Editorial Team Experts
1Editor-in-Chief
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The Editor-in-Chief has overall responsibility for the scientific quality of the journal and makes the final editorial decision on all manuscripts. The Editor-in-Chief oversees editorial policies, publication ethics, and the integrity of the peer review process.
Hailu Kendie Addis, PhD
Senior researcher in integrated watershed management
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
2Associate Editors
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Associate Editors support the editorial workflow by conducting preliminary manuscript checks, coordinating communication with authors and reviewers, monitoring the progress of manuscripts throughout the editorial process, and assisting the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors in the day-to-day management of the journal. Associate Editors do not make independent editorial decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.
Habtemariam Assefa Yilma, PhD
Extension and Innovation Studies
ARARI, Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Molla Mekonnen Kassie, PhD
Plant Breeding and Genetics
ARARI-Adet Agricultural Research Center, Adet, Ethiopia
Adebabay Kebede Belew, PhD
Food Systems Resilience Program Manager
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
3Editorial Office Coordinator
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The Journal Secretary addresses the administrative and technical management of manuscript submissions and publication processes.
Main Responsibilities
- Initial administrative and technical screening of submissions
- Verification of author information, ORCID identifiers, files, and required declarations
- Checking compliance with BNJAR's submission, formatting, similarity, and ethics requirements
- Communication with authors regarding missing documents or information
- Assistance with peer-review and publication processes
- Monitoring manuscript status and editorial deadlines
- Maintaining editorial records and correspondence
Role: The Journal Secretary does not make editorial or peer-review decisions. Manuscripts that pass the initial check are forwarded to the appropriate editor for further evaluation. All correspondence and manuscript-related information is handled confidentially in accordance with BNJAR's publication ethics and privacy policies.
Hailu Kendie Addis, PhD
Senior researcher in integrated watershed management
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
4Production Editor
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The Production Editor prepares accepted manuscripts for publication, ensuring compliance with BNJAR's formatting and publication standards. The role includes final formatting, proofreading, checking author and publication metadata, coordinating author proofs, and preparing the final files for publication.
Hailu Kendie Addis, PhD
Senior researcher in integrated watershed management
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
5Language Editors
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Language Editors are responsible for reviewing the linguistic quality, clarity, grammar, terminology, and academic style of manuscripts in their respective languages. They ensure that accepted manuscripts are linguistically clear, consistent, and suitable for publication. Language Editors may recommend language corrections but do not make decisions regarding the scientific content, originality, or acceptance of manuscripts.
Adane Kasie Chekole, MSc
Software Engineer and CEO of Enkutatash Technologies PLC
Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
6Editorial Board Members
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The Editorial Board consists of experienced researchers representing the journal's broad disciplinary scope. Board members provide scientific advice, recommend qualified reviewers, contribute to the development of editorial policies, and support the journal by reviewing manuscripts within their areas of expertise when requested. Editorial Board members promote the journal within the scientific community and contribute to maintaining its scientific quality and international visibility. They do not routinely manage manuscripts or make editorial decisions unless they have also been formally appointed to an editorial management role. The final editorial decision for all manuscripts rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief.
Asresu Yitayew Mengie, PhD
Socioeconomics Postdoctoral Researcher
Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany, and Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tadele Amare Kassie, PhD
Lead researcher in soil science
Adet Agricultural Research Center, Adet, Ethiopia
Birhanu Agumas Endalew, PhD
Senior Researcher in soil science
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Professor Melaku Wale Ferede, PhD
Biologist
Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Yeshitla Merene Abebe, PhD
Crop entomology
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
Habtamu Assaye Deffersha, PhD
Forestry
Bahir Dar University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Department of Natural Resources Management, Ethiopia
Habtamu Admas Desta, PhD
Soil science
College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Climate Science, Injibara University, Ethiopia
Tikunesh Zelalem Abebe, PhD
Animal Science
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tilashwork Chanie Alemie, PhD
Senior Researcher in Hydrology and Ecosystem Services
Adet Agricultural Research Center, Adet, Ethiopia
Shigdaf Mekuriaw Zewdu, PhD
ACIAR Project Coordinator
Unique Land Use GmbH, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Yalfal Temesgen Tigabu, PhD
Senior Researcher in Socioeconomics and Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
Habtamu Tegen Nibret, PhD
Horticulture
Bahir Dar University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Ethiopia
Lijalem Abebaw, PhD
Senior Researcher in Socioeconomics and Director
ARARI, Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Alebachew Enyew Tiruye, PhD
Researcher in Agricultural Water Management
Adet Agricultural Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
7International Relations Editor
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The International Relations Editor supports BNJAR's internationalization strategy by facilitating communication and collaboration with international researchers, academic institutions, scholarly networks, and publishing organizations. The editor may also contribute to international outreach, the development of editorial partnerships, and the visibility of the journal in the international academic community.
Tilaye Teklewold Deneke, PhD
Advisor
Stichting Wageningen Research, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Gizaw Desta Gessesse, PhD
Land and water management engineering
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Likawent Yeheyis Engedaw, PhD
Senior Director
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute, Amhara Centre, Ethiopia
Stefan Martin Strohmeier, PhD
Assistant Prof. in soil physics and erosion
Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
Amsalu K. Addis, PhD
Associate Professor in Theoretical Economics
Hanjiang Normal University, Shiyan, China
8Advisory Board Members
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The Advisory Board consists of distinguished national and international experts who provide strategic guidance on the journal's scientific direction, editorial policies, ethical standards, and international development. Board members advise on emerging research areas, promote the journal within the global scientific community, and contribute to enhancing its academic quality and visibility. The Advisory Board is not involved in the routine handling of manuscripts, peer review management, or editorial decision-making. All editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and peer review procedures.
Professor Yihenew Gebre Selassie, PhD
Professor in Soil Science
Bahir Dar University and Stichting Wageningen Research-Ethiopia, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tesfaye Getachew Mengistu, PhD
Animal breeder and geneticist
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Ethiopia
Alex C. McAlvay, PhD
Botanical Research Scientist & Kate E. Tode Assistant Curator
Center for Plants, People, and Culture, New York Botanical Garden, USA
Krishnagouda S. Goudar, PhD
Lead researcher in ecology and conservation
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Wollo University, Ethiopia
Morgan L. Ruelle, PhD
Assistant Professor in Environmental Science and Policy
Department of International Development, Community and Environment at Clark University, USA
Asmare Dejen Demeke, PhD
Director General and Researcher in Entomology
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Alemayehu Assefa Belete, PhD
Lead Researcher in Agronomy and Crop Physiology, as well as Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Semagn Asredie Kolech, PhD
Senior Researcher and Deputy Director General
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tesfaye Feyisa Beyene, PhD
Senior Researcher in Soil Science and Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Menale Wondie, PhD
Senior Researcher in Forestry and Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Aemiro Bezabih Woldeyohannes, PhD
Senior Researcher in Crop Breeding and Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
Dagninet Amare, PhD
Senior Researcher in Socioeconomics and Director
Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
