Trend Analysis and Genealogy of Tourism Studies in the Journal of Tourism Planning and Development

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 university o tehran, faculty of tourism

2 University of Tehran, Faculty of Tourism

3 Associated Prof

Abstract

Context and Purpose: This article presents a content analysis of articles 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 research in terms of its 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 articles 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.

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Journal of Tourism Planning and Development

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 17 November 2025

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