@yahoo.com, Visakhapatnam, Ethiopia
15. Vandna Rani Verma, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, Specialization: Complexity Reduction of Software, Energy Efficient Wireless Networks, Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Email: profvandna@gmail.com, Greater Noida, India
16. Nuredin Edris, PhD in Architecture, Specialization: Healing Architecture, User Perception in Hospital Design, Wollega University, Email: nuredinidris51@gmail.com, Wollega, Ethiopia
17. Zeleke Lulayehu Tadesse, PhD in Civil Engineering, Specialization: Seismic Response & Soil-Structure Interaction of Buildings, Arba Minch University Institute of Technology, Email: zeleke.lulayehu@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
18. Efrem Girma, PhD in Construction Engineering & Management, Specialization: Construction Project Management, Project Performance, BIM, Arba Minch University, Email: ephremg41@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
19. Feseha Sahile, PhD in Construction Engineering, Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials, Concrete Technology, Arba Minch University, Email: sahile21@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
20. Kibreab Adane, PhD in Computing & IT, Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, AI in Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Arba Minch University, Email: kibreab.adane@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
21. Solomon Neway, PhD in Automotive Engineering, Specialization: Vehicle Emissions, Sustainable Transportation, EV Technology, Arba Minch University, Email: solomonnewayjida@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
22. Yalisho Girma, PhD in Electrical Power Engineering, Specialization: Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Power Distribution, Arba Minch University, Email: yalisho.girma@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
23. Negussie Tadege Demeke, PhD in Material Science, Arba Minch University, Email: kibreab.adane@amu.edu.et, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

 Advisory Board 

1. Alemayehu Chufamo, PhD in Chemical Engineering, Specialization: Process Engineering, Micro/Milli Channels, Phase Transfer Catalysis, Arba Minch University, Email: alemayehuc@gmail.com, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
2. Sumit Gautam, PhD in Computer Science, Specialization: Mobility Management & AI, Research Interest: Heterogeneous Networks, AI, Product Innovation, LG Soft India, Email: sumit.gautam@ieee.org, Bengaluru, India
3. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, PhD in Computer Science, Specialization: Cybersecurity, Data Mining, Spatial Decision Support Systems, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Email: rsharma@umes.edu, Fruitland, United States
4. Mesfin Abebe, PhD in Software Engineering, Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Autonomous Systems, Adama Science and Technology University, Email: mesfin.abebe@astu.edu.et, Adama, Ethiopia
5. Beakal Gizachew, PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Efficiency in SDN, Machine Learning, Addis Ababa University, Email: beakal.gizachew@aait.edu.et, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
6. Girma Neshir, PhD in Information Retrieval, Specialization: Adaptive Systems, Sentiment Analysis, Transfer Learning, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Email: girma.neshir@aastu.edu.et, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
7. Prathap Mani, PhD in Computing, Specialization: Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, IoT, American University of Kurdistan, Email: prathap.mani@auk.edu.krd, Duhok, Iraq
8. Lissanework Sileshi Alemu, PhD in Urban & Regional Planning, Specialization: Urban Management & Planning, Residential Satisfaction, Urban Renewal, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Email: lisaethfirst@yahoo.com, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
9. Padmanabhan, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Gearbox Design Optimization, Energy, Design, Optimization, Vel Tech Rangarajan  Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Email: padmanabhan.ks@gmail.com, Chennai, India
10. P. Mangaiyarkarasi, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Specialization: Power Systems, Voltage Security Assessment, Hybrid Optimization, University College of Engineering, Panruti, Email: mangaisowneya@gmail.com, Panruti, India

Editorial Team Roles and Responsibilities

1. Editor-in-Chief

Role: The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) is the principal leader of the editorial board and holds final authority and accountability for the journal's strategic direction, editorial integrity, and publication standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and oversee the editorial vision, scope, and policies.
• Make final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection.
• Ensure the ethical publishing standards (COPE, OJS, etc.).
• Supervise and support the entire editorial board and peer review processes.
• Represent the journal at academic and professional forums.
• Coordinate with the publisher division and academic partners.
• Review high-impact or controversial manuscripts personally.
• Initiate special issues, editorials, and thought-leadership articles.

2. Co-Editor-in-Chief

Role:  The Co-Editor-in-Chief supports the EiC in managing editorial responsibilities and may act as a stand-in during the EiC’s absence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with editorial decision-making and manuscript reviews.
• Handle a subset of submissions independently, as assigned by the EiC.
• Contribute to the development of editorial strategies and improvements.
• Review peer reviewer comments and ensure their quality and relevance.
• Collaborate in author communications and revisions handling.
• Represent the journal alongside or in place of the EiC when required.
• Provide mentoring to section editors or guest editors.

3. Editorial Manager

Role: The Editorial Manager (EM) oversees the operational workflow of the manuscript submission and review process, ensuring timely communication and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manuscript tracking systems (e.g., Journal System, Editorial Manager).
• Coordinate communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Ensure timely completion of peer review and editorial decisions.
• Maintain and update author and reviewer databases.
• Assist in checking manuscript formatting, plagiarism, and guideline compliance.
• Prepare performance reports (e.g., acceptance rate, turnaround time).
• Organize editorial meetings and maintain documentation.

• Support scheduling, planning, and publication logistics

• Ensure conflict-of-interest disclosures and ethics statements are properly documented.

4. Language Editor

Role: The Language Editor is responsible for ensuring the clarity, fluency, and grammatical correctness of published content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and edit accepted manuscripts for language, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Ensure alignment to journal style and formatting guidelines.
• Collaborate with authors to clarify ambiguous language.
• Work closely with the editorial and production teams to finalize manuscripts.
• Support non-native English-speaking authors in refining language quality.
• Provide feedback to improve future submissions, where appropriate.

Associate Editors

Role: Academic and editorial oversight in specific subject areas

Responsibilities:

• Review and recommend manuscripts for publication
• Ensure the quality and relevance of submissions in their field of expertise
• Suggest and invite qualified reviewers
• Promote the journal within the international academic community
• Contribute to special issues or thematic sections
• Provide feedback on editorial policies and processes

Advisory Board 

Role: Strategic guidance and global outreach

Responsibilities:

• Advise on the journal’s long-term vision, scope, and impact
• Recommend policies to enhance academic and ethical standards
• Support global visibility and credibility of the journal
• Identify emerging research trends and opportunities
• Assist in networking and partnerships with institutions or researchers
• Offer insights for the continuous improvement of the journal’s reputation