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Attending AOM? Don't Miss Our PDW on Publishing Theory Papers, Featuring an Author Panel and Editors from 18 Top Journals (Session #13275)

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    Theory Across the Academy: Publishing Theory Across Management Journals (Session #13275)

    View session on the AOM Philadelphia program: https://events.aom.org/events/aom-2026/session/KOxsKUEH_4WxR54_rHl5E 

    Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 8:00–10:00 AM ET
    Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel – Second Floor Mezzanine, Regency C

    Are you hoping to publish a theory paper but unsure where to send it-or which journals welcome theoretical work? Writing and publishing theory can be daunting, and it can be difficult to identify journals that value theory-focused papers. If this sounds familiar, join us for a PDW designed to demystify the theory publishing landscape and connect you directly with editors from across the academy.

    Session Highlights: The session will open with an author panel featuring Joanna Campbell, Gerardo Okhuysen, and Dean Shepherd, sharing first-hand experience publishing theory across leading outlets, followed by roundtables with editors from 18 top journals. You'll hear what kinds of theory papers each journal is looking for, gain clarity on positioning and publishing your work, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to editors.

    Roundtable Journals Include:

    • Academy of Management Review
    • Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 
    • Group & Organization Management 
    • Human Relations 
    • Human Resources Management Review 
    • Journal of Applied Psychology 
    • Journal of Business Ethics 
    • Journal of Business Venturing
    • Journal of International Business Studies 
    • Journal of Management
    • Journal of Management Studies
    • Journal of Organizational Behavior 
    • Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
    • Organizational Psychology Review
    • Organization Science 
    • Organization Theory 
    • Strategic Organization 
    • The Leadership Quarterly 

    Whether you're writing your first theory piece or refining a submission, this session will help you find the right home for your work. We hope to see you there!

    Pascale Frické, Maïlys George, Nana Yaa Gyamfi, Elise Jones, Kevin Rockmann, Neveen Saied, and Heather Vough



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    Kevin W. Rockmann, PhD
    Professor of Management
    Associate Editor, Journal of Management
    Past Editor-in-Chief, Academy of Management Discoveries
    George Mason University
    Costello College of Business
    krockma2@gmu.edu
    kevinrockmann.com
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