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The Five Essentials of a Modeling Paper

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  • Phebo D. Wibbens

    (INSEAD, 77300 Fontainebleau, France)

  • Tobias Kretschmer

    (M&E Department, Imperial College Business School, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom; and LMU Munich, Munich School of Management, 80539 Munich, Germany)

Abstract

Models are playing an increasingly important role in the development of management theory. From the journal’s inception, Strategy Science has welcomed formal models, including analytic models, computational models, and simulation studies. Unfortunately, many modeling papers face first round rejection. They usually suffer from a relatively small set of issues. In this editorial, we provide specific guidance on how to address five of the most common issues in modeling papers. The goal is to provide a short practical guide for authors to enhance their chances of publication and subsequent impact.

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  • Phebo D. Wibbens & Tobias Kretschmer, 2026. "The Five Essentials of a Modeling Paper," Strategy Science, INFORMS, vol. 11(2), pages 181-186, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orstsc:v:11:y:2026:i:2:p:181-186
    DOI: 10.1287/stsc.2026.ed.v11.n2
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