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  • Dr Jacob Islary

  • Associate Professor
  • St. Xavier's University, Kolkata
Publications 2005 - 2024

Publications

  • 9
    Journal Articles
  • 2
    Book Chapter
  • 2
    Book
  • 1
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 1
    Website
  • 7
    Other
  • 8
    Projects

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Expertise

Social Work

Teaching, Research and Community Engagement projects. My research and work interest cover - Human Security (health and development), Health Policy and Systems Research, Tribal Health, Indigenous Knowledge System, Governance and Community Land Ownership System, Assets Based Community Development, and Infrastructural Development & Concerns of Justice, Vulnerable Communities.

Personal Information

Dr Jacob Islary

Male
Social Work, St. Xavier's university, Kolkata New Town Road, Action Area IIIB, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Kolkata, West Bengal, India - 700160


Experience

  • Associate Professor

    Social Work

    St. Xavier's University, Kolkata

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-II)

    Social Work

    Assam Don Bosco University


Qualification

  • PhD

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  • MSW

    Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

  • BA (English Honours)

    Cotton College, Guwahati (Gauhati University)


Honours and Awards

2022

Health Policy and Systems Research, India Fellow

HSTP, India

2009

UGC - NET/JRF (Social Work)

UGC, India

2008

Best Dissertation Award (Master of Social Work)

RCSS, Kochi

2022

Health Policy and Systems Research, India Fellow

HSTP, India

2009

UGC - NET/JRF (Social Work)

UGC, India

2008

Best Dissertation Award (Master of Social Work)

RCSS, Kochi

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

Health Systems Global

August 2022-August 2024

2014

National Association of Professional Social Workers in India

Life Member

2013

Tribal Intellectual Collective India

Life Member

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2022

Health Systems Global

August 2022-August 2024

2014

National Association of Professional Social Workers in India

Life Member

2013

Tribal Intellectual Collective India

Life Member

2013

Indian Association of Social Sciences and Health

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2022

Father Lafont Centre of Excellence in Research and Innovation

Member

2021

Institutional Human Ethics Committee, ADBU, Guwahati

Chairperson

2021

Research Integrity and Ethics Review Board, ADBU, Guwahati

Member

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2022

Father Lafont Centre of Excellence in Research and Innovation

Member

2021

Institutional Human Ethics Committee, ADBU, Guwahati

Chairperson

2021

Research Integrity and Ethics Review Board, ADBU, Guwahati

Member

2019

Reviewer - British Medical Journal

Reviewer

2018

Health Systems Global (HSR), 2018

Scientific Committee

2014

The Journal of Development Practice

Founder Editor

2014

Board of Studies (Education), ADBU

Member

2013

The Journal of Tribal Intellectual Collective India

Academic Convenor - Health Systems Studies

2013

Board of Studies (Social Work), ADBU

Member

2013

Board of Studies (Psychology), ADBU

Member

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Research Projects

Emerging Urban Spaces in the Sixth Schedule Areas of Assam: Opportunities, Challenges and Predicaments of Tribal Communities

Funding Agency : ICSSR, New Delhi

A Baseline Study on Factors Influencing Child Marriage in Select Districts of West Bengal, India

Funding Agency : Seva Kendra Calcutta, Kolkata

Research Fellowship Programme - India Health Policy and Systems Research

Funding Agency : HSTP New Delhi

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Emerging Urban Spaces in the Sixth Schedule Areas of Assam: Opportunities, Challenges and Predicaments of Tribal Communities

Funding Agency : ICSSR, New Delhi

A Baseline Study on Factors Influencing Child Marriage in Select Districts of West Bengal, India

Funding Agency : Seva Kendra Calcutta, Kolkata

Research Fellowship Programme - India Health Policy and Systems Research

Funding Agency : HSTP New Delhi

Need for Public Health Act and Regulations: Ensuring Citizens Rights for Positive Health Outcomes

Funding Agency : Access Health International, NY & New Delhi

Sustainable Provision and Occupation through Social Action for Improved Nutrition (Suposhan)

Funding Agency : IGSSS, New Delhi/Guwahati Regional Office

A Study Report on Knowledge of Anganwadi Workers on Essential Nutrition Services

Funding Agency : IGSSS, New Delhi/Guwahati Regional Office

Strengthening Mental Health Interventions in North East India – Phase III, An Endline Study

Funding Agency : Ashadeep Society Guwahati and Tata Trusts

Strengthening Mental Health Interventions in North East India – Phase III, A Baseline Study

Funding Agency : Ashadeep Society Guwahati and Tata Trusts

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