Submission Guidelines

Inviting young researchers to submit articles for review & publication in the maiden issue of
Verge Plus: A Journal for Scientific-minds in Learning

New Theme for Article Submission

Theme 2: The Car or the Driver – The Real X Factor of F1 Racing in the Next DecadeNew

As Formula 1 evolves with rapid technological innovation, a key question emerges: will the future of F1 be defined more by the car’s engineering excellence or the driver’s skill and strategy? Articles are invited to explore how innovations in performance, safety, data, and sustainability are shaping the balance between human ability and machine intelligence in motorsport.

Suggested Topics:

  • Aerodynamics and Advanced Design — Innovations in airflow management and race strategy.
  • Material Science, CFD, and Structural Engineering — Advances improving safety, speed, and efficiency.
  • Technology, Software, Sensors, and IoT — Role of telemetry, data, and AI in performance optimisation.
  • Autonomous and Hybrid Technologies — Integration of hybrid systems and sustainable fuels shaping the future.
  • Other STEM Areas — Broader scientific or engineering breakthroughs influencing F1.

Current Theme for Article

Theme 1: Are AI innovations adding value to our cities, societies, and the planet?

Explore how AI innovations impact our world through critical thinking and research.

Research Approaches

Primary Approach

Explore impact or potential of AI through:

  • Surveys and data analysis
  • Evidence-driven assessments
  • Applications and lab-work/field-pilots
  • Original research that sheds new light on AI's role in cities, societies, and the planet

Secondary Approach

Explore impact or potential of AI through:

  • Academic review of established work
  • Analysis of existing literature
  • Critical evaluation of AI's impact on various aspects of society

Submission Criteria

  • Age group: 13 – 16 years
  • Word count: 1000-1200 words (excluding abstract, reference)
  • Format: Microsoft Word or Google Doc

Review & Feedback Fee:

  • INR 10,000 for students based in India
  • USD 100 for students not based in India

Publication Fee:

  • INR 15,000 for students based in India
  • USD 150 for students not based in India

Send your article to vergeplusjournal@gmail.com

Article Structure
  • Title: Max 20 words
  • Abstract: 100 words overview
  • Introduction:Topic introduction, background, objective, and layout
  • Main Body: Issue analysis, methodology, results
  • Conclusion: Concluding remarks, opinions, way forward
  • Reference & Citation: APA/MLA format
  • Data sources:Must include captions and references, Don’t include data/charts as images
  • Footnotes: Any technical terms or jargon
Submission Requirements
  • Email Subject: Submission for first edition of ‘Verge Plus: A Journal for Scientific-minds in Learning’
  • Cover Letter: Include article headline, chosen approach and your details i.e. full name, age, grade, school name, supervisory faculty name (optional) and experimentation protocol (if any), Links/References to previously published work (if any)
  • Font Format: Use font size 12 and style Times New Roman
  • Writing Quality: Maintain proper grammar and spelling hygiene

Submission Benefits

  • Feedback from STEM faculty and reviewers
  • Opportunity to develop & showcase your research skills
  • The recognition through journal publication can support college admission application
  • It builds confidence, enhances critical thinking and improves scientific literacy

Please Note

  • The work submitted must be original. Plagiarism is strictly discouraged and any such work/author would be debarred from all future publication opportunities.
  • The ultimate decision of publication rests with the editorial discretion and board review.