Full Description
Academic research in higher education must innovate to remain relevant, accurate, and accessible. This volume examines various methodological trainings conducted under the University Grants Commission-STRIDE (Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India's Developing Economy), India, showcasing transdisciplinary research approaches across diverse contexts. These approaches underscore the importance of innovation, complex problem-solving, and knowledge integration.
Through case studies, the book explores tools and methods for conducting transdisciplinary research, including Six Sigma training, the use of theatre, novel techniques for academic writing, and primary dataset-based research. These methodologies aim to produce high-quality research that transcends discipline-specific boundaries and offers practical societal applications. The volume delves into research across fields such as agriculture, urban development, education, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, among others.
Rich in empirical data and research strategies, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in social sciences, economics, sustainable development, research methodology, sociology, public policy, and politics.
Contents
Foreword Preface Acknowledgement 1. Six Sigma for Objective Driven Research's 2. A day in the life of a Researcher 3. List of Our Resource Persons 4. Exploring a profitable business model for organic Farmers in Uttarakhand 5. Analysis of consumption of organic food with reference to demographic factors 6. Rainwater Harvesting Initiatives for Sustainability- Problems, Prospects and Public Perception with reference to Smart City Indore 7. Determinants of Traffic Issues in Indore 8. A Study of determinants of revenue and profitability of local kirana stores in the face of competition from large, organized retailers (PUNE AND INDORE) 9. Identifying the determinants of the Financial Inclusion coverage of urban poor in Bhopal and Indore districts 10. Entrepreneurial Orientation, Market Innovation and Firm Survival in Economic Slowdown: A study on selected small firms of Jammu & Kashmir 11. Entrepreneurial Intention among Female students pursuing Post Graduate Management Course 12. Permanent Work from Home: Readiness of Employees & Employer 13. Exploring Marketing Information system and its usage among Potato Farmers in Indore District of Madhya Pradesh 14. A study on Employability of Management Graduates from Employers' Perspective- A Six Sigma Quality Management Approach Bibliography
