International Journal of Spa and Wellness is the first, peer-reviewed research journal for Spa and Wellness. The journal publishes high quality international, multi-disciplinary research. It also serves as a platform for international practitioners in the fields of spa, health and wellness to showcase industry best practice. We publish original empirical and theoretical material which is relevant to both academics and spa and wellness practitioners on a broad range of topics including: spa design and management, wellness tourism and hospitality, medical tourism, health and wellbeing, sustainable environments, advances in wellness technologies, health psychology, beauty, fitness, nutrition, holistic medicine and complementary practices, training and education. The content of the journal reflects the diverse and complex nature of the subject areas and therefore can take the form of research articles, case studies, reports, book and conference reviews.
Peer-reviewed statement:
All Research Articles, Research Notes, and Case Studies published in the International Journal of Spa and Wellness are peer reviewed by accomplished experts in the topical area. The standard for publication in the International Journal of Spa and Wellness is that a paper must make a substantive contribution, either theoretically, methodologically or empirically to the Spa and Wellness body of knowledge. Being a multi-disciplinary journal, its readership is diverse encompassing academics, practitioners and policy makers. So, specialist technical papers must also be accessible to a broad audience.
Types of Submission
Articles
Should normally be between 5,000-7,000 words, however longer pieces will be accepted. Papers can be conceptual or
empirical. All research papers undergo double anonymous peer review by two or more referees. Papers should make a clear and original contribution to theory, knowledge or practice in the field.
Research Notes
Research notes should be around 4,000 words (but up to 5,000 may be accepted under certain conditions). Research notes are
not full articles but need to make a valuable contribution to the study of spa and wellness. They aim to introduce new theoretical perspectives or ideas currently in development, new methodological approaches or present initial findings. All research notes undergo double anonymous peer review by two or more referees.
Case Studies
Usually written by practitioners and should be between around 2,000 (but up to 4000 words may be accepted under certain
conditions). Case studies are empirical enquiries that investigate a contemporary problem within its real life context. They aim to advance global industry knowledge and provide insights into key industry developments. Case studies may focus on trends, showcasing innovative industry practice or exploring consumers’ attitudes and behaviour. All case studies undergo double anonymous peer review with at least one external referee.
Book Reviews:
The Journal publishes reviews of books that are either newly published, or that have newly come to the attention of advisors. Book reviews should provide an overview of the contents of the book as well as a critical account of the book. They should not exceed 1000 words. Book reviews undergo screening by the Editor.
Conference Reviews:
The Journal publishes reviews of major conferences related to the field of spa and wellness. Reviews should provide a synopsis of the contents of the conference as well as a commentary on the conference contribution to the field. Conference reviews should not exceed 1000 words. Conference reviews undergo screening by the Editor.
Opinion Pieces
Written by experts in the field, discussing an important and current topic. These should be thought-provoking and speculative, and consist mainly of background material and personal opinion and analysis. These are expected to be around 2,000 words. Opinion pieces undergo screening by the Editor.
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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