Rate My Professor Jemal Abafita

Abafita's research focuses on development economics, rural finance, and related areas. His prolific scholarship is evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications. Among his most cited works are "Determinants of household food security in rural Ethiopia: an empirical analysis" (Journal of Rural Development, 2014, 181 citations), "Smallholder commercialization in Ethiopia: market orientation and participation" (International Food Research Journal, 2016, 136 citations), "Microfinance and loan repayment performance: A case study of the Oromia Credit and Savings Share Company" (2003, 89 citations), "Determinants of global coffee trade: Do RTAs matter?" (Cogent Economics & Finance, 2021, 62 citations), "Impact of coffee exports on economic growth in Ethiopia" (Cogent Economics & Finance, 2022, 39 citations), and several studies examining psychological and perceptual responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia, including "Risk perceptions and attitudinal responses to COVID-19 pandemic" (BMC Public Health, 2021) and "Psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia" (Annals of General Psychiatry, 2021). These contributions have advanced knowledge on agricultural markets, food security, international trade, and public health responses in developing contexts. In his leadership role, Dr. Abafita has steered Jimma University towards enhanced research output, international collaborations such as with Texas Tech University, and strengthened entrepreneurship education.