The STRATI Journal of Youth Development and Participation is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarship, policy, and practice on the holistic development and meaningful engagement of young people in society. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, youth leaders, and policymakers to share innovative research, case studies, and policy analyses on youth empowerment, civic engagement, leadership development, entrepreneurship, education, employment, and participation in governance and community development.
The journal welcomes original empirical and theoretical contributions, comparative analyses, participatory action research, and practice-based insights. It is committed to amplifying youth voices, integrating gender perspectives, and fostering inclusive approaches to youth policy and programming. Manuscripts should typically range between 6,000–8,000 words, with abstracts not exceeding 200 words, and must undergo double-blind peer review. A zero-tolerance plagiarism policy is enforced, with all submissions accompanied by a plagiarism report.
Its readership spans academia, international development agencies, youth organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in youth-related research and programming.