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Open Access For Students

About The Journal

From your first question to a published paper — we guide every step.

Journal Title: iNextResearcher

International Journal of School & Undergraduate Studies.

Publisher

Vikramshila Research Pvt Ltd

I-1667, 3rd Floor, C R Park, New Delhi 110019 India

Aim

iNextResearcher provides a structured academic publication platform for school (Classes 8–12) and undergraduate students to publish original research and creative scholarly work under defined editorial and ethical standards.

The journal is designed to introduce early-stage researchers to formal academic publishing while maintaining transparency, integrity, and editorial rigor.

Journal Access & Contact Information

Publication Model

The journal operates under the following publication structure:

  • hand icon Online-only publication
  • hand icon Open access distribution
  • hand icon Continuous publication model
  • hand icon One annual volume per calendar year
  • hand icon Articles published upon final acceptance
Current Volume: Volume 1 (2026)

Positioning Statement

iNextResearcher is a structured academic journal designed specifically for school and undergraduate scholars.

It is not a doctoral or professional research journal, nor does it guarantee publication. All submissions are evaluated independently according to defined editorial standards.

Scope

The journal publishes student-authored work across academic and creative scholarly formats.

Academic Research Categories

  • hand icon Original Research Articles
  • hand icon Review Articles
  • hand icon Comparative Studies
  • hand icon Innovation & Design Projects
  • hand icon Case Studies
  • hand icon Critical Analysis
  • hand icon Social Impact Research
  • hand icon Cross-disciplinary Projects

Academic submissions are expected to demonstrate clarity of question, structured reasoning, appropriate methodology (where applicable), and proper citation practices.

Creative Scholarly Categories

  • hand icon Fiction (concept-driven narrative exploration)
  • hand icon Non-Fiction (analytical or reflective essays)
  • hand icon Poetry (thematic or inquiry-based work)

Creative submissions are evaluated on originality, conceptual coherence, thematic depth, and intellectual intent. Creative works are published within an academic framework and are subject to editorial review.

Open Access Policy

iNextResearcher operates under a full open access model.

All published articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication.

Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

Editorial Structure

The journal is overseen by:

  • hand icon Editor
  • hand icon Editorial Advisory Board

Editorial board members are listed on the Editorial Board page.

Editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on merit, clarity, relevance, and adherence to ethical standards.

Peer Review & Evaluation Process

All submissions undergo a structured editorial process:

Step 1
Initial editorial screening
Step 4
Peer review
Step 2
Similarity and integrity assessment
Step 5
Author revision stage (if required)
Step 3
Scope and quality evaluation
Step 6
Final editorial decision
AI-assisted tools may support language and peer review and similarity checks; however, final publication decisions are made by human editors. hand icon Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

DOI & Indexing

Each published article receives a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) registered through CrossRef.
Articles are indexed in Google Scholar and are discoverable through standard academic search engines.

Archiving & Digital Preservation

Published articles are hosted on secure publisher servers.

DOI registration ensures persistent linking and long-term discoverability. The publisher maintains digital backups to support continued accessibility.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal operates under an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support:

  • hand icon Editorial assessment
  • hand icon DOI registration
  • hand icon Similarity screening
  • hand icon Digital hosting
  • hand icon Formatting and preparation
  • hand icon Open access distribution

Payment of APC does not guarantee acceptance.
Full APC and refund policies are detailed on the Article Publishing Charge page.

Copyright & Author Rights

Authors retain copyright of their work.

By publishing with iNextResearcher, authors grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article under the stated open access license.

Ethics & Governance

The journal adheres to established policies governing:

  • hand icon Originality and plagiarism
  • hand icon Student and minor safety
  • hand icon Authorship transparency
  • hand icon Responsible AI use
  • hand icon Editorial fairness
  • hand icon Complaints and appeals

The journal does not permit ghostwriting, fabricated data, or undisclosed AI authorship.

Full policies are available in the Publishing Safeguards and Research Ethics sections.

Real Research. Real Responsibility.

We are proud to support students who rise to this challenge

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