Visitor Studies

Visitor Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering visitor research, including reflections on the area, research methodologies, and theoretical aspects. The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning in the context of historic sites, nature centers, parks, visitor centers, and zoos. It is interdisciplinary in nature, including humanities, business management, and social sciences.[1] The journal was established in 1998 and is published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge). The editors are Karen Knutson and Kevin Crowley, both of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Learning in Out-of-School Environments.

Visitor Studies
DisciplineSocial science
LanguageEnglish
Edited byKaren Knutson and Kevin Crowley
Publication details
History1998-present
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group (United States)
FrequencyBiannual
1.460 (2019)
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Visit. Stud.
Indexing
ISSN1064-5578 (print)
1934-7715 (web)
Links

The journal is under the auspices of the Visitor Studies Association.[2]

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in:

  • Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts
  • EBSCOhost Online Research Databases
  • Elsevier Scopus
  • ESCI
  • Leisure Tourism Database
  • Scopus
  • SwetsWise All Titles

According to the Academic Accelerator Impact Factor Database, the journal has a 2018–19 impact factor of 1.460.[3]

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References
  1. "Visitor Studies". Scimago Journal & Country Rank. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. "Journal and Archive – Visitor Studies: Theory, Research, and Practice". Visitor Studies Association. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. "Visitor Studies Impact Factor 2018–19", academic-accelerator.com/Impact-Factor-IF/Visitor-Studies, Academic Accelerator Impact Factor Database
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