Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025)

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025)

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A Peer-reviewed Official International Journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia.
Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal
Published: April–June 2025, 14(2) 
ISSN: 2226-7522 (Print) and 2305-3372 (Online)

Published: 30.06.2025

Original Research

  • Practices and challenges in implementing co-curricular activities in public secondary schools of East Shewa zone

    Kebede Nemomsa, Gemechu Morka
    01-14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.01

  • Financial Technology and Profit Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Ethiopia

    Tarekegn Tariku, Deresse Mersha, EshetuYadecha
    15-30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.02

  • Static Sign Language Word-Level Detection and Recognition for the Oromo Language

    Diriba Negash, Etana Fikadu, Daditu Dugasa
    31-38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.03

  • Design and Simulation of the Speed Response of an Automobile Cruise Control System

    Kasehun Getinet
    39-45
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.04

  • Dynamics of Land Use, Land Cover Change and Its Implications on Soil Carbon Storage: A Case of Diga District of Eastern Wollega, Western Highlands of Ethiopia

    Misganu Chewaka, Getahun Kitila, Amensisa Misganu
    46-60
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.05

  • Paederus dermatitis’ Case Incidence and Paederus Beetle (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) Abundance in Nekemte, Western Ethiopia

    Oljira Kenea, Derartu Zelalem, Damtew Bekele
    61-72
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.06

  • Investigation of Urban Youth Unemployment Duration in East, West, and Horo Guduru Wollega Zones: A Survival Models Analysis

    Isubalew Daba, Gemechu Mulatu, Gadisa Dinka, Desalegn Eticha
    73-93
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.07

  • Physicochemical and Antibacterial Activity of Honey Sold in Nekemte, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia

    Temesgen Tafesse, Desalegn Amenu, Ayantu Nugusa
    94-103
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.08

  • Classroom-level strategies that enhance students’ academic achievement: The case of selected Ethiopian public secondary schools

    Negesse Gemechu Chibsa
    104-117
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.09

  • Exploring University Students’ Reading Culture: Practices, Challenges, and Institutional Support

    Guta Legese, Gemechis Teshome
    118-128
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.10

  • Biomass and soil carbon stocks under different coffee agroforestry systems in Hurumu District, southwest Ethiopia

    Getahun Legesse, Solomon Tadesse
    129-140
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.11

  • Community-Based Rehabilitation on Health and Education Services to Improve Quality of Life for Children with Intellectual Disability in Adama City, Ethiopia

    Mengistu Debele, Alemu Beyecha
    141-153
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.12

  • Aligning Continuous Professional Development with Teachers’ Needs: Language Competence and Delivery Mode Preferences in Focus

    Motuma Begna, Tamene Kitila, Madanu Shantha
    154-166
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.13

  • Effects of Personalized Learning Approach (PLA) on EFL Learners’ Listening Comprehension and Motivations

    Mitiku Daba, Yoseph Mezgebu, Getnet Gidey
    167-181
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i2.14