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This Journal publishes original research work (including theoretical/conceptual, empirical and critical studies), review articles, Debates, Teaching Cases, Invited articles, conference reports, short communications, case report, Ethics Forum, Education contribute significantly to further the scientific knowledge related to the field of Science, Technology and Arts.

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Call for papers for Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research

28.05.2023

The Journal of Science, Technology, and Arts Research (Nationally Accredited Journal, Grade B, Ethiopian Ministry of Education) invites Industrialists, Academicians, PhD candidates, and Independent researchers to submit original research papers, reviews, and short communications for our upcoming issue.

STAR is an international multidisciplinary peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly journal (March, June, September, December). This journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of science, technological innovation, and creative arts without any Article Processing Charges.

We welcome submissions that bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries and offer novel solutions to global challenges.

Key Research Areas:

  • Science: Applied sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental studies, Agricultural Sciences and Biomedical research, Theoretical sciences including Mathematics, Statistics, Behavioral science, etc.
  • Technology: AI, Data science, All disciplines of Engineering and Technological innovations, and Digital transformations.
  • Arts: Economics, Agroeconomics, Management, Education, etc.
  • Interdisciplinary: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) initiatives, human-computer interaction, and sustainable development.
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Current Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026)
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A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia
Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal
Published: Jan.–March 2026, 15(1)
ISSN: 2226-7522 (Print) and 2305-3372 (Online

Published: 31.03.2026

Original Research

  • Exploring the Determinants of Biodiversity Finance Scheme Adoption in Western Oromia, Ethiopia

    Keno Telila, Habte Telila
    01-19
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.01

  • English Language Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of Implementing Communicative Grammar Testing: The Case of Grade Ten in Selected Secondary Schools of North Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

    Ifa Gereshu Dabi, Tessema Tadesse Abebe
    20-31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.02

  • The Effects of Writing Strategy Training on Lexical Density and Linguistic Quality in Grade 11 Students' Writing

    Lalisa Leta, Tekle Ferede, Teshale Tefera
    32-40
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.03

  • Psychometric Evaluation of the Adaptive Leadership Behaviors Among Secondary School Principals in a Selected Region of Ethiopia Based on Teachers' Perceptions

    Adisu Defar Keneni, Tadesse Regassa Mamo
    41-55
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.04

  • Computer-Assisted Process-Genre Approach in EFL Writing: University Students' Practices and Challenges

    Yonas Tamiru Gebre, Bifa Telila Beji
    56-66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.05

  • Barriers to English-Speaking Skills Among Grade 8 Students: A Case Study of Amuma Dilla Primary School

    Wakgari Deressa Agemso
    67-76
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.06

  • The Influence of Gender on Oral Communication Strategy Preferences: A Focus on First-Year University Students

    Temesgen Erabo, Tamene Kitila, Meshesha Make
    77-88
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.07

  • Speaking Achievement across Levels of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety among Female Students in EFL Class

    Abiyot Mosissa Leta, Sherif Ali Ahmed, Desalegn Tolesa Bonda
    89-99
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.08

  • Conductivity analysis of (1-x)Sr0.7Bi0.2TiO3-xLa(Mg0.5Zr0.5)O3 ceramic materials

    Kebede Legesse
    100-107
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.09

  • Assessment of Factors Influencing the Choice of Specialization among Art and Design Students in Nigerian Universities

    Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye, Odewole Peter Oluwagbenga, Afolabi Benjamin Eni-itan Fisayo, Kayode Tope Dare, Adedeji Deborah Oluwayemisi
    108-120
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.10

  • Infusing Reflective Learning into Process Writing Instruction: Effects on Grade 11 Students’ Writing Strategies Use and Self-efficacy at Kumsa Moroda Secondary School

    Gebisa Tefera, Rufael Disasa, Ebisa Daba
    121-133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.11

  • Effects of critical reading instruction on students' reading performance in EFL class

    Yonas Emiru, Dagne Turunhe, Eyerusalem Tadesse
    134-149
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V15.i1.12
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This journal publishes original research work  (including theoretical/conceptual, empirical and critical studies), review articles, Debates, Teaching Cases, Invited articles, conference reports, short communications, case report, Ethics Forum, Education contribute significantly to further the scientific knowledge related to the fields of Science, Technology and Arts. 

STAR Journal hopes that researchers, research  scholars, academicians, industrialists publication for the development in the field of Science, Technology and Arts.

Publication Schedule: March, June, September, December (4 issues per year).