Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Awoke Guadie (PhD)
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Mobile: +251-939292300
Email: awoke.guadie@amu.edu.et
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/ci
Co-editor-in-Chiefs
Asrat Guja Amejo (PhD)
Assistant Professor of Animal Production/ Integration of Livestock and crop production system, impact of climate change on farming system
Department of Animal Science
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mobile: +251911071200
Email: gujasrat@gmail.com or asrat.guja@amu..edu.et
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2364-0460
Mesfin Kote Debere (PhD)
Assistant Professor of Public Health-Epidemiology
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
College of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mobile:+251911005626
Email: mesfin.kote@amu..edu.et
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4985-3659
Editorial Manager
Efrem Kentiba (PhD)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Mobile: +251913068612
Email: efrem.kentiba@amu.edu.et
Scopus Author ID: 57203530411
Web of Science Researcher ID: AAW-8352-2020
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7013-2605
Language Editor
Tesfaye Habtemariam Gezahegn (PhD)
Associate Professor of TEFL
Department of English Language and Literature
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mobile: +251920526541
Email: tesfaye.habtemariam@amu.edu.et
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6343-0898
Layout Editor
Chirotaw Kentib
Computer Science,
Email: chirotaw.kentib@amu.edu.et
Arba Minch University
Associate Editors
Prof. Yisehak Kechero, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Prof. Paulos Tadesse, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Belete Yilma, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tadios Hailu, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Dereje Tsegaye, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Mulugeta Habte, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tizazu Gebre, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Fekadu Masebo, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Teklu Wegayehu, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Biniam Wondale, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tolera Seda, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tamiru Shibru, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Serekebirhan Takele, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Mekdes Ourgue, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tizita Endale, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mrs. Gistane Ayele, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Mrs. Woinshet G/Tsadik, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Kebede Jobir, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Simon Darke, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Ephrem Getahun, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Sintayehu Mekonnon, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Wakshum Shiferaw, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Degife Asefa, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Yilikal Tadele, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Addisu Fekadu, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Birhanu Hiruy, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Nebiyu Yemane, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Zenebe Mekonnon, College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tewodros Birhanu, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Mulugeta Habte, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Muralitharan Jothimani, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Alemayehu Hailemicael, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Zerihun Zerdo, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr. Ramesh Duraisamy, College of Natural & Computational Sciences, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Advisory Boards
Prof. Dr. Afewerk Kassu, Ministery of Science and Higher Education, Ethiopia
Prof. Dr. Ir. Ben L. Feringa, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Prof. Derrel L. Martin, University of Nebraska, USA
Dr. Ermias Dagne, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Prof. Gail Davey, University of Sussex, UK
Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, India
Prof. Dr. Ir Geert Janssens, Ghent University, Belgium
Prof. Ir. Roel Merckx, Katholic Universitiet Leuven, Belgium
Prof. Teketel Yohannes, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University , Ethiopia
Prof. Rogier Schult, Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland
Prof. Dr. Ir. Seppe Deckers, Katholic Universitiet Leuven, Belgium
Prof. Herwig Leirs, Antwerp University, Belgium
Prof. Zinabu Gebremariam, Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Agena Anjulo, Ethiopian Environment and Forest Research Institute, Ethiopia
Dr. Aynalem Haile, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Syria
Dr. Bereket Kebede, University of East Anglia, UK
Dr. Gemedo Dale, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Meheretu Yonas, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tadesse Guadu, University of Gonder, Ethiopia
Dr. Tarekegn Tadesse, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
Dr. Thomas R.Syre, James Madison University, USA
Dr. Tsehaye Asmelash, Aksum University, Ethiopia
Prof. Eyasu Elias, Minister of Agriculture, Ethiopia
Prof. Afework Kassu Gizaw, Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), Ethiopia
Dr. Yoseph Mekasha, Ethiopian Academy of Science, Ethiopia
Prof. Eyassu Seifu, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Botswana
Prof. Tamado Tana, University of Eswatini and Haramaya University in Ethiopia
Dr. Fidelis Odedishemi Ajibade, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
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.
- Co-editor-in-Chiefs
Role: The Co-editor-in-Chiefs 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.
- 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.
- Provide feedback to improve future submissions, where appropriate.
5. 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
6. Advisory Boards
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
