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What Makes for a Contribution? Elaborating on Our Publication Expectations at JBL
Author(s) -
Goldsby Thomas J.,
Zinn Walter
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of business logistics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 2158-1592
pISSN - 0735-3766
DOI - 10.1111/jbl.12233
Subject(s) - constructive , nature versus nurture , work (physics) , position (finance) , public relations , marketing , psychology , sociology , management , political science , business , computer science , economics , engineering , mechanical engineering , process (computing) , finance , operating system , anthropology
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.