Journal rankings in management and business studies: What rules do we play by?

被引:68
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作者
Vogel, Rick [1 ]
Hattke, Fabian [2 ,3 ]
Petersen, Jessica [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hamburg, Von Melle Pk 9, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
[2] Univ Hamburg, Von Melle Pk 5, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
[3] Univ Zurich, CHESS, Andreasstr 15, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland
关键词
Bibliometrics; Bibliographic coupling; Citation analysis; Journal rating; Performance measurement; Science studies; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH; EMPIRICAL-ANALYSIS; RESEARCH QUALITY; CITATION COUNTS; RELEVANCE GAP; SCIENCE; IMPACT; ORGANIZATION; ARTICLES; SENSE;
D O I
10.1016/j.respol.2017.07.001
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
Given the growing importance of journal rankings in academic performance management, it is relevant to researchers and managers alike whether there are certain characteristics of publications that are more prevalent the higher a journal is ranked. This paper examines how tangible and adaptable characteristics of papers vary between different rating categories of journals and what the drivers of publication in journals at the top of rankings are. We build on a bibliometric analysis of more than 85,000 papers published in 168 management and business journals as rated in 18 popular journal rankings. Results refute some often repeated but rarely substantiated criticisms of journal rankings. Contrary to many voices, we find that interdisciplinarity and innovativeness are positively associated with publication in highly ranked journals. In other respects, our results support more critical assumptions, such as a widespread preference for quantitative methods. By providing more evidence on the implicit standards of journal rankings, this study expands on the understanding of what intended or unintended incentives they provide and how to use them responsibly.
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页码:1707 / 1722
页数:16
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