About the Journal
Scope:- Madda Walabu University publishes the double-blind, double-peer-reviewed Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) twice a year. Original research findings, review papers, and policy briefs are all published in the cross-disciplinary Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development. The Journal serves as a forum for discussing key developments in the domains of engineering, science, technology, business, education, the humanities, law, the environment, and sustainable development. Papers from researchers working in a range of academic institutions, industries, companies, public and private sectors, etc., with a focus on domestic or worldwide issues, are accepted for publication.
Copyright Disclaimer: The journal owns the copyright.
Plagiarism Policy: The Archives of the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) has no tolerance for plagiarism. All abstracts, hypotheses, observations, results, conclusions, and recommendations must adhere to the "Zero Tolerance Policy on Plagiarism" and be free of any instances of plagiarism. Plagiarism should not exceed 10% in the introduction, methodology, and explanation of the results. Therefore, the authors are urged to closely adhere to the "Zero Tolerance Policy on Plagiarism" and only ever turn in genuine, original work.
Open Access Policy and Creative Commons Licensing: JESSD offers open access to its materials in accordance with the recommendations of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). It operates under the tenet that research should be openly accessible to the general public and the scientific community, and JESSD is a major proponent of the cross-continental exchange of knowledge. The articles are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits people to share, modify, build upon, and sell the work so long as proper attribution is given.
Article Processing Charge (APC):-JESSD publishes all papers without charging an Article Processing Charge (APC). It won't impose any sort of processing fee.
Current Issue
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Volume 8 issue 2
The latest issue of the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2025) published a diverse collection of studies addressing environmental management, agriculture, biodiversity, culture, and socio-economic development in Ethiopia. Key contributions include assessments of natural radioactivity in groundwater, the dynamics of wetlands and biodiversity in the Bale eco-region, and the role of farmers’ socioeconomic factors in watershed conservation. Agricultural research highlights eco-friendly innovations, such as biofertilizers from Rhizobium isolates, antifungal traits of Bacillus spp., and the combined use of vermi-compost and mineral fertilizers to enhance crop yields. These studies not only contribute to improving agricultural productivity but also offer sustainable solutions for ecological resilience.
Beyond agriculture and ecosystems, the issue emphasizes the significance of cultural and policy dimensions in sustainable development. One paper reviews Oromo traditional ecological knowledge as a foundation for conservation, while a brief policy explores heritage conservation as a driver of sustainable tourism in southeastern Ethiopia. Urban and economic themes are also addressed through studies on public–private partnerships in Addis Ababa’s housing sector, the impact of urban planning on preschool infrastructure, and the effects of food price inflation on household food security. Collectively, the articles highlight the interconnectedness of environmental stewardship, cultural values, and socio-economic policies in promoting resilience and sustainability.
Published:
2025-08-21
