Have our insights had impact? Assessing JBVI's influence at its 10th anniversary

Abstract

The 10th anniversary of the Journal of Business Venturing Insights (JBVI) is an opportune time to take stock of the journal's impact and reflect on how JBVI and its authors have influenced society. To understand this influence, we conducted a study to identify and assess the outcomes of JBVI's ten-year efforts to be at the forefront of stimulating entrepreneurship insights. Using impact assessment tools and a survey of JBVI authors, we found that JBVI's impact is multidimensional and involves scholarly, media, practitioner, and policy influence. This impact is attributable to JBVI's unique publication process, editorial policies, and research initiatives. Moreover, JBVI's impact is co-produced by the actions of editors, authors, and the public and involves the creation of actionable insights at the nexus of academic opportunities and societal needs. The findings point to new opportunities for JBVI and other journals to further enhance their impact.