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At our publication, we believe in celebrating the rigorous research, critical thinking, and collaborative spirit of young scholars. To honor exceptional contributions, our Editorial Board, Scientific Boards and Jury evaluate published papers and peer reviews across several categories. These awards recognize not only methodological precision, but also interdisciplinary creativity, social responsibility, and dedication to the academic process.

Categories

Best Paper Award

Eligible publication: Journal

Awarded to the article that demonstrates the highest standard of academic rigor, original thinking, and methodological clarity. The winning paper stands out for its comprehensive analysis, logical structure, and significant contribution to its respective field of study.

Eligibility Period: October 1, 2026 – August 10, 2027

Key Dates

  • Announcement of Board Members: July 16, 2027
  • Announcement of Finalists: August 20, 2027
  • Jury Evaluation: August 26 – September 13, 2027
  • Announcement of Winners: October 12, 2027
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Organizational Structure & Governance

Associate Scientific Board

Composed of the journal's editors and editorial board members. Responsibilities include identifying all eligible manuscripts and their respective authors for award consideration and submitting this roster to the Executive Scientific Board.

Executive Scientific Board

Consists of five voting members plus a legal counselor serving as an auditor (non-voting). The board ensures procedural integrity, ethical standards, and academic rigor.

  • Qualifications: Scholars from academia, research institutions, or industry with prior experience as book/journal editors and peer reviewers for SCIE-indexed journals. Board composition reflects a balanced representation across relevant academic fields.
  • Conflict of Interest: Members must have no financial, academic, or personal conflicts of interest with student authors, their affiliated schools, or immediate family members.
  • Duties: Selects and announces the five finalists in each category, and nominates qualified professionals to serve on the Jury.

The Jury

  • Qualifications & Integrity: Scholars active in academia, research institutions, or industry with peer-review experience in SCIE-indexed journals, selected to maintain a balanced representation across disciplines. Members must remain free of any conflict of interest regarding candidates, their institutions, or immediate family.
  • Evaluation System: Evaluates the five nominated finalists per category using a 1 to 5 scale. In the event of a tie, the Editor-in-Chief—who otherwise holds no voting power during the process—casts the tie-breaking vote. Following the winner announcement, a comprehensive scoring report is submitted to both the Jury and the Senior Scientific Board.

Award Ceremony Report

Prior to October 31, 2027, an official report will be published on the journal's website featuring:

  • Details on the ceremony and its national/international significance
  • Selection principles for the boards and jury, alongside legal compliance procedures
  • Bios and credentials of Senior Scientific Board and Jury members
  • Overview of finalists and their submitted works
  • Details on the award winners and their winning publications
  • Media coverage and highlights from the event

Best Interdisciplinary Award

Eligible publication: Journal

Presented to the research paper that most effectively integrates methods and insights from multiple disciplines — such as combining natural sciences, health studies, and social sciences — to address multifaceted modern challenges.

Eligibility Period: October 1, 2026 – August 10, 2027

Key Dates

  • Announcement of Board Members: July 16, 2027
  • Announcement of Finalists: August 20, 2027
  • Jury Evaluation: August 26 – September 13, 2027
  • Announcement of Winners: October 12, 2027
More Information

Organizational Structure & Governance

Associate Scientific Board

Composed of the journal's editors and editorial board members. Responsibilities include identifying all eligible manuscripts and their respective authors for award consideration and submitting this roster to the Executive Scientific Board.

Executive Scientific Board

Consists of five voting members plus a legal counselor serving as an auditor (non-voting). The board ensures procedural integrity, ethical standards, and academic rigor.

  • Qualifications: Scholars from academia, research institutions, or industry with prior experience as book/journal editors and peer reviewers for SCIE-indexed journals. Board composition reflects a balanced representation across relevant academic fields.
  • Conflict of Interest: Members must have no financial, academic, or personal conflicts of interest with student authors, their affiliated schools, or immediate family members.
  • Duties: Selects and announces the five finalists in each category, and nominates qualified professionals to serve on the Jury.

The Jury

  • Qualifications & Integrity: Scholars active in academia, research institutions, or industry with peer-review experience in SCIE-indexed journals, selected to maintain a balanced representation across disciplines. Members must remain free of any conflict of interest regarding candidates, their institutions, or immediate family.
  • Evaluation System: Evaluates the five nominated finalists per category using a 1 to 5 scale. In the event of a tie, the Editor-in-Chief—who otherwise holds no voting power during the process—casts the tie-breaking vote. Following the winner announcement, a comprehensive scoring report is submitted to both the Jury and the Senior Scientific Board.

Award Ceremony Report

Prior to October 31, 2027, an official report will be published on the journal's website featuring:

  • Details on the ceremony and its national/international significance
  • Selection principles for the boards and jury, alongside legal compliance procedures
  • Bios and credentials of Senior Scientific Board and Jury members
  • Overview of finalists and their submitted works
  • Details on the award winners and their winning publications
  • Media coverage and highlights from the event

Social Impact & Sustainability Award

Eligible publication: Journal

Dedicated to papers that focus on real-world applications, planetary health, community resilience, or sustainable development goals. This award honors students who use scientific inquiry to drive positive societal change.

Eligibility Period: October 1, 2026 – August 10, 2027

Key Dates

  • Announcement of Board Members: July 16, 2027
  • Announcement of Finalists: August 20, 2027
  • Jury Evaluation: August 26 – September 13, 2027
  • Announcement of Winners: October 12, 2027
More Information

Organizational Structure & Governance

Associate Scientific Board

Composed of the journal's editors and editorial board members. Responsibilities include identifying all eligible manuscripts and their respective authors for award consideration and submitting this roster to the Executive Scientific Board.

Executive Scientific Board

Consists of five voting members plus a legal counselor serving as an auditor (non-voting). The board ensures procedural integrity, ethical standards, and academic rigor.

  • Qualifications: Scholars from academia, research institutions, or industry with prior experience as book/journal editors and peer reviewers for SCIE-indexed journals. Board composition reflects a balanced representation across relevant academic fields.
  • Conflict of Interest: Members must have no financial, academic, or personal conflicts of interest with student authors, their affiliated schools, or immediate family members.
  • Duties: Selects and announces the five finalists in each category, and nominates qualified professionals to serve on the Jury.

The Jury

  • Qualifications & Integrity: Scholars active in academia, research institutions, or industry with peer-review experience in SCIE-indexed journals, selected to maintain a balanced representation across disciplines. Members must remain free of any conflict of interest regarding candidates, their institutions, or immediate family.
  • Evaluation System: Evaluates the five nominated finalists per category using a 1 to 5 scale. In the event of a tie, the Editor-in-Chief—who otherwise holds no voting power during the process—casts the tie-breaking vote. Following the winner announcement, a comprehensive scoring report is submitted to both the Jury and the Senior Scientific Board.

Award Ceremony Report

Prior to October 31, 2027, an official report will be published on the journal's website featuring:

  • Details on the ceremony and its national/international significance
  • Selection principles for the boards and jury, alongside legal compliance procedures
  • Bios and credentials of Senior Scientific Board and Jury members
  • Overview of finalists and their submitted works
  • Details on the award winners and their winning publications
  • Media coverage and highlights from the event

Best Reviewer Award

Eligible publication: Journal

Academic progress relies on constructive feedback. This award recognizes a student peer-reviewer who provided exceptional, detailed, and encouraging evaluations, helping fellow authors refine their work to the highest scholarly standards.

Eligibility Period: October 1, 2026 – August 10, 2027

More Information

Organizational Structure & Governance

  • Timeline: Aligns with the main award schedule (Board Announcement: July 16; Finalists: August 20; Evaluation: August 26 – September 13; Winner Announcement: October 12, 2027).
  • Selection Process: The Editor nominates a shortlist of at least ten reviewer evaluations for consideration.
  • Jury Composition & Eligibility: Jury members are experienced SCIE peer reviewers from academia, institutions, or industry. To maintain complete impartiality, jury members must not be affiliated with the same institution as any evaluated reviewer.
  • Scoring & Decision: Jury members score the nominated peer-review reports on a 1 to 5 scale. Ties are resolved by the Editor-in-Chief. A final scoring report is subsequently filed with the Editorial Board.