List of websites or journals where elementary school children to high school students and their educators can publish their science research papers

Japanese version

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A place for children to publish their papers --- Contribution-type (online)

 

Student Science Research Institute / Student Science “生徒の理科”

Japan's first peer-reviewed, open access, online journal for student science research

Eligible contributors: Junior high school to high school students

First published: 2016

Media: online

Student Paper Submission Guidelines - https://seitonorika.jp/journaltop/toko/

https://seitonorika.jp/journaltop/kikanronbun/

 

 

A place for children to present their papers --- Award-winning type (online)*

*Alphabetical order of organization and corporate name)

 

“Asunaro (Thujopsis)” Study Room / Science / Science Research Paper Collection page

Papers for the Shizuoka Prefecture Student Science Award, Suzuki Umetaro Award, and Yamazaki Award

Eligible participants: 3rd-grade elementary school students to high school students

Published: 2003

Media: Online

https://gakusyu.shizuoka-c.ed.jp/science/sonota/ronnbunshu/top.htm

 

Japan Environment Association / Children's Eco Club Activity Report

Eligible participants: Preschoolers (3 years old) to high school students

Published: 2010 (The report is dated 1995, but it is confirmed as an activity report)

Media: Online

https://www.j-ecoclub.jp/ecoreport/list.php

 

Natural Science Observation Contest (Shizekon)

Eligible participants: Elementary school students to junior high school students

Published: 2000

Media: Online

https://www.shizecon.net/award/award_detail.html?nendo=2023

 

Ochanomizu University / Science & Education Research Institute / Science Research Database

Japan Science and Technology Foundation / Japan Student Science Prize

Eligible participants: Junior high school students to high school students

Published: 20211

Media: Online

http://sec-db.cf.ocha.ac.jp/index.php

 

Research and Development Center for Statistical Information / National Statistics Graph Contest

Eligible participants: Elementary school students to high school students

Published: 2013

Media: Online

https://www.sinfonica.or.jp/tokei/graph/

 

Rimse (Research Institute for Mathematical and Scientific Education) / Free research on Eligible participants: Elementary school students to high school students

Published: 2013

Media: Online

https://www.rimse.or.jp/research/past/winner8th.html

 

Statistics Data Analysis Competition / Winning Papers

Eligible participants: High school students

Published: 2018

Media: Online

https://www.nstac.go.jp/statcompe/award/

 

Tsukuba University / Community Collaboration / “Science Buds (科学の芽)” Award

Eligible participants: Elementary school students to high school students

Published: 2007

Media: Online

https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/community/students-kagakunome/shyo-list/

 

 

A place for children to present their research papers --- Award-winning (printed material)*

* Alphabetical order of organization (company name, etc.)

 

Kanagawa University / Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Dialogue with Future Scientists

Eligible participants: High school students

First published: 2003

Media: Print

https://www.kanagawa-u.ac.jp/aboutus/publication/scientist/

 

Obunsha / National Academic and Science Competition

Eligible participants: Elementary school students to high school students

Start of project: 1957

Media: Printed material

https://www.obunsha.co.jp/gakkon/award.html

 

 

A forum for the publication of papers by science education professionals --- Online*

*Alphabetical order of organization

 

The Astronomical Society of Japan / Astronomy Monthly “天文月報”

It contains many articles on astronomy education, so it is useful for those involved in science education

First published: 1908

Media: Online

https://www.asj.or.jp/jp/activities/geppou/backnumber/

 

The Chemical Society of Japan / Chemistry and Education “化学と教育”

Introduces teaching materials and methods that can be used in the field of chemical education for teachers and researchers

First published: Chemical Education Symposium 1953, Chemical Education (renamed) 1962, Chemistry and Education (renamed) 1987

Media: Online (J-STAGE)

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/kakyoshi/-char/ja

 

Japan Society for Astronomy Education and Popularization / Astronomy Education “天文教育”

Original and excellent articles on astronomy education and popularization

Publication: Astronomical Education and Popularization Research Group Bulletin 1987, Astronomical Education (renamed) 1998-

Media: Online, Print

https://tenkyo.net/paper/tenmonkyouiku/

 

Japan Society for Science Education / Science Education Research “科学教育研究”

A journal on education about science and education using scientific and engineering methods

First published: 1977

Media: Online (J-STAGE), Print

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jssej/-char/ja/

 

Science Education Society of Japan / Science Education Research “理科教育学研究”

Publication: Science Education Society of Japan Research Bulletin 1969, Science Education Research (renamed) 1980

Media: Online (J-STAGE)

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/sjst/-char/ja

 

Student Science Research Institute / Student Science “生徒の理科”

Japan's first peer-reviewed, open access, online journal for student science research

First published: 2016

Media: Online

Senior (science education professionals) Submission guidelines for papers - https://seitonorika.jp/siniaronbun/

https://seitonorika.jp/journaltop/kikanronbun/

 

 

A place for those involved in science education to publish their papers --- Printed material*

*Alphabetical order of organization

 

“Hoshinowa Kai (Ring of Stars Association)”/ Rika Tan “理科の探検”

A Japanese science magazine that introduces a wide range of science knowledge, experiments, observations, and making things

First published: 2007

Media: Print

http://www.rikatan.com/wiki.cgi

 

The Science Education Society of Japan / Toyokan Publishing / Science Education “理科の教育”

A magazine introducing the latest trends and practical examples of science education for teachers

First published: 1952

Media: Print publication

https://www.toyokan.co.jp/pages/science-education/​

 

 

List of websites or journals where elementary school children to high school students and their educators can publish their scientific research papers

English version

 

A place for children to publish their papers --- Contribution-type (online)*

*Alphabetical order

 

Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI)

A peer-reviewed journal (open access) run by graduate students at Harvard University

Eligible contributors: Junior high school students to high school students

First published: 2012

https://emerginginvestigators.org/

The Journal of Emerging Investigators is a science journal and mentorship program that publishes research by middle- and high-school scientists.

 

Young Scientists Journal

The world's first science journal for young people by young people (open access)

Eligible contributors: 12 to 20 years old (students)

First published: 2006

https://www.youngscientistsjournal.com/

The Young Scientists Journal is the largest and oldest journal of its kind. It is an internationally peer-reviewed science journal written, reviewed, and produced by students aged 12 to 20. Since 2006, it has connected students from over 50 countries.
 

 

A place for children to present their research papers --- Award-winning (online)

 

Regeneron Science Talent Search

The oldest science competition in the United States, where the research of the winners is published

Eligible participants: High school students

Project launch: 1942

https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

Regeneron STS is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation's most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society's most urgent challenges.
 

A place for science education professionals to publish their papers --- Online

*Alphabetical order

 

International Journal of Science Education

Publishes research on the theory and practice of science education (paid access)

First published: 1979

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tsed20

Publishes works on science education from early childhood to university focused on applying research to practice in various educational settings.

 

Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST)

A leading journal of science education research (subscription required)

First published: 1963

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10982736

The official journal of NARST, a global organization that improves science education through research, the Journal of Research in Science Teaching publishes reports for science education researchers and practitioners on science teaching and learning issues. It also publishes investigations employing qualitative, ethnographic, historical, survey, philosophical, case study research, quantitative, experimental, quasi-experimental, data mining, data analytics approaches, position papers, policy perspectives, critical reviews of the literature, and comments and criticism.

 

Journal of Science Teacher Education

Peer-reviewed journal focusing on the education of science teachers (subscription required)

First published: 1989

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/uste20

The Journal of Science Teacher Education (JSTE) is the flagship journal of the Association for Science Teacher Education. It is a forum for disseminating high-quality research and theoretical position papers concerning science teachers' preservice and in-service education. The Journal features pragmatic articles that offer ways to improve classroom teaching and learning, professional development, and teacher recruitment and retention at the pre-K-16 levels.

 

Science Education International

An international journal that publishes research on science education (open access)

First published: 1973

https://www.icaseonline.net/journal/index.php/sei

Science Education International (SEI) is the quarterly journal of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE). ICASE was established in 1973 to extend and improve science education for all children and youth by assisting member associations worldwide.

 

Compiled by Hirokazu Kobayashi on November 24, 2024