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Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Elsevier B.V. · United Kingdom · Est. 2013

ISSN2213-0780eISSN2213-0799
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.22
H-Index
63
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.563
Total Works
860
Total Citations
16,518
2yr Mean Citedness
3.10
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the study of outdoor recreation and tourism, examining human interactions with natural environments. It explores the management of natural resources for both conservation and recreational purposes, including challenges posed by competing demands and visitor impacts. The journal also investigates factors influencing participation in outdoor activities, user experiences, and the psychological well-being of individuals engaged in these pursuits. Additionally, it addresses the role of infrastructure, technology, and policy in shaping outdoor recreation and tourism.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
Annual Volume~ 104 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications860
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier B.V.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2213-0780 / 2213-0799
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Scopus Categories

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchUrban Green Space and HealthEconomic and Environmental ValuationAdventure Sports and Sensation SeekingUrban Transport and AccessibilityEnvironmental Education and SustainabilitySport and Mega-Event ImpactsLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesCruise Tourism Development and Management
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref