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Meditari Accountancy Research
H-index 23

Meditari Accountancy Research

2049-372X

Published by: Emerald Publishing

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/medar

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 124 31 55 23
Economics and Finance 224 13 22 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 37
Documents by Best Scientists*: 59
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.008
Impact Factor: 4.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Meditari Accountancy Research?

Meditari Accountancy Research mostly deals with topics like Accounting, Audit, Corporate governance, Originality and Integrated reporting. The work on Accounting tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Finance, Corporate social responsibility, Public relations, Value (ethics) and Content analysis. Internal audit and Joint audit are among the concentrations of Audit that garnered much attention in Meditari Accountancy Research.

It facilitates discussions on Integrated reporting that incorporate concepts from other fields like Sustainability reporting, Integrative thinking and Knowledge management.

  • Accounting (96.64%)
  • Audit (12.69%)
  • Corporate governance (10.07%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Integrated reporting in South Africa in 2012 (139 citations)
  • The incorporation of soft skills into accounting curricula: preparing accounting graduates for their unpredictable futures (116 citations)
  • Barriers to Implementing the International Integrated Reporting Framework: A Contemporary Academic Perspective (116 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Meditari Accountancy Research:

The most cited papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Accounting, Integrated reporting, Corporate social responsibility, Corporate governance and Sustainability reporting. Accounting research is the primary subject tackled in the journal publications with a focus in Audit. While the journal articles focused on Integrated reporting, they were also able to explore topics like Business model and Integrative thinking.

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

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Accounting

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Accounting, Integrated reporting, Sustainability reporting, Integrative thinking and Knowledge management. Accounting research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Audit. The studies in Integrated reporting featured incorporate elements of Process management, Capital (economics), Process (engineering) and Sustainable development.

Integrative thinking research featured in Meditari Accountancy Research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Accounting information system and Information quality. Meditari Accountancy Research focuses on Knowledge management but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Value (ethics) which is concerned with Research design. In addition to Accountability research, it aims to explore topics under Transparency (behavior) and Civil society.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • CEO power and integrated reporting (13 citations)
  • “Integrated thinking and reporting” towards sustainable business models: a concise bibliometric analysis (11 citations)
  • The digital transformation of corporate reporting – a systematic literature review and avenues for future research (10 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 Meditari Accountancy Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lesley Stainbank (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charl de Villiers (13 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • Warren Maroun (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Dumay (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • James Guthrie (9 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 Meditari Accountancy Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pretoria (60 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stellenbosch University (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Africa (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of the Witwatersrand (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal (10 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, 88.46% 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 33.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 50.00% of all publications and 16.67% 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.

Career Prospects for Accountancy Graduates

After attaining an Accounting degree, students have various career paths they can pursue. One of the professions that accountancy graduates can venture into is Urban Planning. According to research, Urban Planners in Ohio earn an average salary of $75,000 per year. However, this figure varies depending on one's level of education, experience, and the sector in which one is employed. For those interested in furthering their education, many business schools offer programs that focus in Accountancy and Urban Planning. For instance, the best business schools in Ohio offer comprehensive courses that are designed to equip students with the necessary skills for their careers. Such programs often combine knowledge from various disciplines, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of both accountancy and urban planning. Therefore, graduates are better prepared to handle the complexities associated with urban planning in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing economic landscape. The exposure to different planning strategies through case studies and practical coursework fosters innovation and creativity among graduates. They also develop essential skills such as problem-solving, project management, and analytical thinking which are highly sought after in the job market. In conclusion, an accounting degree opens up a wide array of career opportunities, including Urban Planning. Prospective students should therefore consider the best business schools as they plan their academic journey. This will set a strong foundation for a successful career in the field of their choice.

Top Publications

  • The digital transformation of corporate reporting – a systematic literature review and avenues for future research

    Rosa Lombardi;Giustina Secundo

    (2021)
    154 Citations
  • Global trends in board diversity research: a bibliometric view

    Saleh F.A. Khatib;Dewi Fariha Abdullah;Ahmed Elamer;Ibrahim Suleiman Yahaya

    (2021)
    119 Citations
  • Rebuilding trust: sustainability and non-financial reporting and the European Union regulation

    Matteo La Torre;Svetlana Sabelfeld;Marita Blomkvist;John Dumay

    (2020)
    113 Citations
  • CEO power and integrated reporting

    Isabel-Maria Garcia-Sanchez;Nicola Raimo;Filippo Vitolla

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Towards a conceptual framework for non-financial reporting inclusive of pandemic and climate risk reporting

    Subhash Abhayawansa;Carol Adams

    (2021)
    64 Citations

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