About Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal

About the Journal

Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal (ADSU-CMIAJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Adamawa State University and sponsored by TETFund.

Aims & Scope

• Promote high-quality multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research across diverse fields of study.
• Provide a credible platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals to publish original research findings.
• Encourage collaboration and integration of knowledge among various academic disciplines.
• Enhance the visibility and global accessibility of research outputs from Adamawa State University and beyond.
• Contribute to national and global development through evidence-based research and innovative academic discourse.
• Support policy formulation and practical solutions to societal challenges through scholarly publications.
• Foster academic excellence, creativity, and intellectual development among researchers and students.

Subject Coverage

The Journal is multidisciplinary in nature and accepts scholarly manuscripts from the following faculties and related fields:

• Administration and Management Sciences
• Agriculture
• Arts
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Law
• Medicine / Clinical Sciences
• Science and Computing
• Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies
• Veterinary Medicine

The Journal also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that integrate two or more academic fields.

Target Audience

The Journal is designed to serve:

• Academics and Researchers
• University Lecturers and Students
• Policy Makers and Government Agencies
• Professionals and Practitioners
• Development Organizations
• International Research Communities
• Private and Public Institutions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case studies that have not been published elsewhere and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Manuscript Preparation

• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF format.
• Use a standard font (Times New Roman 12pt or Arial 11pt), double-spaced.
• Remove author names and affiliations from the manuscript for blind review.
• Include a structured abstract of 150–300 words.
• Provide 3–8 keywords.
• Use consistent referencing style (APA, ACS, or Vancouver as appropriate for your field).

Submission Checklist

• ✓ Manuscript file (anonymized)
• ✓ Abstract and keywords
• ✓ All authors listed with affiliations and email
• ✓ Corresponding author identified
• ✓ Cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief
• ✓ Conflict of interest statement
• ✓ Funding acknowledgment (if applicable)

Peer Review Policy

Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal operates a Double Blind peer review process.

In double-blind review, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are hidden from each other throughout the review process. Authors must ensure their manuscripts are anonymized before submission.

Review Process

1. Initial editorial assessment (1–2 weeks)
2. Assignment to peer reviewers (1–2 weeks)
3. Peer review period (3–4 weeks)
4. Editorial decision communicated to author
5. Revision and re-review (if required)
6. Final decision and acceptance
7. Publication

Publication Ethics

Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics in line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

Authors must ensure:

• The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• All data are accurately reported and raw data is available on request.
• All authors have made significant contributions and approved the final manuscript.
• All sources of financial support are acknowledged.
• Any conflicts of interest are declared.

Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected without review.

Open Access Policy

Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal is an open access journal. All articles are freely available immediately upon publication. Articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting a manuscript to Adamawa State University Center for Multidisciplinary and Integrated Academic Journal, authors agree that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere. Authors transfer copyright to the journal upon acceptance, subject to the open access license above.