LEGACY JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is a prestigious academic journal dedicated to promoting cross-disciplinary research and scholarly discourse. Recognizing the complex nature of contemporary issues, the journal seeks to break down traditional academic silos by encouraging the integration of diverse methodologies and perspectives. By fostering collaboration across various fields of study, the Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies aims to advance knowledge and address pressing global challenges in a holistic manner. The journal provides a platform for innovative research that transcends disciplinary boundaries, offering new insights and solutions that would be unattainable within the confines of a single discipline. At its core, the Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies embodies the principle that modern societal challenges are too intricate to be resolved through isolated disciplinary approaches. This journal acknowledges the necessity for a confluence of ideas, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks from diverse academic realms to generate comprehensive solutions. By facilitating the cross-pollination of concepts from various fields, the journal aspires to cultivate a fertile ground for groundbreaking research that pushes the frontiers of knowledge.

The journal prioritizes the fusion of traditional academic disciplines with emerging fields of study, creating a dynamic and evolving platform for scholarly exploration. This approach not only honors the foundational contributions of established disciplines but also embraces the innovative potential of newer, interdisciplinary domains. By bridging the old and the new, the Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ensures that it remains at the cutting edge of academic inquiry, providing a balanced perspective that is both rooted in tradition and forward-looking. One of the defining features of the Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is its commitment to addressing global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens. The journal recognizes that issues such as climate change, public health crises, technological advancement, and social inequality cannot be effectively tackled by single-discipline perspectives. By bringing together experts from various fields, the journal fosters a collaborative environment where comprehensive and multifaceted solutions can be developed and shared with the broader academic and professional communities.

SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL

Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies welcomes submissions from a wide range of disciplines, encouraging contributions that blend insights from various fields to address complex issues. The journal publishes a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical essays, case studies, and commentaries. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Environmental and Earth Sciences

  • Sustainable Development: Research on the integration of environmental, social, and economic perspectives to address sustainability challenges.
  • Climate Change and Resilience: Studies on climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, combining climatology, engineering, and policy analysis.
  • Ecology and Biodiversity: Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and conserving biological diversity, involving ecology, genetics, and environmental policy.

Health and Medicine

  • Health and Wellbeing: Studies that combine medical, psychological, sociological, and environmental factors to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
  • Public Health and Epidemiology: Research on disease prevention and health promotion, integrating epidemiology, sociology, and public policy.
  • Mental Health and Psychology: Exploration of mental health issues through the lenses of psychology, psychiatry, social work, and public health.

Technology and Innovation

  • Technological Innovation and Society: Exploration of the societal impacts of technological advancements, incorporating insights from engineering, ethics, policy studies, and social sciences.
  • Information and Communication Technology: Studies on the role of ICT in society, involving computer science, communications, and sociology.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: Research on the ethical implications and societal impacts of AI, integrating computer science, philosophy, and law.

Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Globalization and Cultural Exchange: Examination of cultural interactions and their effects on societies, economies, and political systems, drawing from anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science.
  • Education and Lifelong Learning: Interdisciplinary approaches to improving educational systems and outcomes, involving insights from pedagogy, psychology, technology, and policy.
  • Urbanization and Social Change: Analysis of urban development and its social implications, integrating perspectives from urban studies, sociology, environmental science, and public policy.
  • Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies: Research on the root causes and resolutions of conflicts, incorporating political science, psychology, history, and international relations.
  • Art, Culture, and Society: Studies exploring the intersections of art, culture, and societal change, drawing from art history, cultural studies, sociology, and philosophy.
  • Legal Studies and Criminology: Interdisciplinary research on law, crime, and justice, combining insights from law, criminology, sociology, and psychology.
  • Development Studies: Research on social and economic development, integrating perspectives from sociology, economics, political science, and environmental studies.
  • Development Communication: Studies on the role of communication in development processes, combining insights from media studies, sociology, and development studies.

Business and Economics

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance: Studies on ethical business practices and corporate governance, integrating business studies, ethics, and law.
  • Economic Development and Policy: Research on economic growth and development strategies, combining economics, political science, and public policy.
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Exploration of entrepreneurial dynamics and innovation, involving business studies, economics, and sociology.
  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resources: Research on the dynamics within organizations and the management of human resources, integrating psychology, sociology, and business studies.

Science and Engineering

  • Renewable Energy and Sustainability: Research on sustainable energy solutions, integrating engineering, environmental science, and policy.
  • Materials Science and Engineering: Studies on the development and application of new materials, combining chemistry, physics, and engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation: Exploration of advancements in robotics and their applications, involving engineering, computer science, and ethics.
  • Space and Aerospace Studies: Research on the exploration and utilization of space, combining engineering, physics, and policy studies.

PUBLICATION FREQUENCY

The Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is published quarterly, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality content and timely dissemination of research findings. This regular publication schedule allows for the continuous sharing of new knowledge and insights with the academic community and beyond.

SUBMISSION FEE

To support the journal’s operations and maintain the quality of its publications, a manuscript submission fee is charged. The fee structure is as follows:

  • Ghanaian Authors: 350 cedis per manuscript
  • Foreign Authors: $35 per manuscript

Manuscript submission fee is non-refundable.

PUBLICATION FEE

Once your manuscript is approved for publication, there are no additional fees charged. Publication is free.

AUDIENCE

The primary audience of the Legacy Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies includes academics, researchers, educators, students, and policymakers. The journal is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, providing valuable resources for anyone interested in interdisciplinary approaches to complex issues.