For Authors
Submission Guidelines for IJYS
Prepare your manuscript for the International Journal of Youth and Sustainability (IJYS) with clear expectations for scope, formatting, review, and publication. We welcome youth scholarship focused on sustainability, the UN SDGs, and emerging academic leadership.
Requirements
What to prepare before you submit
Authors should ensure that submissions are original, clearly written, and aligned with IJYS priorities in sustainability, the UN SDGs, and youth-centered research. Use a professional academic tone and provide complete author details where requested.
Scope and fit
Submit work that engages sustainability themes, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, youth leadership, policy, education, innovation, or related interdisciplinary topics relevant to emerging scholars.
Original work
Manuscripts should be the author’s own work, not previously published, and not under review elsewhere unless explicitly disclosed and approved according to journal policy.
Manuscript quality
Provide a clear title, structured argument, credible sources, and careful proofreading. Strong submissions demonstrate clarity, relevance, and thoughtful engagement with evidence.
Ethics and rights
Authors are expected to follow ethical research and citation practices and review the journal’s ethics and copyright expectations before final submission.
How the submission process works
IJYS uses a mentorship-driven review pathway designed to support emerging scholars while maintaining academic standards.
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Prepare your manuscript
Review the journal scope, confirm originality, organize citations, and ensure your paper is complete before submission.
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Submit your paper
Send your manuscript through the journal submission pathway with all requested author information and supporting materials.
IJYS is designed to make scholarly publishing more accessible to young researchers through guided review, constructive feedback, and a global sustainability focus.
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Mentorship review
Eligible submissions move through editorial screening and mentorship-based peer review, where authors may receive feedback for revision and improvement.
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Editorial decision
After review and any required revisions, accepted papers proceed toward publication and visibility within the IJYS academic community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from prospective contributors to IJYS.
Who can submit to IJYS?
IJYS is intended for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as emerging scholars whose work aligns with the journal’s sustainability mission.
What topics are appropriate?
Appropriate topics include sustainability, climate, social impact, sustainable finance, education, innovation, policy, and research connected to the UN SDGs.
Do I need perfect formatting before submission?
Your manuscript should be polished and professionally presented, but the mentorship-based process is designed to help authors strengthen promising work through feedback.
Can I submit work under review elsewhere?
No. Submissions should not be simultaneously under review by another publication unless this is clearly disclosed and approved in advance.
Where should I review ethics expectations?
Please read the Ethics & Copyright Policy before submitting to understand expectations around originality, citation, and publication rights.
How do I get started?
Use the submission pathway to send your manuscript, then watch for next-step guidance from the journal team regarding screening, review, and revisions.