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U7Y Journal Expands Global Visibility as SIU Launches Research Excellence Awards

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    International Academy
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Swiss International University (SIU) has announced a major development in its expanding academic and research ecosystem. The university confirmed that its official academic journal, the Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal (U7Y Journal), has opened submissions for its next publication cycle and officially launched the Research Excellence Awards 2027, offering one of the most generous prize structures among emerging scholarly journals.

This announcement reinforces SIU’s strategic vision to empower research communities worldwide and to position the university as a dynamic contributor to global academic dialogue.


A Major Step in SIU’s Global Research Ambition

SIU has been intensifying its support for researchers, postgraduate scholars, and industry professionals through a growing ecosystem of academic initiatives. Central to this mission is the U7Y Journal — a platform that reflects SIU’s commitment to high-quality scholarship, global openness, and ethical research practices.

By opening submissions for the upcoming publication cycle, SIU signals its dedication to fostering knowledge creation across disciplines, from management and business to sustainability, technology, health sciences, and the social sciences.


U7Y Journal: A Peer-Reviewed, Open-Access Platform with Global Discoverability

U7Y Journal stands as a modern academic outlet with strong international infrastructure and rigorous editorial independence.

The journal is:

  • Peer-reviewed and open-access, welcoming scholars from all disciplines

  • Governed by full editorial independence, aligned with international ethical publishing standards

  • Operated under COPE-aligned principles and guided by robust research integrity

  • Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) for unrestricted academic sharing

  • Supported by professional scholarly metadata systems, strengthening global academic reach

U7Y Journal also benefits from a strong technological and indexing ecosystem that enhances visibility and credibility:

Visibility & Indexing

  • Included in the Ex Libris discovery system

  • Indexed in Dimensions (Digital Science)

  • Articles visible on ResearchGate, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and WorldCat

  • Indexed in BASE – Bielefeld Academic Search Engine, expanding global discoverability

  • DOIs assigned under Prefix 10.65326 (registered with Crossref)

  • Official ORCID Member Organization (effective 1 January 2026)

These integrations ensure that every published paper reaches global academic audiences, library networks, AI-driven platforms, and research indexing systems.

Additionally, U7Y operates under an ISO 21001:2018–certified Educational Organization Management System, further reinforcing its commitment to transparency, quality, and institutional excellence.


Why Researchers Choose U7Y Journal

SIU highlights that U7Y Journal offers a supportive and reputable pathway for authors seeking high visibility and international recognition. Key reasons include:

  • Rigorous peer review ensuring scholarly credibility

  • Open access for global readership

  • Strong metadata and indexing infrastructure

  • Welcoming environment for international authors and early-career researchers

  • Commitment to ethical publishing and academic integrity

This makes U7Y Journal a valuable platform for researchers aiming for meaningful impact.


Research Excellence Awards 2027: Rewarding Outstanding Scholarship

To further encourage innovation and academic contribution, SIU introduced the U7Y Journal Research Excellence Awards 2027, celebrating the strongest papers published during the 2026 publication year.

Award Categories

  • USD 20,000 — First Prize (Best Paper of 2026)

  • USD 10,000 — Second Prize

  • USD 5,000 — Third Prize

All winners will receive full reimbursement of publication fees, reinforcing SIU’s support for open-access knowledge dissemination.

Eligibility & Evaluation

  • Eligibility: All papers published between 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026

  • Evaluation: January – February 2027

  • Official Announcement: March 2027

Selections are made independently by the Editorial Board according to international scholarly standards, evaluating originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, clarity, and impact.


Strengthening SIU’s Presence in Global Academia

This dual announcement reflects SIU’s expanding role in the academic world, positioning the university as a forward-looking institution that values innovation, publishing excellence, and global collaboration. Through the U7Y Journal, SIU continues to create opportunities for researchers worldwide to publish high-quality work under Swiss academic leadership.

SIU invites faculty members, researchers, postgraduate students, and professionals from all continents to contribute to the upcoming publication cycle and participate in this growing academic community.


Advancing Knowledge — One Continent at a Time

With its strong academic standards, open-access model, and global indexing partnerships, U7Y Journal stands as one of SIU’s flagship contributions to international scholarship.Together with the Research Excellence Awards, it demonstrates SIU’s commitment to rewarding quality, integrity, and intellectual advancement across the world.


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