The document presents a citation-based ranking of 20 academic business ethics journals. It uses the h-index, g-index, and hc-index scores from Google Scholar to rank the journals. The Journal of Business Ethics and Business Ethics Quarterly ranked as the top two journals. In general, the ranking consisted of approximately 25% A+ and A tier journals, 50% B tier journals, and 25% C and D tier journals. The ranking aims to identify the leading journals in the business ethics field based on citation impact.
How To Write A Paper For Successful Publication In An International Peer-Revi...Kimberly Jones
This document provides a 10-step guide for writing a paper that can be successfully published in a peer-reviewed journal. It discusses defining the paper objectives and type, deciding on authors, selecting the correct journal based on audience, writing for readers, writing in short regular sessions, using a well-structured IMRAD format, editing for clarity and length, and responding constructively to peer reviews. The goal is to provide less experienced authors guidance on navigating the entire publication process from start to finish.
Here are the answers to the questions about the research paper:
1. Research gap: The paper notes that little research has examined how institutional environments in emerging economies influence entrepreneurship. Specifically, it aims to address gaps in understanding how factors like property rights, corruption, and access to finance impact new business creation in Eastern Europe.
2. Research objectives: The objectives are to examine how institutional factors like those above influence entrepreneurship outcomes like the rate of new business registrations and self-employment levels.
3. Research questions: The questions guiding the study are: a) How do property rights, corruption, and access to finance impact entrepreneurship rates in Eastern Europe? b) Which institutional factors have the strongest influence on new business creation
Simon Linacre, Emerald: An insider's guide to getting published in research j...sainsburylibrary
This document provides an overview of publishing research in academic journals. It discusses journal rankings from Thomson Reuters, including the Impact Factor. While Impact Factor is widely used, it has some limitations - it is biased towards North American journals, citations are not the only measure of quality, and usage is a better metric of utility. Other factors like internationality and strategy should also be considered when evaluating journals. The document encourages authors to improve dissemination by using descriptive titles and abstracts, complete references, and promoting their work through various channels.
Organizational Ethics Research: A Systematic Review of Methods and Analytical...ValerieBez1
This document summarizes a systematic review of 184 empirical studies on organizational ethics published between 1980 and 2012. The review analyzed the studies' methods and analytical techniques to identify gaps in the literature and suggest opportunities for future research. Key findings included that the studies were predominantly cross-sectional in design, relied heavily on surveys for data collection, and focused on content areas like codes of conduct and ethical climate. Understanding the current state of empirical research methods can help strengthen organizational ethics as a field of study.
This study maps the intellectual structure and research paradigms of business ethics studies between 2001-2008 using citation and co-citation analysis of publications in the top two business ethics journals. The results identify four major research themes - morality and social contract theory, ethical decision making, corporate social responsibility, and stakeholder theory. The study profiles the knowledge network in business ethics and provides insights into current research paradigms to understand how the field has evolved and potential future directions.
How To Write A Paper For Successful Publication In An International Peer-Revi...Kimberly Jones
This document provides a 10-step guide for writing a paper that can be successfully published in a peer-reviewed journal. It discusses defining the paper objectives and type, deciding on authors, selecting the correct journal based on audience, writing for readers, writing in short regular sessions, using a well-structured IMRAD format, editing for clarity and length, and responding constructively to peer reviews. The goal is to provide less experienced authors guidance on navigating the entire publication process from start to finish.
Here are the answers to the questions about the research paper:
1. Research gap: The paper notes that little research has examined how institutional environments in emerging economies influence entrepreneurship. Specifically, it aims to address gaps in understanding how factors like property rights, corruption, and access to finance impact new business creation in Eastern Europe.
2. Research objectives: The objectives are to examine how institutional factors like those above influence entrepreneurship outcomes like the rate of new business registrations and self-employment levels.
3. Research questions: The questions guiding the study are: a) How do property rights, corruption, and access to finance impact entrepreneurship rates in Eastern Europe? b) Which institutional factors have the strongest influence on new business creation
Simon Linacre, Emerald: An insider's guide to getting published in research j...sainsburylibrary
This document provides an overview of publishing research in academic journals. It discusses journal rankings from Thomson Reuters, including the Impact Factor. While Impact Factor is widely used, it has some limitations - it is biased towards North American journals, citations are not the only measure of quality, and usage is a better metric of utility. Other factors like internationality and strategy should also be considered when evaluating journals. The document encourages authors to improve dissemination by using descriptive titles and abstracts, complete references, and promoting their work through various channels.
Organizational Ethics Research: A Systematic Review of Methods and Analytical...ValerieBez1
This document summarizes a systematic review of 184 empirical studies on organizational ethics published between 1980 and 2012. The review analyzed the studies' methods and analytical techniques to identify gaps in the literature and suggest opportunities for future research. Key findings included that the studies were predominantly cross-sectional in design, relied heavily on surveys for data collection, and focused on content areas like codes of conduct and ethical climate. Understanding the current state of empirical research methods can help strengthen organizational ethics as a field of study.
This study maps the intellectual structure and research paradigms of business ethics studies between 2001-2008 using citation and co-citation analysis of publications in the top two business ethics journals. The results identify four major research themes - morality and social contract theory, ethical decision making, corporate social responsibility, and stakeholder theory. The study profiles the knowledge network in business ethics and provides insights into current research paradigms to understand how the field has evolved and potential future directions.
BUSI 715Qualitative Data Analysis AssignmentAs you have foun.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
BUSI 715
Qualitative Data Analysis Assignment
As you have found through the reading, study, and assignments in this course, there are several designs within qualitative research. Selecting the appropriate design for the research topic is important. To correctly execute qualitative research, after a design is selected and data is collected, calculative and intentional data analysis is the next step. Finally, the qualitative researcher must present the data in a way that adequately conveys the findings and compares findings to published literature. This assignment will give you some experience with analyzing qualitative data on a small scale.
After reviewing the Reading and Study material for the module, please address the following in an APA-formatted paper:
Introduction (1-2 pages)
Statement of the problem
· This section should include a clearly articulated problem statement and should be directly linked to/aligned with the research question(s)
· Why did the study need to be done?
The research question(s)
· What was the study seeking to answer?
· The research question should be able to be answered via the type of data collected
· Qualitative research questions begin with “What,” “How,” or “Why”
· Hint: The research question is different from the interview questions. Do not provide the interview questions here.
Purpose of the study and how study will be delimited
· What was the intent of the study?
· What delimiters were put in place to manage the size and scope? Who/what will be excluded and why?
Procedures (1-2 pages)
Qualitative research strategy
· What design is most appropriate for the problem statement/research question?
Role of the researcher
· What was the researcher (you) responsible for (what you did to collect data and analyze it in this course)?
· How does personal bias impact the study?
Data collection procedures
· What steps did you take to collecting and analyzing data (think recipe card)
Strategies for validating findings
· Hint: Refer to Discussion Board on Validity and Reliabity
Anticipated ethical issues (2 paragraphs)
· What ethical issues may arise specific to the topic and research approach?
· Include a paragraph in this section with your prescribed approach to these issues supported by scripture and the Keller text.
Emergent Theme Analysis and Discussion (5-8 pages)
Journals
· What are the emergent themes in the journal entries you selected?Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Letters
· What are the emergent themes in the letters to prospective students you selected? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Interviews
· What are the emergent themes in the interviews you conducted? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Collective Themes and Relationship.
The student effectively uses their reading in their writing. They summarize the key points from three sources (Ethical Consumer Research Association and Triodos Bank 2017; Smith and Jones, 2014; Rogers, 2013; Appleton, 2011) to support their overall argument that business ethics has value as an aspect of business activity and education. The student selects relevant evidence from each source to develop their argument, such as statistical data on the UK ethical sales market and definitions of business ethics. They synthesize ideas from multiple sources to refine their definition of the topic.
This document summarizes a research talk held at Reva University on December 18-19, 2015 on making academic research more relevant. The talk addressed the ongoing debate around achieving rigor and relevance in management research. It discussed challenges such as research having limited impact on management practice. Suggestions were made for increasing relevance, such as engaging practitioners in the research process and conducting problem-oriented research. The need for Indian research to balance rigor with local context was also mentioned.
MM Bagali ....Management Relevance and Rigor......Rigor and relevance.... mm ...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document summarizes a research talk held at Reva University on December 18-19, 2015 on making academic research more relevant. The talk addressed the ongoing debate around achieving rigor and relevance in management research. It discussed challenges such as research having limited impact on management practice. Suggestions were made for increasing relevance, such as engaging practitioners in the research process and conducting problem-oriented research. The need for Indian research to balance rigor with local context was also mentioned.
The document summarizes a talk given by Simon Linacre, a senior publisher at Emerald Group Publishing, on the challenges and opportunities for Malaysian accounting research in the global publishing landscape. It discusses bibliometric rankings of journals, political and strategic considerations around journal selection, recent developments in bibliometrics, and new competitors in academic publishing like Scopus and Google Scholar.
Discussion Reponses Needed150-200 words each (3 post total)RLyndonPelletier761
Discussion Reponses Needed
150-200 words each (3 post total)
Response #1
3. The papers are written by different authors, in markedly different styles. Can you identify what makes these papers "academic" (other than the fact that they are all published in reputable journals)? How do these papers differ from newspaper articles or blogs (that might or might not be written by experts)?
4. What adds credibility to these papers? What makes published papers an academic/scholarly resource as compared to sources like Wall Street Journal, Wikipedia, Investopedia, blogs, etc.?
The following provides my response to both questions:
In observing each of the three papers, it is noted that the differences in style and approach vary between each group of authors. Still, these papers are deemed as “academic works” through which they each meet the criteria to be accepted as such via the peer review process (Cornell University, 2021). Through this process, articles are examined by multiple other scholars, experts, or academic peers to be reviewed and commented on. Once these reviews agree to the validity and contribution to a field of research then they may be published and deemed as scholarly. Moreover, peer reviewed articles (like these) differ than sources collected from news or general interest pieces as they are not written by members of editorial staff or freelance writers (Cornell University, 2021). Per Cornell University (2021), these types of editorials or contributions to a topic generally are written with no specialty assumed and are written with the purpose of providing general information to appeal to a broad audience of concerned citizens.
5. What does this essay exercise teach you in terms of your own writing style, your own approach to research, and what improvements in your style/approach would help you become a better writer?
This essay exercise is teaching me (as I have not completed my essay) that my writing style is subject to change. One thing I learned is that there are many approach styles and each is dictated based on the purpose of the research being conducted. In evaluating each of the three articles, I found that though each article is similar in the field of study the motivation for the research leads the authors to present their research in a way that supports their purpose. For example, one work is presented as case study evaluation, the second was an exploration of a research question, and the third was an expansion of research for supportive information that is presented in the form of a literature review. As such, I observed different ways to present Headings, Abstracts, and Contextual Support. Moving forward, this exposure to different writing styles will help me better organize and tailor my own work for my intended audience. Any thoughts?
Resources:
Cornell University . (n.d.). Distinguishing scholarly from non-scholarly periodicals: A checklist of criteria: News & general interest. LibGuides. Retrieved September 14, 20 ...
Chapter 1 – Science, Society, and Criminological ResearchI.docxcravennichole326
Chapter 1 – Science, Society, and Criminological Research
Identify and define/describe the everyday errors in reasoning.
Describe the four (4) categories of purposes for social science research: descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, and evaluation.
Define and describe qualitative and quantitative research methods. How are each carried out?
Chapter 2 – The Process and Problems of Criminological Research
Discuss what makes a good research question (*hint: feasibility, social importance, and scientific relevance).
Consider the role of criminological theory in research.
· What is a theory?
· What purposes do criminological theories serve?
· What requirements do theories need to adhere to?
Consider the research process.
· What is a hypothesis?
· Define independent and dependent variables. Know the relationship between the two.
· Discuss the role of the IV(s) and DV in research hypotheses.
· Be able to identify both in research hypotheses.
The research circle consists of three (3) main research strategies: Deductive, inductive, and descriptive research. (*Please note that I would like to clarify that descriptive research is different than both inductive and deductive research.)
· Explain the research circle.
· Define and describe deductive and inductive reasoning. Know the difference between the two.
· Define each of the following: variable, independent variable, and dependent variable.
· Discuss the role of variables (independent and dependent) in the research process.
Identify the different scientific guidelines for research.
Chapter 3 – Research Ethics
Consider the Stanford Prison Experiment – Zimbardo.
· What is the main ethical concern raised by many researchers?
Consider the Belmont Report.
· What is the Belmont Report?
· Why did it come about?
· Identify and define the three (3) basic ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.
Define and describe the institutional review board (IRB)?
Identify and describe (summarize) main points regarding current ethical principles in research practice (*see assigned reading, powerpoints (on Moodle), and provided lecture notes (on Moodle).
· Achieving Valid Result
· Honesty and Openness
· Uses of Research
· Protecting Research Participants
Chapter 4 – Conceptualization and Measurement
Define concepts, conceptualization, and operationalization. Discuss the role of each in research.
Define level of measurement and describe each one, while providing examples of each – Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio.
Define and discuss the relevance of measurement validity and reliability. Know the difference between the two, in their roles in research.
Define/describe each of the following forms of measurement validity and reliability:
· Criterion validity
· Face validity
· Test-retest reliability
· Intraobserve ...
This document provides guidelines for writing and submitting research papers for publication. It discusses selecting an appropriate journal, structuring the paper, and the submission process. The key points are:
1) Carefully select a journal that is a good fit for your research topic, methodology, and writing style based on examining the journal's aims and previous publications. Consider indexing, acceptance rates, and editor/reviewer viewpoints.
2) Structure the paper with a clear introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. The research should add new knowledge to the field and be written according to scientific writing conventions.
3) Submitting to journals invites peer review feedback, which improves the research and writing, even if the
The document summarizes and comments on an article that surveyed CFOs on their views of academics versus practitioners in finance. It makes four main points:
1. Academic research is relevant to practitioners even if they are not aware of direct applications, as research helps develop the underlying principles that practitioners learn and apply.
2. The survey's conclusions are limited as it only asked CFOs and not other practitioners who may find academic research more useful.
3. Emphasizing academic research is legitimate for university evaluations even if practitioners find it irrelevant, as it develops reputation and benefits students.
4. The survey raised important unanswered questions that future research could explore, such as how research enhances teaching.
Construction and application of conceptual framework as research tool a resea...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the author's reflections on constructing and applying a conceptual framework in their PhD research. It begins by providing background on the author's research topic, which investigated how multinational companies operating in Ghana's gold mining industry contribute to developing local managerial talent. The author then outlines the stages of constructing the conceptual framework, which is built primarily from a literature review based on the research questions. A well-constructed conceptual framework can inform choices around research methodology, data collection, and analysis techniques. The author aims to help other researchers, especially students, better understand conceptual frameworks and apply them to their own work.
The document discusses various aspects of conducting business research, including:
1) Identifying a research problem involves exploring both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with quantitative focusing on variable relationships and trends, and qualitative focusing on exploration and understanding phenomena.
2) There are several frameworks that can be used to analyze business problems, such as SWOT analysis, fishbone diagrams, BCG matrix, Ohmae's 3C model, 7Ps of marketing, McKinsey 7S model, Porter's five forces, and PESTEL analysis.
3) Literature reviews are important for gaining knowledge in a field, connecting one's own research, strengthening validity, and informing perspectives without prescribing direction. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches to literature
Applied Research In Accounting A CommentaryAlicia Edwards
This document discusses different perspectives on applied research in accounting. It begins by defining applied research as research intended to solve current problems rather than just expand theoretical knowledge. It then discusses three key aspects of applied research:
1) It takes a pragmatic approach focused on whether the research provides useful solutions, rather than just establishing empirical relationships.
2) It emphasizes substantive significance over statistical significance alone, looking at whether findings meaningfully impact practice.
3) It uses methods like action research that generate mid-range theories to directly advance the interests of communities like the accounting profession.
The document argues this type of applied research can help bridge the gap between academic accounting research and practical needs.
A Qualitative Study on Reframing the Problem-solving Paradigm of Management Science.
Neither Qualitative nor Quantitative methods, as they are currently constituted, adequately resolve the problems of representation and legitimation in the management sciences. This project seeks to resolve contradictions in the ontological and epistemological foundations of social science in order to overcome shortcomings in the two major paradigms that are used in research, where different views of the same phenomena emerge and multiple realities appear to exist.
Chief Financial Officers' Versus Practitioners in the Field of FinanceSudarshan Kadariya
The document summarizes and comments on an article that examined finance executives' views of academic researchers. It makes the following key points:
1. It focuses on one question from the original article - whether academic research is relevant to actual decision makers.
2. It provides four points in response: that the author is not surprised practitioners find research less useful; different practitioners may have different views; emphasizing research may still be valid for universities; and the study raises important unanswered questions.
3. It defends the role of academic research, arguing its usefulness does not depend on practitioners' views and that it can enhance teaching and reputation regardless of direct applicability. However, it notes the commentary only addresses one aspect
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ARTICLE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS
You will write an article review, relevant to this week's learning module and readings. You will select the article yourself by searching the UWA Library Databases. The article you choose should be a research article (has a hypothesis that is empirically tested). Pick an article relevant to a topic covered in the weekly readings. Each review is worth 20 points.  The review should be 1-2 single-spaced pages in a 12-point font. It is in your best interest to submit your review before it is due so you may check your originality report and correct any spelling and grammatical errors identified by the software program.
The purpose of the review is to provide students knowledge of how research is conducted and reported. The main part of your review needs to include the following information. Please comment on these aspects of the article as part of your review. Provide only the briefest summary of content. What I am most interested in is your critique and connection to weekly readings.
Reference. Listed at the top of the paper in APA style.
Introduction. Read the introduction carefully. The introduction should contain:
· A thorough literature review that establishes the nature of the problem to be addressed in the present study (the literature review is specific to the problem)
· The literature review is current (generally, articles within the past 5 years)
· A logical sequence from what we know (the literature review) to what we don't know (the unanswered questions raised by the review and what this study intended to answer
· The purpose of the present study
· The specific hypotheses/research questions to be addressed.
· State the overall purpose of the paper. What was the main theme of the paper?
· What new ideas or information were communicated in the paper?
· Why was it important to publish these ideas?
Methods. The methods section has three subsections. The methods sections should contain:
· The participants and the population they are intended to represent (are they described as well in terms of relevant demographic characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, education level, income level, etc?).
· The number of participants and how the participants were selected for the study
· A description of the tools/measures used and research design employed.
· A detailed description of the procedures of the study including participant instructions and whether incentives were given.
Results. The results section should contain a very thorough summary of results of all analyses. This section should include:
· Specific demographic characteristics of the sample
· A thorough narrative description of the results of all statistical tests that addressed specific hypotheses
· If there are tables and figures, are they also described in the text?
· If there are tables and figures, can they be interpreted "stand alone" (this means that they contain sufficient information in the title and footnotes so that a reader.
This document provides an overview of literature review as a research methodology. It discusses different types of literature reviews, including systematic reviews, semi-systematic reviews, and integrative reviews. For each type of review, the document outlines what it is, when it should be used, the type of analysis that can be conducted, and potential contributions. The key points are:
1) Systematic reviews aim to identify all relevant research to answer a question and minimize bias. They are useful for synthesizing evidence and informing policy. Meta-analysis can be used to integrate results.
2) Semi-systematic reviews are for topics studied across diverse disciplines, making a full systematic review impossible. They provide overviews of topic development
A Three-Stage Framework For Teaching Literature Reviews A New ApproachVernette Whiteside
This three-stage framework is proposed to better teach students how to write literature reviews:
1. Students learn how to systematically search relevant literature through database examples and key search strings.
2. Students learn to critically read and deconstruct texts using a template and questioning approach.
3. Students learn to reconstruct the material into a coherent argument using a simple metaphor to demonstrate synthesis.
The framework aims to simplify the literature review process for students and provide explicit guidance for teachers.
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Discussion 3:
Evaluating Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Quantitative Research Designs
With a clear purpose in place, quantitative researchers have a roadmap for crafting their research questions and hypotheses that will further focus the approach they will take to investigate their topic (i.e., their study’s research design).
The selection of a research design is guided by the study’s purpose and research questions and hypotheses, and the design then links the research questions and hypotheses to the data that will be collected. You should keep in mind, however, that the research process is interactive, not necessarily proceeding in a linear fashion from one component to the next. Rather, the writing of research questions could, for example, necessitate adjustments to the study’s purpose statement.
Nevertheless, when presented together, the various components of a research study should align. As you learned last week, alignment means that a research study possesses clear and logical connections among all of its various components.
In addition to considering alignment, when researchers select a research design, they must also consider the ethical implications of their choice, including, for example, what their design selection means for participant recruitment, procedures, and privacy.
For this Discussion, you will evaluate quantitative research questions and hypotheses in assigned journal articles in your discipline and consider the alignment of theory, problem, purpose, research questions and hypotheses, and design.
You will also identify the type of quantitative research design the authors used and explain how it was implemented. You will also complete online training in the protection of human research participants.
Due 06/27/2017 by 5 pm
References
Spencer, M. S., Rosland, A. M., Kieffer, E. C., Sinco, B. R., Valerio, M., Palmisano, G., . . . & Heisler, M. (2011). Effectiveness of a community health worker intervention among African American and Latino adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Public Health, 101(12), 2253–2260. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2010.300106
Burkholder, G. J., Cox, K. A., & Crawford, L. M. (2016). The scholar-practitioner’s guide to research design. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing.
· Chapter 4, “Quantitative Research Designs”
Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
· Chapter 5, “Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement”
Purpose Statement Checklist Use the following criteria to evaluate an author’s purpose statement.
Look for indications of the following:
• Does the statement begin with signaling words?
• Does the statement identify the research approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed)? • Does the statement clearly state the intent of the study?
• Does the statement mention the participants? • Does the statement mention the research site?
• Is the statement framed in a way that is consistent with the id.
This document provides an overview of an online talk about writing research papers and literature reviews. It discusses what constitutes a research paper, the different types including conceptual and empirical papers. It also outlines the steps for conducting a literature review including narrowing the topic, searching for literature, evaluating sources, organizing findings, developing a thesis statement, and writing the review. Additionally, it demonstrates using a table format to organize literature review findings and identify gaps for future research. The talk emphasizes focusing recent conceptual and empirical studies to develop a strong theoretical foundation and identify research gaps.
Full Page Printable Lined Paper - Printable World HoLeonard Goudy
1. The document provides instructions for creating an account on the HelpWriting.net site and submitting requests for paper writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process for registering, submitting a request, reviewing bids from writers, revising the paper if needed, and ensuring satisfaction.
2. The bidding system matches requests with qualified writers. Customers can choose a writer based on qualifications, history, and feedback, then pay a deposit to start the assignment. Revisions are allowed to ensure satisfaction.
3. HelpWriting.net promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work. Customers can request assistance confidently knowing their needs will be fully met.
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The document provides instructions for requesting writing assistance from HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, completing an order form with instructions and deadline, and reviewing writer bids before authorizing payment upon completion of revisions. The process aims to match clients with qualified writers based on qualifications and feedback to ensure high quality, original content through potential revisions until the client's needs are fully met.
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As you have found through the reading, study, and assignments in this course, there are several designs within qualitative research. Selecting the appropriate design for the research topic is important. To correctly execute qualitative research, after a design is selected and data is collected, calculative and intentional data analysis is the next step. Finally, the qualitative researcher must present the data in a way that adequately conveys the findings and compares findings to published literature. This assignment will give you some experience with analyzing qualitative data on a small scale.
After reviewing the Reading and Study material for the module, please address the following in an APA-formatted paper:
Introduction (1-2 pages)
Statement of the problem
· This section should include a clearly articulated problem statement and should be directly linked to/aligned with the research question(s)
· Why did the study need to be done?
The research question(s)
· What was the study seeking to answer?
· The research question should be able to be answered via the type of data collected
· Qualitative research questions begin with “What,” “How,” or “Why”
· Hint: The research question is different from the interview questions. Do not provide the interview questions here.
Purpose of the study and how study will be delimited
· What was the intent of the study?
· What delimiters were put in place to manage the size and scope? Who/what will be excluded and why?
Procedures (1-2 pages)
Qualitative research strategy
· What design is most appropriate for the problem statement/research question?
Role of the researcher
· What was the researcher (you) responsible for (what you did to collect data and analyze it in this course)?
· How does personal bias impact the study?
Data collection procedures
· What steps did you take to collecting and analyzing data (think recipe card)
Strategies for validating findings
· Hint: Refer to Discussion Board on Validity and Reliabity
Anticipated ethical issues (2 paragraphs)
· What ethical issues may arise specific to the topic and research approach?
· Include a paragraph in this section with your prescribed approach to these issues supported by scripture and the Keller text.
Emergent Theme Analysis and Discussion (5-8 pages)
Journals
· What are the emergent themes in the journal entries you selected?Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Letters
· What are the emergent themes in the letters to prospective students you selected? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Interviews
· What are the emergent themes in the interviews you conducted? Provide a name for each theme, a description of the meaning of each theme, and evidence (i.e. quote excerpts) of each theme.
Collective Themes and Relationship.
The student effectively uses their reading in their writing. They summarize the key points from three sources (Ethical Consumer Research Association and Triodos Bank 2017; Smith and Jones, 2014; Rogers, 2013; Appleton, 2011) to support their overall argument that business ethics has value as an aspect of business activity and education. The student selects relevant evidence from each source to develop their argument, such as statistical data on the UK ethical sales market and definitions of business ethics. They synthesize ideas from multiple sources to refine their definition of the topic.
This document summarizes a research talk held at Reva University on December 18-19, 2015 on making academic research more relevant. The talk addressed the ongoing debate around achieving rigor and relevance in management research. It discussed challenges such as research having limited impact on management practice. Suggestions were made for increasing relevance, such as engaging practitioners in the research process and conducting problem-oriented research. The need for Indian research to balance rigor with local context was also mentioned.
MM Bagali ....Management Relevance and Rigor......Rigor and relevance.... mm ...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
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The document summarizes a talk given by Simon Linacre, a senior publisher at Emerald Group Publishing, on the challenges and opportunities for Malaysian accounting research in the global publishing landscape. It discusses bibliometric rankings of journals, political and strategic considerations around journal selection, recent developments in bibliometrics, and new competitors in academic publishing like Scopus and Google Scholar.
Discussion Reponses Needed150-200 words each (3 post total)RLyndonPelletier761
Discussion Reponses Needed
150-200 words each (3 post total)
Response #1
3. The papers are written by different authors, in markedly different styles. Can you identify what makes these papers "academic" (other than the fact that they are all published in reputable journals)? How do these papers differ from newspaper articles or blogs (that might or might not be written by experts)?
4. What adds credibility to these papers? What makes published papers an academic/scholarly resource as compared to sources like Wall Street Journal, Wikipedia, Investopedia, blogs, etc.?
The following provides my response to both questions:
In observing each of the three papers, it is noted that the differences in style and approach vary between each group of authors. Still, these papers are deemed as “academic works” through which they each meet the criteria to be accepted as such via the peer review process (Cornell University, 2021). Through this process, articles are examined by multiple other scholars, experts, or academic peers to be reviewed and commented on. Once these reviews agree to the validity and contribution to a field of research then they may be published and deemed as scholarly. Moreover, peer reviewed articles (like these) differ than sources collected from news or general interest pieces as they are not written by members of editorial staff or freelance writers (Cornell University, 2021). Per Cornell University (2021), these types of editorials or contributions to a topic generally are written with no specialty assumed and are written with the purpose of providing general information to appeal to a broad audience of concerned citizens.
5. What does this essay exercise teach you in terms of your own writing style, your own approach to research, and what improvements in your style/approach would help you become a better writer?
This essay exercise is teaching me (as I have not completed my essay) that my writing style is subject to change. One thing I learned is that there are many approach styles and each is dictated based on the purpose of the research being conducted. In evaluating each of the three articles, I found that though each article is similar in the field of study the motivation for the research leads the authors to present their research in a way that supports their purpose. For example, one work is presented as case study evaluation, the second was an exploration of a research question, and the third was an expansion of research for supportive information that is presented in the form of a literature review. As such, I observed different ways to present Headings, Abstracts, and Contextual Support. Moving forward, this exposure to different writing styles will help me better organize and tailor my own work for my intended audience. Any thoughts?
Resources:
Cornell University . (n.d.). Distinguishing scholarly from non-scholarly periodicals: A checklist of criteria: News & general interest. LibGuides. Retrieved September 14, 20 ...
Chapter 1 – Science, Society, and Criminological ResearchI.docxcravennichole326
Chapter 1 – Science, Society, and Criminological Research
Identify and define/describe the everyday errors in reasoning.
Describe the four (4) categories of purposes for social science research: descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, and evaluation.
Define and describe qualitative and quantitative research methods. How are each carried out?
Chapter 2 – The Process and Problems of Criminological Research
Discuss what makes a good research question (*hint: feasibility, social importance, and scientific relevance).
Consider the role of criminological theory in research.
· What is a theory?
· What purposes do criminological theories serve?
· What requirements do theories need to adhere to?
Consider the research process.
· What is a hypothesis?
· Define independent and dependent variables. Know the relationship between the two.
· Discuss the role of the IV(s) and DV in research hypotheses.
· Be able to identify both in research hypotheses.
The research circle consists of three (3) main research strategies: Deductive, inductive, and descriptive research. (*Please note that I would like to clarify that descriptive research is different than both inductive and deductive research.)
· Explain the research circle.
· Define and describe deductive and inductive reasoning. Know the difference between the two.
· Define each of the following: variable, independent variable, and dependent variable.
· Discuss the role of variables (independent and dependent) in the research process.
Identify the different scientific guidelines for research.
Chapter 3 – Research Ethics
Consider the Stanford Prison Experiment – Zimbardo.
· What is the main ethical concern raised by many researchers?
Consider the Belmont Report.
· What is the Belmont Report?
· Why did it come about?
· Identify and define the three (3) basic ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.
Define and describe the institutional review board (IRB)?
Identify and describe (summarize) main points regarding current ethical principles in research practice (*see assigned reading, powerpoints (on Moodle), and provided lecture notes (on Moodle).
· Achieving Valid Result
· Honesty and Openness
· Uses of Research
· Protecting Research Participants
Chapter 4 – Conceptualization and Measurement
Define concepts, conceptualization, and operationalization. Discuss the role of each in research.
Define level of measurement and describe each one, while providing examples of each – Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio.
Define and discuss the relevance of measurement validity and reliability. Know the difference between the two, in their roles in research.
Define/describe each of the following forms of measurement validity and reliability:
· Criterion validity
· Face validity
· Test-retest reliability
· Intraobserve ...
This document provides guidelines for writing and submitting research papers for publication. It discusses selecting an appropriate journal, structuring the paper, and the submission process. The key points are:
1) Carefully select a journal that is a good fit for your research topic, methodology, and writing style based on examining the journal's aims and previous publications. Consider indexing, acceptance rates, and editor/reviewer viewpoints.
2) Structure the paper with a clear introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. The research should add new knowledge to the field and be written according to scientific writing conventions.
3) Submitting to journals invites peer review feedback, which improves the research and writing, even if the
The document summarizes and comments on an article that surveyed CFOs on their views of academics versus practitioners in finance. It makes four main points:
1. Academic research is relevant to practitioners even if they are not aware of direct applications, as research helps develop the underlying principles that practitioners learn and apply.
2. The survey's conclusions are limited as it only asked CFOs and not other practitioners who may find academic research more useful.
3. Emphasizing academic research is legitimate for university evaluations even if practitioners find it irrelevant, as it develops reputation and benefits students.
4. The survey raised important unanswered questions that future research could explore, such as how research enhances teaching.
Construction and application of conceptual framework as research tool a resea...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the author's reflections on constructing and applying a conceptual framework in their PhD research. It begins by providing background on the author's research topic, which investigated how multinational companies operating in Ghana's gold mining industry contribute to developing local managerial talent. The author then outlines the stages of constructing the conceptual framework, which is built primarily from a literature review based on the research questions. A well-constructed conceptual framework can inform choices around research methodology, data collection, and analysis techniques. The author aims to help other researchers, especially students, better understand conceptual frameworks and apply them to their own work.
The document discusses various aspects of conducting business research, including:
1) Identifying a research problem involves exploring both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with quantitative focusing on variable relationships and trends, and qualitative focusing on exploration and understanding phenomena.
2) There are several frameworks that can be used to analyze business problems, such as SWOT analysis, fishbone diagrams, BCG matrix, Ohmae's 3C model, 7Ps of marketing, McKinsey 7S model, Porter's five forces, and PESTEL analysis.
3) Literature reviews are important for gaining knowledge in a field, connecting one's own research, strengthening validity, and informing perspectives without prescribing direction. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches to literature
Applied Research In Accounting A CommentaryAlicia Edwards
This document discusses different perspectives on applied research in accounting. It begins by defining applied research as research intended to solve current problems rather than just expand theoretical knowledge. It then discusses three key aspects of applied research:
1) It takes a pragmatic approach focused on whether the research provides useful solutions, rather than just establishing empirical relationships.
2) It emphasizes substantive significance over statistical significance alone, looking at whether findings meaningfully impact practice.
3) It uses methods like action research that generate mid-range theories to directly advance the interests of communities like the accounting profession.
The document argues this type of applied research can help bridge the gap between academic accounting research and practical needs.
A Qualitative Study on Reframing the Problem-solving Paradigm of Management Science.
Neither Qualitative nor Quantitative methods, as they are currently constituted, adequately resolve the problems of representation and legitimation in the management sciences. This project seeks to resolve contradictions in the ontological and epistemological foundations of social science in order to overcome shortcomings in the two major paradigms that are used in research, where different views of the same phenomena emerge and multiple realities appear to exist.
Chief Financial Officers' Versus Practitioners in the Field of FinanceSudarshan Kadariya
The document summarizes and comments on an article that examined finance executives' views of academic researchers. It makes the following key points:
1. It focuses on one question from the original article - whether academic research is relevant to actual decision makers.
2. It provides four points in response: that the author is not surprised practitioners find research less useful; different practitioners may have different views; emphasizing research may still be valid for universities; and the study raises important unanswered questions.
3. It defends the role of academic research, arguing its usefulness does not depend on practitioners' views and that it can enhance teaching and reputation regardless of direct applicability. However, it notes the commentary only addresses one aspect
ARTICLE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONSYou will write an article review-relevant t.docxnoel23456789
ARTICLE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS
You will write an article review, relevant to this week's learning module and readings. You will select the article yourself by searching the UWA Library Databases. The article you choose should be a research article (has a hypothesis that is empirically tested). Pick an article relevant to a topic covered in the weekly readings. Each review is worth 20 points.  The review should be 1-2 single-spaced pages in a 12-point font. It is in your best interest to submit your review before it is due so you may check your originality report and correct any spelling and grammatical errors identified by the software program.
The purpose of the review is to provide students knowledge of how research is conducted and reported. The main part of your review needs to include the following information. Please comment on these aspects of the article as part of your review. Provide only the briefest summary of content. What I am most interested in is your critique and connection to weekly readings.
Reference. Listed at the top of the paper in APA style.
Introduction. Read the introduction carefully. The introduction should contain:
· A thorough literature review that establishes the nature of the problem to be addressed in the present study (the literature review is specific to the problem)
· The literature review is current (generally, articles within the past 5 years)
· A logical sequence from what we know (the literature review) to what we don't know (the unanswered questions raised by the review and what this study intended to answer
· The purpose of the present study
· The specific hypotheses/research questions to be addressed.
· State the overall purpose of the paper. What was the main theme of the paper?
· What new ideas or information were communicated in the paper?
· Why was it important to publish these ideas?
Methods. The methods section has three subsections. The methods sections should contain:
· The participants and the population they are intended to represent (are they described as well in terms of relevant demographic characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, education level, income level, etc?).
· The number of participants and how the participants were selected for the study
· A description of the tools/measures used and research design employed.
· A detailed description of the procedures of the study including participant instructions and whether incentives were given.
Results. The results section should contain a very thorough summary of results of all analyses. This section should include:
· Specific demographic characteristics of the sample
· A thorough narrative description of the results of all statistical tests that addressed specific hypotheses
· If there are tables and figures, are they also described in the text?
· If there are tables and figures, can they be interpreted "stand alone" (this means that they contain sufficient information in the title and footnotes so that a reader.
This document provides an overview of literature review as a research methodology. It discusses different types of literature reviews, including systematic reviews, semi-systematic reviews, and integrative reviews. For each type of review, the document outlines what it is, when it should be used, the type of analysis that can be conducted, and potential contributions. The key points are:
1) Systematic reviews aim to identify all relevant research to answer a question and minimize bias. They are useful for synthesizing evidence and informing policy. Meta-analysis can be used to integrate results.
2) Semi-systematic reviews are for topics studied across diverse disciplines, making a full systematic review impossible. They provide overviews of topic development
A Three-Stage Framework For Teaching Literature Reviews A New ApproachVernette Whiteside
This three-stage framework is proposed to better teach students how to write literature reviews:
1. Students learn how to systematically search relevant literature through database examples and key search strings.
2. Students learn to critically read and deconstruct texts using a template and questioning approach.
3. Students learn to reconstruct the material into a coherent argument using a simple metaphor to demonstrate synthesis.
The framework aims to simplify the literature review process for students and provide explicit guidance for teachers.
Discussion 3 Evaluating Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Qua.docxelinoraudley582231
Discussion 3:
Evaluating Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Quantitative Research Designs
With a clear purpose in place, quantitative researchers have a roadmap for crafting their research questions and hypotheses that will further focus the approach they will take to investigate their topic (i.e., their study’s research design).
The selection of a research design is guided by the study’s purpose and research questions and hypotheses, and the design then links the research questions and hypotheses to the data that will be collected. You should keep in mind, however, that the research process is interactive, not necessarily proceeding in a linear fashion from one component to the next. Rather, the writing of research questions could, for example, necessitate adjustments to the study’s purpose statement.
Nevertheless, when presented together, the various components of a research study should align. As you learned last week, alignment means that a research study possesses clear and logical connections among all of its various components.
In addition to considering alignment, when researchers select a research design, they must also consider the ethical implications of their choice, including, for example, what their design selection means for participant recruitment, procedures, and privacy.
For this Discussion, you will evaluate quantitative research questions and hypotheses in assigned journal articles in your discipline and consider the alignment of theory, problem, purpose, research questions and hypotheses, and design.
You will also identify the type of quantitative research design the authors used and explain how it was implemented. You will also complete online training in the protection of human research participants.
Due 06/27/2017 by 5 pm
References
Spencer, M. S., Rosland, A. M., Kieffer, E. C., Sinco, B. R., Valerio, M., Palmisano, G., . . . & Heisler, M. (2011). Effectiveness of a community health worker intervention among African American and Latino adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Public Health, 101(12), 2253–2260. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2010.300106
Burkholder, G. J., Cox, K. A., & Crawford, L. M. (2016). The scholar-practitioner’s guide to research design. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing.
· Chapter 4, “Quantitative Research Designs”
Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
· Chapter 5, “Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement”
Purpose Statement Checklist Use the following criteria to evaluate an author’s purpose statement.
Look for indications of the following:
• Does the statement begin with signaling words?
• Does the statement identify the research approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed)? • Does the statement clearly state the intent of the study?
• Does the statement mention the participants? • Does the statement mention the research site?
• Is the statement framed in a way that is consistent with the id.
This document provides an overview of an online talk about writing research papers and literature reviews. It discusses what constitutes a research paper, the different types including conceptual and empirical papers. It also outlines the steps for conducting a literature review including narrowing the topic, searching for literature, evaluating sources, organizing findings, developing a thesis statement, and writing the review. Additionally, it demonstrates using a table format to organize literature review findings and identify gaps for future research. The talk emphasizes focusing recent conceptual and empirical studies to develop a strong theoretical foundation and identify research gaps.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Canada. He was recently recognised as the first McMaster Professor to win
four teaching awards plus Researcher of the Year simultaneously. He is
recognised the all world over as a leading Professional Speaker and Consultant
in the field of knowledge management and intellectual capital.
1 Introduction and literature review
The purpose of this project is to develop a ranking of business ethics academic journals
based on h-index, g-index and hc-index, which measure the citation impact of each outlet
from three different perspectives. For this, citation data for each journal was obtained
from Google Scholar (GS) by using Harzing’s Publish or Perish tool. The results indicate
that the Journal of Business Ethics and Business Ethics Quarterly are the leading outlets.
The identity of an academic field may be determined by its various aspects,
such as unique research directions, inquiry methods, influential scholars and leading
institutions (Serenko et al., 2009, 2008). In addition, publication outlets have a dramatic
impact on the evolution, identity and future directions of a discipline. In fact, it is a
discipline-specific set of journals that informs the overall academic community about the
existence of a particular scholarly domain. For example, when the field of knowledge
management and intellectual capital (KM/IC) was introduced in the 1990s, KM/IC
researchers had to publish their works in general management journals (e.g., see Bontis,
1998a, 1998b, 1999). A few years later, several KM/IC specific journals emerged
(Serenko and Bontis, 2004) and as the discipline, progressed over the next decade,
20 peer-reviewed KM/IC outlets appeared (Serenko and Bontis, 2009). This is a sign of a
recognised academic domain since journals offer a space where scholars read new works,
exchange ideas, share theories and accumulate references. By looking at a set of
KM/IC-specific journals, non-discipline researchers, practitioners and university
administrators may form their understanding of the various maturity signs of KM/IC as
an academic field.
Business ethics is often considered a relatively new niche discipline. In the 1970s,
academics interested in business ethics topics published their works in more general
outlets, such as the Journal of Contemporary Business. Some academic conferences, for
instance, the Academy of Management, also served as an outlet for business ethics
researchers (Paul, 2004). As the discipline gradually matured, business ethics scholars
felt that their research was different from that of their colleagues in other academic
domains and they called for new discipline-specific journals where they would be able to
directly communicate with the like-minded audience. As a result, a number of outlets
devoted substantially or exclusively to business ethics appeared, for example, the Journal
of Business Ethics and Business and Society. Sabrin (2002), who measured research
productivity of key business ethics researchers and institutions, identified 13 business
ethics journals. As corporate malfeasance increased (e.g., Enron, WorldCom, Martha
Stewart), the academic study of business ethics became more fashionable (Bontis and
Mograbi, 2006).
Researchers working in niche disciplines face various challenges. Among them, the
most important is the recognition of their scholarly contribution by their peers,
administrators and various committees. Unfortunately, most senior scholars and
administrators serving on university tenure and promotion, merit pay and hiring
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committees are rarely familiar with the research domain of each applicant, especially
those who work in very narrow areas such as business ethics. As a result, during their
deliberations, they have to rely on personal subjective judgement, opinion of others or
formal journal ranking lists (Coe and Weinstock, 1984).
Niche journals are dramatically disadvantaged when they are included in general
journal ranking lists. For example, the Journal of Business Ethics and Business Ethics
Quarterly, which many business ethics scholars refer to as premier discipline outlets, are
labeled as ‘C’ in a ranking of journals in management and related areas (Harris, 2008).
This, however, is a product of the methodology rather than the reflection of the actual
quality or impact of these outlets. However, since many schools require tenure and
promotion or full professor applicants to demonstrate publication records in ‘A’ journals
(Starbuck, 2005), these unfair rankings may harm some business ethics researchers. The
following paragraphs explain the limitations of the inclusion of niche discipline journals
in the overall management journal rankings.
There are two most commonly utilised approaches to rank academic journals: stated
preference and revealed preference (Lowry et al., 2004, 2007). Both of them have been
frequently applied in most business domains and are believed to produce similar results
(Mingers and Harzing, 2007; Bontis and Serenko, 2009). According to the stated
preference method, a survey of currently active researchers, who rank each outlet with
respect to several attributes, such as theoretical impact, practical relevance,
methodological rigor and overall quality are conducted (e.g., see Mylonopoulos and
Theoharakis, 2001; Walstrom and Hardgrave, 2001; Bharati and Tarasewich, 2002). The
surveyed experts form their journal perceptions based on the following outlet attributes:
1 reputation of editor and review board
2 inclusions in citation indices
3 opinions of leading researchers
4 appearances in ranking lists
5 citation impact factor
6 opinions of colleagues
7 journal longevity
8 acceptance rates
9 circulation (i.e., number of subscribers) (Rogers et al., 2007; Serenko and Bontis,
2009).
When a stated preference method is utilised to develop a comprehensive ranking of
management outlets, respondents from a variety of management domains are usually
invited to participate. Out of them, only a small fraction is usually familiar with outlets
from niche disciplines, such as business ethics. Therefore, a majority of survey
participants would underestimate the significance of business ethics journals and assign
them somewhat lower scores. At the same time, most respondents are very familiar with
journals appealing to a general management audience and reflect this in their rankings. In
addition, scholars have long-lasting memories of journal quality that slowly change over
time (Tahai and Meyer, 1999); this in turn negatively affects outlets from emerging
4. A citation-based ranking of the business ethics scholarly journals 393
fields. As a result, the outlets of niche and/or new disciplines are dramatically
disadvantaged when they are included in general management journal lists.
Based on the revealed preference technique, a ranking of each journal is based on its
citation impact. It dates back to over 80 years (Gross and Gross, 1927) and became
popular when the Science Citation Index appeared in 1961 (Garfield, 1972, 1979;
MacRoberts and MacRoberts, 1989). It is generally believed that citation impact is
the best way for non-discipline experts to assess someone’s research contribution
(Meho, 2007). The revealed preference approach assumes a positive relationship between
an outlet’s position in a ranking list and its citation impact measured by several indices.
This journal ranking method has been successfully utilised in various scientific domains,
for example, management information systems (Holsapple et al., 1994) and artificial
intelligence (Cheng et al., 1996). Overall, the benefits of this technique are unarguable.
Again, however, its application diminishes the ranking of niche journals that are read and
cited by a smaller group of academics and generate fewer citations compared to more
general outlets with wider readerships.
Based on the arguments above, it is suggested that niche disciplines should have their
own journal ranking systems. In this case, each outlet is compared and ranked against its
counterparts from the same domain. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to develop a
ranking of 20 business ethics journals. For this, the revealed preference approach was
selected to obtain citations from GS. The following section describes this technique in
more details.
2 Google Scholar and journal ranking indices
Before the internet era, Thomson Scientific, formerly known as the Institute for Scientific
Information, had a monopoly on citation analysis reports. In the recent years, a variety of
online digital databases appeared, such as GS, HighWire, Elsevier’s Scopus, SSRN,
arXiv and CiteSeer (Meho, 2007; Meho and Yang, 2007). In the past, the most popular
way to develop a journal ranking based on the revealed preference technique was to
employ the journal citation reports or Web of Science data from Thomson Scientific. This
approach, however, has several drawbacks discussed below.
First, the journals covered by Thomson have a limited readership since these
publications are available only to subscribed organisations and individuals (Harzing and
van der Wal, 2008a). However, non-academic organisations and even some educational
institutions cannot afford costly subscription fees and prefer to use freely accessible
publications. This in turn distorts the citation data generated by Thomson. In contrast,
GS covers more journals and therefore presents more reliable results. Second, GS
provides more comprehensive citation coverage than Thomson since it obtains citations
not only from journals, but also conference proceedings, books, book chapters,
theses and professional publications (Nisonger, 2004; Kousha and Thelwall, 2007).
In addition, Thomson includes very few non-English language journals, whereas GS
covers publications written in a variety of languages. Third, Thomson’s database contains
only a fraction of all academic journals (Fisher et al., 2007). Particularly, it mostly has
journals with large readerships and long publication histories. In this case, many
academic outlets are simply excluded from ranking lists that are based on Thomson’s
citation data.
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Based on the arguments above, it is concluded that GS is more suitable to develop a
citation-based ranking of business ethics academic journals. To develop a ranking, the
following indices were utilised: h-index, g-index and hc-index.
H-index, which was introduced by Hirsch (2005, p.16569) states that a ‘scientist has
index h if h of his or her Np papers have at least h citations each and the other (Np – h)
papers have fewer than h citations each’. It is believed to be a more accurate citation
impact measure than Thomson’s journal impact factors (Harzing and van der Wal,
2008b). A key benefit of h-index is that it distinguishes between journals that attract most
of their citations from only a few papers (i.e., ‘one-hit wonders’) and outlets that
consistently publish well-cited articles. At the same time, it may underestimate the effect
of several highly cited papers. G-index, proposed by Egghe (2006), addresses this
limitation of h-index since it considers both over-cited works and the overall citation
consistency. According to g-index, when all articles of an outlet are ‘ranked in decreasing
order of the number of citations that they received, the g-index is the (unique)
largest number such that the top g articles received (together) at least g2
citations’
[Egghe, (2006), p.131]. Both indices have been already employed in journal ranking
projects (Cuellar et al., 2008; Harzing and van der Wal, 2008b; Tol, 2008).
Contemporary, h-index (referred to as hc-index) suggested by Sidiropoulos et al. (2007),
takes into account the age of each article. It places more impact on recently published
works and diminishes the effect of those published in the past. For example, citations of a
paper that appeared in the current period count four times. If an article was published four
years ago, its citations count only one time; six years ago – only 4/6 times, etc. As such,
hc-index ages publications to encourage citations to more recent works.
3 Methodology and results
3.1 Journal list and data collection
In this project, books and chapter series were excluded from consideration. To develop a
list of journals, an exhaustive search of Ulrich’s periodicals directory on titles that have
‘ethics’ or ‘morale’ as a keyword was conducted. Each outlet was reviewed and its
suitability as an academic journal was established. Even though two titles were targeted
not only to academics, but also to practitioners, they were included in the ranking because
a blind review process was followed and many scholars selected these outlets for their
works. As a result, 20 outlets were identified and utilised in the analysis. Journals that
were not currently in print (i.e., merged or discontinued) were retained because many
scholars list these outlets on their resumes and may potentially utilise their ranking data.
Data were obtained from GS in October 2008 by using Harzing’s Publish or Perish
tool version 2.5.3171. No restrictions on the discipline were placed (i.e., all boxes
pertaining to the discipline were checked) and publication year (in some rare cases, a
publication year is identified incorrectly or missing). ‘Lookup direct’ feature was utilised.
Citations were identified based on the journal’s title only. The words ‘and’, ‘of’,
‘international’ and ‘journal’ were excluded and manual refinement of the results was
made when necessary.
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4 Findings
Table 1 outlines the obtained ranking. The outlets are listed based on h-index; in cases of
ties, g-index and hc-index were considered. Consistent with previous journal ranking
investigations (Gillenson and Stafford, 2008; Bontis and Serenko, 2009), the ranking
consists of approximately 25% of A+ and A, 50% of B, and 25% of C and D level
journals. The rationale is to limit the number of top-tier outlets to a small number and to
allow many scholars to publish works in outlets of acceptable quality (i.e., B level
journals).
Table 1 Academic business ethics journals ranking – revealed preference (i.e., citation impact)
method
Rank Tier Title h-index g-index hc-index
1 A+ Journal of Business Ethics 72 94 32
2 A+ Business Ethics Quarterly 33 52 19
3 A Business Ethics: A European Review 21 28 12
4 A Ethics and Information Technology 20 27 13
5 B Business and Society Review 16 25 12
6 B Journal of Accounting, Ethics and Public
Policy1
16 23 11
7 B Business and Professional Ethics Journal 13 19 5
8 B Business and Society 12 27 7
9 B Teaching Business Ethics2
11 15 7
10 B Ethical Theory and Moral Practice 11 13 6
11 B International Journal of Value-Based
Management3
9 11 4
12 B Journal of Markets and Morality 6 9 4
13 C International Journal of Business and
Society
4 5 3
14 C Journal of Business and Society 4 5 2
15 C International Journal of Business
Governance and Ethics
3 5 4
16 C Electronic J. of Business Ethics and
Organization Studies
3 3 4
17 C Journal of Business Systems, Governance
and Ethics
1 1 2
18 D Humanomics: The International J. of
Systems and Ethics
0 0 0
19 D Journal of Leadership, Accountability and
Ethics
0 0 0
20 D Professional Ethics: A Multidisciplinary
Journal4
0 0 0
Notes: 1
Interrupted circulation
2
Merged with the Journal of Business Ethics on 01 January 2004
3
Merged with the Journal of Business Ethics on 01 January 2004
4
Merged with Business and Professional Ethics Journal
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Table 2 presents Spearman correlations for three utilised indices (all journals with zero
indices were excluded) and very strong correlations were observed. Particularly, h-index
and g-index correlated almost perfectly (0.976).
Table 2 Spearman correlations for indices
Index h-index g-index hc-index
h-index 1.000 0.976 0.938
g-index 0.976 1.000 0.940
Note: All values are significant at 0.001 levels.
5 Discussion and conclusions
The purpose of this study was to develop a ranking of business ethics scholarly journals
based on the stated preference (i.e., citation impact) technique. During the project, 20
outlets were identified and the data were collected from GS by using Harzing’s Publish or
Perish tool. The journals were ranked based on h-index, g-index and hc-index.
First, it is suggested that niche disciplines should have their own journal ranking lists.
These journals are dramatically disadvantaged if they are included in rankings of
general management outlets regardless of the employed approach. The reason is that
niche discipline journals are targeted to a smaller group of academics who may be
underrepresented in general journal opinion surveys. These outlets are also read by a
smaller community and therefore attract fewer citations compared to their counterparts
that appeal to broader academic circles. In the present project, the validity of niche
discipline journal rankings development was theoretically justified and empirically
demonstrated.
Second, the Journal of Business Ethics and Business Ethics Quarterly are considered
A+ discipline outlet. In fact, the indices of the Journal of Business Ethics noticeably
exceeded those of other journals. This may be explained by the fact that two other strong
outlets (International Journal of Value-Based Management and Teaching Business
Ethics) were merged into it in January 2004.
Third, the scholarly contribution of the Journal of Accounting, Ethics and Public
Policy is acknowledged. Despite an interrupted circulation, its articles received many
citations. If this outlet was continuously in print, it would most likely appear in the A+
list. This suggests a high interest to business ethics works in the accounting domain.
Fourth, two recent journals, International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics
and Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies received somewhat
lower rankings. At the same time, their hc-indices, which place more emphasis on recent
works, exceeded their h-indices. Therefore, their latest articles are well-cited that
demonstrates a potential future citation impact of these outlets. It is likely that these
outlets will receive higher ranking in the following citation impact studies.
The ranking list presented in this project may be utilised by academics seeking tenure
and promotion decisions, doctoral students on the job market, journal publishers, editors,
university administrators and librarians in their subscription decisions. At the same time,
this list should be applied with caution. In fact, over-reliance on formal journal ranking
lists may dramatically damage the development of a scientific domain. It is recommended
that this ranking list should be considered a minor factor in an overall decision-making
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process. The fact that a specific work appears in a leading journal does not automatically
reflect its actual quality. At the same time, less prestigious outlets often publish novel,
interesting and thought-provoking works. In other words, the suggested ranking list
should not be interpreted literally.
An important finding of this study is the emergence of a clear tiering (i.e., clustering
of top academic journals) in the field of business ethics. This is a very important
development for academic researchers and doctoral students seeking promotion and
recruitment in universities. Traditional lists of accepted journals do not contain ethics
publication outlets due to the niche aspect of this field. The results of this study support a
specialised ranking list of scholarly ethics journals that academic researchers may use for
reward and recognition purposes. As the number of business ethics publications and
researchers increases over time, so must the field’s ability to understand its identity.
Identifying the top outlets of publication in the field of business ethics creates a strong
momentum of academic pursuit for doctoral candidates and researchers who are seeking
promotion or positions elsewhere. This momentum provides an important direction for
researchers as it reveals a landscape of potential outlets for their important work.
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