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Analysis of institutional authors

Fuentes-Moraleda, LCorresponding AuthorMunoz-Mazon, AAuthor

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September 27, 2022
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Responsible tourism as an instrument for local development: a case study to analyze the main motivations for tourists

Publicated to:Cuadernos De Turismo. (37): 227-242 - 2016-06-01 (37), DOI: 10.6018/turismo.37.256221

Authors: Fuentes-Moraleda, Laura; Munoz-Mazon, Ana; Rodriguez-Izquierdo, Sara

Affiliations

Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Fac Ciencias Jurid & Sociales, Dept Econ Empresa, Campus Fuenlabrada,C Camino Molino S-N, Madrid 28943, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Fac Ciencias Jurid & Sociales, Dept Econ Empresa, Paseo Artilleros S-N, Madrid 28032, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

This study is focused on the concept and evolution of responsible tourism and on the main motivations for tourists. Based on the literature review and on the quantitative study based on the clients data base of a Spanish NGO specialize in this kind of trips, it is concluded that the interaction between different cultures and the personal enrichment are two of the main motivations for this traveler. The results of this study present some guidelines for communities, in order to adapt their current supply to a greater integration with the traveler.

Keywords

Local developmentMotivationNgosResponsible tourismSolidarityVolunteer

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Cuadernos De Turismo due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Dialnet (Dialnet Métricas). In the year of publication of the work, 2016, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil).

Notably, the journal is positioned in the Quartile Q3 for the agency Scopus (SJR), in the category Geography, Planning and Development, classified as A in other national agencies such as CIRC, classified as D by the agency AGUAR.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 1.45, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Aug 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-08-10, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 6
  • Scopus: 8

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-10:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 35 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Fuentes Moraleda, Laura) and Last Author ().

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Fuentes Moraleda, Laura.