What Makes for a Contribution? Elaborating on Our Publication Expectations at JBL

This editorial elaborates on the expectations for research destined for publication in the Journal of Business Logistics (JBL). We explore the dimensions of topical coverage, theory, methods, and research implications. The purpose of expounding these expectations is twofold: (1) to inform prospectiv...

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Published in:Journal of business logistics 2019-12, Vol.40 (4), p.282-288
Main Authors: Goldsby, Thomas J., Zinn, Walter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
impact
methods
research implications
research questions
theory
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Summary:This editorial elaborates on the expectations for research destined for publication in the Journal of Business Logistics (JBL). We explore the dimensions of topical coverage, theory, methods, and research implications. The purpose of expounding these expectations is twofold: (1) to inform prospective authors on how to best position their work for submission, and (2) to initiate our reviewers and associate editors (AEs) of the expectations for the evaluation of research. By better illuminating our expectations, authors will have a better experience with the journal, associated with higher levels of success. Also, reviewers and AEs will be better prepared to express their opinions in a constructive fashion, helping to nurture more impactful papers. The editorial concludes by introducing the articles appearing in the current issue of the journal.
ISSN:0735-3766
2158-1592
DOI:10.1111/jbl.12233