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征文期刊
International Journal of Consumer Studies
Impact Factor 8.6 • CiteScore 13.6
征文主题
Systematic Literature Reviews
Including Conceptual Papers
截止日期
May 31, 2025
(提交将于 February 15, 2025 开放)
特刊编辑
Ben Lowe, University of Kent, UK
Babak Taheri, Texas A&M University, USA
Justin Paul, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Consumer Studies
Josephine Previte, University of Queensland, Australia
Rodrigo Perez Vega, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK
Pantea Foroudi, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK
Jane Menzies, University of Sunshine Coast, Australia
Stefan Markovic, NEOMA Business School, France
特刊动机
More than 20 years into the twenty-first century, it is now an opportune time to take stock of the field of consumer studies. A field advances when new studies are built upon prior studies by consolidating existing findings, reconciling conflicting results, identifying research gaps, and suggesting avenues that will meaningfully advance theory, method, policy, and practice (Hao et al., 2019; Kumar et al., 2019). We wish to frame the next wave of consumer studies by employing systematic reviews. As an established research approach, systematic reviews rely on the use of reproducible methods and procedures to identify, select, and critically appraise a particular area of study to set a future research agenda concerning theories, methods, constructs, and contexts (Paul & Rosado-Serrano, 2019; Jebarajakirthy et al., 2021; Hassan et al., 2022).
Challenges in scholarship (e.g., lack of novelty, insufficient understanding of theory, lack of theoretical contributions) emerge when we do not systematically understand the underlying body of knowledge (Dhaliwal et al., 2020; Mishra et al., 2020). Future consumer studies’ theory and research design will benefit from state-of-the-art insights revealed by systematic reviews. With this Special Issue, we, therefore, aim to enhance our understanding of consumer studies and their underpinnings, drive novel and provocative consumer research, and discourage replete and recycled research that yields poor returns in consumer studies.
Systematic reviews can be approached manifoldly (Paul & Criado, 2020; Paul et al., 2021). We highly recommend the use of a well-grounded methodological approach to conducting systematic reviews, which may include, but are not limited to, the following types of systematic reviews: theory-based reviews (e.g., Hassan et al., 2016; Gilal et al., 2019; Tanrikulu, 2021; Zha et al., 2024), theme-based reviews (e.g., Paulet al., 2017; Rana & Paul, 2017; Kahiya, 2018; Rosado-Serrano et al., 2018; Hao et al., 2019), framework-based reviews (e.g., Paul & Benito, 2018; Lim et al., 2020; Pradhan, Kishore, & Gokhale, 2023), theory–context–characteristics–methodology (TCCM)-based reviews (e.g., Paul & Rosado-Serrano, 2019; Chen et al., 2021; Hassan et al., 2022; Çelik et al., 2023), theory development reviews (e.g., Pansari & Kumar, 2017; Paul, 2019; Paul & Mas, 2019), hybrid-narrative reviews (e.g.,Dabić et al., 2020; Buphapant & Brandão, 2023; Sharma et al., 2023), and meta-analysis (e.g., Barrari et al., 2020; Rana & Paul, 2020).
We welcome systematic reviews on any topic within the domain of consumer studies, including related subject areas (directly or indirectly), which may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Consumer behaviour
Marketing
Consumer services
Consumer culture
Consumer economics
Consumer ethics
Consumer psychology
Consumer policy
Consumer protection
Consumer psychology
Consumer and family
Consumer and gender
Consumer and globalisation
Consumer and sustainability
Technology and topics related to consumers
Consumer engagement
Consumer–brand relationships
Consumer experience
Consumer emotions
Consumer vulnerability
Consumer wellbeing
Consumer journey
Consumer studies related topics in hospitality, tourism, and leisure
Consumer health and wellness
Digital consumer behavior
Consumer decision-making processes
Cross-cultural consumer studies
The impact of social media on consumer behaviour
Ethical consumerism and corporate social responsibility
Consumer trust and loyalty
Consumer perception and attitudes
The role of influencers in consumer choices
Consumer privacy and data protection
Sustainable consumption patterns
Consumer education and awareness
The gig economy and consumer behaviour
The sharing economy and its impact on consumption
Consumer response to artificial intelligence and automation
The IJCS’s reputation as a leading consumer studies journal is built upon the rigour, novelty, and impact of its published papers. To this end, we offer some tips that we hope will be useful to scholars interested in submitting articles to this Special Issue. In this context, please follow the guiding articles by editors. For example, Paul et al. (2023) have provided several organising frameworks for developing an impactful Systematic Literature Review (SLR) article. Hulland (2024) highlighted the problems of mere bibliometric reviews and provide some guidelines. Paul et al. (2021) introduced the SPAR-4-SLR protocol for creating a useful SLR, and Paul and Menzies (2023) provided some recommendations regarding writing SLRs. Some of these rules include:
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Focus on a topic that is relevant to a broad global audience—that is, avoid narrow topics relatedto one country, single industry, etc.
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Adopt a well-grounded methodological approach for conducting the systematic review and follow its respective conventions. For example, systematic reviews should consider widely used theories/models/frameworks, constructs, contexts, and methods of the topic studied.
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Provide a comprehensive and transparent account of the methodological approach used inconducting the systematic review.
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Use the highest standards of inclusion criteria for the systematic review (e.g., journal selectioncriteria, review period).
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Offer meaningful takeaways from the systematic review, wherein existing findings areconsolidated and conflicting results are reconciled.
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Dedicate a significant portion of the paper (at least 20%) to developing a future research agenda concerning theory (including theoretical models and frameworks), context, constructs, and methods.
We look forward to receiving, reviewing, and publishing high-quality systematic reviews in this Special Issue. For more information, please refer to:
Grewal, D., Puccinelli, N., & Monroe, K. B. (2018). Meta-analysis: integrating accumulated knowledge. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 46(1), 9–30.
Hulland, J. (2024). Bibliometric reviews—some guidelines. Journal of the Academy of MarketingScience, 1–4.
Palmatier, R. W., Houston, M. B., & Hulland, J. (2018). Review articles: Purpose, process, and structure. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 46(1), 1–5.
Paul, J., & Criado, A. R. (2020). The art of writing literature review: What do we know and what do we need to know?. International Business Review, 101717.
Paul, J., & Menzies, J. (2023). Developing classic systematic literature reviews to advance knowledge: Dos and don'ts. European Management Journal, 41(6), 815–820. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2023.11.006
Paul, J., Khatri, P., & Kaur Duggal, H. (2023). Frameworks for developing impactful systematic literature reviews and theory building: What, Why and How?. Journal of Decision Systems, 114.
Paul, J., Lim, W. M., O’Cass, A., Hao, A. W., & Bresciani, S. (2021). Scientific procedures and rationales for systematic literature reviews (SPAR‐4‐SLR). International Journal of Consumer Studies, 45(4), O1–O16.
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