Ethiopian Journal of Education and Sciences (EJES) is a scholarly journal published by the College of Natural Sciences of Jimma University, Ethiopia.

Focus and Scope: The Journal focuses on publishing original research findings, short communication, and review articles, in the fields of sciences and education.

Open (online) submission at http://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/ejes Indexed in AJOL at www.ajol.info/index.php/ejesc

Peer Review Process: A manuscript is given to two relevant professionals for peer review and the author is communicated through the editor-in-chief or Managing Editor for the incorporation of the comment of the reviewers. The peer-review system of the journal is mainly bounded by the Jimma University Research, Publication and Consultancy guideline, modified to our particular suit.

Publication Frequency: Twice a year

ISSN: 1998-8907

Vol 19 No 1 (2023): Ethiop. J. Educ. & Sc. September, 2023.

Ethiop. J. Educ. & Sc. Vol. 19 No 1 September, 2023

Special Issue

ORIGINAL ARTICLES and Short Communications

A Publication of Jimma University

Open Access Address: http://journals.ju.edu.et/index.php/ejes AND www.ajol.info/index.php/ejesc

Published: 2024-02-10

Published: 2024-02-10

The Rationale and Significance of University-based Grade 12 National Examination Management Approach Implemented in Ethiopia: Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Nega Jibat, Berhanu Nigussie, Kinde Getachew, Tekle Ferede, Fisseha Mikre, Frew Amsale, Ashenafi Belay, Netsanet Workneh, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Getachew Tilahun (Author)

1-15

The First University-based National Examination Management in Ethiopia: Stakeholders’ Preparations

Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Kinde Getachew Abebe, Tekle Ferede Metaferia, Getachew Tilahun Wakene, Frew Amsale Tesfaye, Fisseha Mikre Weldemeskel, Ashenafi Belay Adugna, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Abel Worku Tassew, Jemal Abafita Ababulgu, Nega Jibat Gemede (Author)

16-27

Communication for Collaboration and Coordination among Actors of the University-based Grade 12 National Examination Management: Effectiveness and Challenges

Getachew Tilahun, Berhanu Nigussie, Kinde Getachew, Fisseha Mikre, Nega Jibat, Frew Amsale, Netsanet Workneh, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Ashenafi Belay, Tekle Ferede (Author)

28-49

First University-based Grade 12 National Examination Management in Ethiopia: Challenges Encountered

Fisseha Mikre, Kinde Getachew, Frew Amsale, Ashenafi Belay, Tekle Ferede, Netsanet Workneh, Nega Jibat, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Getachew Tilahun, Berhanu Nigussie (Author)

50-64

Fairness, Reliability and Validity Threats of the First University-based National Examination Management in Ethiopia

Kinde Getachew, Fisseha Mikre, Frew Amsale, Ashenafi Belay, Netsanet Workneh, Nega Jibat, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Tekle Ferede, Getachew Tilahun, Berhanu Nigussie (Author)

65-83

Effectiveness, Efficiency and Feasibility of the First University-based Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE

Frew Amsale, Berhanu Nigussie, Kinde Getachew, Nega Jibat, Fisseha Mikre, Ashenafi Belay, Netsanet Workneh, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Getachew Tilahun, Tekle Ferede (Author)

84-101

Prominent Issues on the First University-Based Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) Management

Tekle Ferede, Berhanu Nigussie, Kinde Getachew, Nega Jibat, Fisseha Mikre, Frew Amsale, Ashenafi Belay, Netsanet Workneh (Author)

102-117

Key Lessons from the First University-Based Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination Management

Tekle Ferede, Berhanu Nigussie, Kinde Getachew, Nega Jibat, Fisseha Mikre, Frew Amsale, Ashenafi Belay, Netsanet Workneh, Abel Worku, Jemal Abafita, Getachew Tilahun (Author)

118-133

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Ethiopian Journal of Education and Sciences (EJES)

Editorial Team

Editors 

Editor-in-chief                              Prof. Ketema Bacha (PhD, Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Associate Editor-in-chief:           Dr. Mulugeta Wakjira (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Managing Editor:                         Dr. Chernet Tuge (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia     

 

Editorial Board

Dr. Gemechis File (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Abera Gure (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia                

Dr. Menberu Mengesha (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia                

Dr. Getachew Seyoum (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia                 

Dr. Tefera Tadesse (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia           

 

Subject Editors

Life Sciences

Dr. Dereje Denu (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Anbessa Dabasa (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Chemical, Environmental and Related Sciences

Dr. Negera Abdissa (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Tsegaye Girma (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Mathematical, Physical, Computational, and Related Sciences

Dr. Nebiyu Gemechu (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Kidane Koyas (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Sport Sciences and Related Disciplines

Dr. Wondimagegn Demissie (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Babul Akhtar (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Education and Related Disciplines

Dr. Fisseha Mikre (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Berhanu Negussie (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Eba Teresa (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

 

Copy Editors

Delelegn Woyessa (MSc, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Kenenissa Tadesse (MSc, Lecturer), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Fekadu Melak (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Solomon Negash (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Solomon Gebregiorgis (MSc, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Adula Bekele (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Desalegn Beyene (PhD, Assistant Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

Dr. Yemanebrhan Kelemework (PhD, Associate Professor), Jimma University, Ethiopia

 

Advisory Board

Prof. Dejene Ayele (PhD, Professor, Wolkite University, Ethiopia)

Prof. Seetharami Reddy Byreddy (Professor, India)

Dr. Zelalem Teshome (PhD, Assistant Professor, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia)

Prof. David Bridges (PhD, Emeritus Prof, University of Eastern Anglia, UK)

Prof. Robyn Gilles (PhD, Professor, The University of Queensland, Australia)

Dr. Kassahun Melesse (PhD, Associate Professor, Jimma University, Ethiopia)

Dr. Wudu Melesse (PhD, Associate Professor, Jimma University, Ethiopia)

Prof. Kitessa Hundera (PhD, Professor, Jimma University, Ethiopia)