Author Guidelines

These guidelines have been prepared for authors wishing to submit a manuscript to Tourist Destination. To maintain the quality and standards of our journal, we kindly request that you review these guidelines carefully before submission. Manuscripts that do not adhere to the specified rules may be returned to the author without entering the review process.

  1. Publication Policy & Ethics

All manuscripts submitted to our journal must comply with the following ethical principles and publication policies.

  • Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original, not have been previously published in any other peer-reviewed journal, and not be under consideration by any other journal simultaneously. An abbreviated version of the content presented at a meeting is not considered a prior publication.
  • Authorship and Responsibility: All authors must certify that they have made a substantial scientific contribution to the paper and that they approve of its final form. The authors are responsible for all content within the manuscript, including opinions, results, and formulas.
  • Author Limits & Frequency:
    • It is recommended that a manuscript has a maximum of 7 authors.
    • A researcher can only be an author on one article in the journal within the same year.
  • Copyright and Licensing:
    • Authors warrant that they hold the copyright to their manuscript and all materials within it (text, illustrations, etc.) or have obtained the necessary permissions. For materials such as tables or figures from other sources, a written statement from the copyright holder(s) granting permission for publication must be submitted.
    • Published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY) license.
    • Authors grant Tourist Destination the right to store their articles in its databases for an unlimited period and to distribute and reproduce the articles electronically. Authors retain all other exploitation rights, provided that any further use of the article includes a reference to its original publication ("originally published in Tourist Destination").
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare in their cover letter or on the title page whether the research reported was the result of a for-pay consulting relationship or if they or their employer have a financial interest in the topic of the paper that might constitute a conflict of interest.
  • Publication Fees: There are no submission fees, processing fees, or page charges for this journal.

 

 

  1. Manuscript Submission Process
  • Submission System: Manuscripts must be submitted electronically only via the Tourist Destination submission system.
  • File Format: Authors are expected to submit their manuscript as a Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf) file.
  • Preparation for Blind Peer Review: Our journal uses a double-blind peer review process. Therefore, the main manuscript file submitted to the system must not contain any author-identifying information (such as names, affiliations, email addresses, or acknowledgements).
  1. Manuscript Preparation Guide

3.1. General Format & Structure

  • Word Count: While there are no absolute requirements, a typical manuscript should not exceed 12,000 words. The target length for research notes is 3,000 to 5,000 words, all-inclusive.
  • Language: English
  • File Contents: The main manuscript file should contain the following sections in order:
    1. Title
    2. Abstract
    3. Keywords
    4. Main Text
    5. Appendices
    6. Notes
    7. References
    8. Tables and Figures (embedded within the text)
  • Footnotes: Footnotes within the text should be numbered consecutively (1, 2, 3...).

3.2. Title, Abstract, & Keywords

  • Title: The title should be written in "sentence case" (i.e., only the first letter of the first word should be capitalized).
  • Abstract:
    • Must be between 150 and 300 words.
    • It should be a concise and factual summary, briefly stating the purpose of the research, the methodology, the principal results, and major conclusions.
  • Keywords: Provide 3 to 7 keywords.

3.3. In-Text Elements (Tables, Figures, Formulas)

  • Tables:
    • The table title should be placed above the table and formatted as: Table 1: Result of measurement model.
    • In column headings and in the first entry of each stub column, only the first word should be capitalized.
    • Explanatory footnotes below the table should be indicated with letters (a, b, c...).
    • A source must be indicated below each table. If created by the author(s), it should be specified as follows:
      • Source: Authors' elaboration
  • Figures:
    • Figures must be complete and clearly drawn. Vectoral graphics (e.g., SVG, EPS) are preferred. If not possible, provide a high-resolution image of at least 300 DPI.
    • The figure label should be placed below the figure and formatted as: Figure 1: Study region.
    • A source must be indicated below each figure. If created by the author(s), it should be specified as follows:
      • Source: Authors' elaboration
  • Formulas:
    • Formulas should be numbered consecutively on the right-hand side in parentheses: (1), (2), etc.
    • When referring to a formula in the text, use only the number in parentheses, e.g., (1).
    • At the beginning of a sentence, refer to it as "Equation (1)".

3.4. References

  • The reference list must appear at the end of the text, starting on a new page.
  • APA 7th Edition (American Psychological Association) style must be used for all citations and references.
  • Issue numbers and page ranges must be provided for all journal articles.
  • Where available, hyperlinks to the full text of the cited papers should be included.
  • For correct APA 7 formatting, please consult the official guidelines: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples

3.5. Supplementary Material

  • Supplementary materials, such as data sets, should be submitted together with the main manuscript.
  1. Author's Agreement & Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript to Tourist Destination, the authors certify the following:

  • Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is authorized to act on behalf of all co-authors in all communications with the journal. All confirmations and agreements will be made between the journal and the corresponding author.
  • Author Warranties: On behalf of themselves and their co-authors, the authors warrant that:
    • The article is original, has not been formally published in any other peer-reviewed journal, and is not under consideration by any other journal.
    • The article does not infringe upon any existing copyright or any other third-party rights.
    • They are the sole authors of the article and have the full authority to enter into this agreement.
    • The article contains nothing that is unlawful, libelous, or which would, if published, constitute a breach of contract or confidentiality.
    • They have taken due care to ensure the integrity of the article. To the best of their knowledge, all statements purported to be facts are true, and any formula or instruction contained in the article will not cause any injury, illness, or damage to the user.