Interdisciplinary Nexus Science, Society, and Technology

About Journal

Contemporary challenges in health, climate, governance, education, data, and global development increasingly demand collaboration across academic disciplines. Scientific and technological advances cannot be fully understood or applied without considering their societal, cultural, political, and ethical dimensions. The Interdisciplinary Nexus: Science, Society, and Technology has been established as a dedicated space for research that connects the natural and social sciences with emerging technologies and the evolving structures of human society.

This journal is rooted in the belief that some of the most important questions today cannot be addressed through disciplinary silos. From climate adaptation strategies and digital surveillance ethics to biomedical access and algorithmic decision-making, pressing issues often require insight from multiple perspectives. The Interdisciplinary Nexus aims to foster scholarly dialogue that values complexity and bridges conceptual and methodological divides.

The journal encourages contributions that examine how science and technology shape society, and in turn, how societal values, institutions, and policies guide the direction of research and innovation. It promotes studies that explore interactions between systems, rather than isolated outcomes, and that place scientific or technological development within a broader human context.

Authors are invited from a wide range of fields including sociology, science and technology studies, engineering, anthropology, environmental studies, policy analysis, digital humanities, data science, philosophy, law, ethics, and communication. Interdisciplinary research teams, especially those involving both technical and social science expertise, are strongly encouraged to submit.

The Interdisciplinary Nexus: Science, Society, and Technology accepts original research, conceptual essays, integrative reviews, policy analyses, case-based reflections, and empirical studies. The journal also welcomes contributions that introduce new frameworks, develop cross-sectoral models, or document collaborations between academic and non-academic institutions.

Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Science communication and public engagement with research
• Technology adoption and diffusion in varied societal contexts
• Governance of innovation and regulation of emerging technologies
• Ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence and automation
• Public health infrastructure and its social foundations
• Climate science in policy and community adaptation
• Intersections of education, equity, and scientific literacy
• Data justice, surveillance, and algorithmic accountability
• Participatory research methods and stakeholder engagement
• Environmental knowledge systems and indigenous science
• Urban technologies and the reshaping of space and interaction
• Interdisciplinary curriculum design and knowledge transfer practices
• Responsible research and innovation frameworks
• Translation of scientific knowledge into public policy
• Science diplomacy, global collaboration, and knowledge equity

The journal encourages research that examines these issues across global regions and political systems. Manuscripts reflecting non-Western perspectives, indigenous worldviews, or historically underrepresented voices in scientific discourse are welcomed and considered essential to the journal’s mission.

The Interdisciplinary Nexus recognises that meaningful interdisciplinary work often challenges conventional structures of academic publishing. It may combine qualitative and quantitative approaches, draw on multiple epistemologies, or prioritise reflexivity in knowledge production. Authors are encouraged to clearly explain the contributions of each disciplinary strand within their work, to articulate their integrative approach, and to reflect on methodological or ethical tensions where relevant.

Submissions will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers will be selected based on disciplinary balance, topic familiarity, and experience in interdisciplinary scholarship. Reviewers will assess manuscripts based on intellectual coherence, clarity of purpose, quality of integration across fields, and relevance to the journal’s broader aims. Constructive feedback will be provided, and revisions may be requested to strengthen contributions.

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

• Research articles with interdisciplinary scope
• Analytical essays that bridge conceptual domains
• Reflective pieces on the process and practice of interdisciplinary research
• Policy-focused articles with empirical or theoretical grounding
• Long-form reviews of literature spanning multiple fields
• Case studies of applied interdisciplinary collaboration
• Critical perspectives on the role of science and technology in society
• Commentary on global or regional knowledge systems

Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. Authors should ensure that all materials are clearly written, properly cited, and formatted by the journal’s submission standards. All references cited in the text must be listed at the end of the manuscript. The journal accepts citations in APA style. Authors must ensure accuracy and consistency in referencing.

The journal supports the inclusion of supplementary materials such as data visualisations, audio recordings, project documentation, or collaborative tools. Authors are encouraged to include these where they enhance understanding or reflect the collaborative nature of the research.

Ethical considerations are central to interdisciplinary work involving people, data, or sensitive knowledge. All studies involving human participants must include a statement confirming ethical review and approval. Authors are asked to discuss how they addressed issues of consent, representation, and data ownership, especially in projects involving community participation, marginalised populations, or indigenous knowledge systems.

An Article Processing Charge will be levied upon acceptance of the manuscript. Full details regarding the APC will be communicated to the corresponding author following editorial decision.

The Interdisciplinary Nexus: Science, Society, and Technology is committed to publishing work that deepens our collective understanding of how knowledge is produced, shared, and applied across boundaries. It seeks to create a space for rigorous, innovative, and reflective scholarship that engages directly with the social dimensions of science and the technological conditions of modern life.

By bringing together researchers from different traditions, and by encouraging writing that speaks across communities of practice, the journal contributes to a more connected and thoughtful model of academic inquiry. It invites authors to engage not only with disciplines, but with real-world challenges that require joint effort, intellectual humility, and collaborative imagination.