About the Journal

The International Journal of Mixed Methods and Multimethod Research (IJMMMR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal committed to advancing the integration of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. IJMMMR offers a platform for methodological pluralism which recognize that complex questions often require multifaceted approaches. The journal emphasizes the synergy of data, theory, and context in producing robust, policy-relevant, and socially impactful scholarship.

Aim & Scope

IJMMMR aims to foster methodological innovation, interdisciplinary dialogue, and practical application through the publication of high-quality research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. The journal encourages submissions that:

• Combine numerical data with narrative insight
• Innovate in methodological design or triangulation
• Address complex social, technological, or environmental challenges
• Explore the epistemological foundations of integrated approaches

It supports both theoretical development and applied studies from academia, industry, and the public sector.

Research Areas

IJMMMR welcomes submissions across a wide range of disciplines, especially those emphasizing methodological integration. Areas of focus include (but are not limited to):

• Mixed methods and multimethod studies
• Data triangulation
• Policy analysis and program evaluation
• Quant-qual approaches
• Statistical data analysis, interpretation and visualization
• Multimodal inquiry
• Data analysis and data analytics
• Integrative frameworks
• Thematic analysis (TA)
• Reflexive thematic analysis (RTA)
• Grounded theory
• Participatory action research with quantitative validation
• Methodological theory and meta-research

Frequency of Publication

IJMMMR is published quarterly, with four issues per year, including occasional special issues focused on methodological innovations or domain-specific applications.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

To maintain open access, IJMMMR charges an APC of $60 USD per accepted manuscript. Fee waivers or reductions are available for authors from developing regions or underfunded institutions.

Additional Features:

• Open Access: All articles are published under a Creative Commons license to ensure global access and reuse.
• Methodological Showcases: Special section highlighting exemplary use of integrated methods.
• Tutorials and Protocols: Space for methodological walkthroughs, templates, and toolkits.
• Multimedia Submissions: Support for video abstracts, data dashboards, and interview transcripts.
• Ethical Transparency: Emphasis on reflexivity, positionality, and ethical rigor in data gathering and interpretation.
• Data Companion Pieces: Authors encouraged to link to datasets, codebooks, and analytical tools via repositories.