U Balakrishnan(2019), How far is the Education inclusive for Scheduled Tribes of Kerala, People, Society and Economy: Issues and Perspectives, Book Media, ISBN:988-93-85105-90-6.
U Balakrishnan(2015),Dimensions of Social capital: Arguments in the literature in retrospect, Kasara( Journal of Humanities),Volume 5,issue 2
Dr Jomon Mathew and U Balakrishnan(2011), Empowering Women rights through Diversified Work Participation: A unique model of Karinthalam Kudumbashree Unit in Kerala,Importance of human rights and women empowerment, Volume II, ISBN:978 - 81 - 910200- 5-2
Balakrishnan, U., & Hari Kurup K. K. (2024). Does Social Capital Matter for the Development of Scheduled Tribes in Kerala? An Inter-tribal Analysis. Review of Development and Change, 29(2), 156-175.
U Balakrishnan (2021), Role of Social Capital in Defending Covid-19 in Kerala: Theory and Empirics, SHODH SANCHAR BULLETIN ( UGC CARE), January-March, 2021, Vol.11, issue 41, Page No. 151-156, ISSN-2229-3620
U Balakrishnan (2020), Does Bridging Dimension of Social Capital Promote Economic Development Arguments from the Literature, Shodh Sarita (UGC CARE), July-September, 2020, Vol. 7, Issue 27, Page No. 1-6, ISSN-2348-2397.