Publish-or-Perish in Business Academia: Ethical Considerations

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26034/fr.jehe.2024.6862

Keywords:

Publish-or-perish, business academia, research ethics, predatory journals, accreditation requirements

Abstract

This commentary critiques the publish-or-perish culture in business academia, driven by accreditation requirements, which pressures faculty to prioritize quantity over quality in research. It examines the impact of these pressures on research credibility and the rise of predatory journals. Ethical concerns regarding the necessity and impact of the resulting research are discussed. The article calls for reevaluating research priorities and advocating for high-quality, impactful studies that address significant business and societal challenges. By fostering ethical research practices and combating predatory journals, business academia can enhance the credibility and relevance of its contributions.

Author Biographies

David S. Fowler, Louisiana State University (LSU) System, LSU-Shreveport's College of Business, United States

Dr David Fowler is an Assistant Professor of Management for the Louisiana State University (LSU) System, at LSU-Shreveport's College of Business, in the United-States, where he is teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in management and organizational strategy. Previously he served as Chair of the Department of Business Administration at Newberry College.

Email: david.fowler@lsus.edu

Jon Musgrave, Morehead State University, The University of Texas at Tyler, United States

Dr. Jon Musgrave is an Assistant Professor of Management at Morehead State University, Elmer R. Smith College of Business. He teaches graduate and undergraduate management courses on organizational behavior and human resource management. Dr. Jon Musgrave received a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development with a specialization in Organizational Development and Change from The University of Texas at Tyler. His research focuses on leadership, strategic human resource management, and organizational behavior.

Email: j.musgrave@moreheadstate.edu

Jill Musgrave , Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; Program Director of the Criminal Justice Department at Union College Kentucky, United States

Dr. Jill Musgrave is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and the program director of the Criminal Justice Department at Union College Kentucky. She teaches undergraduate courses on criminal justice. Dr. Jill Musgrave received a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana State University.

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Published

2024-12-30

How to Cite

Fowler, D. S. ., Musgrave, J., & Musgrave , J. (2024). Publish-or-Perish in Business Academia: Ethical Considerations. Journal of Ethics in Higher Education, (5), 35–50. https://doi.org/10.26034/fr.jehe.2024.6862

Issue

No. 5 (2024): Ethics in Open and Distance Education

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Thematic Articles

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