Monograafiaid

Monograafiaid is the Estonian plural form of monograph, a term used in Estonian libraries and scholarly publishing to refer to a detailed, book-length study focused on a single subject or aspect of a subject. In broader scholarly usage, a monograph is a substantial work that presents original research, typically written by one author or a small group and published as a standalone book.

Key characteristics include a focused scope, substantial depth, and thorough documentation of sources. Monograafiaid usually follow a defined structure such as a literature review, methodology, analysis, results, and conclusions, and they provide a comprehensive bibliography. They are intended to contribute original knowledge or a new synthesis rather than to compile scattered articles.

Publication and access often involve academic publishers, university presses, or research institutes. Monograafiaid may undergo peer review or editorial scrutiny depending on the field and publisher. They are commonly issued in print and digital formats and assigned an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Libraries categorize them as standalone works or part of a series, and they are frequently cited in scholarly work.

Differences from related formats are notable: dissertations and theses document research toward a degree and are often path-specific, while edited volumes collect chapters by different authors; textbooks aim to teach prevailing methods and knowledge, whereas monograafiaid emphasize original research and a cohesive argument on a focused topic.

Historically, monographs have played a central role in academic communication, and the term monograafiaid remains a standard cataloging and publishing category in Estonian scholarly practice.