Types of books

Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG)

The Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG) publishes scholarly books and academic works that contribute to the advancement, dissemination, and exchange of knowledge across science, technology, engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, business, and related disciplines.

SIRG welcomes high-quality scholarly works from researchers, academics, professionals, institutions, and scientific communities.

All proposed books are subject to an appropriate editorial assessment and quality-review process before publication.

Types of Books Published by SIRG

1. Monographs

A monograph is a scholarly book that provides a comprehensive and focused treatment of a specific subject, research problem, scientific field, or specialized topic.

Monographs may be authored by one author or by a small group of co-authors and are expected to provide substantial scholarly or professional value.

2. Edited and Contributed Books

An edited book consists of chapters contributed by multiple authors and coordinated by one or more editors.

Each chapter should make a substantive contribution to the overall theme of the book and should be consistent with the scientific objectives and scope established by the editors.

Edited books may address interdisciplinary topics and emerging areas of research.

3. Academic Textbooks

Textbooks are educational books designed primarily for students, instructors, academics, and educational institutions.

They may provide:

  • Fundamental concepts;

  • Advanced theoretical material;

  • Practical examples;

  • Exercises and applications;

  • Case studies; and

  • Contemporary developments in a specific field.

Textbooks should be academically accurate, clearly structured, and appropriate for the intended educational level.

4. Reference Books

Reference books provide structured and accessible information intended for consultation rather than necessarily being read from beginning to end.

Examples may include:

  • Scientific reference works;

  • Technical references;

  • Dictionaries;

  • Compendia; and

  • Specialized reference resources.

Reference works should provide accurate, reliable, and appropriately documented information.

5. Handbooks

A handbook provides a structured and comprehensive treatment of a broad scientific or professional field.

Handbooks may include contributions from multiple experts and can cover:

  • Established theories;

  • Research methods;

  • Technologies;

  • Applications;

  • Current challenges; and

  • Emerging research directions.

Handbooks should provide lasting scholarly value and serve as useful resources for researchers, academics, and professionals.

6. Conference Proceedings

Conference proceedings contain a selection of scholarly contributions presented at conferences, symposia, workshops, or other scientific events.

Proceedings may include:

  • Full research papers;

  • Short research papers;

  • Technical papers;

  • Invited contributions; and

  • Other scholarly contributions approved for inclusion.

All contributions must comply with the applicable editorial, peer-review, authorship, research-integrity, and publication-ethics requirements.

7. Research Reports and Technical Reports

SIRG may publish research reports and technical reports presenting significant scientific, technical, experimental, computational, or applied work.

These publications may address:

  • Research findings;

  • Technical developments;

  • Experimental studies;

  • Computational investigations;

  • Industry or institutional projects; and

  • Emerging scientific or technological challenges.

Reports should clearly identify their objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions where applicable.

8. Professional and Practitioner Books

Professional books are intended for practitioners, engineers, researchers, managers, educators, and other professionals seeking advanced knowledge or practical guidance in a particular field.

Such books may emphasize:

  • Professional practice;

  • Applied methodologies;

  • Technical implementation;

  • Case studies;

  • Industry applications; and

  • Evidence-based professional knowledge.

9. Scientific and Research-Based Books

SIRG publishes research-based scholarly books that present substantial original research, systematic investigations, theoretical developments, or comprehensive analyses of important scientific problems.

These works may be interdisciplinary and may integrate multiple research methods or scientific perspectives.

10. Interdisciplinary Books

Interdisciplinary books address research questions or challenges that require knowledge from two or more academic or professional disciplines.

SIRG particularly welcomes interdisciplinary works connecting areas such as:

  • Artificial intelligence;

  • Computer science;

  • Data science;

  • Engineering;

  • Information technology;

  • Business and management;

  • Healthcare and medical applications;

  • Environmental and sustainability studies;

  • Education and technology; and

  • Emerging technological fields.

11. Theses and Dissertations

SIRG may consider selected theses and dissertations for publication as scholarly books or substantially revised research monographs.

A thesis or dissertation should normally undergo appropriate editorial evaluation and, where necessary, substantial revision before publication as a book.

Publication of a thesis or dissertation does not replace the academic degree requirements of the institution where the research was originally submitted.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any institutional requirements concerning copyright, prior publication, co-authorship, and permissions have been satisfied.

12. Encyclopedic and Comprehensive Scholarly Works

SIRG may publish encyclopedic or comprehensive scholarly works that provide structured coverage of a broad scientific field or a specialized area of knowledge.

Such works may consist of a single volume or multiple volumes and may be prepared by individual authors, editors, or teams of contributors.

Book Proposal and Editorial Evaluation

Authors and editors interested in publishing a book with SIRG should submit a book proposal to the SIRG editorial team.

A proposal may include:

  • Proposed title;

  • Book type;

  • Description of the book;

  • Main objectives;

  • Intended readership;

  • Table of contents;

  • Description of individual chapters;

  • Author or editor information;

  • Institutional affiliations;

  • Estimated length;

  • Expected completion date;

  • Information regarding competing or related books; and

  • Any additional information relevant to the proposal.

SIRG may request additional information when necessary to evaluate the proposal.

Editorial and Quality Assessment

All book proposals are subject to an appropriate editorial assessment.

Depending on the type and nature of the proposed work, SIRG may use:

  • Editorial assessment;

  • Internal academic assessment;

  • External expert evaluation;

  • Peer review;

  • Technical review; or

  • A combination of these processes.

The type and extent of review may vary according to the nature of the publication.

Acceptance of a book proposal does not automatically guarantee publication. The final publication decision remains subject to satisfactory completion of the applicable editorial, review, production, and ethical requirements.

Research Integrity and Publication Ethics

All SIRG books must comply with applicable principles of responsible scholarly publishing.

Authors, editors, and contributors are expected to maintain high standards of:

  • Academic integrity;

  • Originality;

  • Proper attribution;

  • Responsible authorship;

  • Transparency;

  • Research integrity; and

  • Ethical conduct.

SIRG does not accept manuscripts involving plagiarism, fabricated or falsified data, unauthorized use of copyrighted material, fraudulent authorship, or other forms of academic or publication misconduct.

Where concerns arise, SIRG may investigate the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with its publication-ethics policies.

Authorship and Editorial Responsibility

Authors and editors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • All listed authors have made appropriate contributions;

  • All contributors who qualify for authorship are appropriately recognized;

  • The final manuscript has been approved by the responsible authors or editors;

  • Sources are properly acknowledged;

  • Permissions have been obtained where required; and

  • Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.

For edited books, volume editors are responsible for coordinating contributors and ensuring that submitted chapters meet the applicable editorial and ethical requirements.

Copyright and Permissions

Authors and editors must ensure that all material submitted for publication is appropriately owned, licensed, or permitted for publication.

Permission must be obtained where required for:

  • Figures;

  • Tables;

  • Photographs;

  • Previously published material;

  • Third-party content; and

  • Other copyrighted materials.

SIRG may request evidence of permission before publication.

Open Access and Publication Model

SIRG supports open and accessible scholarly communication and may publish eligible books under an appropriate open-access model and Creative Commons licensing arrangement.

The applicable copyright and licensing terms will be clearly stated for each published book.

Authors and editors will be informed of the applicable publishing and licensing conditions before publication.

No-APC Policy

SIRG's journals operate under a No Article Processing Charge (No APC) model.

For books, any applicable publishing terms, production arrangements, or contractual conditions will be communicated transparently to authors or editors before a publishing agreement is finalized.

No manuscript or book proposal is accepted solely on the basis of payment.

Editorial and scholarly decisions are independent of financial considerations.

Where a book is published under a specific funding or institutional arrangement, the applicable terms will be clearly communicated to the responsible author, editor, or institution before publication.

Editorial Independence

SIRG is committed to maintaining editorial independence.

Book proposals and manuscripts are evaluated according to relevant scholarly and editorial criteria, including:

  • Academic quality;

  • Originality;

  • Relevance;

  • Scholarly contribution;

  • Methodological soundness;

  • Ethical compliance; and

  • Suitability for the intended readership.

Editorial decisions must not be influenced by:

  • Membership status;

  • Institutional affiliation;

  • Personal relationships;

  • Commercial interests;

  • Financial considerations; or

  • Other inappropriate external pressures.

Artificial Intelligence and Book Publishing

Authors and editors using artificial intelligence tools during the preparation of a book must use such tools responsibly and transparently.

AI tools must not replace human responsibility for:

  • Authorship;

  • Scientific accuracy;

  • Originality;

  • Research integrity;

  • Citation accuracy; or

  • Final editorial approval.

Authors and editors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the submitted work.

Confidential or unpublished material should not be entered into unauthorized AI systems.

Any applicable SIRG Generative AI Policy must be followed.

Book Series and Multi-Volume Works

SIRG may publish scholarly book series and multi-volume works addressing coherent scientific or professional themes.

Each volume may be subject to individual editorial evaluation while maintaining consistency with the overall objectives and scope of the series.

Series editors are responsible for maintaining academic coherence and quality across the series.

Publication Formats

Depending on the project, SIRG books may be published in appropriate digital and/or print formats.

Available formats may include:

  • Electronic books;

  • PDF editions;

  • EPUB or other digital formats where applicable; and

  • Print editions where applicable.

The available format will depend on the nature of the publication and the applicable publishing arrangement.

Post-Publication Corrections

SIRG is committed to maintaining the integrity of the published scholarly record.

If a significant error is identified after publication, SIRG may publish an appropriate correction, update, notice, or other editorial action.

Serious concerns affecting the integrity of a published work may result in additional action, including withdrawal or retraction where justified.

Submit a Book Proposal

Researchers, academics, editors, institutions, and professional authors interested in publishing with SIRG are invited to submit their book proposals to the SIRG editorial team.

Email: editorialoffice@pub.scientificirg.com

Please include "Book Proposal" in the subject line of your email.

Additional information may be requested during the editorial evaluation process.

Publisher: Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG)
Policy: Types of Books
Publishing Model: Scholarly Open Access — No APC for SIRG Journals
Effective Date: September 2026
Last Updated: September 2026