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@article{183787,
        author = {Dr. Leena Sharma and Dr. Rohini Rana},
        title = {Interdisciplinary Research-Need of the Hour},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {4127-4133},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183787},
        abstract = {The past few years have seen a steady growth in interdisciplinary research as the boundaries between scientific fields slowly begin to blur. Today, interdisciplinary research is being seen as the most effective way of tackling intricate socio-economic problems and is now being considered the best way to develop new knowledge streams. An interdisciplinary approach to research involves the integration of knowledge from two or more academic disciplines into one activity. Seemingly unrelated fields can have much to offer to each other in terms of new information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories. It allows us to study the same problem or concept from different disciplinary perspectives and help us understand it better or in a more holistic way. A single discipline cannot adequately understand or address many real-world problems. Interdisciplinary research allows researchers to approach these problems from multiple angles, which can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of complex phenomena. By working collaboratively and pooling their knowledge and skills, researchers can achieve fresh insights, creative solutions, and innovative breakthroughs that would not have been possible through conventional, discipline-specific approaches. There are a number of complex problems that requires integrating knowledge and methods from multiple disciplines such as climate change, medical research as new diseases are emerging, digital humanities and social issues etc. which draw insights from sociology, psychology, atmospheric science, ecology, economics, and social sciences. Interdisciplinary research in these areas has led to a better understanding of their impacts and the development of strategies to mitigate its effects.},
        keywords = {Interdisciplinary, Collaborations, Integration of Knowledge, Holistic approach, Critical solutions.},
        month = {September},
        }