Journal profile
Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development
ISSN 1998-0531 · eISSN 2663-3205 · Adama Science and Technology University · Ethiopia
Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 20 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development is published by Adama Science and Technology University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Biodiesel Production and Applications, Agricultural Science and Fertilization and Geotechnical and construction materials studies, together about 21.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development (EJSSD) is a double-blind reviewed journal published twice a year by Adama Science & Technology University (ASTU). The EJSSD is cross-disciplinary in nature and publishes original research findings, review articles, and short/brief communications. The Journal is the place for the exchange of information and research results that describe significant advances in the field of Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, Education, Humanities and Law, Agriculture, Health and sustainable development. Papers from researchers working in different public and private sector, academic institutions, industries, companies, etc., having national/international interest are accepted for publication.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Yilkal DessiePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 3, France 1, Italy 1, Australia 1, Netherlands 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Biodiesel Production and ApplicationsEngineering7.6%
- Agricultural Science and FertilizationAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.6%
- Geotechnical and construction materials studiesEngineering6.7%
- Plant Growth and Agriculture TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- Engine and Fuel EmissionsEngineering4.8%
- Research, Science, and AcademiaDecision Sciences4.8%
- Advanced Combustion Engine TechnologiesChemical Engineering3.8%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.15OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 172 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| 2025 | 20 | 20 | 53 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 64 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 34 |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 23 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- original researchThe journal publishes original research results, review articles and short communications contributed by authors from across the world.Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles: Include reports of original research undertakings which present well-founded studies reporting innovative advances that further know…Length not stated
- reviewnot greater than 2,000 words) or a long review which extends up to 4000 words. Review articles shall include critical evaluation of the wmain text ≤ 4,000 words
- review articlesearch within the scope of the journal. Review articles can take the form of a mini-review (not greater than 2,000 words) or a long review which extends up to 4…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles: Review articles are documents which are based on critical survey and examination of a particular subject of research within the scope of the jo…Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communication: This includes brief scientific notes such as preliminary results, scientific observations, experimental techniques, and recent technologica…Length not stated
- short communicationsThe journal publishes original research results, review articles and short communications contributed by authors from across the world.Length not stated
- short/brief communicationsThe EJSSD is cross-disciplinary in nature and publishes original research findings, review articles, and short/brief communications.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Ethical Policy Model summary
EJSSD strongly believes that research misconduct is harmful for knowledge and it could mislead other researchers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Review criteria Model summary
The review process considers the originality of the work, relationship to literature, appropriateness of the methodology (i.e. built on an appropriate base of theory, concepts, or other ideas), results and conclusions, the implications for the research, practice and/or society and quality of communication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality: manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Model summary
Submission of a manuscript implies that the manuscript is original contributions, has not been published previously and is not considered for publication elsewhere.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Adama Science and Technology University
- Country or region
- Ethiopia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1998-0531
- Electronic ISSN
- 2663-3205
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development
How long does peer review take at Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (3), France (1) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development open access, and what is the APC?
Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .