About the Journal

Synergy: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (SIJMDS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research in social sciences, humanities, education, management, economics, and closely related interdisciplinary fields. Founded in 2024, SIJMDS provides an international platform for researchers, academics, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to share original scholarship that integrates theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives.

The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge related disciplines to address contemporary challenges in economic development, education reform, governance, social change, organizational practices, cultural dynamics, and policy implementation.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, scholarly excellence, ethical integrity, and academic independence. SIJMDS follows internationally recognized standards in scholarly publishing, including the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), principles of transparency and best practice in academic publishing, and alignment with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Suggestive Parameters for Choosing Peer-Reviewed Journals, Public Notice F.No.1-1/2018 (CARE/JOURNAL), dated 16 July 2025. Available at: UGC Public Notice.

The journal is published by Synergy Publication, an independent academic publisher committed to supporting ethical, transparent, and accessible scholarly communication while promoting the open dissemination of academic research.

As a fully open-access journal under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, SIJMDS ensures that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible worldwide without financial or legal barriers. Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, promoting equitable knowledge dissemination and global scholarly exchange.

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Journal Information

SIJMDS publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical contributions that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and relevance. The journal is committed to ethical standards, including plagiarism screening (using iThenticate via Crossref), AI usage disclosure requirements, clear copyright policies, and appropriate editorial oversight.

For full details on submission guidelines, editorial policies (including plagiarism, AI usage, and ethics), and the editorial board, please visit the respective sections of the journal website.