Overview
At the Strategia Research and Training Institute, we believe that deep, rigorous, and context-specific scholarship is critical to driving sustainable and inclusive development. Our Research Monographs and Books serve as powerful vehicles to document empirical findings, disseminate applied research, advance theoretical innovation, and bridge the gap between knowledge creation and public action.
This dedicated section highlights institute’s commitment to publishing high-quality research-based monographs, edited volumes, policy books, thematic case studies, and field guides that reflect diverse disciplines, regions, voices, and stakeholders. These publications are a key component of our mission to foster a more informed, equitable, and solution-oriented society.
Purpose of Our Publications
The Strategia Research and Training Institute’s monographs and books are more than academic documents—they are tools for social change, institutional capacity-building, and evidence-based policymaking. Our publication programme is designed to:
Disseminate original research that addresses complex developmental, social, economic, environmental, and governance challenges.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration by encouraging scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to co-author and co-edit.
Support capacity building by producing contextualized training manuals and field guides for community-based organizations, NGOs, and development professionals.
Bridge research and action by highlighting field experiences, local innovations, and grassroots wisdom.
Democratize knowledge by including authors and topics from underrepresented regions, especially from rural, tribal, border, and climate-vulnerable communities.
We seek to publish content that is empirically grounded, theoretically sound, practically relevant, and ethically committed.
Types of Publications
The Strategia Research and Training Institute supports a wide array of research-focused publishing formats, tailored to meet diverse academic and practical needs. These include:
Research Monographs
In-depth, single-author or collaborative publications presenting primary research, longitudinal studies, or conceptual models based on fieldwork, case analysis, or mixed-methods approaches.
Edited Volumes
Multi-author collections around a central theme or issue, curated by one or more editors. These books promote interdisciplinary dialogue and comparative perspectives.
Policy and Practice Handbooks
Accessible documents designed for use by development professionals, local government, NGOs, and social workers. These publications translate academic findings into actionable strategies and best practices.
Training Manuals and Field Guides
Designed for trainers, educators, field workers, and community-based practitioners. Includes toolkits, exercises, process documentation, and capacity-building resources in English and regional languages.
Occasional Papers and Special Reports
Shorter, timely publications that focus on emergent issues, rapid assessments, field observations, or methodological innovations.
All our publications are available in digital formats, with select monographs and books published in print and distributed through our knowledge partners, libraries, and development networks.
Thematic Areas
Our monographs and books cover a wide spectrum of themes, reflecting institute’s interdisciplinary scope. Some of our current and forthcoming titles explore:
Climate Change, Water Security, and Glacial Melt
Public Health, Nutrition, and Social Protection
Sustainable Agriculture and Indigenous Food Systems
Education Equity, Pedagogy, and Inclusive Learning
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Economic Empowerment
Borderland Livelihoods, Migration, and Identity
Digital Inclusion and ICT for Development
Governance, Law, and Human Rights
Tribal Rights, Land, and Natural Resource Conflicts
Participatory Research and Community Knowledge Systems
Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Rural Markets
Human Resource Management and Workforce Development
Supply Chain Systems, Logistics, and Circular Economy
Finance, Microfinance, and Sustainable Investment
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and MSME Growth
We especially encourage submissions that foreground regional studies, non-mainstream perspectives, and marginalized voices.
Authorship and Contribution Opportunities
We welcome contributions from a wide array of scholars, practitioners, and institutions who share our vision. Potential contributors include:
Academic researchers and PhD scholars looking to publish post-thesis monographs
Development professionals wishing to document their field experience or case studies
Policy advisors and retired bureaucrats interested in reflective writing
Grassroots organizations and collectives aiming to publish community research
Diaspora scholars seeking to contribute to Indian social and policy discourse
Independent consultants and knowledge partners
We also accept translated works, bilingual volumes, and collaborative publications between academia and grassroots actors.
Editorial Process and Peer Review
The Strategia Research and Training Institute follows a rigorous yet supportive editorial process to ensure both scholarly merit and accessibility. The process includes:
1. Initial Proposal Review
Interested authors submit a concept note, sample chapter, and bio
Our editorial board evaluates fit, originality, and relevance
2. Manuscript Development Support
Selected authors receive guidance on structure, formatting, and timelines
Co-authorship and mentorship can be facilitated where needed
3. Peer Review
Drafts undergo double-blind peer review by experts in the field
Constructive feedback is provided to strengthen content and arguments
4. Copyediting and Design
Final manuscripts are professionally edited and formatted
Visuals, graphics, and cover design are integrated as per target audience
5. Publication and Dissemination
Books are published under institute’s imprint
Disseminated through conferences, digital platforms, academic libraries, and partner institutions
All authors retain intellectual rights with options for open-access or limited circulation depending on the objective of the publication.
Call for Contributions
The Strategia Research and Training Institute is currently inviting proposals for its Annual Monograph Series and Thematic Book Projects for the coming academic year. We are particularly interested in:
- Young and emerging scholars from tier-2/3 institutions and rural research centres
- Women and Dalit/Bahujan/Adivasi authors
- Practice-based and reflexive writing
- Action research from North-East India, Himalayan belt, and tribal regions
- Applied and contextual studies in Business and Management Sciences, including:
- Marketing and Consumer Behavior in Rural and Informal Economies
- Human Resource Development in Social Enterprises and MSMEs
- Inclusive Finance, Microfinance, and Community Banking
- Sustainable Supply Chains, Circular Economy, and Logistics in Development Contexts
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Start-ups in Underserved Regions
Send your concept note (700–1000 words) with a proposed title, summary, and intended readership to:
Email: strat.institute@gmail.com
Subject Line: “Monograph/Book Proposal”We also welcome ideas for collaborative volumes, co-publishing with universities, or commissioned thematic series from development organizations and academic institutions.
Impact and Reach
Our publications serve a wide spectrum of audiences:
- Academic researchers and students
- NGOs and grassroots development workers
- Policymakers and civil servants
- Training institutions and think tanks
- International development agencies
- Regional language educators and translation networks
By making research accessible, multilingual, and grounded in real-world challenges, the Strategia Research and Training Institute’s publications help foster dialogue, shape policy, and influence positive change.
Join Us in Advancing Knowledge for Impact
We invite you to be part of a vibrant community of authors, editors, and reviewers who believe that research must speak to society’s most pressing issues. At the Strategia Research and Training Institute, your book or monograph is not just a publication—it’s a contribution to national transformation, knowledge equity, and social justice.
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