International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

About the Journal

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Research Development and Publication Office (RDPO) of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc., in Davao City, Philippines. Established to promote academic excellence and interdisciplinary research, IJMS serves as a global platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to exchange innovative ideas across diverse fields, including education, business, social sciences, health sciences, IT, engineering, and emerging disciplines.

Key Features:

• Scope & Focus: Publishes original research, review papers, case studies, and technical reports that address global, regional, and local challenges, with an emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).

• Open Access Policy: All articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), ensuring free access and non-commercial reuse with proper attribution.

• Copyright & Licensing: Authors retain copyright while granting IJMS first publication rights.

• No Fees: Fully funded by Jose Maria College Foundation—no submission or article processing charges (APCs).

• Privacy & Archiving: Complies with the Philippine Data Privacy Act (2012) and uses LOCKSS/CLOCKSS for permanent digital preservation.

Since its inception in 2019, IJMS has expanded beyond institutional contributions, engaging national and international researchers in advancing multidisciplinary scholarship. The journal remains committed to fostering innovation, accessibility, and long-term knowledge dissemination.