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The Blackwell Research Journal

Explore past editions of our peer-reviewed journal featuring original research by young women and girls in STEM, social science, and the humanities.

Past Editions

Each edition of The Blackwell Research Journal showcases the exceptional work of our student researchers. Select an edition below to read the full publication.

The Blackwell Research Journal
Edition VII June 2026
Edition VII — June 2026

The Blackwell Research Journal, Vol. 7

The seventh edition features fourteen research papers spanning molecular medicine and cancer, dermatologic and neurodegenerative disease, sleep and memory, cardiovascular and orthopedic health, the biomechanics of dance, the psychology of adolescent volunteerism, quantum cryptography, pulsar astrophysics, spaceflight safety from Apollo to Artemis, and fMRI-based deception detection.

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The Blackwell Research Journal
Edition VI May 2026
Edition VI — May 2026

The Blackwell Research Journal, Vol. 6

The sixth edition features four research papers spanning the role of keratinocytes in psoriasis, neoblasts in stem cell therapeutics, the impact of athletic and artistic ability on personality, and the creation and sustenance of liquid water on exomoons.

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The Blackwell Research Journal
Edition V April 2026
Edition V — April 2026

The Blackwell Research Journal, Vol. 5

The fifth edition features six research papers spanning liver disease pathology, virophage antiviral applications, fMRI deception detection, mast cell activation disease, oxidative stress in neurodegeneration, and marine upwelling ecosystems.

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About the Journal

The Blackwell Research Journal is a peer-reviewed publication of the Blackwell National Research Institute for Women & Girls. Each edition features original research conducted by young women and girls, reviewed and mentored by experienced researchers and academics.

Our journal provides a platform for emerging scholars to share their findings with a wider audience and develop the skills necessary for careers in research and academia.

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