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International Journal of Youth-Led Research
World's first peer-reviewed journal for youth-led research on the Sustainable Development Goals
Aims & Scope
The journal publishes youth-led and youth-centered research papers on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, inclusive of all three designated dimensions: social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The journal’s general definition of youth is young people between the age of 15 and 25. The International Journal of Youth-Led Research publishes empirical studies, theoretical studies, systematic literature reviews, and position papers. We welcome studies on the current states, issues, approaches, and progress of sustainable development at local, national, and international levels, extending to social, economic, and environmental dimensions.
Publication Frequency
The International Journal of Youth-Led Research publishes one volume annually.
Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an editorial review process. Accepted manuscripts then enter a double-blind peer review, ensuring unbiased feedback by keeping the identities of both authors and reviewers anonymous. The communications department, led by the Editor in Chief, manages all author correspondence. The IJYLR Editorial Board makes the final publication or rejection decision based on the reviewers' feedback.
The IJYLR's peer-review process includes two steps: general peer review and field peer review, each involving at least two reviewers. In the general peer review, reviewers assess the overall research rigor and scientific value. In the field peer review, reviewers focus on field-specific aspects.
Open Access Policy & CC License
The journal provides immediate open access to its content. All articles published will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, copy, and reuse following the guidelines of the Creative Commons License: CC BY-NC. The CC BY-NC License requires that reusers give appropriate credit to the content creator, e.g., authors, researchers, and multimedia content writers, directors, and editors. The CC BY-NC license only allows noncommercial uses of the content. Commercial uses of all kinds are strictly prohibited.
Journal Information
2832-5028
DOI: 10.56299
Directories & Archiving
Applications in progress.
Editorial Board & Journal Team
World's first peer-reviewed journal for youth-led research on the Sustainable Development Goals
Editorial Board
Manjula Joseph, Ph.D.
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA, United States
Julie Lane, Ed.D.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, United States
Shawnee McPhail, Ph.D.
Gunma Hokusai Academy, Ota, Japan
Ada Muoneke, Ph.D.
Educounts Consulting, Seattle, WA, United States
Journal Team
Editor-in-Chief
Joyce Y. Coffey, M.Ed
Youth Research Vox, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Chief Communications Officer
Christina Sun (Youth)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States
Guest Editor
Steve Brown
Editor in Chief, Cacti Chronicles, Copper Mountain College, CA, United States
Developmental Editor
Shania Wong (Youth)
Westridge School for Girls, CA, United States
Typesetting Editor
Ike Traore (Youth)
Muhanga International High School, Nyamabuye, Rwanda
Copy Editor
James Patrick
Digital Content Specialist, The Walt Disney Company, CA, United States
Developmental Editor
Jessica Jiang (Youth)
Alhambra High School, CA, United States
Typesetting Editor
Ike Traore (Youth)
Muhanga International High School, Nyamabuye, Rwanda
Copy Editor
Chelsea Arangcon
Blog Writer, Editor at The Daily Titan, CSU Fullerton, United States
Proofing Editor
Maryann F. Coffey
Editor, Director, Briar Cliff University, IA, United States
Typesetting Editor
Ike Traore (Youth)
Muhanga International High School, Nyamabuye, Rwanda
Guest Editor
Glenn Barnett, M.A.
Writer, Instructor, Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA, United States
Guest Editor
Margaret Spaulding
Writer, UCLA PhD Student, Los Angeles, CA, United States
APA Editor
Tristan McPhail (Youth)
Gunma Kokusai Academy Secondary School, Gunma, Japan
Director of Video Production
Abayomi Ibrahim (Youth)
Oworonshoki High School, Lagos Island, Nigeria
Video Content Editor
Oliver Diaz (Youth)
San Bernardo High School, Región Metropolitana, Chile