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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Title

  • Keep your title concise and informative, ensuring it does not exceed 12 words.

Abstract

  • The abstract should provide a concise summary of no more than 300 words. It should outline the research goal, identify knowledge gaps, summarize main findings, and highlight contributions.

Keywords

  • Include up to 4 keywords that reflect the core content of your manuscript.

Article Specifications

  • We accept articles of any length, with no limits on the number of words, tables, or figures.

Citation and References

  • Use the Vancouver citation system (author-number system). For more details, see the relevant Wikipedia page.
  • Citations within the text should be in square brackets [ ] instead of superscript.
  • A reference manager such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is recommended.
  • Include 15-30 references. More than 30 are permitted for review articles. Website references are allowed only if the URL is permanent and should not constitute more than 10% of the references. Tools like perma.cc, archive.today, or archive.org can be used to make URLs permanent.

Funding Details

  • If applicable, please include the name of the fund and contract number.

Language and Structure

  • The manuscript must be written in English.
  • Organize your manuscript in the following order: Introduction, Literature Review (if applicable), Methods (if applicable), Results (if applicable), Discussion (if applicable), Conclusions, Acknowledgments (if applicable), Funders (if applicable), Conflict of Interest Statements, Author Contributions, and References.

Figures and Tables

  • Include clear, vivid, and necessary figures and tables.
  • Ensure all figures and tables are referenced within the text.
  • All figures and tables should be free from copyright issues; obtain permissions if needed.
  • Provide comprehensive captions for each figure and table.

Similarity Check

  • Ensure that your manuscript has a maximum similarity index of 20%.

Highlights

  • Authors should provide 3-5 bullet points highlighting the key findings or novel contributions of their research.

Original research

This section is dedicated to presenting new empirical research that advances knowledge in the field of sustainable tourism. Submissions should include studies that explore innovative practices, new methodologies, or significant data related to the environmental, social, and economic aspects of tourism sustainability. Papers should clearly outline the research question, methodology, results, and implications for both theory and practice.

  • Minimum word count: 3,500 words
  • Maximum word count: 6,000 words
  • Minimum references: 30
  • Maximum references: 80

Reviews

Reviews should provide comprehensive overviews of specific topics within sustainable tourism. These submissions can include literature reviews, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses that synthesize existing research, identify trends, and suggest areas for further investigation. Reviews should aim to contextualize findings within the broader field, providing critical insights or new frameworks that can aid other researchers and practitioners.

  • Minimum word count: 4,000 words
  • Maximum word count: 8,000 words
  • Minimum references: 50
  • Maximum references: 150

Case studies

The case studies section seeks detailed analyses of specific examples of sustainable tourism practices from around the world. Contributions should focus on the implementation and outcomes of particular strategies, projects, or policies. These papers are expected to discuss the practical challenges and successes experienced, offering valuable lessons that can be applied in similar contexts elsewhere.

  • Minimum word count: 2,500 words
  • Maximum word count: 5,000 words
  • Minimum references: 15
  • Maximum references: 40

Theoretical papers

This section invites discussions on the theoretical underpinnings of sustainable tourism. Papers may propose new theories, challenge existing ones, or offer significant revisions to how sustainability in tourism is understood. Submissions should be well-argued and grounded in relevant literature, aiming to provoke thought and further scholarly debate on foundational concepts and ideas.

  • Minimum word count: 3,000 words
  • Maximum word count: 6,500 words
  • Minimum references: 25
  • Maximum references: 70

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