Institutional Services

Institutional Publishing‑as‑a‑Service — (IPaaS)

We partner with colleges, NGOs, research groups, training institutes, and SMEs to transform reports, white papers, manuals, and proceedings into professionally published books & eBooks with ISBN registration, global distribution, and long‑term discoverability—ethically and fast. All research, data, and conclusions remain the client’s responsibility; we provide editorial, design, and publishing‑ops support only.

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What It Is

We convert institutional knowledge—annual reports, white papers, training manuals, seminar/conference proceedings, departmental compendia, institutional histories—into published, citable outputs.

  • ISBN assignment + complete metadata (BISAC, keywords, abstracts)
  • Professional editing (light to substantive), proofreading
  • Cover design and interior typesetting (print PDF + ePub)
  • Global distribution (Amazon Kindle/Print, Google Books, Ingram, others)
  • Optional DOI + repository integration

Why It Fits Institutions

  • Low Overhead: Uses our existing editorial, design, and metadata systems
  • Recurring: Institutions publish new outputs every semester/year
  • Defensible: Multi‑year tie‑ups, consistent quality, brand trust
  • Fast Launch: Convert one existing report into a published book this month
  • Accreditation Boost: Citable ISBN outputs aid NAAC/NIRF reporting

Ethics‑first Editorial/production only; no undisclosed authorship or research creation.

How It Works

  1. Content Intake: Share drafts (reports/manuals/proceedings). We assess scope and best format.
  2. Editorial & Design: Language editing, layout, accessibility‑minded typography, figures & tables, alt text.
  3. Metadata & Compliance: ISBN, BISAC, keywords, abstracts; template adherence; permissions and ethics checks.
  4. Publishing & Distribution: Digital + print releases via major channels (Amazon/Google/Ingram).
  5. Deliverables & Handover: Print & digital files, catalogue entry, citation sheet, repository‑ready copy.

Deliverables (Per Title)

  • Edited manuscript (copyedited/proofed) and print‑ready PDF
  • eBook files (ePub + Kindle‑compatible)
  • Custom cover (front/spine/back) aligned to institutional brand
  • Assigned ISBN(s) + metadata sheet (BISAC/keywords)
  • Distribution setup + catalogue listing copy
  • Optional: DOI, repository upload assistance, 10–25 author copies

Packages & Pricing

Per‑Project

₹25,000–₹50,000 per title depending on length & complexity.

  • Editing + design + ISBN + distribution
  • 1 round of author corrections (light)
  • Deliverables: print PDF + ePub + metadata sheet

Good for annual reports, seminar proceedings, training manuals.

Annual Retainer

₹2,00,000–₹4,00,000 / year covering 4–6 titles with priority turnaround.

  • Rolling production calendar, dedicated editor
  • Metadata updates & compliance audits
  • Discounted add‑ons (DOIs, extra copies, translations)

Best for colleges/NGOs with steady output across departments.

Add‑Ons & Upsell
  • Institutional journals (setup & management), newsletters & bulletins
  • Conference proceedings (rapid post‑event packages)
  • APC support for faculty submissions to Shunya/partner journals
  • Content hosting / digital repository with DOIs
  • Translation, audiobook narration, large‑print & accessible ePub
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Academic Integrity & Ethical Publishing

Shunya Publications provides professional editing, formatting, design, and publishing operations. We uphold strict academic integrity: we do not conduct or write undisclosed research, fabricate data, or sell authorship.

What We Do

  • Manuscript assessment, developmental/line/copy editing, proofreading
  • Templates, references, equations, tables, figure captions, alt text
  • Cover & interior design; ePub/KDP/print‑PDF production
  • ISBN assignment, metadata (BISAC/keywords), distribution setup
  • Pre‑submission checks: scope/guidelines/ethics/compliance
  • Administrative files (cover letter, declarations) using author‑supplied content
  • APC coordination and post‑acceptance proof support

What We Don’t Do

  • Ghost‑writing of academic research for credit or authorship
  • Designing experiments, collecting or analyzing data for undisclosed attribution
  • Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or duplicate submission
  • Selling or brokering authorship, or promising acceptance

Author Responsibilities: Clients warrant that all work is their original research; all data are accurate and lawful to submit; all co‑authors approve the final manuscript; and institutional/ethical approvals have been obtained where required.

Questions about ethical scope? Write to editor@shunyapublications.com (CC: shunya.ran.books@gmail.com).

Quick FAQs

Do you guarantee acceptance?

No. Editorial quality improves clarity and compliance, but final decisions rest entirely with the journal or platform.

Who is listed as author?

Your institutional authors. Shunya Publications is not listed as author and does not claim academic credit.

Imprint options?

Publish under Shunya Publications or your institutional imprint. Either way, we handle ISBN + metadata.

Turnaround time?

Depends on length and complexity. Typical projects: 3–6 weeks from final draft to distribution‑ready files.

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