Author affiliation in supply chain management and logistics journals: 2008‐2010
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 27 January 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to extend a series of studies dating back to 1967 that evaluates faculty publication productivity in refereed supply chain management and logistics journals.
Design/methodology/approach
Publication output and rankings of academic institutions are based on publication data from six supply chain management and logistics journals from 2008 through 2010. The results are compared to prior studies to identify trends and changes in the rankings. The authors also assess author collaboration influences as well as authorship diversity. Finally, the authors examine further changes to the core set of journals considered for future iterations of this study.
Findings
The results indicate that supply chain management and logistics authorship continues to be dynamic. Several schools entered the top 25 ranking for the first time and others substantially improved their rankings. While higher‐ranked schools engage in more collaboration within their own institutions, they practice less external and international collaboration. Additionally, the diversity of both individual authors and schools continues to expand, though evidence also suggests some level of emerging stability in sources of authorship.
Research limitations/implications
As limitations, the selected journal set may present bias against some authors and institutions, particularly those from outside North America and those choosing to publish in other journals in the field or in related fields.
Originality/value
This research stream enables authors and universities to judge their relative productivity of academic scholarship in the supply chain management and logistics field. Moreover, the longitudinal analysis provides insight into the evolving maturity of the field itself.
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Citation
Maloni, M., Carter, C.R. and Kaufmann, L. (2012), "Author affiliation in supply chain management and logistics journals: 2008‐2010", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 42 No. 1, pp. 83-101. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600031211202481
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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