Aim and scope of this journal:
The "Initiative for Inspiring Young Minds Through Science” operates this journal. It provides an open-access platform for publishing the research results of elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as individuals involved in their education. The journal offers Japanese and English translations at no cost to the authors for readers in Japan and overseas.
Features of this journal:
There are no other examples of Japanese children conducting scientific research and disseminating information on a global scale. Key features include: (1) bilingual Japanese-English publication to reach both domestic and international audiences, (2) no publication costs imposed on authors, (3) full open access, and (4) collaboration with the sister YouTube channel, "Science Stars Japan (SciStars-J)," for online information dissemination. We will disseminate information about the journal's objectives to relevant stakeholders to expand the pool of contributors and readers and increase the number of annual issues.
Publication schedule:
August 2025
Submission Guidelines and Procedures:
Editorial board members:
Editor-in-Chief: Mamoru Isemura (Professor Emeritus/Visiting Professor, University of Shizuoka)
Deputy Editor: Hirokazu Kobayashi (Professor Emeritus/Visiting Professor, University of Shizuoka / CEO, Green Insight Japan, Inc.)
Editor: Hironori Kobayashi (Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Miyazaki)
Editor: Sachiko Kobayashi (Professor/Deputy Director, Junior College, University of Shizuoka)
Editor: Ryuuta Fukutomi (Executive Officer, Higuchi, Inc.)
Editor: Shuichi Masuda (Professor, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka)
Editor: Noriyuki Miyoshi (Professor, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka)
Publisher:
Initiative for Inspiring Young Minds Through Science
Contact:
SciStars-J
July 3, 2025, updated Hirokazu Kobayashi