About the Journal

 

Umbrella for Young Researchers (UYR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to supporting the next generation of scholars. The journal provides a platform for young and emerging researchers, including graduate students, early-career academics, and independent scholars, to publish high-quality research across disciplines.

UYR is committed to ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and transparency in academic publishing. The journal accepts contributions from all fields of science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies, reflecting its mission to provide an “umbrella” for diverse scholarly work.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in Umbrella for Young Researchers are freely available online immediately upon publication, with no subscription fees or access barriers. This policy ensures that research outputs are widely disseminated and accessible to readers worldwide. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Focus and Scope

The journal covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Natural Sciences and Engineering
  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Emerging Interdisciplinary Research

Types of manuscripts accepted include original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, and perspective essays.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts published in Umbrella for Young Researchers. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their work.

Sponsorship Disclosure

At present, Umbrella for Young Researchers is independently managed and does not receive sponsorship from any commercial or institutional entities. Future partnerships and sponsorships will be transparently disclosed to maintain academic integrity.

Archiving Policy

The journal participates in digital preservation and archiving through the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems, ensuring that all published content remains securely stored and accessible in the long term.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, and personal data submitted to the journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

History of the Journal

Umbrella for Young Researchers was established in 2025 with the vision of creating a dedicated scholarly space for early-career academics to share their ideas, expand their academic portfolios, and contribute to global knowledge.