Journals
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African Graduate Students Conference Proceedings (AGSCP)
The School of Graduate Studies at Bahir Dar University annually hosts the African Graduate Students Conference (AGSC) under the theme of “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa Driven by Its Graduate Students towards Agenda 2063”. This conference is the pioneer by its nature in Ethiopia, uniquely designed for graduate researchers—specifically MSc and PhD students—across a wide range of disciplines. These include Science and Technology, Textile and Fashion Technology, Medicine and Health Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, Earth Sciences, Education, Business and Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Disaster Risk Management and Food Security, Land Administration, Law, and Sport Sciences. The event provides a platform for graduate students to present and discuss the latest findings in their respective research fields. The conference aims to provide graduate students with the opportunity to share their research and gain valuable experience by presenting their work in a formal conference setting. It serves as a vibrant and impactful platform, enabling graduate students from universities across Ethiopia and beyond to network while honing essential skills for their future careers. By hosting this event, Bahir Dar University advances its vision of becoming one of Africa’s premier research-intensive institutions. Renowned for its academic and research excellence, innovation, and dedication to fostering inclusive dialogue, the university takes pride in creating spaces where diverse voices and perspectives can be shared and heard. All accepted submissions are published in the African Graduate Students Conference Proceedings (AGSCP) as a book of abstracts, which is distributed to participants during the annual conference. These contributions are also published online to ensure wider accessibility and reach.
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Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology
The Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology (Ethiop. J. Sci. Technol.) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal of interdisciplinary scientific research, theories, and observations on a wide range of subjects, which has been published by Bahir Dar University (2002-2012) and later by College of the Science of Bahir Dar University (2013-present). Ethiop. J. Sci. Technol. is a tri- annual publication covering experimental and theoretical studies in all basic science and engineering fields. The mission of this journal is to provide a platform for disseminating scientific research and theory across academic disciplines. The journal seeks to facilitate greater communication between the scientific community. To this end, it provides a platform for research communication worldwide.
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Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The journal was started in 2015 as official publication of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. Since then it is published biannually and operates a fully open access publishing model which allows open global access to its published contents.
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Bahir Dar Journal of Education
Bahir Dar Journal of Education (BJE) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal that seeks to broaden our understanding of the processes that advance issues related to education from an educational perspective. It welcomes the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, reflections, document reviews, letters to the editor, book reviews, and short communications on issues pertaining to education in general and teaching and learning in particular from all corners of the world. It accepts manuscripts focusing on educational issues at all levels of education.
Other websites associated with the journal: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/bdje
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Ethiopian Journal of Textile and Apparel
EJTA is a blind peer reviewed journal published biannually by the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University. textile fibers, spinning, weaving, knitting, technical textiles, textile wet processing, dyeing and printing, various forms of textile finishes, apparel and fashion technology, latest trends in the field of textile and apparel, greener technologies relating to textile and apparel production and management. Contributions for the journal should include full-length original research articles, review articles, book reviews, short communications and letters.
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Bahir Dar University Journal of Law
Bahir Dar University Journal of Law (BDU Journal of Law) is a peer-reviewed legal periodical published bi-annually in June and December every year since 2010. The Journal aims to create a forum for the scholarly analysis of Ethiopian law and to promote research in legal science in general. Accordingly, legal professionals (legal scholars, legal practitioners, judges and prosecutors) and others who would like to contribute their own share to the betterment of the Ethiopian legal system in particular and the legal jurisprudence in general are all cordially invited. Manuscript submissions may bein the form of scholarly articles, notes, reflections, case comments and book reviews. Manuscript will go through double blind review process- those that meet publishability standard, according to the criteria set in the editorial policy, a shall be published.
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Ethiopian Journal of Social Sciences
EJSS is a blind peer reviewed journal published biannually by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Bahir Dar University. EJSS publishes scholarly works focusing on historical, socio-economic, development, cultural, gender, political and environmental issues. Contributions for the journal should include full-length original research articles, review articles, book reviews and letters.
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Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication
The Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture, and Communication (EJLCC) was founded in 2016. EJLCC publishes original research findings and scholarly articles devoted to the interdisciplinary study of issues in the areas of linguistics, language teaching, literature, folklore, and communication. EJLCC also welcomes book reviews, commentaries, and case studies on areas of language, literary, cultural, and communication studies.This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Articles are licensed under the CC BY 4.0: Attribution 4.0 International Deed , which permits others to use, distribute, and reproduce the work non-commercially, provided the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal are properly cited. Commercial reuse must be authorized by the copyright holder.
Date of Publishing: Every year, the first issue is in June, and the second in December.
Submission Deadline: The date of manuscript submission is open. Authors can submit their manuscripts at any time. The editorial board will process their manuscript for future volumes and issues.
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Poly Journal of Engineering and Technology (PJET)
Poly Journal of Engineering and Technology (PJET) is a scholarly open access, peer-reviewed, biannually and multi-disciplinary platform for scientists and engineers in academia, research institutions, government agencies and industry. PJET publishes full-length state-of-the-art research papers, reviews, and short communications related to all areas of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation. All submitted articles should report original, previously unpublished research results, experimental or theoretical, and will be peer-reviewed. Articles submitted to the journal should meet these criteria and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere at any time during the review period. Manuscripts should follow the style of the journal and are subject to both review and editing. All the papers in the journal are also available freely with online full-text content and permanent worldwide web link. We welcome submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria with regard to significance and scientific excellence.
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Abbay Journal of Water and Environmental Sciences
Abbay Journal of Water and Environmental Sciences (AJWES) is a publication of the Blue Nile Water Institute of Bahir Dar University. AJWES publishes peer-reviewed research results and literature reviews in all aspects of water and environmental sciences. This journal is an open-access journal and is issued twice a year.
