Editorial Team

Overview

Our editorial team is led by a distinguished Editor-in-Chief supported by an expert Editorial Board committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity across all Sentam Research journals. This streamlined structure ensures consistent quality and efficient editorial oversight across our diverse portfolio of publications.

Editorial Structure

Editor-in-Chief

Our Editor-in-Chief provides centralized editorial leadership across all Sentam journals, ensuring consistent standards and strategic vision. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Oversight: Setting editorial policies and standards across all journals
• Final Decisions: Making ultimate decisions on manuscript acceptance and publication
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring rigorous peer review standards are maintained
• Editorial Independence: Maintaining academic integrity free from commercial influence
• Academic Representation: Representing Sentam journals in the international academic community
• Board Coordination: Working with Editorial Board members to ensure efficient manuscript processing

Editorial Board

Our Editorial Board consists of internationally recognized scholars who provide specialized expertise across our journal portfolio. Board members contribute through:

• Expert Peer Review: Providing high-quality reviews in their areas of expertise
• Editorial Guidance: Advising on journal policies and strategic development
• Academic Networking: Connecting journals with relevant research communities
• Quality Standards: Ensuring methodological rigor and academic excellence
• Special Issues: Leading and coordinating thematic publications

Editorial Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

Our editorial team ensures:

• Rigorous Peer Review: Double-blind review process with expert reviewers
• Methodological Soundness: Verification of research design and analysis
• Ethical Compliance: Adherence to research ethics and publication standards
• Originality Verification: Checking for plagiarism and ensuring novel contributions
• Academic Significance: Evaluating impact and relevance to the field

Efficient Processing

We are committed to:

• Timely Reviews: Initial assessment within 1 week
• Quick Decisions: First decision within 3-4 weeks
• Clear Communication: Transparent feedback and status updates to authors
• Fast Publication: 7-day publication after payment and final revisions

Editorial Standards

Our editorial process maintains:

• Independence: Editorial decisions based solely on academic merit
• Transparency: Clear and fair evaluation criteria
• Confidentiality: Secure handling of all manuscript submissions
• Consistency: Uniform standards across all journal titles
• Integrity: Strict adherence to publication ethics guidelines

Current Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Sarah Wanjiku Kamau, PhD

University of Nairobi, Kenya

Research Areas: Public Health, Academic Publishing, Research Methodology

Dr. Kamau oversees our complete portfolio of 10 journals spanning diverse academic disciplines from medical research to social sciences, ensuring consistent editorial excellence across all publications.

Editorial Board

Dr. Michael Ochieng Otieno, PhD

Kenyatta University, Kenya

Expertise: Medical Research & Health Sciences

Specialization: Epidemiology, Community Health, Healthcare Systems

Prof. Fatuma Hassan Ali, PhD

University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Expertise: Informatics & Technology

Specialization: Data Science, Machine Learning, Digital Innovation

Dr. James Mwangi Githiomi, PhD

Moi University, Kenya

Expertise: Educational Research & Practice

Specialization: Curriculum Development, Educational Psychology, Teacher Training

Prof. Amina Rashid Mwalimu, PhD

Strathmore University, Kenya

Expertise: Finance & Economics

Specialization: Development Economics, Financial Markets, Microfinance

Dr. Peter Kanyinga Muriuki, PhD

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Expertise: Social Sciences & Literary Research

Specialization: African Literature, Social Anthropology, Cultural Studies

Prof. Grace Nyokabi Wambui, PhD

Makerere University, Uganda

Expertise: Climate Change & Environmental Studies

Specialization: Environmental Policy, Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Development

Dr. Charles Kimani Njoroge, PhD

Kenya Forest Service & University of Nairobi

Expertise: Forestry & Natural Resources

Specialization: Forest Management, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Services

Dr. Rebecca Akinyi Oduya, PhD

United States International University, Kenya

Expertise: Business Administration & Human Resources

Specialization: Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Leadership

Prof. Hassan Juma Bakari, PhD

Pwani University, Kenya

Expertise: Hospitality & Tourism Studies

Specialization: Tourism Management, Hospitality Marketing, Coastal Tourism

Dkt. Zuberi Mwalimu Shabani, PhD

Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Utaalamu: Taaluma za Kiswahili na Fasihi

Maalum: Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Isimu, Utamaduni wa Afrika Mashariki

Joining Our Editorial Team

Editorial Board Membership

We invite applications from distinguished scholars with:

• Strong Publication Record: Demonstrated research excellence in relevant fields
• Peer Review Experience: Substantial experience in manuscript evaluation
• Academic Standing: Recognition in their research community
• Availability: Commitment to regular editorial duties and review responsibilities
• Expertise Alignment: Research areas matching our journal portfolio

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Current CV with publication list and academic achievements
2. Editorial Statement outlining experience and editorial philosophy
3. Review Portfolio documenting peer review experience
4. Research Areas detailing expertise relevant to our journals
5. Professional References from academic colleagues

Applications to: editor@sentam.org

Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates with complete independence, ensuring that all decisions are based on:

• Academic Merit: Scientific rigor and research quality
• Methodological Excellence: Sound research design and execution
• Relevance: Significance to the academic field and broader community
• Originality: Novel contributions to existing knowledge
• Ethical Standards: Compliance with research and publication ethics

Contact Information

Editor-in-Chief: editor@sentam.org

Editorial Inquiries: editor@sentam.org

General Support: support@sentam.org

Related Information

For comprehensive details about our editorial processes:

• Author Guidelines
• Peer Review Process
• Article Processing Fees
• Publication Ethics

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