Vol. I · Issue 1 · 2026
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National Youth Research Journal

NYRJ

From middle school to med school — student research, every discipline, every month.

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For Authors

Author Guidelines

Before submitting to NYRJ, please make sure your manuscript meets the following formatting, structural, and integrity requirements. Manuscripts that do not follow these guidelines may be returned without review.

Formatting

  • Regular text: 12 pt Aptos.
  • Captions (tables, graphs, images): 14 pt Aptos.
  • Subtitles / section headings: 16 pt Aptos bold.
  • Main title: noticeably larger than the rest of the manuscript (we recommend ~22–28 pt, bold).
  • Use single column layout, 1.15–1.5 line spacing, and standard margins (1 inch).

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow this order (sections in parentheses are optional or context dependent):

  1. Introduction
  2. Abstract
  3. Methods / Methodology
  4. Data (may be a separate section from Methods)
  5. Data Analysis and Discussion (Results)
  6. Conclusions
  7. Sources
  8. References in MLA format (minimum, in the order above) or Vancouver style

Research Integrity

Plagiarism of any kind — copying another author's work, paraphrasing without attribution, or submitting AI-generated content as your own — will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript and may lead to further consequences, including being barred from future submissions to NYRJ.

You may not submit the same manuscript to NYRJ and another journal at the same time.Concurrent submissions (also called duplicate submissions) are a serious breach of academic publishing ethics. Your manuscript must be exclusive to NYRJ throughout our review process. If it is also under review elsewhere, withdraw it from the other venue first.

Quick Checklist

  • Manuscript is in Aptos at the sizes listed above.
  • All sections are present and in the correct order.
  • All sources are cited in MLA or Vancouver style.
  • The work is original and has not been submitted elsewhere.
  • No AI-generated text is presented as your own writing.
  • Author name, grade, and school are included on the title page.

Journal Metrics

5 days

Time to first response

~14 days

Time to first decision

~30 days

Time to publication after acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit to NYRJ?+
Any student from middle school through medical school may submit research to NYRJ. We welcome solo and co-authored work across every discipline.
Is NYRJ open access?+
Yes. Every published manuscript is freely available to read, download, and cite at no cost to readers or authors. We do not charge submission, review, or publication fees.
How long does the review process take?+
We aim to send a first response within 5 days of submission, and a first decision within roughly two weeks. Accepted manuscripts are typically published in the next monthly issue.
What types of submissions do you accept?+
Research Papers, Research Perspectives, Reviews, Theoretical Models, Meta-analyses, and other scholarly formats. If you are unsure where your work fits, choose "Other" on the submission form and we will categorize it.
What citation style should I use?+
References must be in MLA or Vancouver style. Pick one and use it consistently throughout the manuscript.
What is your policy on AI-assisted writing?+
Generative AI may be used for spell-checking, light grammar polishing, or brainstorming, but AI-generated text presented as your own is plagiarismand will result in immediate rejection. You must disclose any AI use on the submission form.
Can I submit my paper to other journals at the same time?+
No. Concurrent (duplicate) submissions are a serious breach of academic publishing ethics. Withdraw your paper from any other venue before submitting to NYRJ.
Do you assign DOIs?+
Every published manuscript receives a permanent NYRJ identifier in the formatSP-#####and a permanent URL. DOIs are added as our DOI registration program rolls out.
How do I cite an NYRJ article?+
Use the Copy Citation button on any article page — it produces a ready-to-paste APA-style reference with the title, authors, journal name, year, and permanent link.
I need help with my manuscript. Where do I start?+
Visit our Guidance page for video walkthroughs and to contact one of our advisors.
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