Management Science and Operations Research papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 106 papers from Management Science and Operations Research (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis (2019, 17,713 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 141,360 citations between them.
- 7 of the 7 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 3 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: American Journal of Qualitative Research, American Mathematical Society eBooks, Cambridge University Press eBooks.
- Published between 2012 and 2022.
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”. How to read the signals
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.
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.
Introduction to Econometrics
WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks · 2020 · FWCI 110.99 · 3,514 citations
This book provides a comprehensive overview of econometric methods, covering linear regression, violations of assumptions, and special topics like time-series and panel data analysis.
Recently added
Incorporating spatio-temporal population dynamics into deep learning models for small-area population forecasting
Computers Environment and Urban Systems · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
A CNN-LSTM model integrating interregional population changes outperforms standard LSTM for small-area population forecasting, particularly in areas with low temporal but high spatial association.
Tail-Dependent Price Escalation Risk in Road Projects: A Hybrid LSTM-Gumbel Copula Model for Probabilistic Contingency Estimation
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A hybrid LSTM-Gumbel copula model accurately forecasts joint price escalation in road project inputs, revealing that contingency needs are 1.72% (90% confidence) and 3.99% (95% confidence) above the median, highlighting the impact of dependence on cost thresholds.
The Role of Transparency in Repeated First-Price Auctions with Unknown Valuations
SIAM Journal on Computing · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
A new characterization shows that increasing auction transparency (information on competitor bids) significantly reduces a bidder's minimax regret in first-price auctions, especially in environments with adversarial valuations.
Continuous-Time Heterogeneous Agent Models with Recursive Utility and Preference for Late Resolution
Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · Open access
A new class of continuous-time heterogeneous agent models, incorporating recursive utility (Epstein-Zin) and a preference for late resolution of uncertainty, is formulated as a mean field game system.
Business Strategy and Artificial Intelligence for Corporate Emission Management: A Bibliometric Systematic Literature Review
Business Strategy and the Environment · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00
Applying AI to corporate emission management is a nascent research area, distinct from broader digitalization, with AI's sustainability impact contingent on governance quality, not just its presence.
Productivity, institutional environments, and international contract success: asymmetric moderation evidence from Japanese construction firms
International Journal of Construction Management · 2026 · Q1
Firm productivity is positively linked to international contract count and marginally to contract value for Japanese construction firms, with stronger institutional environments concentrating awards but asymmetrically boosting the value of successful contracts.
When and How Cognitive Biases Enhance Project Investment Decisions
Project Management Journal · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Recency bias, previously seen as a hindrance, can enhance project investment decision quality by prioritizing the latest, contextually relevant information in dynamic environments.
Catalan Bounds for Symmetric Strength‐Two Orthogonal Arrays
Journal of Combinatorial Designs · 2026 · Q2
A new construction for strength-two orthogonal arrays achieves a run size of four times a central binomial coefficient, using Catalan numbers for multiplicities.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOS ONE | Q1 | — | 500 | 2 | 87 |
| American Journal of Political Science | Q1 | 6.00 | 229 | 1 | 4 |
| Proceedings of the IEEE | Q1 | 5.00 | 352 | 1 | 17 |
| Psychological Methods | Q1 | 4.00 | 204 | 1 | 9 |
| Sociological Methods and Research | Q1 | 3.00 | 106 | 1 | 4 |
| Annual Review of Sociology | Q1 | 3.00 | 230 | 1 | 8 |
| Business Strategy and the Environment | Q1 | 3.00 | 199 | 1 | 7 |
| Structural Equation Modeling | Q1 | 3.00 | 138 | 1 | 4 |
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