Synergy: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (SIJMDS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research in the 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 adheres to international best practices in scholarly publishing, including guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), principles of transparency and best practice in scholarly publishing, and alignment with the University Grants Commission (UGC) suggestive parameters for peer-reviewed journals (Public Notice F.No.1-1/2018(CARE/JOURNAL), 16 July 2025).

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.

Journal Information

Full Title: Synergy: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Acronym: SIJMDS

Abbreviation: Synergy Int. J. Multidiscip. Stud.

Year Founded: 2024

ISSN: 3048-7005 (Online) – Verified at https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/3048-7005

Publication Type: International, Peer-Reviewed

Language: English

Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September, December)

Access Model: Open Access (No subscription fees; Article Processing Charges apply – transparent policy available)

Review Process: Double-blind peer review

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Ishrat Naaz

Publisher: Synergy Publication

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

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 website.