PLS-SEM Review Articles

Do you know of any good PLS-SEM review articles, preferably in top-level journals? Please send us your proposal to literature@smartpls.com in the following format:

Ecological Reasearch Using PLS-SEM: Adeyeye, O. A., Hassaan, A. M., Yonas, M. W., Yawe, A. S., Nwankwegu, A. S., Yang, G., Yao, X., Song, Z., Kong, Y., Bai, G., & Zhang, L. (2026). The emerging application of partial least squares structural equation modelling in ecological research: An introductory overview. Environmental Modelling & Software, 202, Article 106988.

PLS-SEM in Entrepreneurship Research: Mohamed, F., & Zaouaoui, S. K. (2026). The use of partial least squares structural equation modeling and complementary methods in international entrepreneurship research. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 16(50).

PLS-SEM in Business Research: Widaryanti, Wan, A., Sitawati, R., & Luhgiatno (2026). Exploring the application of PLS-SEM in business, management, and accounting research: A bibliometric approach. Quality & Quantity, 60, 2407–2434.

Leadership and Management Using PLS-SEM: Zhang, Y., Adams, D., Cheah, J.-H., Teeroovengadum, V., & Ramayah, T. (2026). An assessment of the use of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in educational leadership and management research. European Journal of Education, 61(2), Article e70600.

Supply Chain Management: Abbas, H., Salem, I. E., Akram, H. W., & Abbas, S. (2025). Exploring partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) applications in supply chain research: A bibliometric analysis and science mapping approach. Operations Research Forum, 6(142), 1–29.

Construction Management: Batra, S. (2025). Exploring the application of PLS-SEM in construction management research: A bibliometric and meta-analysis approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(4), 2697–2727.

SmartPLS Software Review: Cheah, J.-H., Magno, F., & Cassia, F. (2024). Reviewing the SmartPLS 4 software: The latest features and enhancements. Journal of Marketing Analytics, 12, 97–107.

Business Research: Vaithilingam, S., Ong, C. S., Moisescu, O. I., & Nair, M. S. (2024). Robustness checks in PLS-SEM: A review of recent practices and recommendations for future applications in business research. Journal of Business Research, 173, Article 114465.

Quality Management: Magno, F., Cassia, F., & Ringle, C. M. (2024). A brief review of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) use in quality management studies. The TQM Journal, 36(5), 1242–1251.

Logistics and Supply chain Management: Wang, S., Cheah, J.-H., Wong, C. Y., & Ramayah, T. (2024). Progress in partial least squares structural equation modeling use in logistics and supply chain management in the last decade: A structured literature review. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 54(7-8), 673–704.

Strategic Management: Shela, V., Ramayah, T., Aravindan, K. L., Ahmad, N. H., & Alzahrani, A. I. (2023). Run! This road has no ending! A systematic review of PLS-SEM application in strategic management research among developing nations. Heliyon, 9(12), Article e22476.

Human Resource Management: Legate, A. E., Hair, J. F., Chretien, J. L., & Risher, J. J. (2023). PLS-SEM: Prediction-oriented solutions for HRD researchers. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 34(1), 91–109.

Marketing: Guenther, P., Guenther, M., Ringle, C. M., & Zaefarian, G., & Cartwright, S. (2023). Improving PLS-SEM use for business marketing research. Industrial Marketing Management, 111(May), 127–142.

Business Research and Beyond: Petter, S., & Hadavi, Y. (2023). Use of partial least squares path modeling within and across business disciplines. In H. Latan, J. F. Hair, & R. Noonan (Eds.), Partial least squares path modeling: Basic concepts, methodological issues and applications (pp. 55-79). Springer.

Information Systems Research: Sabol, M., Hair, J., Cepeda, G., Roldán, J. L., & Chong, A. Y. L. (2023). PLS-SEM in information systems: Seizing the opportunity and marching ahead full speed to adopt methodological updates. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 123(12), 2997–3017.

Engineering Management: Zeng, N., Liu, Y., Gong, P., Hertogh, M., & König, M. (2023). Do right PLS and do PLS right: A critical review of the application of PLS-SEM in construction management research. Frontiers of Engineering Management, 8(3), 356–369.

Information Systems Research: Kante, M., & Michel, B. (2023). Use of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in privacy and disclosure research on social network sites: A systematic review. Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 10, Article 100291.

Marketing: Sarstedt, M., Hair, J. F., Pick, M., Liengaard, B. D., Radomir, L., & Ringle, C. M. (2022). Progress in partial least squares structural equation modeling use in marketing research in the last decade. Psychology & Marketing, 39(5), 1035–1064.

International Management: Richter, N. F., Hauff, S., Ringle, C. M., & Gudergan, S. P. (2022). The use of partial least squares structural equation modeling and complementary methods in international management research. Management International Review, 62, 449–470.

Quality Management: Barcia, K. F., Garcia-Castro, L., & Abad-Mora, J. (2022). Six sigma impact analysis on sustainability using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM): A literature review. Sustainability, 14, Article 3051.

Software Engineering: Russo, D., & Stol, K.-J. (2021). PLS-SEM for software engineering research: An introduction and survey. ACM Computing Surveys, 54(4), 1–38.

Industrial Engineering & Management: Purwanto, A. (2021). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis for social and management research: A literature review. Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research, 2(4), 114–123.

Operations Management: Bayonne, E., Marin-Garcia, J. A., Alfalla-Luque, R. (2020). Partial least squares (PLS) in operations management research: Insights from a systematic literature review. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 13(3), 565–597.

Higher Education: Ghasemy, M., Teeroovengadum, V., Becker, J.-M., & Ringle, C. M. (2020). This fast car can move faster: A review of PLS-SEM application in higher education research. Higher Education, 80, 1121–1152.

E‐learning Research: Lin, H. M., Lee, M. H., Liang, J. C., Chang, H. Y., Huang, P., & Tsai, C. C. (2020). A review of using partial least square structural equation modeling in E‐learning research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(4), 1354–1372.

Human Resource Management (HRM): Ringle, C. M., Sarstedt, M., Mitchell, R., & Gudergan, S. P. (2020). Partial least squares structural equation modeling in HRM research. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 31(12), 1617–1643.

PLS-SEM Software Review: Sarstedt, M., & Cheah, J.-H. (2019). Partial least squares structural equation modeling using SmartPLS: A software review. Journal of Marketing Analytics, 7, 196–202.

PLS-SEM Research Networks: Khan, G. F., Sarstedt, M., Shiau, W. L., Hair, J. F., Ringle, C. M., & Fritze, M. P. (2019). Methodological research on partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM): An analysis based on social network approaches. Internet Research, 29(3), 407–429.

Knowledge Mananagement: Cepeda Carrión, G., & Cegarra, J. G. (2019). Tips to use partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in knowledge management. Journal of Knowledge Management, 23(1), 67–89.

Tourism and Hospitality Research: Mostafiz, I., Islam, Y., & Pahlevan Sharif, S. (2019). Partial least squares structural equation modeling in Asian tourism and hospitality research: A systematic review. In S. Rezaei (Ed.), Quantitative tourism research in Asia: Current status and future directions (pp. 207-221). Springer.

Hospitality and Tourism: Usakli, A., & Kucukergin, K. G. (2018). Using partial least squares structural equation modeling in hospitality and tourism: Do researchers follow practical guidelines? International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 30(11), 3462–3512.

Hospitality Research: Ali, F., Rasoolimanesh, S. M., Sarstedt, M., Ringle, C. M., & Ryu, K. (2018). An assessment of the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in hospitality research. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 30(1), 514–538.

Management Accounting: Nitzl, C., & Chin, W. W. (2017). The case of partial least squares (PLS) path modeling in managerial accounting. Journal of Management Control, 28(2), 137–156.

Information Systems Research: Hair, J. F., Hollingsworth, C. L., Randolph, A. B., & Chong, A. Y. L. (2017). An updated and expanded assessment of PLS-SEM in information systems research. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 117(3), 442–458.

Management Accounting: Nitzl, C. (2016). The use of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in management accounting research: Directions for future theory development. Journal of Accounting Literature, 37(December), 19–35.

International Business: Richter, N. F., Sinkovic, R. R., Ringle, C. M., & Schlägel, C. (2016). A critical look at the use of SEM in international business research. International Marketing Review, 33(3), 376–404.

Tourism: do Valle, P. O., & Assaker, G. (2016). Using partial least squares structural equation modeling in tourism research: A review of past research and recommendations for future applications. Journal of Travel Research, 55(6), 695–708.

Psychology: Willaby, H., Costa, D., Burns, B., MacCann, C., Roberts, R. (2015). Testing complex models with small sample sizes: A historical overview and empirical demonstration of what partial least squares (PLS) can offer differential psychology. Personality and Individual Differences, 84, 73–78.

Supply Chain Management: Kaufmann, L., & Gaeckler, J. (2015). A structured review of partial least squares in supply chain management research. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 21(4), 259–272.

Family Business: Sarstedt, M., Ringle, C. M., Smith, D., Reams, R., & Hair, J. F. (2014). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM): A useful tool for family business researcher. Journal of Family Business Strategy, 5(1), 105–115.

Operations Management: Peng, D. X., & Lai, F. (2012). Using partial least squares in operations management research: A practical guideline and summary of past research. Journal of Operations Management, 30(6), 467-480.

Strategic Management: Hair, J. F., Sarstedt, M., Pieper, T., & Ringle, C. M. (2012). The use of partial least squares structural equation modeling in strategic management research: A review of past practices and recommendations for future applications. Long Range Planning, 45(5-6), 320–340.

Marketing: Hair, J. F., Sarstedt, M., Ringle, C. M., & Mena, J. A. (2012). An assessment of the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling in marketing research. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 40(3), 414–433.

Management Information Systems: Ringle, C. M., Sarstedt, M., & Straub, D. W. (2012). Editor's comments: A critical look at the use of PLS-SEM in "MIS Quarterly." MIS Quarterly, 36(1), iii–xiv.

Accounting: Lee, L., Petter, S., Fayard, D., & Robinson, S. (2011). On the use of partial least squares path modeling in accounting research. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 12(4), 305–328.

International Marketing: Henseler, J., Ringle, C. M., & Sinkovics, R. R. (2009). The use of partial least squares path modeling in international marketing. In Advances in International Marketing (Vol. 20, pp. 277-320). Emerald.