https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/EIJET/issue/feed 2025-12-09T22:01:17+03:00 Addisu Mulugeta addisu.mulugeta@amu.edu.et Open Journal Systems <p>The Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology (EIJET) is dedicated to fostering advanced and innovative experimental research, aiming to propel the scientific community toward new frontiers of excellence. It consistently promotes the evolution and establishment of novel principles and theories across various fields, serving as a vital catalyst for innovative thinking and research. Furthermore, the Journal strives to be a valuable asset in academic research and industrial revolutions.</p> <p>The Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology (EIJET), with E-ISSN 2959-3921 and P-ISSN 2959-393X, is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic research journal published by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amu.edu.et/en/">Arba Minch University</a>, Ethiopia. Established with a non-profit objective, the journal publishes original research manuscripts following a rigorous blind peer-review process. EIJET is currently indexed in several online indexing, abstracting, aggregating and archiving database engines and platforms.&nbsp;</p> <p>EIJET covers the core, multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas of study in engineering and technology to publish the research outcomes. The peer-reviewed journal publishes original research manuscripts, including scientific papers, case studies, review and meta-analysis articles, experimental and empirical studies, and shortened theses and dissertations.</p> <p>EIJET not only enlighten academicians and multifaceted professionals but also proves transformative for students due to its broad inclusivity. With the advent of this Journal, scientists, technologists, and engineers at Arba Minch University (AMU) can have enhanced opportunities to discover, report, and publish significant advancements in their professional domains. Additionally, the Journal ensures the swift global dissemination of science, technology, and engineering research results, highlighting their significance for knowledge, scientific values, and ethics in human life.</p> <p><strong>Mission and Vision</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Mission</em></strong>: The EIJET’s mission is a quality-oriented collaborative endeavour involving AMU and its global network. It aims to advance research in multidisciplinary science, technology, and engineering by providing high-quality, evidence-based papers for academicians, researchers, managers, and policymakers.</p> <p><strong><em>Vision</em></strong>: The vision for this Journal publication is to establish an international, open-access scientific journal for publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers with global visibility, robust indexing, and rapid dissemination.</p> <p><strong>Aims &amp; Objectives of the Journal</strong></p> <p>The primary aim of this initiative is to publish a Scientific Journal that showcases the institution's maturity and commitment to academic, research, and scientific contributions at both national and international levels. Specific objectives include:</p> <ul> <li class="show">Aligning with the domain-driven sanctity of a Research University.</li> <li class="show">Elevating the university's ranking nationally, continentally, and globally.</li> <li class="show">Demonstrating global presence and highlighting research potential.</li> <li class="show">Providing a platform and prioritizing African localized and glocalized research efforts and contributions.</li> <li class="show">Standardizing and globalizing localized research initiatives by publishing their outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nature, Scope and Focus Area of the Journal</strong></p> <p>The Journal is committed to publishing novel research contributions and innovative research outcomes in the fields of Computing, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Design, Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, and other core and allied disciplines, emerging technologies, future generation engineering, and paradigms. It also publishes papers on effective and innovative principles and practices of engineering and technology management. The Journal accepts papers from authors worldwide, encompassing both developing and developed countries, under themes determined by the editorial boards. Priority for publication is given to research studies from African countries that address localized problems.</p> <p>The Journal prioritizes novel research contributions and innovative outcomes in the following fields:</p> <ul> <li class="show">Intelligent Computing and Information Technology</li> <li class="show">Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering</li> <li class="show">Architectural Design and Town Planning</li> <li class="show">Civil and Transport Engineering Systems</li> <li class="show">Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics</li> <li class="show">Emerging areas of Renewable Energy</li> <li class="show">The journal also considers research in other allied disciplines, emerging technologies, and future-generation engineering. EIJET prioritizes research papers that address localized problems in African countries.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Open Access Policy:&nbsp;</strong>This journal is committed to the principle of open access, ensuring that research findings are freely available to the global scientific community. All articles published in this journal are immediately and permanently open access, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. This policy aligns with the principles of open science and aims to maximize the impact and dissemination of research. Authors can publish free of charge.</p> <p><strong>Abstracting and Indexing:&nbsp;</strong>The journal aims to obtain accreditation from the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and be indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.</p> <p><strong>Visibility:&nbsp;</strong>To ensure global reach, the journal uses diverse digital media platforms to share research papers with a wider audience.</p> <p><strong>Peer review codes of conduct:&nbsp;</strong>Guidelines/Code of Conduct for reviewers to be followed:</p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong>Objectivity</strong>: Reviews must be impartial and unbiased, avoiding personal attacks or preferential treatment.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Confidentiality:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewers must not share any information from an assigned manuscript with anyone without prior permission from the Editor. They must also refrain from preserving data from the manuscript.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Expertise and Competence:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewers with inadequate expertise in the subject matter of an assigned manuscript should feel responsible and may feel free to decline the review timely.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Constructive Assessment:</strong>&nbsp;Reviews should acknowledge the positive aspects of the work, provide constructive criticism on areas for improvement, and suggest necessary enhancements. Abusive and harassing language is strictly prohibited in review comments.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Impartiality and Integrity:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewer decisions should be based solely on the scientific or technical merit, relevance to the journal's subject matter, and scope of the research, and not influenced by factors such as the authors' financial status, race, ethnicity, or origin.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Biasness</strong>: Reviewers should not allow their reviews to be influenced by the authors' characteristics, such as gender, or religious or political beliefs.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Disclosure of Conflict of Interest:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewers should declare any potential conflicting interests and seek advice from the journal’s office if they are unsure.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Timeliness and Responsiveness:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewers are obligated to provide their review comments within the stipulated timeframe. They should also actively respond to any queries raised by the editor.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Reviewer Recognition:</strong>&nbsp;Reviewers who provide timely and thorough peer-review reports will receive a certificate of appreciation as a token of gratitude.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Status of Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology:&nbsp;</strong>EIJET follows the highest standards of ethical conduct and maintains a commitment to moral justice in all its operations. This includes, but is not limited to:</p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong>Maintaining Transparency and Accountability:</strong>&nbsp;EIJET operates with transparency and accountability in all its activities.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Protecting Intellectual Property Rights:</strong>&nbsp;EIJET respects and protects the intellectual property rights of authors and other stakeholders.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Preventing Plagiarism and Research Misconduct:</strong>&nbsp;EIJET actively works to prevent plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Ensuring Fair and Equitable Treatment:</strong>&nbsp;EIJET ensures fair and equitable treatment of all authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p>EIJET reserves the right to conduct lawful audits of its operations on a case-by-case basis as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.</p> <p><strong>Publication Frequency &amp; Schedule: </strong>The Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology (EIJET) publishes regular issues <strong>twice</strong> a year <strong>(Bi-Annual),</strong> in July and December. The call for papers for the July issue is typically announced in January, and for the December issue, in August. This structured, 12-month cycle allows sufficient time for rigorous peer review, author revision, and production processes.<br>While the regular issues are in July and December, the journal accepts manuscripts year-round and publishes them promptly once the review process is complete, ensuring timely dissemination of research. The journal is currently active, with the most&nbsp;recent&nbsp;issue.</p> <p><strong>Publication Timeline:&nbsp;</strong>The Journal has established target timelines for key stages of the publication process.</p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong>Manuscript Submission Acknowledgement:</strong> Authors will receive an acknowledgement of manuscript receipt within&nbsp;<strong>7 days.</strong></li> <li class="show"><strong>Peer Review</strong>: The typical peer review process takes&nbsp;<strong>8 to 12 weeks.</strong>&nbsp;Authors will be notified within this timeframe. The timeframe may vary depending on reviewer availability and agreements. Authors will be promptly informed of any delays or changes to the expected timeline. Typically, authors receive review recommendations automatically. However, the editorial manager may also inform the author of the decision via email.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Acceptance Decision:</strong>&nbsp;Once the review process is completed, with at least two reviews received from assigned reviewers, a decision will be communicated to the author. If both reviewers provide positive feedback&nbsp;<strong>(Accepted with Major/Minor/No Change)</strong>, the manuscript will be accepted. If both reviewers recommend rejection, the manuscript will be rejected. If the reviewers have differing opinions (e.g., one recommends acceptance, the other rejection), a third reviewer will be assigned. The final decision will be based on the majority opinion of the reviewers.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Publication:</strong> After the review process, authors are expected to submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe, i.e.,&nbsp;<strong>1-2 weeks.&nbsp;</strong>Digital version production and publication typically take&nbsp;<strong>2-3 weeks</strong>. Generally, the total time from acceptance to publication is&nbsp;<strong>30-45 days</strong>. However, delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances related to author revisions or reviewer availability. The hard copy will be published within 30 days of the digital publication.</li> <li class="show"><strong>Plagiarism:&nbsp;</strong>EIJET ensures that published papers exhibit a plagiarism limit&nbsp;<strong>≤ 20%.</strong>&nbsp;This threshold does not apply to the literature review sections of the articles.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sponsor and Publisher:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.amu.edu.et/en/">Arba Minch University</a>&nbsp;is the sponsor and publisher of the Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology (<strong>EIJET</strong>)</p> <p><strong>Journal History:&nbsp;</strong>The EIJET first published its inaugural issue (Volume 1, Issue 1) in April 2023. As of December 2024, the journal has reached its 2nd volume (Volume 2, Issue 2), marking the publication of its fourth issue since its inception.</p> <p><strong>Copyright and License Grant:&nbsp;</strong>EIJET retains copyright in all Articles or Papers published within the Journal (the "Works"). Except for any logos, emblems, trademarks, or other designated third-party materials (collectively, the "Excluded Materials"), EIJET grants a non-exclusive, worldwide license to reuse the Works under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ("CC BY 4.0"). The full text of the CC BY 4.0 license is available at Creative Commons License.</p> <p><strong>Attribution Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>When reusing any portion of a “Work”, the author must attribute the authorship to the original author(s) and cite EIJET as the source of publication. The specific attribution format required by CC BY 4.0 can be found in the license itself on the Creative Commons Website.</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:&nbsp;</strong>The Excluded Materials are not licensed under the CC BY 4.0 license, and all rights are reserved by their respective authors and owners. EIJET disclaims any warranty or guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Works.</p> https://survey.amu.edu.et/ojs/index.php/EIJET/article/view/713 2025-12-09T22:01:10+03:00 Bewuketu Bitew Bewuketu@mtu.edu.et Kibremoges Tesfaye Alemayehu kibremogesalemayehu@mtu.edu.et

<p>Construction workers are often victims of accidents, causing physical suffering and financial losses due to the multifaceted nature of construction tasks. Moreover, due to inadequate site management that results in poor health and safety management practices, a higher incidence of accidents and injuries occurs among workers. This research identified key factors influencing HSM in building construction projects in the area and how they influence project outcomes. A mixed-methods approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative techniques was utilized. The systematic random sampling technique was used to select samples from a building construction site, employing a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the survey responses, and rankings were assigned based on the relative importance index (RII). The findings reveal that the top factors affecting HSM are implementation of safety protocols and procedures (RIR=0.910), compliance with safety regulations and standards (0.851), worker training and awareness programs (0.789), adequacy of safety training provided to workers (0.787), and implementation of risk assessment and management procedures (0.754).&nbsp; Lack of regular safety inspections and absence of designated safety personnel exacerbate the safety concerns. The most prevalent impact is increased accidents and injuries. The findings put forward that ensuring compliance with safety regulations, providing adequate safety training, implementing effective safety protocols, and addressing cultural and language barriers are perceived as key priorities for achieving positive project outcomes, particularly in terms of worker safety, project timelines, and overall quality. In general, the findings provide actionable insights for contractors and policymakers to enhance safety standards in the region.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Building construction project, health and safety management, factors affecting health and safety, occupational safety, construction risk management, mixed-method study</p>

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