Nexus Junior Scientists Journal

Where Future Researchers and Scientists Publish

The premier open-access, peer-reviewed platform for Early Career Researchers. We connect classroom curiosity to global academic discovery.

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Peer Reviewed

Rigorous double-blind review by academic mentors & faculty.

Open Access

100% Free to read and share. Authors retain full copyright (CC BY 4.0).

Global Reach

Indexed in Google Scholar and widely accessible to the international community.

Our Mission

Science Has No Age Limit

We believe that the scientific method, defined by critical inquiry and evidence-based analysis, belongs to everyone.

Whether you are a high school student analyzing biological data, an undergraduate engineering student prototyping a new device, or a young historian deconstructing narratives, your work matters.

Nexus is more than a journal; it is a training ground. We help you transition from a "student writer" to a "published researcher."

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Call for Papers: Volume 1, Issue 2

We are currently accepting submissions for our second issue after the successful publication of the first issue. Join the next cohort of Nexus authors!

Deadline: November, 2026 Publishes: December, 2026 Article Processing Fees: $50* (Financial Aid and Waivers Available)

*Only to be paid if your paper is accepted for publication. This fee helps us maintain our independent Open Access platform, cover essential server hosting limits, and support editorial operations.

Latest Release: Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

Published: August 12, 2026

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The Editorial Board of the Nexus Junior Scientists Journal (NJSJ) is exceptionally proud to present our inaugural edition, Volume 1, Issue 1. This landmark release officially launches our mission to democratize scientific publishing and amplify the voices of the next generation of global researchers.

This multidisciplinary issue showcases the critical curiosity, methodological rigor, and innovative thinking of Early Career Researchers (ECRs), undergraduate students, and high school scientists. The selected manuscripts span a diverse array of academic disciplines, ranging from engineering solutions for environmental challenges to critical meta-analyses in the life sciences and humanities.

At Nexus, we believe that science has no age limit. The papers published in this volume represent more than just scientific inquiry; they mark the successful transition of young scholars from classroom learners to active contributors within the global academic community.

All articles in this issue are published Open Access (CC BY 4.0) to ensure maximum visibility and impact. We invite the global academic community, educators, and students to read, cite, and be inspired by the foundational work of these future scientific leaders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before submitting.

Can high school students submit papers?
Yes! We explicitly encourage submissions from high school students, undergraduates, and independent researchers. We believe scientific inquiry starts early.
Is there a submission fee?
The inaugural issue (Vol 1, Issue 1) is completely free. For future issues, we charge a small Article Processing Charge (APC) of $100 USD, but waivers are available for students who cannot afford it.
How long does the review process take?
We aim to provide a first decision within 4 weeks. If revisions are required, the total time from submission to publication is typically 6–8 weeks.
Do you accept Review Papers?
Yes. We accept Original Research, Review Papers, and Short Perspectives/Essays.