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The level of cross-disciplinarity in cross-disciplinary accounting research: analysis and suggestions for improvement

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posted on 2024-11-02, 16:02 authored by Steven Dellaportas, Lina XuLina Xu, Zhiqiang Yang
This study examines the extent of cross-disciplinary accounting research using a self-constructed definitional framework developed from a review of diverse literatures to better understand its meaning and underlying dimensions. The two identifiable dimensions, integration (blending of concepts) and interaction (researcher collaboration), sit along a continuum of relationships creating the potential for new knowledge through cross-disciplinary research. Data analysis using the publication descriptors from three highly regarded cross-disciplinary accounting research journals (AAAJ, AOS, CPA) suggest that cross-disciplinary accounting research is underpinned by conceptual 'integration' but less emphasis is placed on the 'interaction' between researchers of diverse disciplines. The findings also indicate that cross-disciplinarity is associated with higher citations. Interestingly, we found that the interaction dimension has a growing effect, over time, on article citations.

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Journal

Critical Perspectives on Accounting

Volume

85

Number

102275

Start page

1

End page

19

Total pages

19

Publisher

Elsevier

Place published

United Kingdom

Language

English

Copyright

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Former Identifier

2006104011

Esploro creation date

2022-09-16

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