1. Moving from Conference Paper to Journal Article: Strategies for Success as an Author & Developing a Reputation as a Good Reviewer John Humphreys, Eastern New Mexico University, Editor, Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management Herbert Sherman, Southampton College – LIU, Editor, The CASE Journal John J. Sosik, The Pennsylvania State University- Great Valley, Associate Editor, Group and Organizational Management Marko Grünhagen, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Associate Editor, Journal of Small Business Management Daniel J. Rowley, University of Northern Colorado, former Editor, Journal of Behavior and Applied Management Panel Chair: Melody L. Wollan, Touro University International IBAM 12 – Providence 2004

2. Group & Organization Management Innovative and diverse  30 years of research on group dynamics, leadership and organizational development  6 issues published per year Rigorous and relevant  Strong impact factor, ranked as A- journal, fast approaching the top tier  Deep submission stream and solid ISI rankings  Internationally recognized Editorial Board A distinguished sponsor  Eastern Academy of Management

3. Oldest journal in small business and entrepreneurship Consistently ranked among the top journals in small business research 2500+ subscribers around the globe Acceptance rate < 10% (20-25 published out of 300-400 received) High quality, mostly empirical manuscripts Interdisciplinary focus Progress toward positioning as number one journal in small business

4. The CASE Journal The audience for this journal includes both practitioners and academics and thus encourages submissions from a broad range of individuals. SCHOLARLY WORKS: Cases with teaching notes; conceptual papers and papers reporting original research as well as the applied implications of others' research in terms of case teaching, research, and instruction; and creative learning, research and writing methods are encouraged. We request that submitters of empirical research provide appropriate data set analyses to allow for meta-studies (i.e. correlations matrices and chi-alphas). First Edition just released.

5. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management The Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management is the online journal of the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Currently three editions are published each year (January, May, & September) Strives to maintain academic excellence while emphasizing the continuing development of academics, practitioners, and students Publishes peer-reviewed management articles and case studies – acceptance rate approximately 25%

6. Content of Successful Submissions … have clear objectives… and findings that answer the research question(s) Ground the paper in solid theoretical framework and support hypotheses with strong theory and logical arguments Methods: sample size, power, measurement and data analytical issues are VERY important Make sure the discussion section does three things: (a) integrates results into extant literature, (b) reframes limitations in terms of opportunities for future research, and (c) provides meaningful practical implications balance rigor & relevance

7. Expectations of Publishing… Don’t expect acceptance on the first go round; very few journals accept papers as is! If you receive a “rewrite/resubmit” – do just that – many papers are not published form lack of perseverance. Research the journal before you send a manuscript; call the editor if need be to make sure there is a good fit.

8. Presentation and Impression of Successful submissions … are well organized, including “familiar” and “distinct” sections are “clean” – with regards to format, spelling/grammar etc. answer the “so what?” question – “Why should I read this?” Cite an article or two from the journal you are submitting to. Every citation counts for increasing the journal’s impact factor.

9. Responding to revisions-Successful submissions Pay close attention to the instructions of the editor and reviewers and respond to their comments directly in a separate letter, using an appropriate tone (polite and scholarly) Work on point-by-point response letter systematically before you attempt to revise the paper You do not have to agree with their comments; you do have to explain why you have or have not changed your manuscript given their feedback. Submit revisions in a timely manner Don’t make any changes to original paper except for those requested by reviewers – don’t open up a can of worms when you don’t have to. Thank the reviewers – their unselfish work goes unrewarded and they deserve great credit for their hard work and effort.

10. Good reviewers … (content) know their literature and evaluate the contribution of the paper to the overall field. Good reviewers research the topic before they review the case/article. are developmental/provide guidance critique alone is not enough – make suggestions how to fix things Pay attention to both theoretical and empirical issues. Demand practical implications and solid integration of results in discussion section. Realize that no research study is perfect. Reviewers talk about the strengths as well as the need for improvement.

11. Good reviewers … (process) are constructive, developmental, and polite, not just critical. A few positive comments also go a long way in motivating authors to persist through the revisions. Good reviewers show that they care. distinguish “big” from “small” issues start with crucial points, end with grammar/spelling are on time! Meet deadlines for reviews: the faster the reviews are in, the faster the authors can get feedback. provide 2 sets of review comments – 1 for author(s) & 1 for editor Point out style and formatting issues to authors.