Editorial and Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Advances in Tourism Studies (ATS) undergo a double-blind peer review process. The review evaluates two principal dimensions: relevance to tourism studies and contribution to theoretical and practical knowledge.

Editors and reviewers are committed to providing constructive and scholarly feedback to improve manuscript quality. The Editor-in-Chief retains final authority over all publication decisions.

Submission Procedure

During the current editorial system transition, manuscripts must be submitted via email to:

contact@azuralwpress.com

Authors must use the following subject format:

ATS Submission – [First Author Last Name] – [Short Title]

Each submission must include:

• Full manuscript in Microsoft Word format (anonymous version)
• Separate title page containing author details and affiliations
• Author declaration and publication ethics statement

All submissions received through this channel will undergo the standard ATS peer review procedure described below.

Review Workflow

1. Administrative Screening: The Editorial Office verifies completeness and compliance with formatting requirements.
2. Initial Desk Evaluation: The Editor-in-Chief assesses alignment with the journal focus and scope. Non-compliant manuscripts may be returned or rejected without external review.
3. Plagiarism Screening: All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin. Submissions exceeding a 25% similarity threshold are rejected.
4. Section Editor Assessment: Manuscripts are evaluated for novelty, methodological rigor, and scholarly contribution before proceeding to external review.
5. Double-Blind Peer Review: Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are made based on reviewer recommendations.

Decision Outcomes

• Rejected: The manuscript does not meet scholarly standards or journal scope.
• Major Revision: Substantial theoretical or methodological improvements required. Revision period 4–12 weeks.
• Minor Revision: Limited improvements required. Revision period 1–4 weeks.
• Accepted: Manuscript approved for publication following final proofreading.

Post-Review Process

1. Authors receive consolidated reviewer comments.
2. Revised manuscripts must include a detailed Response to Reviewers document.
3. Failure to submit revisions within the specified timeline may result in withdrawal.
4. Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication and uploaded to the journal platform.