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Published by: Institute for Tourism

https://www.iztzg.hr/en/journal-tourism/aims-and-scope/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 579 9 9 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 14
Documents by Best Scientists*: 13
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 33
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.305
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Tourism?

The foci of the journal are Tourism, Marketing, Tourism geography, Advertising and Economy. The studies on Tourism discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Social science, Recreation and Economic geography. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Marketing as it also encompasses Hospitality.

In addition to Tourism geography research, it aims to explore topics under Economic growth, Tourist industry and Environmental resource management. The journal connects research in Ecotourism with the related topic of Sustainable tourism.

  • Tourism (60.09%)
  • Marketing (18.81%)
  • Tourism geography (16.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • What do tourists eat and why? Towards a sociology of gastronomy and tourism. (76 citations)
  • Meaningful travel: Women, independent travel and the search for self and meaning (58 citations)
  • Surrounded by place: embodied encounters. (55 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Tourism:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Tourism, Destinations, Advertising, Marketing and Consumer satisfaction. While the journal papers focused on Tourism, they were also able to explore topics like Globalization, Recreation and Economy. The works on Marketing tackled in the most cited articles bring together disciplines like Process (engineering) and Value (ethics).

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

  • Social science
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Tourism, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Economic growth, Dark tourism and Advertising. Tourism research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Qualitative research and Economy. While Tourism primarily focused on 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, it also opened dialogues on disciplines such as Pandemic, Legislature, Regional science, Demand side and Hazard.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Last Chance Tourism in South Africa: Future Research Potential? (2 citations)
  • ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНИХ ОБОВ’ЯЗКІВ КАТЕГОРІЙНИХ МЕНЕДЖЕРІВ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧНИХ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ (0 citations)
  • СТАН І ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ГОТЕЛЬНОЇ ІНДУСТРІЇ КИТАЙСЬКОЇ НАРОДНОЇ РЕСПУБЛІКИ (0 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 Tourism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael Lück (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Robinson (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sandy M. Smith (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Devi Roza K. Kausar (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yustisia Pasfatima Mbulu (6 papers) absent at the last 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 Tourism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Umeå University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jagiellonian University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Szczecin (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Wrocław University of Economics (2 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, 58.06% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.38% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 46.15% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 30.77% of all publications and 7.69% 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 Research

Tourism research offers a diverse range of career paths related to the various topics touched upon in the journal. Professionals can specialize in tourism marketing, tourism geography, or economic growth and the tourist industry, among others. Those pursuing a career in tourism research can also find opportunities in the broader sphere of social science, recreation, and economic geography.

Jobs in this field often require a solid understanding of various disciplines. For instance, individuals could work as tourism analysts, where they use data to understand and forecast trends in tourism, or they could take on roles as urban planners, managing the development of cities and regions to accommodate for tourism influences.

Salaries in these professions can vary quite significantly, especially when considering geography. For instance, someone working as an urban planner in New York might earn a different salary compared to other parts of the country. For more information, you can check out the average urban planner salary in New York.

Overall, the range of topics covered in tourism research provides professionals with a solid foundation for various career paths and industries. With the ever-changing nature of tourism patterns and demands, there are always new opportunities for research and professional growth in this field.

Top Publications

  • Examining the Feasibility of Vaccine Tourism

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Managing Crisis in the Tourism Industry

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Sustainable Tourism Research Progress

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Cruise Traveler’s Experience

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Impact of Crowded Restaurant Perception on Affectivity and Behavioral Intentions

    A. Celil Cakici;Nurhayat Iflazoglu;Levent Altinay

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Local Food Consumption Value Towards Food Destination Image in Sarawak

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • Determinants of Citations in Tourism and Hospitality Studies

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • Seasonal Employment in Tourism

    (2023)
    0 Citations
  • Nexus Between Tourism and House Prices

    (2022)
    0 Citations

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