Journal profile · HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management
ISSN 2213-0780 · eISSN 2213-0799 · Elsevier
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management: CAS Zone 3 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.92; fully open access; APC about USD 3,340; review about 225 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 123 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research and Urban Green Space and Health, together about 47.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Social Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism offers a dedicated outlet for social science and natural resource research relevant to outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism.The journal publishes peer-reviewed, original research that advances our understanding of outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism in the context of sustainable outdoor leisure sites and protected area management and planning. JORT covers the entire spectrum of settings, ranging from wilderness to urban outdoor recreation opportunities.JORT is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary journal. Articles may focus on any aspect of theory, method, or concept of outdoor recreation or nature-based tourism research, planning, or management. Interdisciplinary work is especially welcome and may be of a theoretical and/or case study nature. Depending on the topic of investigation, articles may be positioned within a single academic discipline or drawn from multiple disciplines in an integrative manner. Submissions should have an overarching relevance to the social sciences and natural resources and demonstrate a clear connection to nature-based tourism or outdoor recreation in natural settings. Submissions may comprise fundamental or applied research but should offering insights into the relevance of the work for managers, planners, and policymakers. Therefore, each article is accompanied by an executive summary, written by the editors or authors, highlighting the aspects of the article most relevant to outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism planning and management.JORT is international in scope and attracts scholars from all reaches of the world to facilitate the exchange of ideas. As such, the journal enhances the understanding and applied aspects of scientific knowledge, empirical results, and practitioners' needs.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Editor-in-chief Ashley D’AntonioPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 19, Germany 9, Canada 8, Austria 6, Sweden 4 (68 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementPsychology20.9%
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchSocial Sciences17.3%
- Urban Green Space and HealthEnvironmental Science9.5%
- Economic and Environmental ValuationEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.4%
- Adventure Sports and Sensation SeekingPsychology5.2%
- Urban Transport and AccessibilitySocial Sciences4.2%
- Sport and Mega-Event ImpactsSocial Sciences3.9%
- Environmental Education and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.92LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 469OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.69OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 37.26%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 115LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 926 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99 | 56 | 31 |
| 2025 | 123 | 65 | 342 |
| 2024 | 94 | 35 | 792 |
| 2023 | 97 | 45 | 1,512 |
| 2022 | 86 | 38 | 1,879 |
| 2021 | 91 | 39 | 2,404 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
225 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 87 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 225 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,340 / EUR 3,120 / GBP 2,670 / JPY 414,260 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,620 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- commentaries and rejoindersA Commentary is a critical or explanatory note on an article published in JORT. It may be invited or proposed but must be approved by one of the Editors-in-Chie…Length not stated
- commentarythe Editors-in-Chief before submission. Commentaries should typically be of 2500 words or less with a limited number of references. Please includemain text ≤ 2,500 words
- research noteResearch Note A Research Note is a concise but complete description of a limited investigation that will not be included in a later paper.Length not stated
- research paperResearch Paper Given the problem-oriented nature of JORT, and its commitment to linking research and practice, submissions as a Research Paper typically will ad…main text ≤ 9,000 words
- reviewResearch Paper Given the problem-oriented nature of JORT, and its commitment to linking research and practice, submissions as a Research Paper typically will ad…Length not stated
- review articleResearch Paper Given the problem-oriented nature of JORT, and its commitment to linking research and practice, submissions as a Research Paper typically will ad…main text ≤ 9,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2213-0780
- Electronic ISSN
- 2213-0799
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management
What CAS zone is Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management is in Zone 3 of Management, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.92; CiteScore 8.2, h-index 66.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management?
The publisher reports about 225 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management based?
Of the 68 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (19), Germany (9) and Canada (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism-Research Planning and Management is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,340.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .