In search of rigor, relevance, and legitimacy: what drives the impact of publications?

摘要: In this study, we introduce the concept of legitimacy to rigor-relevance debate and investigate empirically how rigor, relevance, are related process knowledge dissemination within a research field. We argue that analysis has been missing piece in on rigor relevance when institutional logics about what constitutes both elements lead researchers act according they perceive be appropriate behavior draw insights from micro macro levels theory show aiming bestow their own work conform these “rules game”. Using meta-analytical techniques, focus field strategic entrepreneurship analyze rigor- relevance-related characteristics studies linked therefore impact have community.