Which factors affect the scientific impact of review papers in IS research? A scientometric study
literature-review, student-paper
Summary
Review papers are essential for knowledge development in Information Systems. While some are cited twice a day, others accumulate single digit citations over a decade. The magnitude of these differences prompts us to analyze what distinguishes those reviews that have proven to be integral to scientific progress from those that might be considered less impactful. Our results highlight differences between reviews aimed at describing, understanding, explaining, and theory testing. Beyond the control variables, they demonstrate the importance of methodological transparency and the development of research agendas. These insights inform all stakeholders involved in the development and publication of review papers.
Citation (APA style)
Wagner, G., Prester, J., Roche, M. P., Schryen, G., Benlian, A., Paré, G., & Templier, M. (2021). Which factors affect the scientific impact of review papers in IS research? A scientometric study. Information & Management 58(3), 103427. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IM.2021.103427
Citation: BibTeX
@article{WagnerPresterRocheEtAl2021,
doi = {10.1016/J.IM.2021.103427},
author = {Wagner, Gerit and Prester, Julian and Roche, Maria Patricia and Schryen, Guido and Benlian, Alexander and Paré, Guy and Templier, Mathieu},
journal = {Information & Management},
title = {Which factors affect the scientific impact of review papers in IS research? A scientometric study},
year = {2021},
volume = {58},
number = {3},
pages = {103427},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037872062100001X},
abstract = {Review papers are essential for knowledge development in Information Systems. While some are cited twice a day, others accumulate single digit citations over a decade. The magnitude of these differences prompts us to analyze what distinguishes those reviews that have proven to be integral to scientific progress from those that might be considered less impactful. Our results highlight differences between reviews aimed at describing, understanding, explaining, and theory testing. Beyond the control variables, they demonstrate the importance of methodological transparency and the development of research agendas. These insights inform all stakeholders involved in the development and publication of review papers.}
}Citation: RIS
TY - JOUR
AU - Wagner, Gerit
AU - Prester, Julian
AU - Roche, Maria Patricia
AU - Schryen, Guido
AU - Benlian, Alexander
AU - Paré, Guy
AU - Templier, Mathieu
TI - Which factors affect the scientific impact of review papers in IS research? A scientometric study
T2 - Information & Management
PY - 2021
VL - 58
IS - 3
SP - 103427
DO - 10.1016/J.IM.2021.103427
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037872062100001X
ER -