Power, Powerlessness, and Journal Ranking Lists: The Marginalization of Fields of Practice

This essay contributes a new perspective to debates about journal ranking lists and their effects on the practice of scholarship. Our argument is grounded in theory draws Bourdieu’s concept field. We examine effect metrics, targets rankings Human Resource Development (HRD), conjunctive field associated with Management Learning Education (MLE) ways which boundaries MLE are shaped by how, irrespective seniority field, scholars simultaneously experience both power powerlessness as result processes. contribute issues academic consequences for specialized areas conclude proposing practical interventions that senior editors can undertake challenge undesirable systems encourage scholarly diversity.