Editorial Team

Editor-In-Chief
Dr. Moa Megersa (Associate Professor), Madda Walabu University, Department of Biology, Robe, Ethiopia

Moa is an associate professor of plant biology and ethnobotany. He conducted his PhD research in ethnobotany at Jimma University, Ethiopia. He was ranked in the AD Scientific Index before joining the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) in 2023. He has published 20 articles in international and national journals.

Email: moamegersa78@gmail.com, moa.megersa@mwu.edu.et

• Associate Editor
  1. Dr. Sintayehu Aynalem Aseres, Madda Walabu University, Department of Tourism Management, Ethiopia

Sintayehu’s background is in tourism management, conservation, and protection. He did his PhD research in tourism management studies at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India. He had been an editor at Springer Nature for the Journal of SN Business and Economics and an editorial board member for the Journal of Tourism, Sports Management & Marketing before joining the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) in 2023. He has published 13 articles in international and national journals.

2. Dr. Tesfaye Assefa Tadesse, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia

Tesfaye’s background is in public health. He did his PhD research in addressing critical health challenges such as diabetic foot ulcers, heart failure self-care behaviors, and the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus at the University of South Africa. He was ranked in the AD Scientific Index before joining the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) in 2024. He has published 20 articles in international and national journals.

3. Dr. Siraj Beshir Sheko, Madda Walabu University, Department of Natural Resources Management, Ethiopia

Siraj’s background is in watershed management and water resources engineering. He did his PhD research on the evaluation of surface and groundwater interaction at Hawassa University, Ethiopia. He had been an editor at the Emirate Journal of Food and Agriculture and a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Agriculture, Veterinary and Marine Science and the Journal of Curriculum Development Studies before joining the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD) in 2024. He has published eight articles in international and national journals.

Email: sirajbeshirsb@gmail.com

4. Mr. Shume Berhanu (Ass. Professor), Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia

• Technical Editors:
  Dr. Mengistu Yilma, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
  Dr. Girma Kebede, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
  Dr. Kedir Abda, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
  Dr. Shiferaw Geremew, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
• International and National Advisory Board:                                                               Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, President, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia                 Dr. Bezabih Wondemu, Vice President for Academic and Research, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia                                                                                            Mr. Issa Hassen, Vice President for Administration and Student Affairs, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia                                                                                            Dr. Addisu Assefa, Research Publication and Extension Directorate, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia                                                                                                Dr. Mengistu Ketema, Haramaya University, Ethiopia                                                  Dr. Gemedo Dalle, Associate Professor of Vegetation Ecology and Biodiversity Management, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia                                                              Dr. Addisalem Adem, Social Work and Social Development, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia                                                                                                                Dr. Tibebu Alemu, Associate Professor of Applied Ecology, Jimma University, Ethiopia                                                                                                                                    Dr. Selamawit Negassa, Assistant Professor of Applied Biological Sciences, Jimma University, Ethiopia                                                                                                                 Dr. Atota Bedane, Florida International University, USA                                                 Dr. Tolessa Muleta, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,     University of Rwanda, Rwanda                                                                                           Dr. Magdalene Ngeve, Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology, University of   Maryland, USA                                                                                                                         Dr. Addisie Yalew, Research Scientist,  Prairie View A and M University, USA           Dr. Negasa  Soboksa, Associate Professor of Public Health, Stellenbosch University, South Africa                                                                                                        Dr. Belayneh Legessie, Haramaya University, Ethiopia                                                  Dr. Habtamu Teka, Minister of Education, Ethiopia                                                        Dr. Mitiku Tesso, FAO country representative, Italy                                                        Dr. Bekele Hundie, International Institutes of Tropical Agriculture, Ghana                Prof. Oli Bachie, University of California, USA                                                              Prof. Bogale Worku, Ethiopian Pediatric society, Ethiopia                                          Prof. Fikadu Beyene, Ministry of Livestock and Fishery Resources, Ethiopia            Prof. Tassew Woldehana, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia                                        Prof. Mammo Muchie, Tshawne University of Technology, South Africa                Prof. Abdi-Khalil Edriss, University of Malawi, Malawi                                                  Prof. Sisay Asefa, Western Michigan University, Michigan, United States