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This article explores the value of special issues in the Journal of Business Research. The authors use a method called bibliometric analysis to study the knowledge creation dynamics of JBR special issues and regular issues. The authors examine the publication and citation trends of JBR special issues, identify leading articles, authors, and affiliations, and trace their knowledge outflows and inflows. The study provides insights into the importance of special issues in academic publishing and their impact on the field of business research.

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This study on the value of special issues in the Journal of Business Research is unique and timely because it provides a comprehensive analysis of the knowledge creation dynamics of special issues in a leading peer-reviewed scientific outlet. The authors use bibliometric analysis to identify the most influential articles, authors, and affiliations associated with JBR special issues and regular issues. They also examine the co-authorship, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling patterns of JBR contributors and their knowledge networks. The study sheds light on the role of special issues in advancing the field of business research and provides practical implications for researchers and practitioners interested in publishing in JBR. The findings of this study may be of interest to a wide range of readers, including scholars, students, policymakers, and business professionals, who are interested in understanding the trends and dynamics of academic publishing and their impact on the field of business research.

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This page is a summary of: Value of special issues in the journal of business research: A bibliometric analysis, Journal of Business Research, March 2021, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.12.015.
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