What Makes for a Contribution? Elaborating on Our Publication Expectations at JBL
这篇社论阐述了《商业物流杂志》对研究在主题覆盖、理论、方法和研究启示方面的期望，旨在指导作者投稿和审稿人评估，以提升论文质量和期刊体验。
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.