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Analysis of institutional authors

González-Mendes, SorayaAuthorGarcia-Muiña, Fernando EAuthorGonzalez-Sanchez, RocioCorresponding Author

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Blockchain revolution in the tourism industry: Asemi-systematic literature review

Publicated to:European Journal Of Tourism Research. 37 2777- - 2024-01-01 37(), DOI: 10.54055/ejtr.v37i.2777

Authors: Gonzalez-Mendes, Soraya; Garcia-Muina, Fernando E; Gonzalez-Sanchez, Rocio

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Abstract

This paper investigates the application of blockchain technology in the tourism industry, reviews its evolution and develops a future research agenda. A semi-systematic literature review was conducted of 98 publications from 2017 to the first quarter of 2023, indexed in the Web of Science database. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the most recent papers (2022 to March 2023). The research focuses on the improvement of processes, their interaction with other technologies and adaptation to the environment. However, the studies show the need for further study on social and legal aspects. In addition, blockchain technology could be an enabling tool in the face of new sustainability paradigms or crisis environments. Finally, considering new lines of research, five dimensions were identified (social, organisational, technological, sustainable and economic) as well as the need to develop a regulatory framework and interaction with other technologies

Keywords

Blockchain technologyCryptocurrencyLiterature reviewManagementRecommendationsResearch agendaSmart contractTourismTrend

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal European Journal Of Tourism Research due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 44/140, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Geography, Planning and Development.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-06-06:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1

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 2025-06-06:

  • 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: 40 (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 (González Mendes, Soraya) and Last Author (González Sánchez, Rocío).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been González Sánchez, Rocío.