Online ISSN : 2758-2795
AAOS Transactions
About AAOS Transactions
AAOS Transactions is an open-access online journal newly established in 2022 by the Academic Association for Organizational Science (AAOS). It represents a progressive renaming and development of the former “Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Academic Association for Organizational Science,” aiming to enhance the journal’s international visibility and the timeliness of dissemination.
Our journal’s mission is to rapidly communicate the latest findings in Japanese organizational studies, primarily based on research presented at AAOS’s annual conferences and regional study groups (Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu regions). The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles quarterly (in February, May, August, and November), while making use of the J-STAGE Advance Publication system to provide immediate access to accepted articles.
By actively publishing papers of academic merit that have historically been underrepresented in conventional top-tier journals, AAOS Transactions aims to invigorate the organizational studies field. Specifically, we feature a broad range of works, including proposals of nascent theoretical perspectives, detailed case studies, original empirical research reports, and comprehensive literature reviews summarizing critical themes.
Distinctive Features of AAOS Transactions
AAOS Transactions holds clear characteristics and editorial policies, establishing its unique presence within organizational research through the following features:
1. Publishing Papers that Deliver “Novel Value”
In addition to mature theories and well-established research topics favored by top journals, AAOS Transactions actively publishes innovative research demonstrating novelty and potential, even if not yet fully matured. We also place significant value on meticulous empirical research and survey-based studies that offer practical insights relevant to real-world practice. By doing so, our journal presents diverse and unique findings rarely encountered in existing publications.
2. Emphasis on Readability and Clarity in Paper Structure
Our journal emphasizes concise yet comprehensive exploration of clearly defined topics. Papers must adhere to a specified template (A4 size), and the main text is limited to 4–10 pages. Additionally, abstracts and keywords should be within one page, with reference lists not exceeding three pages. This structure enables busy readers to quickly grasp the core arguments and findings of each paper.
3. Commitment to International Standards
To meet international academic journal standards, we require submissions to adhere strictly to the APA (American Psychological Association) referencing style. Furthermore, ensuring research ethics and transparency, all authors are required to submit their manuscripts to Jxiv (a preprint server operated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency) and obtain a DOI. By enhancing transparency in the peer-review process, we clearly articulate standards for authors.
4. Swift Dissemination via Early Online Publication
Accepted articles become immediately accessible on J-STAGE as “Advance Online Publications,” without awaiting scheduled journal issues. By promptly disseminating the latest research outcomes in organizational studies, AAOS Transactions significantly contributes to facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering dynamic academic discussion among scholars.
Regarding Plagiarism Check
AAOS Transactions requires pre-registration on Jxiv to ensure research transparency and integrity. This policy helps establish the originality of research and enhances its academic credibility.
Links to AAOS Transactions on J-STAGE
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/aaostrans/-char/jaBibliographic Information of AAOS Transactions on DOAJ
https://doaj.org/toc/2758-2795AAOS Transactions Article List
- Title
- Direct Investments in Japan and Operational Efficiency of Semiconductor Companies from Taiwan:
A Semi-parametric Analysis - Author
- Kai-Yu HSIEH
- Keyword
- semiconductor, foreign direct investment, operational efficiency, Taiwan
- Title
- Well-being Driven Entrepreneurship
- Author
- Keiko YOKOYAMA, Michi FUKUSHIMA, Futoshi AKIBA, Jin-ichiro YAMADA
- Keyword
- hedonic well-being, eudaimonic well-being, sence of place, lifestyle entrepreneurship
- Title
- Impact of External Environmental Changes and Job Characteristics on Corporate Transformation:
A Qualitative Analysis of the Case of Female CEO - Author
- Yoshiko SUGIYAMA
- Keyword
- female ceo, independency, core human resources, new business fields, high level of discretionary work, statistic discrimination
- Title
- New Progression of Open Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry:
Open on the Sales Process of Japanese Pharmaceutical Companies - Author
- Takahisa YAMAZAKI
- Keyword
- open innovation, sales process, Japanese pharmaceutical industry, ROS（return on sales）, value acquisition
- Title
- Critical Events and Organizational Changes:
Case Analysis of Customer-Centric Organizational Reform of Resort Trust Co. Ltd. - Author
- Naoki WAKABAYASHI, Shinsuke TAHARA
- Keyword
- event system theory, organizational change, customer-centric organization, resort hotel industry, case analysis
- Title
- Reverse Function of Strategic Procurement:
Prolonging the Life of Ill-Conceived Business Strategy - Author
- Yoshinobu NEMOTO, Taichi KISHIMOTO
- Keyword
- procurement, strategic activity, strategic procurement, business strategy, negative impact
- Title
- M&A under Uncertainty
- Author
- Masafumi SHODA
- Keyword
- M&A, uncertainty, environment, diversification, size, innovation
- Title
- Market Adaptation by Foreign-Owned Subsidiary:
Hybrid Management System for Innovation - Author
- Yoshiyuki SHIBAMOTO
- Keyword
- foreign owned Japanese subsidiary, social capital
- Title
- Behaviors That Improve Salespeople’s Performance and and over Difficulties:
Analysis from the Perspective of Tacit Knowledge - Author
- Takaya TOYOZUMI, Hidenori SATO
- Keyword
- tacit knowledge, handover, sales management, sales performance
- Title
- Director Eligibility:
Corporations and AI - Author
- Daisuke ASAOKA
- Keyword
- board of directors, corporation, corporate personhood, AI, corporate governance
- Title
- Multiple Perspective-Taking, Diversity, and External Network in Strategy Development
- Author
- Yoko TAKEDA
- Keyword
- creative process, multiple perspective-taking, diversity, external network, strategy development
- Title
- Knowledge Management in International Strategic Alliances:
Developing Modified Capability for Existing Knowledge in Knowledge Adaptation - Author
- Chien-ju LEE
- Keyword
- modified capabilities, knowledge transfer, knowledge adaptation, knowledge management, international strategic alliances
- Title
- Causes Inhibiting Proactive Behavior of University Staff:
Focusing on the Impact of Contextual Factors in University Organizations - Author
- Yuya HORIKAWA
- Keyword
- higher education, university management, creating legitimacy, M-GTA, centrality problem
- Title
- “Purpose” and “Domain”:
Two Concepts Translated as “Sonzai-igi,” and Their Relationship to “Keiei-rinen” - Author
- Haruhiko NOBAYASHI
- Keyword
- purpose, domain, “keiei-rinen”, domain consensus, “sonzai-igi”
- Title
- A Study of the Formation Process of Sustainable Regional Ecosystems:
Regional Knowledge Creation Research focusing on the Connections and Movements of People and Entities in the Region - Author
- Shintaro KATSURA, Ayano NISHIHARA
- Keyword
- sustainability, regional ecosystems, regional knowledge creation, connections and movements of people and entities
Editorial Board (as of October 2023)
Submission Guidelines
Detailed submission regulations are available in the following PDF file:
https://www.aaos.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/52a0c1aac8d228493c1cad5e5cdd5100-2.pdfPaper Template
The template required for preparing submissions is downloadable from the official AAOS website:
https://www.aaos.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117template_ja.docxSubmission Checklist
AAOS Transactions provides a checklist summarizing points authors should confirm before submission:
https://www.aaos.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/af803dbd5cc9e0e0dce6ad13abce7b68.pdfRegarding Open Access
AAOS Transactions is an open-access journal, providing free and unrestricted access to all articles. Authors are encouraged to engage in self-archiving (Green Open Access) by registering their works in institutional or public repositories. Furthermore, J-STAGE employs Portico to ensure the long-term preservation of its published content.