Dear Abdulghani Abdulghani

The short answer is no. The journal “International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research” is discussed here on RG:

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Is_it_okay_to_publish_review_paper_in_International_Journal_For_Multidisciplinary_Research

here I gave a reply that I would like to repeat (and update where needed):

I see numerous disturbing issues when looking at this journal “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” (https://www.ijfmr.com ):

-In the meantime, listed in the updated version of the stand-alone version of the Beall’s list https://beallslist.net/standalone-journals/ (added December 24, 2024)

-Prominently mentioned impact factor is fake since they are not indexed in Clarivate’s indices (ESCI, SCIE or SSCI) which can be checked here https://mjl.clarivate.com/home

-Indexing info if you scroll down here https://www.ijfmr.com is full of so-called misleading metrics (https://beallslist.net/misleading-metrics/ ) like DRJI or meaningless logos like Academia and Scirus (which does not exist anymore)

-Contact info (A1-108, Pancham Villa, Behind Bhagyalaxmi Township, Ajwa Road, Vadodara - 90019, Gujarat, India.) leads to nice looking ultra-modern houses but is most likely fake. Update: It is now changed in a meaningless and incomplete address (https://www.ijfmr.com/contact-us.php )

-I checked a couple of papers and was well… not impressed by the ‘quality’ (see for example https://www.ijfmr.com/papers/2022/6/947.pdf )

-Talking about following UGC-CARE guidelines (while not listed) is simply misleading. Update: The UGC-CARE list is no longer functional https://www.researchgate.net/post/UGC_care_list_discontinued

-Etc.

Personally, I would say: avoid.

Best regards.

Dear Rob Keller,

Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful response.

I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you took to review and share this valuable information.

Your insights and references are extremely helpful, and I now have a much clearer understanding of the journal’s credibility. I truly value your guidance and honesty it will certainly help me make more informed decisions moving forward.

With gratitude

Abdulghani Abdulghani