Writing Guidelines for “Disciplines, Concepts, and Research Areas"
Disciplines, concepts, and research areas provide the theoretical and analytical foundations of tourism studies, contributing to the understanding, development, and management of tourism phenomena. Entries prepared for The Encyclopedia of World Tourism should present the relevant discipline, concept, or research area in an objective, academic, and source-based manner. The entry should examine its definition, historical development, key theories, major debates, and significance within tourism scholarship and practice. Where applicable, attention should also be given to methodological approaches, interdisciplinary connections, contemporary applications, and emerging research trends. All information should be supported by reliable and up-to-date academic sources.
Entry Format
1) Entry Title
[Name of the Concept/Term]
(If necessary, the English equivalent or a commonly used abbreviation may be provided in parentheses.)
2) Introductory Statement (Descriptive Sentence)
The introductory statement should not exceed 250 characters.
In one or two sentences, briefly explain what the concept or term is, the context in which it is used, and its key characteristic(s), if applicable.
3) Main Text
The main text must contain at least 400 words.
The sections “See Also” and “References” are not included in the word count.
The entry should begin with the introductory statement.
The following headings are recommended. They may be used directly or incorporated into the narrative of the text.
3.1 Original Spelling (If Applicable)
- Original spelling of the concept/term: [Original spelling]
- Alternative spellings or abbreviations (if any): [Variants]
3.2 Etymological Origin (If Known)
- Etymology: [Language/origin + brief explanation]
- Historical usage or first recorded appearance (if applicable): [Brief information]
3.3 Person(s) Who First Introduced or Used the Concept (If Known)
- Person(s) who first introduced or used the concept: [Full Name]
- Work, publication, institution, or context in which it was first used (if applicable): [Work/Institution + Year]
3.4 Content and Scope
- Main components of the concept: [Bullet points or narrative explanation]
- Areas of application and contexts of use: [Where and how is it used in tourism?]
- Distinction from related or similar concepts (if applicable): [Brief comparison]
3.5 Definition and Information in the Literature
- Prominent definitions found in the literature: [Summary]
- Similarities and differences among definitions: [Summary]
3.6 Debates and Contemporary Approaches
- Major debates, criticisms, or controversies in the literature: [Summary]
- Current trends, reinterpretations, or emerging approaches (if applicable): [Summary]
- Impacts on the field of tourism or examples of practical applications (if applicable): [Brief example]