Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies (JOTAGS) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes original research articles in the fields of tourism, gastronomy, and related disciplines. The journal employs a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.
Originality and Submission Conditions
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Submissions that do not comply with these conditions will not be considered for review.
All manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal’s scope, originality, academic quality, ethical compliance, and adherence to formatting requirements.
Peer-Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to JOTAGS undergo a rigorous and transparent double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.
1. Initial Editorial Assessment
Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal’s scope, compliance with author guidelines, originality, and adherence to ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage without external review.
2. Double-Blind Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the field. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the process to ensure objectivity and impartiality.
3. Review Criteria
Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on the following:
4. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editor may decide that a manuscript is:
The final decision rests with the Editor, who considers reviewers’ recommendations alongside the journal’s editorial standards.
5. Revision Process
When revisions are requested, authors are expected to address reviewers’ comments in detail and submit a revised manuscript along with a "response to reviewers" document. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the same reviewers to ensure all requested changes have been adequately addressed.
6. Ethical Oversight and Confidentiality
All stages of the peer-review process are conducted in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Reviewers and editors are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
Manuscript Preparation, Length, and Template Requirement
All manuscripts must be prepared using the official JOTAGS manuscript template. Formatting requirements are as follows:
Abstract and Extended English Summary
For manuscripts written in Turkish, authors are required to provide a minimum 1,000-word extended summary in English. This summary should comprehensively reflect the study’s background, objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications.
JEL Classification Codes
Each manuscript must include at least one and no more than three JEL classification codes (e.g., Q11). Official codes can be found at: AEA JEL Codes.
Style and Referencing
All manuscripts must be prepared in strict accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition.
Copyright and Licensing
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.
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