About the Journal

International Journal of Independent Research and Studies

ISSN: 2304-6953

International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal in Social and Applied Sciences

Frequency
Monthly
Language
English
Publication Model
Open Access
Article Processing Charge
USD 55

About the Journal

International Journal of Independent Research and Studies (IJIRS) aims to provide a global platform for scholars, practitioners, and researchers to publish high-quality, original, and innovative research that contributes to knowledge, policy, and practice in the fields of social and applied sciences.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and emphasizes research that bridges theory and practice, fosters innovation, and addresses contemporary social, technological, and economic challenges across the world.

IJIRS seeks to promote independent inquiry and critical thought, offering a forum where emerging and established scholars can disseminate findings that advance academic dialogue, professional practice, and evidence-based decision-making.

Aims and Scope

IJIRS welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, conceptual papers, methodological studies, and applied research across social sciences, applied sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

1. Business, Management, Finance, and Economics

Topics include business studies, management, accounting, finance, banking, economics, entrepreneurship, organizational studies, strategic management, and development-oriented economic research.

2. Information Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences

Topics include information technology, computer science, engineering, technology management, data analytics, mathematics, statistics, applied physics, applied chemistry, and emerging technological applications.

3. Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Health Sciences

Topics include environmental science, sustainability, agriculture, food sciences, health sciences, public health, climate-related studies, sustainable development, and applied research for community wellbeing.

4. Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Community Studies

Topics include education, pedagogy, psychology, behavioral studies, sociology, anthropology, social work, community development, human behavior, learning innovation, and social change.

5. Governance, Law, Communication, and Humanities

Topics include political science, public policy, governance, law, human rights, criminology, communication, media studies, linguistics, literature, cultural studies, history, philosophy, and religious studies.

6. Interdisciplinary Research, Innovation, and Digital Transformation

IJIRS particularly encourages research integrating social and applied sciences, including sustainable development, digital transformation, innovation in education, social impacts of technology, evidence-based policymaking, and cross-disciplinary solutions to global challenges.

Indexing, Listing, and Archiving

Academic Search
Google Scholar, RePEc
Discovery Services
BASE, Scilit, WorldCat
DOI Services
DOI, Crossref
Digital Preservation
LOCKSS
Open Archives
PKP Open Archives Harvester

Open Access Policy

International Journal of Independent Research and Studies (IJIRS) follows a full Open Access publishing model. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription or access fees.

The journal supports unrestricted access to scholarly research to promote knowledge sharing, academic visibility, citation impact, professional collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making across disciplines.Make a Submission

IJIRS invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and professionals to submit high-quality manuscripts in social sciences, applied sciences, and interdisciplinary research areas.