Journal of Asian Tourism Research
Aim and Scope
Journal of Asian Tourism Research (JATR) is conceived as an interdisciplinary journal focusing on research in tourism and allied areas, scoping ‘Asian Tourism Phenomena’. Tourism in Asia is shaping with the unusual and complex characteristics of Asian economy, demography, gender, destination, travel behavior, society, culture, environment and governance systemsblending together in a completely novel and unique way that makes Asian tourism a different spectrum from the rest of the world. JATR specifically addresses research opportunities in all ‘Asian tourism contexts’ that shapes and reshapes the growth of Asia.
JATR acts as a platform for scholars to critically examine the context of Asian tourism development. All aspects that directly or indirectly influences tourism industry, society and environment in the Asian destinations as well as its source markets, the similarities and differences, approaches, challenges and opportunities are some of the major dialogue areas.
Journal Indexing
As a new initiative JATR is not indexed by any database. The appointed editorial board is highly efficient and competent to guide the journal to be indexed in SCOPUS and SSCI in the coming years. The journal is expected to be indexed in SCOPUS by the end of year 2022.
Peer Review Statement
JATR is an international peer reviewed journal which publishes original research articles, concept papers and short research communications that contributes to scientific knowledge in tourism.
Articles submitted to JATR will go through a peer review process administrated by the journal editorial board. The board sets a strict time line of reviewing and communicating the decision to authors to ensure that the papers are published as per the timeline set by the journal.
Online First
All accepted articles will be published online prior to being published in a specific volume and issue.
First Issue
The first Issue of the journal is scheduled in April 2021.
Paper Submission
The journal is in the process of designing a website and Journal Management System. However, this is not a limitation to submitting the articles now. As a temporary solution, the journal will accept papers through the following email.