Journal of Social Entrepreneurship

Top Research Topics at Journal of Social Entrepreneurship?

Journal of Social Entrepreneurship primarily focuses on research topics in Social entrepreneurship, Public relations, Marketing, Social enterprise and Entrepreneurship. It addresses concerns in Social entrepreneurship which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Economic growth, Social change, Social economy and Social science, Field (Bourdieu). Social position and Social philosophy are all aspects of Social change discussed in the journal.

Social position studies covered in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship falls within the purview of Social relation. Social economy research discussed connects with the study of Social engagement. Many of the studies tackled connect Public relations with a similar field of study like Identity (social science).

The work tackled in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship goes beyond the discipline of Marketing as it also encompasses Social innovation. Social issues and Knowledge management are some topics wherein Social enterprise research discussed in it have an impact. It connects research in Entrepreneurship with the related topic of Value (ethics).

• Social entrepreneurship (51.55%)
• Public relations (24.81%)
• Marketing (21.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Conceptions of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship in europe and the united states: convergences and divergences (691 citations)
• The Institutionalization of Social Investment: The Interplay of Investment Logics and Investor Rationalities (155 citations)
• Exploring the Motivation of Nascent Social Entrepreneurs (119 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Social Entrepreneurship:

The journal articles facilitate discussions on Social entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social change, Entrepreneurship and Public relations. The most cited articles with studies in Social entrepreneurship featured incorporate elements of Social economy, Social science, Field (Bourdieu) and Positive economics. Public economics, Knowledge management and Value (ethics) are some topics wherein Marketing research discussed in the journal articles has an impact.

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

• Social science
• Capitalism
• China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Journal of Social Entrepreneurship is to combine knowledge in the areas of Social entrepreneurship, Social enterprise, Social innovation, Social psychology and Social impact. It aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Social entrepreneurship and Perspective (graphical). The concepts on Social enterprise presented in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship can also apply to other research fields, including Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

Topics in Marketing were tackled in line with various other fields like Subjective norm and Moderation. While Social innovation is the focus of Journal of Social Entrepreneurship, it also provided insights into the studies of Social economy, Regional science, Knowledge management and Utopia. The subject of Typology, which is connected to the field of Entrepreneurial process and Empirical research, serves as the foundation of the Social psychology research featured in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Everyone a changemaker? Exploring the moral underpinnings of social innovation discourse through real utopias (6 citations)
• Backpack Bootstrapping: Social Entrepreneurship Education Through Experiential Learning (6 citations)
• Trust and Other Historical Proxies of Social Capital: Do They Matter in Promoting Social Entrepreneurship in Greek Rural Areas? (5 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship (based on the number of publications) are:

• Alex Nicholls (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Frances Westley (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michael J. Roy (4 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Chris Mason (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Scott L. Newbert (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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Social Entrepreneurship (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Oxford (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Swinburne University of Technology (6 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of St. Gallen (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Waterloo (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Birmingham (4 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, 1.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 9.62% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.38% of all publications and 67.31% 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.

Interdisciplinary Application of Research Topics

Another significant point of discussion is the impact and application of the journal's key research topics across various industries and disciplines. For instance, the topic of Social Entrepreneurship can be applied not only in business contexts but also in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and urban planning. The shared perspectives between Social Entrepreneurship and other disciplines like urban planning can lead to innovative solutions for community development and policy-making. Fundamentally, both areas involve identifying innovative solutions to societal problems, emphasizing sustainability, and fostering inclusive growth. As such, the insights from this journal can provide valuable inputs for policy and decision-makers in urban planning and related disciplines. For instance, a lot of the takeaways from this journal can also be applied by students pursuing an urban planning degree in Louisiana. These students can learn how entrepreneurship principles can be used in urban planning to create sustainable communities. The insights from Journal of Social Entrepreneurship thereby, hold broader implications beyond the immediate field of social entrepreneurship. They offer valuable insights for policymaking, community development, and education strategies in related disciplines as well. This aspect further extends its reach and utility for a wider audience.