Author Guidelines
Complete guide for preparing and submitting your manuscript to Student Scholars Journal
Quick Start Checklist
Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Submit
- • Current high school students (grades 9-12)
- • Recent high school graduates (within 2 years)
- • Young researchers under age 20
- • Students in international or alternative education programs
Required Documentation
- • Student status verification
- • Institutional affiliation letter
- • Supervisor endorsement (if applicable)
- • Ethics approval (for human/animal studies)
Manuscript Types
Original Research
Novel research findings with complete methodology, results, and analysis.
Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References
Max Figures: 8
Max Tables: 6
Review Articles
Comprehensive analysis of existing literature on a specific topic.
Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Main Sections, Conclusion, References
Min References: 50
Max Figures: 6
Brief Communications
Preliminary findings, novel methods, or significant observations.
Structure: Abstract, Main Text, References
Max Figures: 3
Max References: 25
Case Studies
Detailed examination of specific instances, phenomena, or examples.
Structure: Abstract, Background, Case Description, Analysis, Conclusion
Max Figures: 5
Max Tables: 4
Formatting Requirements
Document Format
- • Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX
- • 12-point Times New Roman font
- • Double-spaced throughout
- • 1-inch margins on all sides
- • Page numbers in bottom right
- • Line numbers for review process
Citation Style
- • APA 7th edition (default)
- • IEEE for engineering papers
- • Chicago for humanities
- • Vancouver for medical research
- • In-text citations required
- • DOI numbers when available
Submission Process
Prepare
Format manuscript and gather required documents
Submit
Upload via our online submission portal
Review
Peer review process (30 days typical)
Publish
Final formatting and online publication
Important Reminders
- • All submissions must be original and not published elsewhere
- • Plagiarism checks are conducted on all manuscripts
- • Ethics approval required for human/animal research
- • Co-authors must provide written consent
- • Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing