Author Guidelines for Asian Tourism Research (ATR)

1. Article Types & Word Limits

• Original Research and Conceptual Papers: approx. 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references, tables, and appendices).

• Short Communications (preliminary findings or brief reflections): up to 3,000 words.

2. Manuscript Structure

Prepare your manuscript in this order:

1. Title page (separate document for peer review): title (≤ 52 characters including spaces), full author names, affiliations, contact email, and acknowledgements/funding.

2. Anonymous manuscript: includes title only (no author info), abstract, keywords, and the full text.

3. Main text arranged as:

   • ABSTRACT (max. 150 words)

   • Keywords (5–6)

   • INTRODUCTION

   • LITERATURE REVIEW / THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

   • METHODOLOGY (for empirical studies)

   • FINDINGS / RESULTS

   • DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION

   • REFERENCES

3. Headings & Formatting

• Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, double‑spaced, with at least 2.5 cm margins.

• Level 1 headings in UPPER CASE, left‑aligned.

• Level 2 headings in italics, Title Case.

• Level 3 headings in regular font, Title Case.

• Use numbered or unnumbered headings for clarity.

4. Tables & Figures

• Submit each on a separate page, editable format (e.g., Word or Excel).

• Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2).

• Provide clear titles and self‑explanatory notes.

• Refer to each in the text (e.g., “(see Table 3)”).

5. Citations & References