The Rocky Road to Publishing in the Management and Decision Sciences and Beyond

1. Front Matter

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2. Prologue

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 3-6

3. Case Study 1 (Choice Behavior in Interactive MCDM: A Rocky Road)

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7

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   2. The First Version (Dec 1986)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 9-15

   3. The First Revision (Jan 1987)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 17-25

   4. Submission to Management Science (Oct 1987)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 27-50

   5. Submission to Naval Research Logistics (June 1988)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 51-67

   6. Submission to Annals of Operations Research (June 1989)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 69-82

   7. Final Version (Nov 1989)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 83-88

   8. Process Analysis of Case 1

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 89-94

4. Case Study 2 (Can a Linear Value Function Explain Choices? An Experimental Study: A Not So Rocky Road)

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95

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   2. Submission to European Journal of Operational Research (July 2011)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 97-119

   3. First (and Only) Revision (Nov 2011)

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 121-137

   4. Process Analysis of Case 2

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      Pages 139-140

5. Epilogue

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Reflections

      • Pekka Korhonen, Herbert Moskowitz, Jyrki Wallenius

      Pages 143-152

6. Back Matter

   Pages 153-193

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This book documents the history of two research papers, from the first drafts to the final polished published articles, including the reviewer comments and the author responses. The documentary provides unique insights into the publishing process, which at times is filled with uncertainties, not only for young researchers. The book discusses lessons learned and also provides an experienced editor's and reviewer's perspective. In the light of the high pressure on young faculty to publish successfully, this book offers itself as a guide to publishing efficiently and effectively in a highly competitive scientific environment.

• Academic Writing
• Journal Publishing
• Research
• Review
• Scientific Publishing
• Submission

From the book reviews:

“This is a very useful reference covering all the aspects that one should consider in publishing scientific papers. … Not only is the book very useful to those that are aspiring to publish scientific papers, but I believe a wider audience will also find this interesting, especially in gaining an in-depth understanding of what the publishing of papers entails. … A truly fascinating book providing an inside view into the world of publishing scientific papers!” (Hans Ittman, ORSSA Newsletter, December, 2014)

• School of Business, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

  Pekka Korhonen, Jyrki Wallenius

• Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

  Herbert Moskowitz

Pekka J. Korhonen is Professor of Statistics and Head of the Doctoral Program at the Aalto University, School of Business, Finland (formerly Helsinki School of Economics). His research interests include Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), efficiency/performance analysis, choice behavior and interactive decision support systems. His articles have appeared in many leading journals. One of the leading scholars in Multiple Criteria Decision Making, he has served as President of the International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making. The International Society on MCDM has bestowed upon him the George Cantor Award. Herbert Moskowitz is Lewis B. Cullman Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Krannert School of Management, Purdue University. He is former Director of Krannert School's Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises at Purdue University. He is one of the leading researchers in decision theory and quality management, two fields in which he has extensively published. He is a Fellow of the Decision Science Institute. Jyrki Wallenius is Professor of Management Science at Aalto University School of Business. He is one of the leaders of his field, which encompasses Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Decision Support. His current research interests focus on multiple objective optimization, in particular hybrid MCDM/EMO approaches, combinatorial multiple objective optimization and behavioral decision theory, including neuro-economics. He is past editor of EJOR and immediate past President of the International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making. He is the recipient of numerous awards, both domestic and international.

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