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Administrative Sciences
H-index 19

Administrative Sciences

2076-3387

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/admsci

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 276 18 20 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 45
Documents by Best Scientists*: 54
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 42
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.706
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Administrative Sciences?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Public relations, Marketing, Knowledge management, Entrepreneurship and Social psychology. The research on Public relations featured in it combines topics in other fields like Higher education, Public sector and Corporate governance. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Marketing and Tourism.

The journal features Knowledge management research that overlaps with concepts in Process (engineering).

  • Public relations (17.17%)
  • Marketing (12.08%)
  • Knowledge management (11.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A review of social media use in e-government (167 citations)
  • Empirical Analysis of Non-Financial Reporting by Spanish Companies (81 citations)
  • The Impact of Heavy Perceived Nurse Workloads on Patient and Nurse Outcomes (65 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Administrative Sciences:

The published articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Public relations, Social psychology, Knowledge management, Servant leadership and Shared leadership. The studies on Public relations discussed at the most cited papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Government, Private sector, Public sector and Entrepreneurship. While the most cited articles focused on Social psychology, they were also able to explore topics like Cross-cultural, Equivalence (measure theory) and Work environment.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Management

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Knowledge management, Entrepreneurship, Public relations, Public sector and Process (engineering). While work presented in it provided substantial information on Entrepreneurship, it also covered topics in Theory of planned behavior, Small business, Sharing economy, Face (sociological concept) and Empowerment. Administrative Sciences addresses concerns in Public relations which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social media, Content analysis, State (polity) and Sustainable development.

It explores topics in Public sector which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Digital transformation, Public service, Public administration, Marketing and Qualitative research. Administrative Sciences deals with Public service in conjunction with Service delivery framework and similar fields in Government. The Government works featured in Administrative Sciences incorporate elements from Order (exchange) and Corporate governance.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Are Environmentally Innovative Companies Inclined towards Integrated Environmental Disclosure Policies (9 citations)
  • Family Firms and Coupling among CSR Disclosures and Performance (6 citations)
  • Co-production of digital public services in Austrian public administrations (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Administrative Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dag Øivind Madsen (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Christopher P. Neck (4 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Simone Pizzi (4 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Mariarosaria Lombardi (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Administrative Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tilburg University (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arizona State University (2 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Ball State University (2 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • National Research University – Higher School of Economics (2 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 93.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.50% of all publications and 37.50% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Educational Opportunities in Administrative Sciences

While administrative sciences captures a broad range of studies, understanding its practical application often requires formal education. Universities all over the world offer a variety of degrees in this field, including public relations, marketing, knowledge management, and entrepreneurship. A number of colleges even offer specialized degrees in administrative sciences, allowing for a deeper understanding of this multidisciplinary subject. For aspiring students in Texas, the urban planning degree texas offers comprehensive study programs shaped to meet the constantly evolving demands of the field. The program emphasis on practical skills, critical analysis, and advanced research methods prepares students for a career in both private and public sectors. Whether you're considering undergraduate studies or seeking advanced degrees, there's a program that can enrich your knowledge, skills, and future career in administrative sciences.

Top Publications

  • The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Technology-Based Enterprises Development: The Mediating Role of Motivation

    Leo-Paul Dana;Mehdi Tajpour;Aidin Salamzadeh;Elahe Hosseini

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Global South: Empowering and Emancipating?

    Funmi Ojediran;Alistair Anderson

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Environmental Management, Human Resource Management and Green Human Resource Management: A Literature Review

    José F. Molina-Azorin;Maria D. López-Gamero;Juan José Tarí;Jorge Pereira-Moliner

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Are Environmentally Innovative Companies Inclined towards Integrated Environmental Disclosure Policies

    Isabel-María García-Sánchez;Nicola Raimo;Filippo Vitolla

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • How Perceived Organizational Support, Identification with Organization and Work Engagement Influence Job Satisfaction: A Gender-Based Perspective

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Performance Analysis and Science Mapping of Institutional Entrepreneurship Research

    Victor Tiberius;Meike Rietz;Ricarda B. Bouncken

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Trusted Decision-Making: Data Governance for Creating Trust in Data Science Decision Outcomes

    Paul Brous;Marijn Janssen

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Network Governance for Collective Action in Implementing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Naim Kapucu;Sean Beaudet

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Ranking of Corporate Governance Dimensions: A Delphi Study

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • The Antecedents of Transparency of Italian Public Entities: An Empirical Analysis in Universities and Public Research Institutes

    (2022)
    17 Citations

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