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Journal of Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Innovation

Guidelines

Guidelines for Readers

Everything Ascend publishes is free to read. Here is what we ask in return.

Last updated: 11 August 2026

The Ascend: Journal of Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Innovation (AJISI) adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical responsibility. All parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, readers, and the publisher — share responsibility for maintaining public trust in scholarly work.

Respectful Engagement

Readers are encouraged to engage critically and constructively with published work, fostering scholarly dialogue.

Proper Citation

Any use of AJISI articles must be properly cited to acknowledge authorship and intellectual contributions. To guide readers, a recommended citation is provided within every published article.

Reporting Concerns

Readers who identify potential errors, ethical concerns, or misconduct in published articles are encouraged to notify the editorial office for investigation at ascendresearchpublication@gmail.com.

See the corrections and errata policy and the article retraction policy for what happens next.

Open Access Use

As AJISI is an open-access journal, readers may freely access, download, and share articles, provided proper attribution is maintained. Articles are licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.