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Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management
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Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management

1176-6093

Published by: Emerald Publishing

https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1176-6093

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 348 17 24 9
Economics and Finance 459 5 8 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 20
Documents by Best Scientists*: 27
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 37
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.814
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Accounting, Management accounting, Public relations, Qualitative research and Originality. It tackles research works in Accounting as well as Context (language use). In addition to Context (language use), it tackled discussions on Politics.

The research on Management accounting tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Accounting information system, Positive accounting, Management science, Cost accounting and Process management. The Process management study featured in Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management draws parallels with the field of Operations management. Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management explores issues in Public relations which can be linked to other research areas like Legitimacy, Public sector, Accountability and Audit.

While it focused on Qualitative research, it was also able to explore topics like Social psychology and Accounting research. Constructivism (philosophy of education) and Process (engineering) are some topics wherein Originality research discussed in it have an impact. The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Management control system as it also encompasses Multinational corporation.

  • Accounting (41.95%)
  • Management accounting (22.99%)
  • Public relations (22.70%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The qualitative research interview (599 citations)
  • Institutional theories and management accounting change: Contributions, issues and paths for development (174 citations)
  • Qualitative management accounting research: rationale, pitfalls and potential (160 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management:

The most cited papers mostly deal with topics like Accounting, Management accounting, Accounting research, Qualitative research and Public relations. The published Accounting works encompass concepts such as Positive accounting and examines them in conjunction with Key (cryptography). The journal articles facilitate discussions on Public relations that incorporate concepts from other fields like Content analysis, Public sector and Originality, Value (ethics).

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

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Management

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management is to combine knowledge in the areas of Context (language use), Performance management, Knowledge management, Qualitative research and Public relations. While Performance management is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Public sector, Trust building, Learning methods and Industrial organization. In addition to Knowledge management research, the journal aims to explore topics under Actor–network theory, Problematization, Management control system and Ideology.

Attendees of Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management participated in discussions that delve into both Qualitative research and Resistance (psychoanalysis). The studies on Public relations discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Small business, Originality and Empowerment. In Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management, Argument, Goodwill, Financial accounting, Objectivity (science) and Valuation (finance) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Value (ethics) research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Social impact measurement in social housing: a theory-based investigation into the context, mechanisms and outcomes of implementation (1 citations)
  • How impact measurement devices act: the performativity of theory of change, SROI and dashboards (1 citations)
  • A learning method of trust building: beyond the performance management of artistic events (0 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 Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert W. Scapens (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hanne Nørreklit (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Lee D. Parker (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Deryl Northcott (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Burns (7 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 Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Manchester (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Auckland University of Technology (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aarhus University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Waikato (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Australia (7 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, 93.33% 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 100.00% 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 0.00% 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.

Educational Opportunities in Accounting and Management

An additional section that could be useful for readers, particularly for those who are interested in furthering their studies in Accounting, Management, Public relations and other topics discussed in this journal, would be a section on educational programs in these fields. For those looking to solidify their knowledge in these areas, several universities and colleges offer relevant degree programs. For instance, various institutions offer programs in Accounting, Management, and Public Relations, allowing students to immerse themselves in these disciplines.

In South Carolina, there are several esteemed educational institutions known for their business programs that can provide academic foundations for careers such as cost controlling, process management, and other roles that intersect with the fields of study featured in the Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management journal. Those interested in urban planning can also find suitable educational programs in these institutions.

To get an idea of where to start, check this list of the best business schools in South Carolina. For careers such as urban planning, you might want to refer to our guide on how to become an urban planner in South Carolina.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and interested individuals should conduct further research to find a program that is the best fit for their personal interests and career goals.

Top Publications

  • The future of public sector accounting research. A polyphonic debate

    (2023)
    40 Citations
  • The disillusion of calculative practices in academia

    Daniela Argento;Dorota Dobija;Giuseppe Grossi

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • A methodological framework for theoretical explanation in performance management and management control systems research

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Failed promises – performance measurement ambiguities in hybrid universities

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Local implementation of global accounting reform: evidence from a developing country

    Mahmud Al Masum;Lee D. Parker

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • The influence of Power’s audit society in environmental and sustainability accounting

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • Audit society goes viral: the rise of the online auditor

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • The fate of the balanced scorecard: alternative problematization and competing networks

    Tharusha N. Gooneratne;Zahirul Hoque

    (2021)
    12 Citations

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