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Journal of Productivity Analysis
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Journal of Productivity Analysis

0895-562X

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11123

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 213 24 47 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 32
Documents by Best Scientists*: 56
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 94
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.623
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Productivity Analysis?

The journal explores disciplines such as Econometrics, Productivity, Data envelopment analysis, Production (economics) and Microeconomics. In it, Statistics and Inefficiency are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Econometrics research. Estimator is the primary subject of Statistics works presented in it.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Inefficiency, it also covered topics in Sample (statistics) and Stochastic frontier analysis. Journal of Productivity Analysis facilitates discussions on Productivity that incorporate concepts from other fields like Index (economics) and Labour economics. Topics in Data envelopment analysis were tackled in line with various other fields like Efficient frontier, Productive efficiency and Operations research.

Production (economics) research discussed connects with the study of Estimation. Journal of Productivity Analysis explores topics in Microeconomics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Industrial organization and Function (engineering). The journal links adjacent topics like Nonparametric statistics with Parametric statistics.

  • Econometrics (39.05%)
  • Productivity (29.14%)
  • Data envelopment analysis (24.68%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Frontier production functions, technical efficiency and panel data: With application to paddy farmers in India (2160 citations)
  • Statistical inference in nonparametric frontier models: the state of the art (871 citations)
  • A metafrontier production function for estimation of technical efficiencies and technology gaps for firms operating under different technologies (807 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Productivity Analysis:

The journal articles cover a variety of subjects, including Econometrics, Data envelopment analysis, Productivity, Inefficiency and Production (economics). The published papers discuss concepts in Panel data and Nonparametric statistics under Econometrics and how they intertwine with disciplines like Frontier. The journal publications address concerns in Productivity which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Index (economics) and Industrial organization.

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

  • Statistics
  • Finance
  • Microeconomics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Econometrics, Production (economics), Productivity, Performance measurement and Joint (building). Aside from investigating topics in Panel data under Econometrics, the journal also explores concepts in Frontier. Topics in Production (economics) explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Allocative efficiency, Divestment and Inefficiency.

While Journal of Productivity Analysis focused on Productivity, it was also able to explore topics like Geometric mean and Order (exchange). Quality (business), Numbering and Risk analysis (engineering) are some topics wherein Performance measurement research discussed in the journal have an impact. The journal deals with Productive efficiency in conjunction with other fields like

  • Data envelopment analysis most often made with reference to Benchmarking,
  • Technological change most often made with reference to Economies of scale..

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The sensitivity of efficiency scores to input and other choices in stochastic frontier analysis:an empirical investigation (4 citations)
  • A new family of copulas, with application to estimation of a production frontier system (3 citations)
  • Latent heterogeneity to evaluate the effect of human capital on world technology frontier (2 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 Productivity Analysis (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Subal C. Kumbhakar (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rolf Färe (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Léopold Simar (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Robin C. Sickles (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Finn R. Førsund (20 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 Productivity Analysis (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Texas at Austin (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Université catholique de Louvain (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Rice University (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Oregon State University (24 papers) published 2 papers 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, 8.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 39.13% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.74% of all publications and 30.43% 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.

Education Pathways in Microeconomics and Econometrics

Along with understanding the research findings published in established journals like the Journal of Productivity Analysis, it is crucial for budding economists and microeconomists to grasp the importance of education in these fields. An optimal approach to these studies involves looking at various academic pathways. Scholars interested in these disciplines often pursue an undergraduate degree in economics or a related field, followed by a master's degree in economics, microeconomics, or econometrics. Ultimately, a Ph.D. in their area of interest, such as Productivity or Data Envelopment Analysis, can considerably enhance their research abilities and qualify them for high-ranking academic and research positions. A number of schools offer these degree programs across the United States. Aspiring Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), in particular, must meet specific educational requirements in addition to passing a rigorous examination. This is typically along with gaining some years of experience under the supervision of a licensed CPA. The pathway to becoming a CPA varies by state, so students must ensure they understand the specifics of their location. For instance, scholars in New Jersey can learn more about the requirements in their state from this guide on how to become a CPA in New Jersey. In conclusion, understanding the educational journey towards becoming a microeconomic or econometrics professional can significantly ease the process of entering these challenging and rewarding sectors.

Top Publications

  • Hypothesis testing in nonparametric models of production using multiple sample splits

    Léopold Simar;Paul W. Wilson

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Latent heterogeneity to evaluate the effect of human capital on world technology frontier

    Camilla Mastromarco;Léopold Simar

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Non-structural and structural models in productivity analysis: study of the British Isles during the 2007–2009 financial crisis

    Binlei Gong;Robin C. Sickles

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Performance measurement and joint production of intended and unintended outputs

    Finn R. Førsund

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Estimation of technical change and TFP growth based on observable technology shifters

    Almas Heshmati;Almas Heshmati;Masoomeh Rashidghalam

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Unknown latent structure and inefficiency in panel stochastic frontier models

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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