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This guide provides a sophisticated methodology for authors to strategically position their academic research within the field of international marketing. It teaches how to identify the core scholarly conversation, pinpoint specific knowledge gaps (vacancies), and structure the manuscript to ensure the contribution is novel, necessary, and impactful to the domain.

A comprehensive guide for authors on positioning their research manuscript within established academic conversations. It teaches how to move beyond merely identifying a 'gap in the literature' or applying theory to a 'new context,' ensuring the contribution is substantively important, novel, and consequential for the field and practitioners.

This guide helps authors strategically position their academic manuscript within the specialized scope of the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing (JPP&M). It teaches how to situate the research by addressing three key areas: the established marketing-and-policy canon, the specific disciplinary literature, and the current regulatory record. It also provides techniques to clearly differentiate the contribution from similar fields (e.g., consumer psychology or general policy journals), ensuring the gap is decision-relevant for policymakers.