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Journal of Applied Accounting Research
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Journal of Applied Accounting Research

0967-5426

Published by: Emerald Publishing

https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0967-5426

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 200 9 26 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 17
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 43
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.925
Impact Factor: 3.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Applied Accounting Research?

The journal investigates studies in Accounting, Corporate governance, Audit, Finance and Management accounting. It addresses concerns in Accounting which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Quality (business) and Stock exchange. Journal of Applied Accounting Research facilitates discussions on Corporate governance that incorporate concepts from other fields like Index (economics), Empirical evidence and Information asymmetry.

Internal audit and Quality audit are some of the facets of Audit tackled in Journal of Applied Accounting Research. Joint audit and Information technology audit are among the concentrations of Internal audit that garnered much attention in the journal. The Finance study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Actuarial science.

The work on Management accounting tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Cost accounting and Knowledge management. The journal focuses on different Earnings studies like Earnings management and Accrual. Most of the Financial accounting studies addressed also intersect with Accounting management.

  • Accounting (64.21%)
  • Corporate governance (16.75%)
  • Audit (13.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Determinants of audit report lag: Does implementing corporate governance have any impact? Empirical evidence from Egypt (132 citations)
  • Voluntary corporate governance disclosures by post-apartheid South African corporations (100 citations)
  • Corporate social responsibility: An exploratory study of the quality and extent of social disclosures by Lebanese commercial banks (85 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Applied Accounting Research:

The journal papers facilitate discussions on Accounting, Corporate governance, Corporate social responsibility, Content analysis and International Financial Reporting Standards. The published articles are focused mainly on Accounting, particularly Audit. The studies on Corporate governance discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Dividend, Dividend policy and Market liquidity.

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

  • Finance
  • Management
  • Accounting

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of Journal of Applied Accounting Research are Accounting, Corporate governance, Context (language use), Finance and Directive. The studies on Accounting discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality (business), Corporate social responsibility and Profitability index. Journal of Applied Accounting Research holds forums on Quality (business) that merges themes from other disciplines such as Earnings and Accrual.

While Corporate governance is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Information asymmetry, Capital structure and Compensation (psychology). Some problems in Context (language use) that were presented in Journal of Applied Accounting Research overlapped with concepts under Index (economics), Order (exchange), Empirical research and Integrated reporting. The studies in Finance featured incorporate elements of Impact investing, General equilibrium theory and Cost of capital.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Directive 2014/95/EU: building a research agenda (6 citations)
  • Sustainable corporate governance and non-financial disclosure in Europe: does the gender diversity matter? (1 citations)
  • Audit committee disclosure tone and earnings management (1 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 Journal of Applied Accounting Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Khaled Hussainey (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Othmar Manfred Lehner (6 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • David Crowther (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Musa Mangena (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sandra Cohen (4 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 Journal of Applied Accounting Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Dundee (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • De Montfort University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Stirling (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Southampton (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bournemouth University (6 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, 86.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 33.33% 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.

How to Become a Published Author in Journal of Applied Accounting Research

For students and professionals who are passionate about research in the field of accounting, having your work published in a reputable journal like the Journal of Applied Accounting Research is a significant milestone. It requires dedication, hard work, and a sound understanding of the topics that the journal is renowned for. To maximize your chances of getting your study published in the Journal of Applied Accounting Research, you need to focus on conducting and reporting innovative research on the most important topic areas covered by the journal. The broad research areas covered in the journal include Accounting, Corporate governance, Audit, Finance and Management accounting. Some of the most unique aspects of these studies include how they integrate multiple disciplines. For instance, Accounting intersects with disciplines like Quality (business) and Stock exchange. Studies on Corporate Governance also provide insights into fields like Index (economics), Empirical evidence and Information asymmetry. Audit covers aspects like Quality audit and Information technology audit, with much attention garnered to Joint audit and Internal audit. The journal publishes work that explores interesting parallels between Finance and Actuarial science. To better understand which specific aspects of these research areas are receiving the most academic attention and citations currently, you may review some of the journal's most cited papers. Actively participating in discussions about these research topics, not only reinforces theoretical knowledge but also aids in generating unique perspectives for your research. There are resources available to budding researchers who are interested in studying accounting. For students who are still in school or considering furthering their education, selecting the right institution can make a significant difference in your educational journey. Choosing one of the best accounting schools in Kentucky might be the stepping stone you need to enhance your research skills and opportunities in accounting. The journal's recognition of your efforts comes when your studies meet its research priorities, so always pay attention to the subject areas it is currently focusing on. Remember, becoming a published author in the Journal of Applied Accounting Research is not an overnight success. It's a journey that could potentially require years of academia, mastery of accounting concepts, and relevant research skills. However, with dedication, the right education, and a deep interest in the world of accounting, you can be successful in reaching this milestone.

Top Publications

  • Creating sustainability reports that matter: an investigation of factors behind the narratives

    Habiba Al-Shaer;Khaldoon Albitar;Khaled Hussainey

    (2021)
    77 Citations
  • Integrated reporting quality and cost of debt financing

    Nicola Raimo;Alessandra Caragnano;Massimo Mariani;Filippo Vitolla

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Exploration of small and medium entities' actions on sustainability practices and their implications for a greener economy

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • The impact of corporate governance on the relationship between earnings management and CEO compensation

    Oheneba Assenso-Okofo;Muhammad Jahangir Ali;Kamran Ahmed

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Too big to fail? Accounting for predictions of financial distress in English professional football clubs

    Daniel Plumley;Jean Philippe Serbera;Rob Wilson

    (2020)
    27 Citations

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