Last updated: 11 August 2026
About the Journal
Ascend: Journal of Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Innovation (AJISI) is an open-access journal that shares and promotes quality research and new ideas from a wide range of academic fields. The journal encourages collaboration and conversation among researchers, professionals, and innovators, supporting the sharing of ideas that go beyond traditional subjects.
AJISI is dedicated to supporting rigorous research methods and creative solutions that tackle difficult challenges and expand our knowledge. By providing a space for diverse scholarship, the journal aims to make important insights and groundbreaking innovations more visible and accessible, ultimately having a positive impact on society.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Ascend aims to be a distinguished academic journal that not only promotes rigorous and impactful research but also serves as a platform for innovative ideas and solutions — dedicated to supporting sustainable development and facilitating meaningful social transformation by showcasing interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses critical issues facing society today.
Mission
Ascend is committed to publishing rigorous, ethical, and impactful research that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and enhances scholarly excellence across business, education, social sciences, humanities, and related fields.
Behind the Name
The Ascend identity embodies the spirit of progress, collaboration, and discovery. The stylised “A” rising with a dynamic arrow symbolises the pursuit of excellence and the continuous climb toward new heights of knowledge. The gradient shades of blue and gold represent wisdom and innovation, while the ascending bars behind the arrow echo the steady advancement of research and scholarship across disciplines.
At its core, Ascend is more than a publication — it is a platform for visionaries who believe that knowledge should rise, evolve, and inspire.
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Ascend welcomes original research, reviews, case studies and short communications across all of our subject areas.
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