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
    Mr. Mohammedaman Mama, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
    Ms. Semira Nasir, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
  • International and National Advisory Board:
    Dr. Ahmed Kelil, President, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Bezabih Wondemu, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Madda Walabu University,
    Ethiopia
    Dr. Hasan Shifa, Vice President for Research, Community Engagement, and Technology
    Transfer, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Diriba Wakijira, Vice President for Administration and Student Affairs, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Leta Bekary, Vice President for Business and Development, Madda Walabu University,Ethiopia
    Dr. Adisu Asefa, Director of Graduate Studies, Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Mengistu Ketema, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Gemedo Dalle, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Ethiopia
    Dr. Belayneh Legessie, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
    Dr. Ketema Meskela, Education Counselor, Ethiopian Embassy, China
    Dr. Habtamu Teka, Minister of Education, Ethiopia
    Dr. Mitiku Tesso, FAO country representative, Italy
    Dr. Bekele Hundie, International Institutes of Tropical Agriculture, Ghana
    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