Jamal, T; Smith, B; Watson, E, Ranking, rating and scoring of tourism journals: Interdisciplinary challenges and innovations TOURISM MANAGEMENT 29 (1): 66-78 FEB 2008

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: tjamal at tamu.edu; touranalyst at shaw.ca; ejwatson at ucalgary.ca
 
Title: Ranking, rating and scoring of tourism journals: Interdisciplinary 
challenges and innovations
 
Authors: Jamal, T; Smith, B; Watson, E 
 
Author Full Names: Jamal, Tazim; Smith, Brian; Watson, Elizabeth
 
Source: TOURISM MANAGEMENT 29 (1): 66-78 FEB 2008
 
Language: English
 
Document Type: Article
 
Author Keywords: journal impact factor; citation analysis; journal 
ranking; tourism studies; CAB international; social science citation index 
(SSCI); journal citation report (JCR)
 
Keywords Plus: IMPACT-FACTOR; AUTHORSHIP ANALYSIS; CITATIONS; QUALITY
 
Abstract: This paper provides a critical analysis of journal ranking and 
citation analysis in tourism studies. Authors and institutions using 
journal impact factors, citation frequency and hits as measures of 
academic productivity or importance should exercise great care in their 
use. A close look at Journal Citation Reports produced by Social Science 
Citation Index, 'hits' on CAB International, and citation analyses from 
several databases shows that the desire for a universal ranking system has 
so far only generated some imperfect systems and inconsistent applications 
to suit different needs. One size simply does not fit all. Drawing upon 
insights from other fields that have been addressing similar ranking and 
citation issues, concrete suggestions are offered for developing 
alternative evaluation parameters and processes for managing the diverse 
range of interdisciplinary journals in tourism and hospitality. 
Specifically, the analysis argues for differentiating journals by scope, 
inf! luence, relevance and quality, and a scoring system that involves 
participation from the community of social scientists. Innovations for 
timely, effective dissemination of tourism knowledge are also forwarded. 
(C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
 
Reprint Address: Jamal, T, Texas A&M Univ, Dept Recreat Pk & Tourism Sci, 
College Stn, TX 77843 USA.
 
Research Institution addresses: Texas A&M Univ, Dept Recreat Pk & Tourism 
Sci, College Stn, TX 77843 USA; Univ Calgary, Haskayne Sch Business, 
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
 
E-mail Address: tjamal at tamu.edu; touranalyst at shaw.ca; ejwatson at ucalgary.ca
 
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Times Cited: 0
 
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD; THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, 
OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND
 
Subject Category: Environmental Studies; Management
 
ISSN: 0261-5177