Peer Review & Written Articles
Frontiers for Young Minds Journal journal provides a unique opportunity for K–12 students, educators, and early-career researchers to engage in the scientific publication process by contributing to the development of youth-accessible articles and participating in the peer review of neuroscience manuscripts written specifically for younger audiences.
Peer Review
Our K–12 peer review process is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit the needs of individual students or classroom settings. To inquire about current article availability, please contact us at westudybrains@gmail.com. You may also subscribe below to receive updates and opportunities.
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We provide a neuroscience-focused article accompanied by a structured set of guiding questions to support the review process.
Step 2
The reading and review process is flexible and can be tailored to meet individual or classroom needs. Educators may choose to conduct the activity independently or schedule a collaborative session for reading and discussion.
Step 3
We conduct either a Zoom or in-person interview to gather your feedback on the article and to clarify any challenging concepts, ensuring the content is both accurate and accessible for young readers.
Get Involved!
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K - 12 Student/Teacher
Each article submitted to Frontiers for Young Minds must be reviewed and approved by our team of Young Reviewers before publication. These reviewers, typically between the ages of 8 and 15, collaborate with a Science Mentor to provide constructive feedback to authors, ensuring the content is both engaging and accessible for younger audiences. Only after incorporating this feedback are articles finalized and made available online.
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Subscribe to our mailing list to receive notifications about available peer review opportunities.
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Email Us at westudybrains@gmail.com for more information or to get involved.
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Peer Review Mentor
Researchers—both young and young at heart—with experience in science outreach and/or the peer review process are invited to serve as Science Mentors. In this role, mentors guide Young Reviewers through an introduction to scientific careers, the fundamentals of science publishing, and support them in providing honest, constructive feedback to authors. This unique mentorship experience helps cultivate critical thinking and communication skills in the next generation of scientists.
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Register as a Science Mentor with Frontiers for Young Minds by completing the form below.
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Subscribe to our mailing list for updates and current volunteer opportunities related to peer review.
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Email us at westudybrains@gmail.com for additional information.
Our Frontiers for Young Minds Peer Reviews
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11/2022
09/2021
Write for FfYM Journal
As a Science Mentor, you also have the opportunity to transform your own research into an accessible, easy-to-understand article for young readers. In addition to contributing to science education and outreach, this process offers the benefit of an academic publication and valuable experience in communicating complex ideas to a general audience.
To learn more about the Frontiers for Young Minds article submission process, or to request support with preparing your manuscript, please contact us directly.
Our Written Frontiers for Young Minds Articles
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