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Editorial leadership committed to academic excellence, ethical publishing, and Education in Universal Human Values.

Dr. L. Azadi
Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Leadership

Dr. L. Azadi

Editor-in-Chief, The Compass
Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani

Ph.D. (Education), SPPU M.A. Sustainable Development (UK), Staffordshire University B.Sc. Engineering REC (NIT) Rourkela
Email

thecompass@bahaiacademy.org

About the Editor

About the Editor

Dr. L. Azadi is an educator, researcher, and academic leader with over four decades of experience in higher education, value education, leadership development, and community building. As Director of the Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani — a recognised institution of Shivaji University, Kolhapur — he has pioneered an educational programme "Education in Universal Human Values" integrating academic excellence with ethical and moral development, influencing the lives of over 200,000 students, College and University professors, administrative staff members, teachers, and community members across India.

This programme has reached over 67 universities and 200+ Colleges in 20 States of India, promoting value-based education and holistic human development through academic and community engagement.

As Editor-in-Chief of The Compass, Dr. Azadi is committed to rigorous peer-review, scholarly integrity, and interdisciplinary research in the service of education and social transformation.

He brings 19 years of editorial experience in scholarly publishing. During this period, he has served in editorial leadership roles for academic journals and educational publications, overseeing manuscript screening, peer-review, editorial decision-making, and publication planning.

His expertise includes maintaining editorial quality, implementing ethical publishing practices, mentoring authors and reviewers, and promoting interdisciplinary research. His editorial leadership reflects a commitment to transparency, academic integrity, ethical publications, and the dissemination of high-quality scholarship.

40+

Years in Education

200K+

Learners Impacted

67

Universities Reached

200+

Colleges Engaged

20

States Covered

19

Years of Editorial Experience
Research Interests

Areas of Academic and Research Interest

Human Values Education Moral & Ethical Development Teacher Education Educational Leadership Community Development Peace Education Social Transformation Education for Sustainable Development Global Citizenship Leadership for Change Research Methodology Educational Innovation Active Learning

Editorial Responsibilities

Overall academic leadership of the journal
Peer-review and editorial decision-making
Adherence to publication ethics and policies
Interdisciplinary research promotion
Strategic development and international visibility

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D.

Ph.D. (Education)

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

M.A.

M.A. Sustainable Development

Staffordshire University, UK

Commonwealth Scholarship
EDU

Education for Development

FUNDAEC, University for Integral Development, Colombia

B.E.

Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy)

NIT Rourkela

Editorial Philosophy

“Research should not merely generate knowledge; it should contribute to the advancement of individuals, institutions, communities, and society. The Compass seeks scholarship that combines academic rigour with ethical purpose and practical relevance.”

Editorial Contribution

Editor-in-Chief, The Compass – An International Peer-Reviewed Journal of Education in Universal Human Values (2007–Present), overseeing the publication of multiple volumes, special issues, and conference proceedings.
Editor in Chief, Reconstructing Education: A New Paradigm for Creating Future Works, published by Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL), Pune.
Editor, Prof. Ram. G. Takwale: Ambassador of Universal Human Values, 2023, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Success Stories: Celebrating Silver Jubilee of Golden Values, September 2025, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Author, Instruction Modes for Value Education, Education in Universal Human Values for Higher Education Institutions in India, 2022, Scholars' Press, Republic of Moldova.
Editor, Education in Action (Vol – 1), May 2016, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Education in Action (Vol – 2), September 2017, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Education in Action (Vol – 3), March 2018, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Education in Action (Vol – 4), October 2022, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Education in Action (Vol – 5), September 2025, Bahá'í Academy, Panchgani.
Editor, Empowerment Bulletin (2005–2013), a series of 15 educational bulletin issues.
Editor, Mentor's Energizer Digital Bulletin.
Editor, Silver Oak, Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Panchgani.
Editor, e-Souvenirs and Proceedings of national and international conferences organized by the Bahá'í Academy.
Oversaw the complete editorial process, including manuscript screening, reviewer selection, peer-review coordination, editorial decision-making, copy editing, proofreading, and publication scheduling.
Promoted adherence to internationally accepted standards of publication ethics, editorial independence, academic integrity, and quality assurance.
Mentored authors and reviewers while fostering interdisciplinary research in education, human values, leadership, community development, and social transformation.