A.S.C.E.N.D
About
A.S.C.E.N.D (Emerging New Discourses in Arts, Science and Commerce) is an international, multidisciplinary, open-access journal (ISSN 2395-3845), published by Sree Narayana College, Kannur. The journal maintains a consistent publication schedule and is hosted on a secure, institutionally supported domain.
A.S.C.E.N.D follows a single-blind peer review process, ensuring transparency and academic rigor. Committed to upholding research integrity, the journal provides free access to all content and does not charge any publication fees. All past issues are archived for permanent accessibility. With a particular emphasis on social sciences and linguistics, A.S.C.E.N.D seeks to foster meaningful contributions to global academic discourse across diverse fields.
Scope
The Journal A.S.C.E.N.D is a multidisciplinary academic journal that seeks to promote intellectual exchange and scholarly innovation across a wide range of disciplines. We provide a platform for students, researchers, and faculty members to share original research, critical reviews, theoretical discussions, and creative explorations that contribute to academic dialogue within and beyond our institution.
Our aim is to highlight the interconnectedness of knowledge and to support work that reflects curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to academic excellence. We welcome contributions from the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, & commerce as well as interdisciplinary submissions that bridge multiple fields.
Plagiarism Policy
A.S.C.E.N.D Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity by publishing only original and high-quality research. All submitted manuscripts will be thoroughly checked using plagiarism detection software. Submissions containing plagiarized content will be rejected without review. Authors are expected to properly cite all sources and adhere strictly to ethical research practices. For any assistance or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Review Process
Journal employs a Single-Blind Review system. Each manuscript is first evaluated by the editorial team to determine its relevance, originality, and academic quality. Those that meet the journal’s standards are forwarded to qualified reviewers. While reviewers remain anonymous to the authors, their feedback plays a key role in the editorial team’s final decision regarding publication.
Research Ethics and AI Policy
Authors submitting to A.S.C.E.N.D Journal are required to maintain high ethical standards. This includes transparent disclosure of any conflicts of interest, proper citation of all sources, and a strict commitment to avoiding plagiarism. All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening, and those with a similarity index above 10% (excluding references) may be declined.
While the journal acknowledges the growing role of AI tools in research, their use in generating substantial portions of the manuscript is discouraged. If AI tools are used, authors must provide a clear disclosure outlining their nature and extent in a separate note at the end of the manuscript.
Publisher
A.S.C.E.N.D Journal is an initiative of Sree Narayana College, Kannur, an institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, encouraging interdisciplinary inquiry, and promoting social responsibility. The journal reflects the college's commitment to academic excellence and its vision of fostering meaningful global research collaborations.
Published by: The Sree Narayana College Kannur