About the Journal

About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Raya University Journal of Science and Development (RUJSD)publishes original scientific papers and disseminates scientific and technological information to the users in Ethiopia and elsewhere in the world. It also enhances exchange of ideas among scientists engaged in research and development activities and accepts papers from anywhere else in the world. The Journal publishes research papers in the fields of Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Health, Nutrition, and Well-Being, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Education, Knowledge Systems, and Leadership, Socioeconomic Development, Governance, Culture and Tourism and other related disciplines. It also publishes review articles, short communications, and registry of newly released technologies.

Peer Review Process

Raya International Journal of Science and Technology (RIJST) maintains a high standard of publication quality through a double-blind peer review process, in which identities of author(s) are not disclosed to reviewers and identities of reviewers are also not disclosed to author(s). All research articles published in RIJST are subjected to a full double-blind peer review process as indicated below:

  • All research articles are reviewed by at least two suitably qualified experts.
  • Decisions are made by the journal Editorial Board on the basis of reviewers' and editor’s comments.
  • International members of the Editorial Board of the journal lend insights, advice and guidance to the other Editorial Board members of the journal.
  • The Editorial Manager and Assistant Manager provide administrative supports and facilitate communications between editors, authors, and reviewers. This allows RIJST to maintain the integrity of the peer review process and ensures a rapid turnaround with a maximum efficiency.
  • The Editorial Board of RIJST will decide promptly whether to accept, reject, or request revisions of referred papers based on the reviews and editorial insight of the journal.
  • Authors will be advised to incorporate all the comments made by the reviewers and editors.

 

Publication Frequency

RIJST is published once a year.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content, upon registration, on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.