Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Dilla Journal of Education

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

I am pleased to introduce the release of Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Dilla Journal of Education, a peer-reviewed bi-annual publication of Dilla University. This issue presents a diverse collection of articles that delve into critical aspects of education within Ethiopia.

On behalf of the editorial board, I invite you to explore the research presented, which examines topics such as principals' leadership styles and their impact on teacher organizational commitment, predictors of risky sexual behavior among trainee teachers, the challenges and practices of teacher performance appraisal in primary schools, the repercussions of higher education reform on mathematics students, and perspectives on principal power in secondary schools. It is my hope that this issue provides valuable insights, stimulates further discussion, and encourages continued research within the Ethiopian education landscape. I encourage you to engage with these articles and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding educational improvement.

Finally, I extend my sincere gratitude to the authors for contributing their valuable research, to the reviewers for their rigorous and insightful feedback, and to the dedicated members of the editorial team for their tireless efforts in bringing this issue to fruition. Your commitment to scholarly excellence is highly appreciated.

Daniel Gebretsadik (PhD, Associate Professor)

Editor-in-Chief

Dilla Journal of Education