We are delighted to announce that the Vijoriya International Journal for Research & Innovation (VIJRI) has been indexed in Scilit , further strengthening the journal's international visibility and commitment to open scholarly communication. The inclusion of VIJRI (ISSN Online: 3107-9806) in Scilit enables researchers, institutions, and readers worldwide to discover published articles more easily, increasing the reach and accessibility of the research published in our journal. Journal Information Journal Name: Vijoriya International Journal for Research & Innovation (VIJRI) ISSN (Online): 3107-9806 Publisher: Vijoriya International Publications (VIP) Journal Type: International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Multidisciplinary Journal Publication Frequency: Biannual (Two Issues Per Year) DOI Prefix: 10.65595 Website: https://publication.vijoriya.com Online Submission: https://publication.vijoriya.com/submission What is Scilit? Scilit is a comprehensive scholarly dat...

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