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Journal of Knowledge Management
H-index 43

Journal of Knowledge Management

1367-3270

Published by: Emerald Publishing

http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/JKM.htm

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 32 110 172 39

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 147
Documents by Best Scientists*: 212
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 12
SCIMAGO H-index: 149
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.946
Impact Factor: 9.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Knowledge Management?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Knowledge management, Organizational learning, Personal knowledge management, Knowledge sharing and Knowledge value chain. Knowledge management research presented in Journal of Knowledge Management encompasses a variety of subjects, including Originality, Value (ethics) and Process (engineering). The research on Organizational learning tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Organizational performance, Organization development and Organizational culture.

It focuses on Personal knowledge management but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Tacit knowledge and Knowledge integration, Procedural knowledge, Domain knowledge, Body of knowledge. The study on Tacit knowledge presented in it intersects with the topics under Explicit knowledge. The studies on Knowledge sharing discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Structural equation modeling, Social psychology, Public relations and Empirical research.

The studies in Knowledge value chain featured incorporate elements of Competitive advantage and Knowledge economy. The Knowledge transfer study featured in Journal of Knowledge Management draws connections with the study of Multinational corporation.

  • Knowledge management (99.15%)
  • Organizational learning (23.45%)
  • Personal knowledge management (23.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Motivation and barriers to participation in virtual knowledge‐sharing communities of practice (1261 citations)
  • Three‐dozen knowledge‐sharing barriers managers must consider (991 citations)
  • Overcoming cultural barriers to sharing knowledge (941 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Knowledge Management:

The published papers facilitate discussions on Knowledge management, Organizational learning, Personal knowledge management, Knowledge value chain and Knowledge sharing. The Organizational learning research presented in the most cited papers focuses mostly on Empirical research and, on occasion, topics in Originality. The published articles explore issues in Personal knowledge management which can be linked to other research areas like Knowledge base, Data management and Process (engineering).

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 Knowledge Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Alexander Serenko (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nick Bontis (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David J. Pauleen (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Murray E. Jennex (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli (8 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 Knowledge Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nanyang Technological University (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • San Diego State University (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Griffith University (11 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 2022 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% 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 0.00% of all publications and 100.00% 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).

Knowledge Management and Its Practical Applications

Knowledge Management isn't a purely theoretical entity. Its strategies and principles have found their way into concrete, day-to-day operations in various corporations and industries. It is used extensively to leverage knowledge and information to achieve business objectives and goals. For instance, in the urban planning sector, Knowledge Management can simplify the complex task of managing cities' growth and development. It becomes an essential tool for urban planners to facilitate decision-making processes, manage information, and collaborate effectively. To give a practical understanding of this, let's consider the urban planners of New Jersey. Their salaries are a reflection of their valuable contribution to the urban development and planning process. To become an urban planner in New Jersey, one would need a keen understanding of Knowledge Management along with the necessary qualifications from a recognized business school. Based on stats and reports, urban planners in New Jersey receive rewarding pay packages as an acknowledgment of their expertise. To find out more about these specifics, you can click on this link to gain insights into how much urban planners make in New Jersey. Bridging the gap between research and practice, Knowledge Management creates a platform that allows businesses to leverage human intelligence effectively. It continually proves itself as an indispensable part of modern business strategy and operations.

Top Publications

  • Intellectual capital, knowledge management and competitive advantage: a resource orchestration perspective

    Shafique Ur Rehman;Stefano Bresciani;Khurram Ashfaq;Gazi Mahabubul Alam

    (2021)
    229 Citations
  • The digital transformation of SMEs – a new knowledge broker called the digital innovation hub

    Antonio Crupi;Nicola Del Sarto;Alberto Di Minin;Gian Luca Gregori

    (2020)
    218 Citations
  • Integrating knowledge management and orientation dynamics for organization transition from eco-innovation to circular economy

    Unknown

    (2023)
    181 Citations
  • The human capital management perspective on quiet quitting: recommendations for employees, managers, and national policymakers

    Unknown

    (2023)
    170 Citations
  • Knowledge transfer for frugal innovation: where do entrepreneurial universities stand?

    Bruno Fischer;Bruno Fischer;Maribel Guerrero;José Guimón;Paola Rücker Schaeffer

    (2020)
    170 Citations
  • The role of environmental management accounting and environmental knowledge management practices influence on environmental performance: mediated-moderated model

    Unknown

    (2022)
    162 Citations
  • Knowledge complexity and firm performance: evidence from the European SMEs

    David Bruce Audretsch;Maksim Belitski

    (2021)
    140 Citations
  • Knowledge sharing and technological innovation capabilities of Chinese software SMEs

    Jianguo Yao;Antonio Crupi;Alberto Di Minin;Xumei Zhang

    (2020)
    125 Citations
  • Harvesting reflective knowledge exchange for inbound open innovation in complex collaborative networks: an empirical verification in Europe

    Armando Papa;Roberto Chierici;Luca Vincenzo Ballestra;Dirk Meissner

    (2021)
    125 Citations
  • The Great Resignation: the great knowledge exodus or the onset of the Great Knowledge Revolution?

    (2022)
    116 Citations

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