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Strategic Change
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Strategic Change

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 300 34 47 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 46
Documents by Best Scientists*: 56
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 45
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.253
Impact Factor: 4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Strategic Change?

The journal investigates studies in Marketing, Management, Process management, Public relations and Industrial organization. It explores topics in Marketing which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Knowledge management and Process (engineering). The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Process management as it also encompasses Operations management.

The study on Industrial organization presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Competitive advantage. Strategic financial management and Strategic thinking are all subfields of Strategic planning research that were featured in it.

  • Marketing (29.55%)
  • Management (12.61%)
  • Process management (10.80%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The business model: an integrative framework for strategy execution (392 citations)
  • Challenging the incumbents: How high technology start‐ups compete globally (316 citations)
  • What's swot in strategic analysis? (209 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Strategic Change:

The most cited publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Marketing, Public relations, Management, Strategic management and Strategic planning. Key (cryptography) and Knowledge management are some topics wherein Marketing research discussed in the journal publications has an impact. The journal articles focus on Management but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Higher education, Managing change and Process management.

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

  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Context (language use), Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Microfinance and Finance. While work presented in Strategic Change provided substantial information on Context (language use), it also covered topics in Electronic business, Money management, Empirical research and Accounting. Microfinance research in Strategic Change involves the investigation of Interest rate studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Financial system, Strategic default and Productivity.

While it focused on Finance, it was also able to explore topics like Customer satisfaction, Affect (psychology) and Banking sector. The journal features Revenue research that overlaps with concepts in Marketing. In addition to Marketing, the journal tackled discussions on Social distance.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19: Small and medium enterprises challenges and responses with creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship (9 citations)
  • COVID-19 and entrepreneurship: Future research directions (9 citations)
  • Repercussions of COVID-19 on small restaurant entrepreneurs: The Indian context (3 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 Strategic Change (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Graham Beaver (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arvind Ashta (34 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nicholas O'Regan (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David Hussey (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Glenn Parry (16 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 Strategic Change (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nottingham Trent University (58 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Nottingham (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cranfield University (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of the West of England (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Lincoln (29 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, 16.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 9.76% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.20% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 2.44% of all publications and 75.61% 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 Paths for Researchers in Strategic Planning

While many researchers in Strategic Planning begin their careers in academia, a significant number may decide to transition into industry, consulting, or entrepreneurship. Companies in various sectors value the unique skills and expertise that Strategic Planning researchers bring, particularly in roles focused on guiding the strategic direction of the organization. Landing these roles, however, often requires specialized business knowledge that complements their research prowess. A good way to acquire these skills is through advanced business education. In fact, many top performing professionals in Strategic Planning pursue professional degrees such as a Master's in Business Administration. For those considering this step, it is essential to choose a reputable and well-rounded program that incorporates strategic planning, finance, marketing, and management - domains that align perfectly with Strategic Change research. Fortunately, there are many business schools that offer such programs. If you are located in Oklahoma, for instance, you could consider pursuing an urban planning degree in Oklahoma. These programs offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes the core areas of business education, as well as specialized courses focused on topics highlighted in Strategic Change. Remember, a successful career transition is often the product of both your research expertise and business savviness. Thus, whether you are new to Strategic Planning research or have been contributing to the field for years, it may be worth considering how additional business education could enhance your career trajectory.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and entrepreneurship: Future research directions

    Vanessa Ratten

    (2021)
    101 Citations
  • Investigating innovation capability and organizational performance in service firms

    Jameel Al-kalouti;Vikas Kumar;Niraj Kumar;Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Agri-food sector and entrepreneurship during the COVID-19 crisis: A systematic literature review and research agenda

    Nikolaos Apostolopoulos;Vanessa Ratten;Dimitrios Petropoulos;Panagiotis Liargovas

    (2021)
    61 Citations
  • Global value chains and digital platforms: Implications for strategy

    (2022)
    45 Citations
  • Servitization in the automotive industry: how car manufacturers become mobility service providers

    Felix Genzlinger;Leid Zejnilovic;Oscar F. Bustinza

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Ecological and social sustainable change through corporate social responsibility: The enabling role of employees

    (2023)
    17 Citations
  • Personal finance apps and low-income households

    Declan French;Donal McKillop;Elaine Stewart

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • The harder firms practice strategic management, the better they are

    Said Elbanna;Bakheet Al Katheeri;Mustafa Colak

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances as collaborative methods of strategic development and change

    Emanuel Gomes

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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