Author Stories

Authors George Ball (Kelly School of Business, Indiana University) and Prof. Kathryn E. Stecke (Ashbel Smith Professor of Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas) explain why they chose to publish in the Journal of Operations Management.

George Ball 

Choosing a top journal with a broad audience: Dr. George Ball shares his publishing story

Q: Why did you choose Journal of Operations Management?

A: We chose the Journal of Operations Management because it is a top peer-reviewed empirical operations management journal. While there are other outstanding operations management journals, JOM publishes topics of contemporary concerns with empirical rigor and managerially relevant questions. Our pharmaceutical recall paper is of interest to academics, policy-makers, and consumers. Publishing in the Journal of Operations Management offers numerous benefits. For example, JOM has a broad readership in our field, so our paper will have a wide audience. Moreover, it has a very high impact factor, which implies that our paper is likely to make a theoretical impact as well. 

Q: What was the publication process like? How did you find review process?

A: The review process was fast and constructive. The Associate and Departmental Editors gave us clear guidance, and highlighted reviewer comments which were critical to address. The reviewers and editors contributed a significant amount of value to the paper with their own improvement ideas. Their expertise in our field was evident.

 
Q: What has the response to your article been? Has it helped you have an impact, reach new findings, or make new connections?

A: We have been fortunate to have this paper covered by popular press outlets such as Business Insider, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Indianapolis Business Journal. Additionally, the paper has captured the attention of senior leaders at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who focus on drug affordability and safety. 

Kathy Stecke

Choosing a top journal with a broad audience: Prof. Kathryn Stecke shares her publishing story

Q: Why did you choose Journal of Operations Management?

A: Because JOM was a good fit for the research we were working on, both the journal and the special issue topic. 

Q: What were the main benefits of publishing in Journal of Operations Management? 

A: It is a top journal in our field that receives a lot of excellent exposure for good research.

Q: What was the publication process like? How did you find the review process?

A: The review process was rigourous yet very fair. It took several revisions, but I think all are happy with the results. 

Q: What has the response to your article been? Has it helped you have an impact, reach new findings, or make new connections?

A: I have received many requests for the paper from many who had seen just the reference. It is both being seen and cited already. I hope it will have an impact.