About These Publications

The pace of modern technological change within the last decade has exceeded all expectations, thus challenging traditional knowledge sharing methods for researchers, libraries, publishers, and vendors all over the world. In response to this constant need to drive innovation, IGI Global publishes a specialized line of scholarly publications -- Research Insights. Authored and edited by experts from prominent research institutions all over the world who are knowledgeable in a wide range of emerging research areas, these titles provide concise and fluid explanations of the most cutting-edge concepts, theories, predictions, and implementations in fields such as: business, computer science, education, science, engineering, government, medicine, communications, and various others.

These publications are highly focused and produced in an expeditious fashion (approximately 4-6 months from concept to distribution) so no time is lost in allowing for the dissemination of this type of scholarly/scientific knowledge for universal value among researchers.

Research Insights deliver forward-thinking summaries and concise analyses through the following approaches:

Overview of trending topic areas or applications
In-field case studies
Best methods for implementing a new tool or methodology
Exploratory studies of shifting perspectives and practices
Predictions for the future of a developing field, and/or anticipating research opportunities
Related readings to provide additional information and guidance for further enrichment

Research Insights are available in either electronic or hardcover format and are around 150 - 200+ pages in length. Each publication is subjected to a double-blind peer review process by an esteemed advisory board to ensure the highest level of quality is applied. These publications are suitable for use by academic researchers, as well as corporate researchers working in R&D departments, professionals, graduate students, practitioners, and instructors. They are excellent additions to academic libraries as well as corporate R&D libraries.

Areas of Interest

Forthcoming Research Insights will include (but are not limited to) the following thematic areas:

Agri-Food global competitiveness
Modern data science and business intelligence
Psychological and electrophysiological attributes of human personality
Latest innovations in 3D printing
Block chain technologies and smart contracts
Human-machine symbiosis
Public libraries in disaster control
Millennials and their engagement in the workplace and society
Inclusivity of women in emerging industries
Faith-based decision making
Self-initiated expatriates (SIEs)
Mo(W)-based catalysts in the petroleum and chemical industry
Compensation and reward programs in multinational corporations
TPACK frameworks
Humanitarian interventions
National promotional banks

Become an Author

Submit a proposal for a Research Insights publication: here.

Research Insights Publications:

Academic Mobility Programs and Engagement: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Donna M Velliaris (Independent Researcher, Singapore)

Students in a range of academic disciplines can take part in a growing number of international placements available to them. Given the sharp increase in the number o...