Journal of Strategy and Management

Top Research Topics at Journal of Strategy and Management?

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as Marketing, Strategic management, Knowledge management, Industrial organization and Originality. The presented Marketing study covers related areas such as Organizational performance and also touches on topics like Sample (statistics). The studies on Strategic management discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Strategic planning and Process management.

It aims to address concerns in Strategic planning, specifically in the areas of Strategic thinking and Strategic financial management. It focused on Process management research but expanded to cover Operations management. The concepts on Knowledge management presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Business model and Process (engineering).

While it focused on Industrial organization, it was also able to explore topics like Competitive advantage and Empirical research. Journal of Strategy and Management connects the study in Competitive advantage with the closely related area of Resource (project management).

• Marketing (33.78%)
• Strategic management (23.51%)
• Knowledge management (20.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Exploring SWOT analysis – where are we now? (415 citations)
• Smart city or smart citizens? The Barcelona case (103 citations)
• Open innovation in SMEs: a systematic literature review (92 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Strategy and Management:

The journal papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Marketing, Strategic management, Knowledge management, Strategic planning and Competitive advantage. The published articles in Innovation management fall within the purview of Marketing but it also intertwines with topics in Originality. The published articles focus on Strategic management but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Performance management, Operations management, Corporate governance, Entrepreneurship and Empirical research.

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

• Management
• Marketing
• Finance

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Strategic management, Knowledge management, Process management, Originality and Digital transformation. It addresses concerns in Strategic management which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Business model, Insider and Function (engineering). The journal focuses on Business model but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Stakeholder engagement which is concerned with Competitive advantage and Industrial organization.

The Knowledge management works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Organizational life cycle and Strategist. Issues in Process management were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Organizational change, Strategic planning, Dynamic capabilities and Change management. In the journal, Psychological resilience and Flexibility (personality) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Public relations research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Big data analytics capability as a mediator in the impact of open innovation on firm performance (2 citations)
• Big data analytics and competitive advantage: the strategic role of firm-specific knowledge (2 citations)
• Can digitalization favour the emergence of innovative and sustainable business models? A qualitative exploration in the automotive sector (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Journal of Strategy and Management (based on the number of publications) are:

• Nicholas O'Regan (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Abby Ghobadian (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• André de Waal (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michael S. Carriger (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Azaddin Salem Khalifa (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Strategy and Management (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of the West of England (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Reading (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
• College of Business Administration (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Aalto University (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Maastricht School of Management (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, 95.65% 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 50.00% 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 50.00% 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).

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

Impact of Journal of Strategy and Management on Academia and Business World

While this journal significantly contributes to theoretical research, it's important to note its relevance and influence in both academia and the business world. The theories and models proposed in the Journal of Strategy and Management not only fill in the gaps in academic knowledge but also provide practical solutions for business executives and policymakers.

In the field of academia, the journal's insights serve as vital resources for scholars pursuing advanced degrees in business-related fields. They offer diverse perspectives on various areas of management by integrating principles from diverse disciplines. For example, those pursuing an urban planning degree in Michigan would find the knowledge on strategic management and planning invaluable for their studies.

On the other hand, in the business world, the journal's findings are utilized by industry leaders to inspire innovative solutions and strategies. Especially in areas of strategic management, marketing, and knowledge management, it offers industries practical methodologies to enhance efficiency, boost competitive advantage, and comprehend market dynamics. Hence, the Journal of Strategy and Management plays a significant role in shaping strategic decisions and policies in real-world business scenarios.

In conclusion, the Journal of Strategy and Management carries a dual impact; by enriching academic wisdom in business management and influencing tangible changes in the corporate world. Irrespective of the reader's context, this journal is a wellspring of knowledge brimming with strategic insights and innovative management concepts.