Author Manuscripts guidelines:

Manuscripts must include the following sections: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, References, Tables, Figures, and Acknowledgements (if applicable).

1. Title Page: The title page should include the manuscript's title, the author's name, current designation, complete address, and a brief biography (to be included at the end of the manuscript). The biography should highlight the academic field, degree, title, institutional affiliation, and research interests of the author.

Formatting Requirements:

2. The manuscript should be written in 12-point Times New Roman font.
3. The word count must not exceed 7,000 words, including references and appendices.

Originality:

Manuscripts submitted must not have been published elsewhere. If a longer, shorter, or translated version of a previously published article is submitted, a photocopy of the original publication must be included with the submission. Please ensure the manuscript adheres to these guidelines to facilitate the review and publication process.

Guidelines for Abstracts, Keywords, and Summaries:

• Authors must include an abstract of 150-200 words and up to 6 keywords.
• The abstract should provide a concise representation of the manuscript's content, including major results, conclusions, and recommendations. It may also include supporting details such as the method, scope, or purpose as appropriate.

References Within the Text:

• Citations in the text should include the author's last name and the year of publication enclosed in parentheses without punctuation. Examples:.
• (Sonmez 1994)
• (Crompton 1979, 1982)
• (Yucelt and Marcella 1996)
• (Fesenmaier et al. 1994)
• (Dener 1995: 14–21) (for quoted material).
• Footnotes or endnotes may be included if necessary.

References

All cited references must be listed in full, including volume, issue, and page numbers. References should appear at the end of the manuscript, arranged alphabetically by the authors' last names. Examples are provided below.

Periodicals/Journals

Palmer, A., & Bejou, D. (1995). Tourism destination marketing alliances. Annals of Tourism Research, 22(3), 616–629.

Books

Porter, M. (1980). Competitive strategy: Techniques for analysing industries and competitors. New York: Free Press.

Chapters in Edited Books

Nigam, D., & Srivastava, S.K. (2006). Role of women in travel and tourism in India (pp. 120–132). In M. Ranga (Ed.), Tourism in the 21st Century. Delhi: Discovery Publication. Shah, R., Polen, M., & Mars, G. (Eds.). (1995). VPR's encyclopedia of hospitality and tourism (pp. 798–810). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.

Internet Sources

Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Schwartz, A. A. (1995). A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and anti-science. American Psychologist, 50, 750–765. Retrieved January 25, 1996, from the World Wide Web:
https://wsshuda.org/research

Tables, Illustrations/Diagrams, and Photographs

• Tables: Should be intelligible without reference to the text and include a title, caption, and clear column headings. Avoid overly wide or lengthy tables.
• Illustrations/Diagrams: Must be high-quality and camera-ready, including a title caption.
• Photographs: Should be professionally prepared and positioned appropriately in the manuscript.

Shorter Items

• Responses to articles: 500–1,000 words.
• Book reviews and news pieces: 250–500 words.
• Notices of forthcoming meetings: Should be submitted at least six months before the event date for inclusion in the calendar section.

Manuscript Reviews

Submissions will undergo a double-blind review process and will be published based on reviewers' recommendations and the editors' discretion.

Plagiarism

• WJSS upholds the integrity of original work. Authors are expected to ensure proper acknowledgment of others' work and obtain all necessary permissions prior to submission.
• Manuscripts will be evaluated using plagiarism-detection software (Ouriginal). Authors are advised to avoid plagiarism, including recycling text, data, figures, or images without proper citation or consent.
• Paraphrasing of text, concepts, or ideas without credit is also considered plagiarism.
• Allegations of plagiarism will be investigated thoroughly, following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Levels of Plagiarism

The UGC has classified plagiarism into distinct levels, based on the extent of similarities: