CB Submittal Form:

Articles/Journals for Category A Intellectual Contributions

Instructions: This form should be attached to Category A intellectual contributions submitted to the Dean of the College of Business through the Department Chair. The checklist below is taken from the criteria for Category A publications approved by CB Faculty (effective July 1, 2015). Faculty members are encouraged to attach additional documentation (e.g., a copy of a journal’s submission/review policies, editor/reviewer comments).

Full Citation:
CWU Author(s): / Publisher:
  1. Is the journallisted in Cabell’s or the College of Business list? Yes No

If “Yes” is checked, please submit the Cabell’s summary sheet. If “No” is checked, attach a justification why the outlet should qualify as a Category A publication.

  1. Is the journal or publisher listed in Beall’s list of potentially predatory journals? Yes No

If “Yes” is checked, please submit a justification as to why the intellectual contribution should be considered a Category A. Potential information included is the quality of the article, the impact of the research, the review process, the acceptance rate and the impact factor of the journal.

  1. Is there a fee exceeding $100.00 (excluding graphics charges) associated with the review or publication (e.g. conference fees, if attendance is necessary for submission)? Yes No

If “Yes” is checked, please attach an explanation why the higher fee is charged and document the acceptance rate for the journal.

  1. Does the journal subject contributions to a blind peer-review process?Yes No

If “No” is checked, attach a description of the review process.

  1. If an article is accepted for publication, is it considered a “full” journal article? (e.g., research notes or commentaries are not usually considered “full” manuscripts) Yes No

If “No” is checked, attach a justification of why it is equivalent to a “full” article (e.g., explain why it makes a significant and meaningful contribution to your field).

  1. Are there more than four co-authors on the article? Yes No

If “Yes” is checked, attach a justification of your (the CWU-CB author) role on the article.

  1. What is it’s ranking on the Australian Business Deans Council Journal Quality List

A* A B C Not Listed

  1. What type of intellectual contribution is this journal article:

Teaching and learning-develops and advances new understandings, insights, and teaching content and methods that impact learning behavior. Normally intended to impact the teaching and/or pedagogy of business and management.

Applied or integration/application -synthesizes new understandings or interpretations of knowledge or technology; develops new technologies, processes, tools, or uses; and/or refines, develops, or advances new methods based on existing knowledge. Normally intended to contribute to and impact the practice of business and management.

Basic or discovery- (often referred to as discipline-based scholarship) that generates and communicates new knowledge and understanding and/or development of new methods. Normally intended to impact the theory, knowledge, and/or practice of business and management.

Approval: ______Date: ______

Department Chair

Approval: ______Date: ______

Dean

Comment/Action:

7/1/15