Editorial Team
Editor-In-Chief
Samuel Dagalo Hatiye (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor, Faculty of Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University
Phone: +251961011095
E-mail: samuel.daqalo@amu.edu.et
Scopus Author ID: 57188999719
Web of Science Researcher ID:AAJ-2897-2020
Co-Editor-In-Chief
Thomas Torora Minda (Ph.D.)
Associate professor, Faculty of Meteorology and Hydrology, Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University
Phone: +251-931410359
Email: thomas.torora@amu.edu.et
Email: thomas.torora@amu.edu.et
Scopus Author ID: 57202940363
Web of Science Researcher ID: A-5449-2017
Editorial Manager
Mr. Abebe Temesgen Ayalew
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University
Phone: +251910886477
Scopus Author ID: 54706817400
Web of Science Author ID:AAC-6539 2022
Language Editor
Wondiyfraw Wana (PhD)
Associate professor, TEFL Department of English Language and Literature, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Phone: +251911974855
Email: wendiyfraw.wanna@amu.edu.et
Layout Editor
Chirotaw Kentib
Computer Science,
Email: chirotaw.kentib@amu.edu.et
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Associate Reviewers
Dr. Elias Gebeyehu, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Getachew Bereta, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Tamiru Paulos, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Shiferaw Eremo, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Abunu Atelabachew, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Demelash Wendemeneh, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Demelash Wendemagegnehu, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Adane Abebe, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Zerihun Anbesa, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Alemayehu Kassaye, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Aschalew Chere, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Ayano Hirbo, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Kinfe Kassa, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Zelalem Abera, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Sintayehu Yadete, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Tadesse Tujuba, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Dagnachew Daniel, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Yoseph Arba, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Abebe Kebede, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Tesfay Mekonnen, Assistant Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Tamiru Taseme; Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Bisrat Elias, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Sirak Tekelab, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Tilahun Derib, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Zeleke Agide, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Kassa Tadele, Director, Ethiopian Engineering Corporation, Ethiopia.
Dr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Assistant Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Girma Yimer Ibrahim, Researcher, International water management Institute, Ethiopia.
Dr. Meron Teferi; Researcher, International water management Institute, Ethiopia.
Dr. Abel Tadesse, Director, Ethiopian Engineering Corporation, Ethiopia.
Mr. Ermiyas Alemu, Executive Officer, Ethiopian Engineering Corporation, Ethiopia.
Dr. Abebe Sine, Project Manager, Houston, Texas, USA.
Dr. Abebe Chukula, Senior Lecturer/Researcher, IHE Delft, Netherlands.
Mr. Gezmu Gelu, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Tegegn Takele, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Sumit Sane, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Dr. Seid Ahmed, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Zenebe Mekonnen, Associate Professor, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Guchie Gulie, , Associate Professor, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Yechale Kebede, Associate Professor, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Abdellla Kemal, Associate Professor, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Berhanu Wogayehu, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Muluneh Legesse Edamo, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Aklilu Alemayheu, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Yohannes Mehari, Lecturer, Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. MURALITHARAN JOTHIMANI; Associate Professor, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Kibru Gedam;Asistant Professor, University of Gonder, Ethiopia
Professor, Dr. Mathias Rotach, Profeesor, University of Innsbruck, Asutria
Dr. Geremew Sahilu; Associate Professor; Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Andinet Kebede; Associate Professor, AASTU, Ethiopia
Dr. Moltot Zewdie; Associate Professor, Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Dr Asaminew Teshome ; Depty Director, Ethiopian Meterologuical Inistitute
Mr. Yehenew Wubu,Lecturer, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mr. Mekuanent Muluneh; Associate Researcher, Charles University, Prague
Mr. Aklilu Alemayheu, Lecturer, Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.
Dr. Fisseha S. Unduche; Mantioba County Chief Flood Forcaster, Canada
Dr. Habtamu Kassa; Director, Mantoba County Flood Forcast, Canada
Dr. Kassawu Bishaw; Wolaita Soddo University, Ethiopia
Advisory Board
Prof. Tirusew Asefa, University of South Florida, USA
Prof. Mekonnen Ayana; Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Disse, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Prof. K. S. Hari Prasad, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Dr. Semu Moges; University of Texas Arlington, USA
Dr. Jegnaw Essatu, WSSC Silver Spring MD, USA
Dr. Santosh Murlidhar Pingale, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India
Dr. Alemsged Tamiru; International Water Management Institute; Ethiopia
Dr. Michael Mehari; Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia
Dr. Zeleke Agide, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Fiseha Behulu, FBC Consulting PLC., Ethiopia
Editorial Team Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities
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.
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Role: The Co-Editor-in-Chief supports the Editor-in-Chief (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.
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.
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.
Editorial Board
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
