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