Karnavati University, Gandhinagar is firmly committed to excellence in academic research. The university aims to motivate emerging and accomplished researchers to pursue research writing with zeal. For this purpose, the Karnavati Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies has been launched to publish original scholarly works across multiple disciplines — from research papers and articles to book reviews and essays.

This peer-reviewed academic journal seeks to encourage and produce innovative, original insights that may serve as practical tools for policy making at various levels. The journal envisages publication of stimulating and rich content through inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Aims and Scope

• To publish original research works of high quality
• To explore linkages between the various disciplines of the social sciences
• To emerge as a repository for inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• To encourage the development of critical and comparative analyses
• To help evolve a robust ecosystem for research
• To help serve as a guide to policy making

Disciplines / Themes

Karnavati University houses six different schools: Dentistry, Design, Law, Computational Intelligence, Business, and Liberal Arts & Mass Communication. Researchers may submit articles/research papers/book chapters related to (but not restricted to) the following disciplines. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research is highly encouraged.

• Political Science
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Psychology
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Law and Policy
• Management & Strategy
• Marketing & Innovation
• Technology & Analytics
• Global & Responsible Business

Open Access Policy

Karnavati Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) follows a Gold Open Access model: all published articles are freely and permanently available online without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

The journal uses the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY NC 4.0) license, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution for non-commercial purposes.

Authors retain full copyright and may archive their work in repositories, personal websites, or academic networks. KJMS does not charge article processing or submission fees — it is fully supported by Karnavati University.

All articles are digitally preserved via institutional repositories and long-term preservation services. KJMS aligns with open access mandates from funding bodies to enable compliant, barrier-free publishing.

Peer-Review Process

KJMS follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Submissions undergo an initial screening by section editors for relevance, formatting, and ethical compliance. Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria may be returned without review. Originality is checked using Copyleaks; manuscripts with significant similarity may be returned or rejected.

Eligible manuscripts are sent to two or more expert reviewers (authors and reviewers remain anonymous). Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution. Decisions include: acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection.

The editorial team makes the final decision and may consult a third reviewer or the board if required. Authors receive reviewer feedback and are expected to revise within the specified timeframe. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated. Accepted papers undergo final editing prior to online publication. All procedures adhere to strict confidentiality and ethical standards.