Ascend: Journal of Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Innovation (AJISI) is an open-access journal that shares and promotes quality research and new ideas from a wide range of academic fields. The journal encourages collaboration and dialogue among researchers, professionals, and innovators, supporting ideas that extend beyond traditional disciplines. AJISI supports rigorous research methods and creative solutions that tackle difficult challenges and expand our knowledge. By providing a space for diverse scholarship, the journal aims to make important insights and groundbreaking innovations more visible and accessible, ultimately having a positive impact on society.