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International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research
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International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research

1738-3005

Published by: Korea Tourism Research Association

https://www.dbpia.co.kr/journal/voisDetail?voisId=VOIS00637086

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 711 5 35 2

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 13
Documents by Best Scientists*: 46
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
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Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research?

The objective of International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research is to combine knowledge in the areas of Marketing, Tourism, Advertising, Social psychology and Job satisfaction. It focuses on different Marketing studies like Customer satisfaction, Service quality, Loyalty, Quality (business) and Service (business). The Job satisfaction study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Organizational commitment.

  • Marketing (23.25%)
  • Tourism (19.86%)
  • Advertising (17.02%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • An Investigation of the Relationship Between Tourism Impacts and Host Communities' Characteristics (58 citations)
  • Importance-Performance Analysis and Cultural Perspectives in Romanian Black Sea Resorts (20 citations)
  • The role of perceived ethics in the decision-making process for responsible tourism using an extended model of goal-directed behavior (11 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research:

The journal articles investigate studies in Tourism, Marketing, Job satisfaction, Social psychology and Empirical research. While the journal papers primarily focused on Tourism, they also opened dialogues on the discipline of Social metrics. The works on Marketing tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Perception, Urban area, Categorization, Social environment and Host (network).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • China
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research focuses largely on the fields of Tourism, Advertising, Social psychology, Marketing and Applied psychology. The journal addresses concerns in Tourism which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Regional science, Microeconomics and Sustainable development. While work presented in International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research provided substantial information on Advertising, it also covered topics in Customer satisfaction, Storytelling, Service quality and Big data.

Social psychology and Resilience (network) are closely related fields of research discussed in it. The journal focuses on Marketing but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Experiential learning, Value (mathematics) and Selection (genetic algorithm). In it, Flow (mathematics) and Risk perception are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Applied psychology research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Measures to be implemented in the hotel buffets during the COVID-19 pandemic (2 citations)
  • Evaluation value of demand for the in-flight safety of aircraft using contingent valuation method : Focusing on risk-taking tendency and regulatory focus (1 citations)
  • The impact of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lee Seungkon (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hoosuk Lee (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lee Choong-Ki (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kim Ki Young (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Yoon Byeongkug (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Baekseok University (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kyonggi University (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Naver Corporation (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Queensland (1 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Virginia Tech (1 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 98.18% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 50.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 0.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Tourism and Hospitality Research

There are plenty of rewarding career opportunities in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Research. Due to the diverse nature of this field, professionals can specialize in a multitude of areas such as marketing, advertising, job satisfaction studies, social psychology, and even empirical research. These specialties can translate into different career paths including tourism marketing specialist, brand manager for hospitality chains, urban planner, research analyst, and more. One noteworthy career to pursue is becoming an urban planner. Urban planners play a considerable role in shaping the development of cities to accommodate tourism in ways that are practical, sustainable, and beneficial to local communities. To become an urban planner in Nebraska, for instance, an understanding of marketing and tourism, as well as the urban environment is crucial. This involves earning a relevant degree from a recognized institution, gaining experience, and then tailoring your knowledge to deal adequately with the state's specific urban needs and tourism potential. If you're interested in this path, discover some of the best business programs in Nebraska to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge at this link: how to become an urban planner in Nebraska. Remember that a career in tourism and hospitality research offers a globally-engaging, exciting field with prospects in academia, public, and the private sector. It's an industry that's constantly growing and evolving, keeping your work fresh and intriguing.

Top Publications

  • Structural relationships among tourists’ experience, perceived value, place attachment, and satisfaction in Yeosu : Focusing on the theory of experience economy

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • The effects of sustainable intelligence on destination social responsibility, environmental self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior: Focusing on the Sihwa Lake wetland area

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • A study on the authenticity of Bukchon Hanok Village on tourists’ behavior : Applying the theory of planned behavior

    Hye-Jin Jung;Choong-ki Lee

    (2020)
    2 Citations
  • The effect of interactivity of smart tourism technology-based self-service on continuous use intention : Focusing on airline kiosks

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • The impacts of perceived risk of COVID-19 and non-pharmaceutical interventions on cruise tourists’ behavioral intention : Application of an extended theory of planned behavior

    Hyo-Jin Youn;Choong-Ki Lee

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • A study on the structural relationships between the attractiveness of tourism influencers, perceived value, attitude, and behavioral intention

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • Estimation of the preservation value of the Sinan mudflat as World Natural Heritage for sustainable tourism : Using a two-step scenario of the contingent valuation method

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • The meaning and application of web meta data in smart tourism

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • The effect of integrated resort choice attributes and marketer expertise on co-creation value and loyalty in VIP customers : The moderating effect of nationality and number of visits

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • The influence of innovation characteristics of self-bag drop service on attitude and intention to use : Focusing on the moderating role of airline trust

    (2022)
    1 Citations

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