Key papers in Management Science and Operations Research
Pofolia’s corpus holds 77 papers from the Management Science and Operations Research subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 596.65 · 17,713 citations
The authors revise their influential 2006 thematic analysis method, now preferring the term 'reflexive TA', to address conceptual mismatches and confusions observed in published studies.
Theory of games and economic behavior
American Mathematical Society eBooks · 2019 · FWCI 949.89 · 16,943 citations
This foundational work introduced game theory, a mathematical framework for analyzing economic and social organization based on strategy games.
Business Research Methods
Oxford University Press eBooks · 2022 · FWCI 87.68 · 10,948 citations
This book introduces new chapters on quantitative methods, visual research, and cutting-edge material on inclusivity, bias, feminist, decolonial, and indigenous research perspectives.
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
American Journal of Qualitative Research · 2022 · FWCI 1009.85 · 10,926 citations · Open access
The fourth edition of The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is significantly expanded and reorganized, introducing two new coding methods and enhanced digital resources.
Case study research and applications design and methods
2018 · FWCI 692.08 · 9,696 citations
This book provides a comprehensive guide to conducting case study research, covering its design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Applied Thematic Analysis
2012 · FWCI 92.47 · 7,791 citations
This book introduces 'applied thematic analysis,' a method for analyzing qualitative text data from interviews and focus groups, specifically tailored for research with an applied focus.
Fourth Generation Evaluation
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Action Research · 2014 · 7,285 citations
This entry introduces Fourth Generation Evaluation (FGE), a constructivist approach to evaluation that emerged as a response to the perceived limitations of positivist methodologies.
Using PLS path modeling in new technology research: updated guidelines
Industrial Management & Data Systems · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 287.37 · 6,746 citations · Open access
Partial Least Squares (PLS) path modeling is now a viable method for confirmatory analysis in new technology research, thanks to novel developments like consistent PLS and confirmatory composite analysis.
A Beginner's Guide to Structural Equation Modeling
2015 · FWCI 192.91 · 6,594 citations
This book offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), minimizing complex math to focus on conceptual understanding and practical application.
Regression Analysis of Count Data
Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 146.19 · 6,472 citations
This book, now in its second edition, offers a comprehensive and updated guide to regression methods for analyzing event frequency data, integrating theory with practical applications.
Taking the Human Out of the Loop: A Review of Bayesian Optimization
Proceedings of the IEEE · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 143.09 · 5,943 citations
Bayesian optimization offers a powerful, increasingly popular approach to automatically tune the numerous configuration parameters in complex Big Data applications, promising significant improvements in both product quality and human productivity.
The Motivation to Work
2017 · FWCI 98.93 · 5,433 citations
This work challenges the idea that job satisfaction stems from avoiding dissatisfaction, arguing instead that fulfillment arises from achievement and growth within the job itself.
Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
The Qualitative Report · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 555.39 · 5,197 citations · Open access
This paper argues that traditional quantitative definitions of reliability and validity, rooted in positivism, need to be redefined for qualitative research's naturalistic approach.
Applications of Item Response Theory To Practical Testing Problems
2012 · FWCI 93.22 · 5,052 citations
This abstract is a placeholder and does not contain specific research findings or contributions.
Successful qualitative research: A practical guide for beginners
QMiP Bulletin · 2016 · FWCI 395.29 · 4,036 citations
This chapter introduces qualitative research, distinguishing between a full qualitative paradigm (Big Q) and using qualitative data within a positivist framework. It outlines the skills and mindset, termed 'qualitative sensibility,' needed for effective qualitative research.
Dose-Response Analysis Using R
PLoS ONE · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 115.02 · 3,766 citations
The R extension package 'drc' offers a flexible and user-friendly infrastructure for dose-response analyses, simplifying complex statistical modeling and inference for derived parameters.
Thematic analysis of qualitative data: AMEE Guide No. 131
Medical Teacher · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 245.05 · 3,711 citations
This guide clarifies thematic analysis, a common but often misunderstood qualitative data method, by defining its philosophical underpinnings, appropriate uses across epistemologies, and providing a six-step framework with examples.
The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment
2018 · FWCI 39.52 · 3,684 citations
Donald Winnicott's work, collected in "The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment" (1957-1963), applies Freudian theories to infancy, suggesting mental health disorders stem from developmental failures in early childhood.
Sample Size Requirements for Structural Equation Models
Educational and Psychological Measurement · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 51.87 · 3,610 citations
Monte Carlo simulations reveal that common rules-of-thumb for sample size in structural equation modeling (SEM) are often outdated, with required sample sizes ranging from 30 to 460 cases depending on model properties.
Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
2012 · FWCI 187.32 · 3,585 citations
This abstract outlines a comprehensive textbook covering both qualitative and quantitative social research methods, from foundational principles to advanced data analysis techniques.
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The Sovereign Spine: A New Theory of Institutional Coherence and Agency
Open MIND · 2026 · 88 citations
This paper introduces 'Distributed Coherence,' a new theory proposing that institutional alignment emerges from interconnected decision systems rather than top-down control.
The Green Dashboard Trap: Why Institutions Lose Sight of Their Own Intent
Open MIND · 2026 · FWCI 1213.98 · 88 citations
This paper introduces the 'Green Dashboard Trap,' where performance metrics can improve and signal success even as an institution's core purpose erodes, leading to systems that appear healthy but are drifting away from their goals.
Efficient learning by implicit exploration in bandit problems with side observations
arXiv (Cornell University) · 2026 · 129 citations · Open access
Researchers developed two new algorithms for online learning problems with limited feedback, achieving near-optimal performance without prior knowledge of the observation system.
Stochastic simultaneous optimistic optimization
arXiv (Cornell University) · 2026 · 79 citations · Open access
A new algorithm, StoSOO, can find the global maximum of a noisy function with unknown local smoothness, performing nearly as well as algorithms that require this information.
Organizational Design
Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2026 · FWCI 34.37 · 221 citations
This updated fifth edition textbook offers a multi-contingency model to guide executives and students in designing effective organizations amidst rapid change, digital disruption, and demands for sustainability and resilience.
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