Distinct Yet Synergetic Contributors to Mixed Methods Research: Intersections for MMIRA and JMMR

Abstract

The formalization of the synergistic relationship between the Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR) as an affiliate of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA; http://mmira.wildapricot.org/) presents an opportune moment to highlight the past, present, and future intersections for these influential yet distinct contributors to mixed methods research (MMR). JMMR formally becoming an affiliate of MMIRA represents a natural progression in the synergistic relationship that has been enjoyed since the establishment of MMIRA in 2013. From the founding of MMIRA, an important member benefit has been online access to JMMR. In addition to the “In This Issue” section that highlights the contributions of this issue’s articles, in this editorial, we describe the affiliate relationship between MMIRA and JMMR as an illustrative example of a sustained “synergy” promoting mutually advantageous compatibility from distinct efforts. Specifically, we present past, present, and future intersections between JMMR and MMIRA in the description of MMIRA’s history, accomplishments, and strategic plan and then suggest future directions for synergies between JMMR and MMIRA.