About the Journal

The Accord University Journal of Cross Disciplinarity and Applied Sciences (AUCPS) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal published by Accord University, Somalia. AUCPS is committed to advancing scholarly dialogue across disciplinary boundaries by fostering innovative research that addresses real-world problems through applied and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Established with a mission to bridge the gap between theoretical insight and practical application, the journal welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers around the globe. AUCPS encourages collaborative research efforts that generate impactful knowledge, particularly in contexts relevant to sustainable development, technological innovation, and social advancement.

Aims and Scope

AUCPS aims to:

  • Promote integrative research that combines insights from multiple disciplines.
  • Serve as a platform for solution-driven scholarship with practical relevance.
  • Encourage research that contributes to local and global sustainable development goals (SDGs).
  • Empower voices from developing regions, especially Africa, in the global academic landscape.

Scope of the Journal

AUCPS publishes high-quality original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical reports in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Applied Sciences: Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Technology, Renewable Energy
  • Computational and Mathematical Sciences: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
  • Health and Life Sciences: Community Health, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Public Health
  • Education and Pedagogy: Educational Innovation, E-learning, Curriculum Studies
  • Business and Economics: Entrepreneurship, Development Economics, Financial Technologies
  • Social Sciences and Humanities: Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Studies, Cross-cultural Analysis
  • Interdisciplinary Research: Research that fuses two or more academic disciplines to address complex problems

Open Access Policy

AUCPS operates under a fully open access model. All articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication without any subscription or access fees. Authors retain copyright, and all content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance. At least two independent reviewers evaluate each submission. Authors can typically expect the initial decision within 4–6 weeks.

Submission and Publication Charges

There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. AUCPS is funded and supported by Accord University, Somalia, as part of its commitment to open scholarly communication.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, all published articles are archived using Internet Archive services. This guarantees that research content remains available even in the event of website outages or system changes.

Plagiarism and Ethics Policy

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using industry-standard tools. AUCPS adheres to strict ethical standards and follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors must ensure the originality of their work and provide proper citations for all referenced material.

Sponsorship and Ownership

The journal is fully owned, managed, and sponsored by Accord University, Somalia, as part of its mission to foster high-quality academic publishing in Africa and beyond.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors publishing in AUCPS retain full copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Privacy Statement

Personal information collected from users (authors, reviewers, and readers) will be used exclusively for editorial and publishing purposes. The journal adheres to data protection standards and does not share personal data with third parties.

Contact Information

Editorial Office Email: srzivi@accord.edu.so
Website: https://aucps.com
Publisher: Accord University, Mogadishu, Somalia