Support JSTAR
Help keep stuttering research and therapy resources free for everyone.
The Journal of Stuttering Therapy, Advocacy & Research is a free, peer-reviewed quarterly publication. Your contribution helps cover the operational costs that make this possible.
Why Your Support Matters
JSTAR started as an experiment — an online journal designed to serve as an accessible, free resource for clinicians, professionals, and anyone interested in stuttering therapy, advocacy, and research. Staying free means relying on community goodwill.
Bandwidth & Hosting
Every article download, every issue browsed, and every search query consumes server resources. Donations directly offset these bandwidth and hosting costs.
Free Access for All
JSTAR has no paywalls, no subscription fees, and no institutional login requirements. Your support preserves this open-access model for readers worldwide.
Supporting the Broader Community
If annual operating costs are recouped, remaining donations may be redirected toward nonprofit stuttering associations and causes.
Make a Contribution
Suggested Donation
$2.00 per issue
This modest amount helps cover the bandwidth needed to deliver each quarterly issue to readers around the globe.
JSTAR is a peer-reviewed and refereed publication. All donations are voluntary — the journal remains free regardless of contribution.
The Journal of Stuttering Therapy, Advocacy and Research exists to bridge the gap between clinical practice and the lived experience of people who stutter. By publishing original research, practical therapy ideas, and thoughtful advocacy pieces, JSTAR provides a platform where speech-language professionals, researchers, and the stuttering community can share knowledge freely. The journal's commitment to open access ensures that valuable insights on topics such as early intervention, school-age treatment, and the psychosocial dimensions of stuttering reach those who need them most. Each quarterly issue brings together diverse voices, from seasoned clinicians to emerging scholars, fostering a collaborative environment where evidence-based practice and compassionate care go hand in hand.
Support from readers and professionals directly sustains the journal's mission of keeping stuttering research and therapy resources accessible to all without financial barriers. Operational costs such as web hosting, bandwidth for article downloads, and editorial coordination are essential to maintaining a reliable, peer-reviewed publication. When the community contributes, it ensures that clinicians working in under-resourced settings, students training to become speech-language pathologists, and individuals seeking information about stuttering can continue to access high-quality content at no charge. This collective investment in open access strengthens the field by promoting the widest possible dissemination of practical strategies and emerging research findings that benefit people who stutter across all ages and backgrounds.
The journal welcomes submissions from professionals and interested parties on a broad range of stuttering-related topics, including therapy approaches, fluency disorders, the nature of stuttering, and advocacy initiatives. By encouraging contributions that explore both traditional and evolving perspectives—such as the demedicalization of stuttering and the concept of transfluency—JSTAR reflects the dynamic and multidimensional character of the field. Each article undergoes peer review to maintain scholarly integrity while remaining grounded in practical relevance. This balance between academic rigor and real-world applicability makes the journal a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of stuttering and to support effective, respectful communication for people who stutter.
