Peer Reviewer

Company Description

The Global Youth Science Journal (GYSJ) is an open-access, single-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to high school and undergraduate researchers.

Founded to remove financial barriers in academia, GYSJ charges zero publication fees ($0 APC) and assigns a permanent DOI to all accepted STEM and humanities research, ensuring your findings are globally discoverable and citable.

Role Description

Introduction

Reviewers are subject-matter evaluators rather than editors and focus on assessing quality and novelty.

Your role and responsibilities

• Review assigned manuscripts

• Check methodology, logic, sources, and clarity

• Suggest improvements

• Recommend accept, revise, or reject

Minimum Requirements

• Age 11+

• Strong knowledge in at least one subject area

• Ability to critically evaluate writing

• Understanding of basic research methodology

• Good written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed independent research

• Competition participation (science fairs, Olympiads, hackathons)

• Prior reviewing experience