Vol. 1 No. 01 (2025): Research and Leadership review

Special Issue of The International Journal of Strategic Research and Review (IJSRR)

In an era defined by rapid technological transformation, complex global challenges, and shifting socio-economic dynamics, research and leadership stand as critical drivers of strategic development. The synergy between rigorous scholarly inquiry and effective leadership practices determines how organizations, institutions, and societies respond to change, create impact, and shape the future.

This special issue of The International Journal of Strategic Research and Review (IJSRR)—Research and Leadership Review—seeks to explore the evolving intersections between knowledge creation and leadership excellence. It provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and thought leaders to examine how evidence-based research informs leadership decisions, and conversely, how visionary leadership fosters innovative research.

This issue welcomes contributions that critically analyze, synthesize, or propose new frameworks around topics such as:

• Leadership in Knowledge-Based Organizations

  • The role of research in guiding strategic leadership decisions

  • Knowledge management and innovation leadership

• Evidence-Informed Decision-Making

  • How empirical research shapes policy and institutional leadership

  • Bridging the gap between academic research and leadership practice

• Transformational and Adaptive Leadership Models

  • Leadership approaches that foster research-driven innovation

  • Ethical and sustainable leadership in research environments

• Capacity Building and Leadership Development

  • Nurturing future leaders through research-based education

  • Mentorship, talent management, and leadership pipelines

• Global and Cross-Cultural Perspectives

  • Comparative studies on leadership informed by diverse research traditions

  • Leadership challenges in developing nations and emerging economies

The Research and Leadership Review aims to:

• Highlight cutting-edge scholarship that advances leadership theory and practice

• Foster dialogue between researchers and practitioners in strategic leadership

• Showcase case studies and best practices linking research outcomes to real-world leadership impact

• Offer critical reflections and future directions for research-informed leadership development

By uniting insights from academia, policy, and practice, this issue aspires to deepen our understanding of how leadership can be both informed by and a catalyst for meaningful research.