Welcome to Abyssinia Journal of Online (ABJOL) Wollo University is located at Dessie in the Amhara region of South Wollo, Ethiopia, and is one of the recently founded universities in 2005. The University has two campuses, one at Dessie and the other at Kombolcha towns. The Dessie campus consists of College of Natural Sciences, College of Agriculture, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Law and Institute of teacher Education and Pedagogical Science. The Kombolcha campus is named as Kombolcha Institute of Technology (KIOT) for engineering and informatics. The University was established with a vision to impart quality education to the Ethiopian community to cater to their up-liftment and to accelerate the industrial and social development of the country. Wollo University is a fast growing institute that envisioned to be one of the top leading University in Ethiopia and in East Africa at large in the following decade. Thus, it strives for quality education, research and community service. The University is now expanding its scope to knowledge dissemination through research outputs by establishing online journals. The university has finalized all necessary preconditions to launch two three online journals, namely Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology (AJST), Abyssinia Journal of Business and Social Science & Abyssinia Journal of Engineering and Computing (AJEC).

Journals

  • Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology

    Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology

    Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology (AJST) is newly established African scientific journal publishing from Wollo University, Ethiopia. It is an international, peer-reviewed and an open access scientific journal publishes two times per year. This journal publishes original research articles, short communications and occasionally reviews articles that generate the significant contribution in the field of science and technology. Its scope covers all aspects of Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medical and Veterinary Sciences & Engineering and Informatics.

    To qualify for publication, a manuscript must contribute to the understanding of science and technology by presenting either new and original research data as a full research article or in short communication format or review of a particular topic related to science and technology.

    Date of Publishing: Every year first issue in JUNE and the second issue in DECEMBER

  • Abyssinia Journal of Business and Social Science (AJBS)

    Abyssinia Journal of Business and Social Sciences

    Abyssinia Journal of Business and Social Sciences (AJBS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wollo University. It provides an international platform for researchers, scholars, professionals, and students to share high-quality empirical and theoretical research. The journal is available in both print and online formats and welcomes submissions from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to

    • Business and Management: Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Human Resource Management, Production & Operations, Customer Relations, and General Management.
    • Economics and Development Studies: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, and Policy Analysis.
    • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Microfinance, and Small Enterprise Management.
    • Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure Studies: Tourism Marketing, Hospitality Management, Eco-Tourism, and Leisure Studies.
    • Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Legal Studies, Public Administration, and Society Studies.
    • History, Heritage, and Archaeology: Heritage Management, Archaeology, and Historical Studies.
    • Media, Culture, and Communication: Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Language, Journalism, and Communication.
    • Education and Pedagogical Sciences: Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Pedagogy, Teaching Methodologies, and Lifelong Learning.
    • Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies: Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, and Sustainability in Business and Society.
    • Corporate Governance and Ethics: Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Organizational Governance.

    Accreditation:
    AJBS has been recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE, MoE) since March 3, 2022, and was re-recognized on May 5, 2025.

    Publication Frequency:
    Two issues are published annually—the first in June and the second in December.

    Submission Policy:
    Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis. Authors may submit their manuscripts at any time, and the editorial board will review and process them for inclusion in upcoming volumes or issues.

    Submission Requirements:
    Authors must submit manuscripts in both Author Detail and Anonymous formats. No additional documents are required.

  • Abyssinia Journal of Engineering and Computing (AJEC)

    Abyssinia Journal of Engineering and Computing

    Abyssinia Journal of Engineering and Computing (AJEC) is a journal established by Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology, as a family of journals of Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology (AJST) and covers the most innovative, cutting-edge, original, and influential works of broad interest to all engineering and computing technology research results.

    This journal is established to be one of the known sources of proven research outputs and reviews in engineering and computing fields of study in the near future, covering innovative and original research in the aforementioned fields of studies. 

    The editors welcome inclusive articles and short communication reporting original finding and major technical achievements in addition to review articles. This journal also aims to publish special issue articles dedicated to some case histories. In addition AJEC also welcomes to publish best articles presented in annual conferences and symposiums.

    AJEC provides authors with rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and maximum visibility. The journal expects to accept innovative and most significant submitted manuscripts.

    DATE OF PUBLISHING
    Every year first issue in January and the second issue in July.

  • The Abyssinia Journal of Culture and Indigenous Knowledge (AJCIK)

    Abyssinia Journal of Culture and Indigenous Knowledge

    The Abyssinia Journal of Culture and Indigenous Knowledge (AJCIK) is one of the reputable journals published in the area of local languages, culture, indigenous knowledge, local arts and allied disciplines. It is hosted by Wollo University, will release its first issue in January. It will be one of the few pioneer journals in the publication of local languages, culture, indigenous knowledge and related fields in Ethiopia within a short period of time. In order to assure its long standing and uninterrupted publication of scientific articles, the journal should be passing through series stages of quality assurance and quality control mechanisms.

    AJCIK publishes original empirical studies, literature reviews, theoretical articles, methodological articles, book reviews, synopsis of major research, short communications, commentaries(comments on articles published in the Journal), and other relevant issues in the area of local languages, culture, indigenous knowledge, local arts and related areas of studies.

  • Abyssinia Journal of Health Sciences

    Abyssinia Journal of Health Sciences

    Abyssinia Journal of Health Sciences (AJHS) is a newly established, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Wollo University, Ethiopia. The journal aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly work in the fields of medicine, public health, and health-related sciences. AJHS welcomes original and impactful contributions across a broad spectrum of disciplines including medicine, public and global health, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, laboratory and diagnostic sciences, biomedical sciences, veterinary public health, zoonotic diseases, environmental and occupational health, traditional and alternative medicine, digital health, health systems and policies research, and nutrition and dietetics.

    The journal accepts a range of manuscript types, including original research articles, case reports, case series, short communications, and comprehensive review articles, based on relevance and editorial invitation. To be considered for publication, all manuscripts must demonstrate scientific rigor and offer a meaningful contribution to the existing body of knowledge. Submissions should present either novel research findings, notable clinical or public health cases, or comprehensive reviews of current issues in the health sciences.

    AJHS is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, enhancing scientific communication, and supporting the academic and professional development of the health science community, particularly within Africa and beyond facing similar health challenges.

    Date of Publishing: Every year first issue in JANUARY and the second issue in JULY.