About the Journal

The LJMU ASPIRE journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary academic journal led by the LJMU PGR community for LJMU students, with support from LJMU staff and the Doctoral Academy.

ASPIRE means Assiduous Student Projects and Impactful Research Excellence. The name of our journal captures the essence of student creativity, involvement, and the diligent pursuit of research excellence. We hope that the LJMU ASPIRE JOURNAL will inspire current and future LJMU students in their academic and professional pursuits.

The purpose of the journal is to:

  • Publish high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate research from students at LJMU;
  • Enhance the visibility of student research at LJMU;
  • Foster a collaborative academic environment between PGRs and other students (master's and undergraduates).

Submissions and Participation

We welcome online submissions through our journal submission portal. Please refer to the Guidelines section for detailed instructions on the submission process and additional information. If you are interested in discussing a potential paper topic or would like to contribute as a reviewer, we encourage you to contact the editorial team via email.

To register as a Reader, Author, or Reviewer, please follow the instructions provided in our registration guidelines.

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