This editorial elaborates on the expectations for research destined for publication in the Journal of Business Logistics (JBL). We explore the dimensions of topical coverage, theory, methods, and research implications. The purpose of expounding these expectations is twofold: (1) to inform prospective authors on how to best position their work for submission, and (2) to initiate our reviewers and associate editors (AEs) of the expectations for the evaluation of research. By better illuminating our expectations, authors will have a better experience with the journal, associated with higher levels of success. Also, reviewers and AEs will be better prepared to express their opinions in a constructive fashion, helping to nurture more impactful papers. The editorial concludes by introducing the articles appearing in the current issue of the journal.

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是什么做出了贡献？在JBL上阐述我们的出版期望

这篇社论详细阐述了将要发表在《商业物流杂志》（JBL）上的研究期望）。我们探索主题报道的范围，理论，方法和研究意义。阐述这些期望的目的是双重的：（1）通知准作者如何最好地定位其作品以便提交；（2）向我们的审稿人和副编辑（AE）发起对研究评估的期望。通过更好地阐明我们的期望，作者将对期刊有更好的体验，并获得更高的成功率。此外，审稿人和AE会更好地准备以建设性的方式表达他们的观点，从而帮助培育更具影响力的论文。社论最后通过介绍当前期刊上出现的文章作为结尾。