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 brief communications are all published in the cross-disciplinary Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development. The Journal serves as a forum for the discussion of 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: There is no tolerance for plagiarism at the Archives of the Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development (JESSD). 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. 1 (2025): Volume 8 issue 1
The Journal of Equity in Sciences and Sustainable Development published its Vol 8 Issue 1, featuring a diverse array of research manuscripts that tackle significant sustainable development issues. One notable study explores teachers’ awareness and integration of artificial intelligence technology in Ethiopian higher education, specifically within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes at Ambo University. This research underscores AI's critical role in enhancing teaching methodologies and learning outcomes. Additionally, an assessment of elemental compositions in the soils of Hakim Gara Quarry using instrumental neutron activation analysis provides valuable insights into soil quality, with implications for environmental and agricultural practices. The issue also examines the impact of television advertisement celebrity endorsements on domestic tourists' intentions to visit Arba Minch, illustrating the interplay between marketing and tourism in Ethiopia.
Further contributions include a systematic literature review of blended learning models in higher education institutions post-COVID-19, reflecting on the evolving educational landscape during and after the pandemic. The analysis of freshman program dynamics at Haramaya and Dire Dawa Universities offers insights into student experiences and institutional responses. Moreover, studies on the physical properties of bricks made from sustainable materials and the development of a named entity recognition model for Ethiopian languages highlight advancements in both construction and natural language processing. The issue also addresses the effect of social media on customer trust and decision-making behavior in the hotel industry, along with a holistic perspective on educational quality, emphasizing its concepts, indicators, and contributions to societal development. Together, these studies enhance the understanding of educational practices and sustainable development in Ethiopia.
Published:
2025-01-31
