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To Remain Indian or Become International: On the Positioning of Indian B-Schools

Effectively strategizing B - Schools is important because their graduates serve as business practitioners and shall be responsible towards social and economic development of the country. Currently, approximately 89 percent of B-School in India are private (self-financed) and receive no aid from the government. In this challenging environment, this becomes very important for a B - School to utilize each resource not only to save their own business also to balance the concept of business and society.

Industry NewsLORNA MCCONNVILLEMay 18, 2020Business, B-schools, COVID-19., pandemic, business and society

A roadmap for peer review: Revisiting Erica Frank’s 1996 suggestions

In 1996 Dr. Erica Frank wrote a series of editor-reviewer “ideal” communications. Revisiting these suggestions, Michael Blades editor of the journal Applied Spectroscopy, explores if over two decades later the notion of the “still-imperfect art” of peer review remains the same today, presenting the guide as a roadmap for the 21st century reviewer.

Author ServicesTara StiversMay 11, 2020Guest post, peer review, Applied Spectroscopy, ethics

Leadership, Management and Command in the time of the Coronavirus

Few people like to hear bad news, especially from their leaders in bad times, when we all seek solace and comfort. But telling people good news is easy, even (or especially) if it isn’t true; while telling people things they need to hear that they would rather not, is much more difficult, and therefore a more important test of leadership.

Research, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonMay 6, 2020coronavirus, COVID-19

Sussex Diaries: Coping with COVID-19 as a Research Community

When COVID-19 came around, an obvious joke went around in academic circles: PhD students are already isolated, so nothing will change for them. But nothing could be further than the truth. COVID-19 lockdown and university closures mean a big aggravation to the isolation already experienced by researchers.

Editor's Picks, Industry NewsGuest UserMay 4, 2020COVID-19, PhD, Community, researchers, Sussex Hive

Becoming a Journal Peer Reviewer: Tips and ideas for early career professionals

Peer review is one of the most time honored methods for assuring quality in scientific publications. My obvious bias as a journal editor notwithstanding, I consider offering feedback to fellow scientists to be among the most vital, rewarding and enjoyable contributions a researcher can make to the growth and integrity of their profession.

Author Services, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonMay 1, 2020peer review, Journals

How to reuse figures or tables from your published article

As a SAGE Journal Author, you may find yourself needing to reuse figures or tables from your published article, such as for a conference, report, or a new article. So now what? Do you need permission to reuse your own content? Will you need to pay a fee?

Author ServicesLORNA MCCONNVILLEApril 28, 2020Archiving and Reuse Policy., Green Open Access or fully pen access

Determinants of the Quality of Life Among Elderly: Comparison Between China and India

Population ageing is now a daunting challenge across the globe. In the last few decades, enormous advancement in medical science, coupled with a sharp decline in fertility, has accentuated the share of the elderly population and created the problem of population ageing. Compared to the developed world, the demographic transition is more challenging for the Asian countries like China and India because of the huge population size and inadequate social security system for the elderly citizens.

ResearchLORNA MCCONNVILLEApril 23, 2020SAGE post, quality of life, determinant study, community comparison, aging, ageing

Hope for New Reviewers: Some Encouragement from an Editor-in-Chief

Becoming a peer reviewer for a major publication is a demonstration of selfless service, a willingness to give-back, and an assurance of quality to the literature that so many of us depend on. What matters to editors when selecting reviewers?

Author ServicesTara StiversApril 21, 2020peer review, Guest post, simulation & gaming, reviewers

Creating Superior Customer Value in the Now Economy

Leading multinationals such as Alibaba, Lenovo, LG Corporation, Mitsubishi, Nestlé, Tata Motors and Tesco use customer value strategies to build rational and emotional bonds with their target markets. As Amazon Prime demonstrates, demanding customers want the best products and services, and they want them now! In fact, Amazon is the world’s second-most admired company after Apple.

ResearchLORNA MCCONNVILLEApril 16, 2020SAGE post, Customer value, now economy, speed, millennials, relationship marketing

Is COVID-19 the Largest Megaproject of Modern History?

Dr. Juliano Denicol and Professor Andrew Davies connect concepts from their recent research on megaprojects with the managerial challenges of the global response to COVID-19.

ResearchTara StiversApril 14, 2020Project Management Journal, megaprojects, COVID-19, project management, performance

What does an Online Lecture Look Like? Tips for Virtual Engagement

It’s a Wednesday morning, and I grab a seat, preparing myself for the SOPHE (Society for Public Health Education) Annual Conference’s Opening Plenary session. But something is different. I’m wearing gym shorts and my favorite public health t-shirt, which is not my usual conference attire.

Industry News, Editor's PicksTara StiversApril 10, 2020Guest post, public health, public health awareness week, virtual learning, COVID-19, distance learning

Digitization as a Contingent Factor in India’s Financial Sector Development-Growth Nexus

Empirical studies over the last two decades have established that financial sector development (FSD) is an important factor for economic growth besides the existing capital stock and labour. The degree of FSD is represented by financial deepening that is often reflected in the financialization of savings through the spread of financial institutions led by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, and others.

ResearchLORNA MCCONNVILLEApril 9, 2020India, Financial Sector Development, ICT, Economic Growth, SAGE post

Reimagining a Feminist Virtual Classroom Amidst a Global Pandemic

As colleges announced the transition to virtual teaching, academics around the world have utilised social media to share questions, tips and resources, as we all scramble to move our classrooms online. It’s been truly moving to witness the generosity of colleagues.

Editor's Picks, ResearchKimberley SimpsonApril 8, 2020Feminist Review, virtual communities, virtual classroom, pandemic, COVID-19, Students, Community

Resources for Researchers During A Global Health Crisis

It has been said many times, but it bears repeating. We are living through an unprecedented time. The impact of COVID-19 has affected all of us differently. However, despite the anxiety and uncertainty, this global crisis has reinforced for me the importance of research and how vital our academic community is. I’ve never been prouder to work for an organization committed to the dissemination of research in all of its forms.

Author Services, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonApril 7, 2020research, public health, COVID-19, resources, SAGE Advance, pandemic

Social Media and Mental Health Among Adolescents, an Important Public Health Concern

Emerging evidence supports the idea that social media use does not necessarily cause poor mental health outcomes; however, adolescence can be a developmental stage in which youth are particularly susceptible to social media’s negative effects.

Research, Editor's PicksTara StiversApril 6, 2020social media, adolescents, mental health, public health, Guest post, public health awareness week

A brief review of the neurobiology and psychopharmacology of PTSD

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental disorder with limited treatment options. Historically, PTSD was associated with combat exposure and hence named “shell shock” in WWI and “combat stress reaction” in WWII. However, we came to realize that following severe trauma, both civilians and military personnel can develop PTSD.

ResearchLORNA MCCONNVILLEApril 3, 2020neurobiology, psychopharmacology, PTSD, stress, Guest post

Promoting China’s Inclusive Finance Through Digital Financial Services

The terms Internet Finance, Financial Technology and Digital Finance are almost similar in meaning and are used interchangeably in China and around the world. Here the term digital financial service (DFS) is used to mean all the financial elements or services accomplished by technological innovation.

Our Commitment to Peer Review: Resources and Support

SAGE Publishing would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to our reviewers. SAGE is dedicated to providing reviewers the resources they need to contribute to high quality and timely peer review.

Author Services, Editor's PicksTara StiversApril 1, 2020peer review, SAGE post, Publons, reviewer resources

Peer Review Q&A

Peer review is an essential part of research and academic publishing, driving advancement in the chosen research area whilst helping editors shape the content of their journals and authors improve their papers.

Author Services, Editor's PicksGuest UserMarch 30, 2020peer review, Sussex Hive