National variation in citation-based business journal quality measures and characteristics

Abstract

Research quality is often based on the perceived quality of journals in which the research appears. Journal quality is subjectively based on a wide array of objective journal characteristics, including acceptance rates and citations. The authors expand on recently published research by examining the extent in which journal characteristics vary across national boundaries. It also expands upon the prior research by examining accounting journals, finance journals, and information systems journals. U.S. journals are compared with those from the United Kingdom, and other countries in general. Findings demonstrate that significant differences exist across disciplines and nations, thus making it necessary to consider these journal characteristics when gauging journal and research quality.