I am curious about the interdisciplinary nature of research and academic publishing. In the academic world, researchers often specialize in specific fields. However, I wonder if it is a common or acceptable practice for researchers to contribute to and publish papers in subjects that are outside their primary area of expertise. Are there established guidelines or considerations for researchers engaging in interdisciplinary work, and how is this perceived within the academic community? I am interested in understanding the dynamics of cross-disciplinary contributions and the potential impact on a researcher's career or the reception of their work.
There are many different types of interdisciplinary work, and there are no guidelines for this. It is rather common that researchers publish also in other fields or that they change their field completely.
I always wrote about what I understood and was linked with the job I did or the subject I research or the type of research. I always wanted to be correct and look knowledgeable. Luckily, when the publishers commissioned my, it was always about something that was relevant to me.
Yes indeed, both common and acceptable! It is a very hide-bound research environment that requires researchers to stick to the narrow confines of their first research discipline. Look at the CVs of the world's top researchers in the humanities and social sciences and you see a marked expansion of research interest beyond the initial research training. The safeguard is full adherence to high quality peer review in the publishing environment. This protects both the researcher and research institutions.
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