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Why Publish With Us

 

Engage in a transformative experience with Ascent Research Institute (ARI). Our unique submission process connects middle-school and high-school students with accomplished PhD candidates and seasoned investigators from prestigious university research laboratories. By opting for publication with ARI, student-authors not only gain exposure to the scientific method but also develop essential communication skills in articulating their scientific findings. Additionally, they earn recognition as promising young scientists.

 

These comprehensive pages will seamlessly navigate you through the entire publication journey, from the initial submission stage to the final publication. Take this opportunity to thoroughly review each step before submission, and feel free to revisit these resources as you progress through the various stages of the process.

Submission Checklist

Are you ready to showcase your groundbreaking research? Submit your manuscript to Ascent Research Institute and have your paper reviewed by Ivy league students and PhD candidates. Experience the scientific review process and gain recognition as a young emerging researcher. Follow our comprehensive submission guide to ensure your work meets the standards of excellence.

 

Who can submit a student manuscript?

Submission can be made by students, teachers, mentors, or the Principal Investigator of a lab.

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Ensure that your submission adheres to the following guidelines:

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  1. Manuscript Sections:

    • Includes Title Page, Summary (Abstract), Introduction, Results, Discussion, Materials and Methods, References, and Figures, Tables, and Captions.

  2. Research Criteria:

    • The research tests a clearly stated hypothesis or question proven or analyzed through experiments and review conducted by the authors. In case of inventions, they must be used to test a hypothesis with a rigorously designed experiment.

  3. References:

    • Citations are present throughout the manuscript and listed in the References section in MLA format.

  4. Document Specifications:

    • Manuscript does not exceed 25 pages, is in .doc or .docx format, and includes figures + tables.

    • For any questions please check the FAQ and/or leave a message in the Contact Us form.

  5. Figure and Table Submission:

    • Figures are embedded in the manuscript and submitted separately as image files in Editorial Manager. Tables are embedded in the Word file.

  6. Original Work:

    • All un-cited data is the authors’ original work. Collaborators are listed as authors, and any external data is appropriately cited.

    • Note: All papers containing traces of AI written work will be discarded.

  7. Image Copyright:

    • All included images are non-copyrighted or the authors’ original work.

  8. Review and Institutional Details:

    • Senior author review is confirmed. For laboratory research, the institutional email address of the principal investigator is included.

  9. Ethical Approvals:

    • If applicable, appropriate forms for research involving human subjects or vertebrate animals are submitted.

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Submission Fee Note: Please be aware that there is a $350 fee for manuscript submission. This fee serves as a 501(c)(3) donation supporting our research initiatives.

 

We invite you to complete the contact form below for the purpose of submitting your manuscript. Upon receipt of your information, our team will be in touch with you shortly to facilitate the submission process.

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