RESEARCH & RESOURCES
CYPHER supports the advancement of therapeutic practice through practitioner-focused publications, particularly in the field of youth work. This includes empirical research, perspectives, practitioner reports, case studies, book/media reviews, as well as brief reports and editorials. All resources are carefully developed or curated to ensure they remain accessible and easy to read.
Our research & resources are designed to support practitioners by:
- Helping to make sense of complex cases or situations
- Giving ideas for how to assess and plan the next steps in a case
- Offering research-backed explanations for what practitioners may be witnessing/experiencing
- Pointing out key risk or protective factors to consider
- Providing language or frameworks to articulate professional reasoning
- Encouraging reflection or looking at things from a fresh angle
- Boosting practitioner confidence in using certain tools, techniques or approaches
- Supporting professional discussions with colleagues, supervisors, or external stakeholders and thereby facilitating a collaborative approach
CYPHER also publishes series articles/themed works to help organise content around specific topics, disciplines, or ongoing scholarly conversations. Please click here to learn more about the republishing terms for articles produced by CYPHER.
Collaboration
Our platform is open to submissions from researchers, practitioners, and experts where authors retain full copyright of their original work. To support editorial review and open access outreach, a modest publication fee of SGD $200 applies (or SGD $150 for currently enrolled tertiary students). As a registered charity, this helps us sustain the platform while promoting accessible, evidence-informed dialogue with the community. Our fee reflects:
- Light editorial work (e.g., language clarity, formatting, title refinement, etc.)
- Platform hosting and visibility
- Optional layout/graphics if required
- Charitable/public value of promoting accessible science
All submissions will nevertheless undergo an editorial review to ensure alignment with our mission and authors will be supplied our Terms & Conditions for review and acceptance prior to any publication. Institutional packages and greater editorial support are also available if required. Please contact us to learn more.
A PLEA FOR SUPPORT
At CYPHER, we believe that scientific knowledge should benefit youths, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider community.
That’s why we provide science-made-simple articles, expert insights, and even original research — all freely accessible, with no paywall and no hidden agenda. We aim to produce work that is clear, practical, and focused on addressing real issues within our community.
If you value independent, evidence-based resources, please consider supporting us with a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. We rely on the generosity of people like you who believe in non-profit work for the greater good.
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