Science, Technology and Arts Research (STAR) Journal (ISSN: 2226-7522 (Print) and ISSN: 2305-3372 (Online)) is an international, open access, online, print, peer-reviewed and quarterly publishing journal in all fields of science, technology and arts on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. STAR Journal is an official international journal of Wollega University, Ethiopia and Wollega University through STAR Journal supports open-access to the published output of research as fundamental parts of its Vision, Mission and Public benefit to be encouraged wherever possible
Main Characteristics of the Journal are:
Open access – all published papers can be freely copied, downloaded, printed and distributed at no charge for the reader.
Articles in STAR journal are published under the Creative Commons Attribution license 4.0 (CC-BY) to ensure implementation of open access as defined.
DOI Number for STAR Journal is http://dx.doi.org/10.4314%2Fstar
Print Version – Authors will get a hard copy of published manuscript.
High quality of published papers, reviewed by distinguished world-class researchers. Double blinded peer review systems.
Rapid publication. Articles are published online immediately after manuscript acceptance.
Worldwide dissemination of the journal content to indexing databases
No publication charges
STAR Journal aims to promote rapid communication and exchange between the World and Wollega University, as well as other Ethiopian Universities and academic institutions. It mainly reflects the latest advances being made in many disciplines of scientific research in universities and academic institutions. The journal also publishes papers presented at conferences in Ethiopia and abroad. The multi-disciplinary nature of STAR journal is apparent in the wide range of articles from leading Ethiopian scholars. This journal also aims to introduce Ethiopian academic achievements to the world community, by demonstrating the significance of Ethiopian scientific investigations.