Journal at a Glance
Aims & Scope
OpenMind Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation & Development publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and addresses complex problems through integrative methods and interdisciplinary perspectives. We welcome empirical research, conceptual papers, methodological advances, mixed-methods studies, and interdisciplinary reviews that bridge the natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, arts and humanities.
Typical topics include (but are not limited to):
- Interdisciplinary environmental studies, sustainability and climate research
- Science and technology studies, innovation and policy research
- Public health, epidemiology and socio-environmental determinants of health
- Computational social science, digital methods and data science applications
- Education research with cross-disciplinary approaches and pedagogy innovations
- Intersections of science, culture and society; mixed-methods and integrative methodologies
Article types accepted: Original research articles, systematic reviews, methodological papers, policy briefs, short communications, case studies and special-issue contributions. See Author Instructions for word limits and formatting.
Editorial Approach & Quality Assurance
The journal follows strict publisher-level editorial standards to ensure scholarly quality and ethical integrity. Key points include:
- Default double-blind peer review to minimise bias (authors must anonymize manuscripts). See the Peer Review & Editorial Policy.
- Initial editorial triage for scope, methodological soundness, and policy compliance.
- Plagiarism and similarity screening on all submissions.
- Data and code availability expectations — include Data Availability Statement and deposit data in Zenodo when possible.
- Transparent correction, retraction and appeals processes per the Ethics & Integrity Policy.
APCs, Waivers & Funding
The Article Processing Charge for accepted articles in this journal is USD 200. Waivers and partial discounts are available for authors from eligible low-income economies and for authors with demonstrated financial need. APCs are invoiced only after formal acceptance. Full details and the waiver application form are available at our APCs & Waiver Policy.
Indexing & Archiving
OpenMind Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation & Development is structured to meet the requirements of major indexing services. Our commitments include maintaining high standards for inclusion in global databases, directories, and persistent preservation archives.
Advertising, Sponsorship & Conflicts of Interest
The journal resists editorial interference by commercial sponsors. Any funding, sponsorship or support that could influence content must be declared. Authors and editors must disclose conflicts of interest; see the Ethics Policy for details.
How to Cite Articles
Author(s). (Year). Article title. OpenMind Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation & Development, Volume(Issue), page or article number. DOI: 10.xxx/zenodo.xxxxxx
Example: Rao, P. (2025). Integrative approaches to urban climate resilience. OpenMind Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation & Development, 1(1). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1234568
For Librarians & Institutions
Libraries and institutions interested in metadata harvesting, MARCXML/JSON feeds or institutional APC arrangements should contact contact@omrpublication.com. We can supply structured metadata for discovery services and discuss institutional invoicing or bulk APC agreements.
News & Calls for Papers
Special issues, CFPs and editorial announcements will be posted here. To propose a special issue or guest-edited collection, email a proposal (300–500 words + proposed guest editors and timeline) to editorial@omrpublication.com.