This new award is to highlight new journals that are publishing outstanding quality research in current, strong and evolving subjects. Free access was given to the 16 eligable journals. Over 1000 votes were cast and the winner is:
Critical Perspectives on International Business
One voter commented, “This journal gives an important space to a number of outstanding critical researchers. The journal provides information on evolving and relevant topics. I am glad that Emerald has taken the lead and has the courage to publish a journal of this nature”.
The three up runners were:
Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management
Society and Business Review
International Journal of Emerging Markets