Authored By: Sankar Kr Acharya, Ruksona Khatun & Ipsita Mazumder
ISBN: 9789367557549
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: Content Vibes
Pages: 86
Language: English
Length: 152
Breadth: 10
Height: 229
Weight: 210
This book presents a structured and comprehensive guide to academic research, built on the framework of a formal dissertation or thesis. It walks the reader through each critical component of the research process—from the initial conceptualization of the study to the analysis of findings and final conclusion.
Beginning with an introduction and review of existing literature, the book provides a solid foundation in relevant theories through a clear theoretical orientation. It contextualizes the research through a detailed description of the research setting, followed by an in-depth explanation of the methodology, including research design, tools of data collection, and analytical techniques.
The results and discussion section interprets findings in light of the research questions and literature reviewed, culminating in a summary and conclusion that reflects on the implications and contributions of the work. The inclusion of a bibliography and appendices ensures academic rigor, citation integrity, and transparency of data.
This structure makes the book a valuable reference for postgraduate students, academic researchers, and professionals conducting research across disciplines. It supports the development of strong scholarly writing skills and helps readers effectively communicate their research in a coherent and standardized format.
1. Introduction
2. Review of Literature
3. Theoretical Orientation
4. Research Setting
5. Research Methodology
6. Results and Discussion
7. Summary and Conclusion
8. Bibliography
9. Appendix
Prof. (Dr.) Sankar Kr Acharya:presently,Dean, Post Graduate Studies; former Head, Dept. of Agril Extension and Director, Extension Education, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, WB, born on 6th October, 1960, started his career as Assistant Professor at BCKV in 1988 and has been in teaching, research and extension over 35 years. An erudite teacher as well as an elegant speaker, is internationally acclaimed for his unique research domain of Social Entropy and Energy Metabolism, Social Ecology and Environmental Sociology, Enterprise Ecology Framework, Conservation Stewardships: Research Publication: 248 in National and International Journals. Book Publication: 113 books authored. Expert Member, Agriculture Commission; Marketing and Extension Sub Committee, Govt. of West Bengal; Expert member WWF projects in BTR (Buxa Tiger Reserve Project); Expert member; DFID project on Primary Education (DPEP); Rapid Environment Impact Analysis, Visited Italy, France, Germany, China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has also been honoured to be selected as the Convener of Panel (PE-32) entitled, The hunger, poverty and silence, of IUAES, University of Manchester, UK, 2013 .Co-PI of ICAR, NAHEP and World Bank funded project on Conservation Agriculture. So, far he has successfully guided 21 Ph D scholars,. He is the fellow of ISEE, IARI, New Delhi, Fellow, BIOVED; Fellow, Society of community mobilization, IARI, New Delhi He is now acting as editor, reviewer of a good number of national and international journals. Fellow Award, ISEE(ICAR-IARI, New Delhi), 2019 Awards and Distinctions: Distinguish Scholar Award, Krishisanskriti, New Delhi; Certificate of Merit for standing First class first at M Sc(Ag) in Agricultural Extension, 1986; ;Honorary Appointment to the Research Board of Advisors, The American Biographic Institute (2003);He has been honored to be selected as the Convener of Panel (PE-32) entitled the hunger, poverty and silence, of World Congress, IUAES, University of Manchester, UK, 2013 ;He has been honored to be selected as the Convener of Panel (P-102) entitled ,’ Uncertainties, Unpredictability and Marginalization: The impact and mitigation for survival of agriculture and humanity, of the 19th World Congress, IUAES-WAU, 14-20 October, 2023, New Delhi, India, 2023 ;Honored to be nominated as Expert Member, Working group on Agricultural Extension, West Bengal State Agriculture Commission (2007);Honoured to be nominated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, BCKV to Act as an Expert Member, DPEP, A DFID, UK, project for planning and revamping primary education through POA of GOVT of India.(1995) Expert Member, Buxa Tiger Reserve Project funded by WWF(World Wide Wild Life Funding), 1998; Dr Daulat Singh Memorial Award, Society of Extension Education, Distinguished Professor and Academician Award, Research Education Solution (RES), M S Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University(2022); Achievers of German patent (Utility model no.20202310273) :Novel LOT based inventory management system with radio controlled pallet racking for storage solution. He is the Fellow, West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (WAST), 2024.