Content Analysis of Articles in the Journal of Tourism Planning and Development from its Beginning to the Present (2012-2024)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Ph.D. Student of Tourism, Faculty of Tourism, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

2 Associated Professor in Intelligent Tourism, Faculty of Management and Accounting, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

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Context and Purpose: The current study presents a content analysis of papers published in the Journal of Tourism Planning and Development by the University of Mazandaran over the past 12 years, since the journal’s inception (2012–2024). The findings are used to identify research trends and knowledge gaps, aiding in the formulation of practical frameworks and policy development.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is fundamental in terms of purpose and employs an inductive, qualitative approach. Data collection was conducted via library research. The methodology includes narrative research and trend analysis of articles using scientometric techniques. The ATLAS.ti software was used for data analysis.
Findings: The analysis of trends and the genealogy of papers in the journal covers internal developments, including factors such as the frequency of research methods, authors’ institutional affiliations, collaboration networks, research topics, tourism typology, case studies, and article vocabulary.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that while there is no theoretical crisis in the field of tourism studies, the lack of clear policymaking for Iran’s tourism industry has left the journal's content significantly influenced by political, economic, and biological developments.
Originality/Value: Academic journals serve as showcases for research within a discipline. They not only present new discoveries but also track the field's development. Quarterly tourism journals play a fundamental role in promoting and advancing the tourism industry by providing specialized articles, reports, research, and up-to-date information.

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Journal of Tourism Planning and Development
Volume 15, Issue 56
May 2026
Pages 7-37

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