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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is double-spaced; uses Arial 11-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

About the Journal

The Nepalese Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (NJHTM) is a peer-reviewed, double-blind academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, hotel management, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal is published annually by Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM). It is indexed in NepJOL, a platform supported by INASP and managed by the Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL), Nepal, and in Crossref. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Aims and Scope

NJHTM invites original submissions that contribute theoretically, empirically, and methodologically to the core and functional areas of hospitality and tourism management. We welcome research that addresses, but is not limited to, the following themes: tourism marketing and economics, sustainable tourism development, hotel and operations management, cultural heritage tourism, destination management, tourist behavior, and human resources in the service industry. Qualitative research must be grounded in a hospitality and tourism management paradigm. To protect participant confidentiality, any identifying details, such as interviewee names, must be anonymized.

Submission Types

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Empirical Research Articles: Original research based on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. These should present complete and substantial research projects. (Length: 5,000-7,000 words).
  • Analytical Case Studies: In-depth analyses of specific organizations, destinations, or events. Submissions must move beyond pure description to provide critical insight, discuss implications for theory and practice, and outline lessons learned.
  • Review Papers: Systematic or thematic reviews of existing literature that provide a comprehensive and critical assessment of a specific topic, identifying research gaps and future directions. These should be more than a summary; they must offer a novel synthesis of the field.
  • Grounded Theory Research: Papers that develop new theoretical frameworks derived from the systematic gathering and analysis of data (e.g., interviews, observations).
  • Research Notes: Concise articles that present preliminary findings, new methodological insights, or commentaries on current research debates. (Length: 2,000-3,500 words).

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors must verify that their manuscript adheres to the following criteria:

Originality: Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere. All papers will undergo plagiarism screening. Manuscripts with similarity above 20% (excluding references) will not be considered fit for publication.

File Format: The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

Blind Peer Review: All author information should be removed from the main manuscript file to ensure anonymity for the double-blind peer review process. A separate Title Page has to be submitted as a supplementary file.

Language and Writing: The submission must be professionally proofread and must be written in International British English.

Formatting: The manuscript must be typed in double-line spacing on A4 paper, using 11-point Arial font, with 1.5 cm margins. All pages are numbered. Tables and figures must be in an editable format (not in a graphic/ photo format). Tables and figures must be numbered, with captions and brief descriptions, in accordance with APA 7 style.

Citations and References: Strictly follow the APA 7 style. Do not use automatic footnote/endnote functions for citations.

Tables and Figures: Must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1) and have a descriptive caption. They must be embedded in the main text in an editable format (not as images).

Endnotes: Should be avoided. If necessary, they should be numbered consecutively and placed before the References section.

Ethical Compliance: The manuscript explicitly states compliance with ethical standards in research, including participant anonymity (e.g., coded interview excerpts) and, where applicable, informed consent.

Structural Elements: The manuscript includes the following sections, as applicable: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results, Discussion, Conclusion (with Implications), and References.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow this structure:

1. Title Page (Submitted as a Separate File):

  • Article title.
  • Full name, institutional affiliation, and email address for each author.
  • A brief biographical note (max. 50 words) for each author.
  • The corresponding author must be clearly designated.

2. Main Manuscript File (Anonymous):

  • Title: (Without author names).
  • Abstract: A single paragraph of 200-250 words in italics, stating the purpose, methods, primary results, conclusion, and implications.
  • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction: Context, problem statement, research objectives, and the significance of the study.
  • Literature Review: A critical synthesis of relevant contextual, theoretical, conceptual, and empirical literature leading to the research gap.
  • Methodology: A detailed account of the research design, sampling strategy, data collection methods, and analytical techniques. For qualitative papers, the philosophical paradigm must be stated.
  • Results/Findings: A clear presentation of the study's results. Figures and tables should be placed within the text and be in an editable format.
  • Discussion: An interpretation of the results, linking them back to the literature and research questions.
  • Conclusion: A summary of the main findings, theoretical and practical implications, study limitations, and suggestions for future research.
  • Acknowledgements (Optional): To be placed after the conclusion.
  • Declarations:
    • Funding: List any sources of financial support.
    • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. If none exist, state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."
  • References: Listed alphabetically in APA 7 style at the end of the manuscript. Only cited works should be included.
  • Appendices (if applicable): Contain supplementary material like lengthy calculations, questionnaires, or raw data.

Referencing guidelines

For books (Single and multiple authors):

Sthapit, A. (2018). Human resource management: Issues and perspectives. Taleju Prakashan.

Lickorish, L.J., & Jenkins, C.L. (2008). An introduction to tourism. Routledge.

Prideaux, B., Laws, E., & Moscardo, G. (2006). Managing tourism and hospitality services: Theory and international applications. CABI.

For four or up to 20 authors: All authors’ surnames should be given. If a source has 21 or more authors, place 3 (three) ellipsis points between the 19th and final author’s name to indicate that some names have been omitted.

For Journal Articles (Single and multiple authors):

Chaudhary, M. K., Mahato, S., & Adhikari, M. (2025). The effectiveness of online learning in the emerging academic environment: A Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. FIIB Business Review, 14(1), 103-113. https://doi.org/10.1177/23197145231210355.

Mihiretu, H. A., Legendre, T. S., & Chan, E. S. (2025). Hospitality, Tourism, and Nature-Connectedness: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/15256480.2025.2533155.

Adhikari, D. R., Gautam, D. K., & Chaudhari, M. K. (2016). Corporate social responsibility domains and related activities in Nepalese companies. International Journal of Law and Management, 58(6), 673-684. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-08-2015-0044.

It must follow the book citation format for works with more than three and up to twenty authors.

For Thesis (Master’s thesis works)

Shrestha, G. (2013). Purposes of tourist visits to Nepal and NTB’s promotion efforts [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University.

For Official Reports

Upadhyay, G., Ghimire, D., Lama, S., Dahal, N., & Acharya, M. (2019).Nepalko Parbatiya Parayatan (Parwatarohan). Sudhar Sujhav Samiti, 2076 ko adhayan tatha sujhav pratibaydan. Department of Tourism. Extracted from https://www.tourismdepartment.gov.np/publications/6

For Conference Paper

Sthapit, A., Vaidya, R., & Shrestha, D. (2024, November 22). The portrayal of women in Nepalese print media advertisements: A fair representation or stereotype? [Paper presentation] 11th International Conference on Viksit Bharat: Role of Indian Business, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, India.

For Paper in Edited Research Volume/ Book Chapter

Singh, H., Singh, A., & Chaudhary, M. K. (2025). Empowering Patients in Healthcare Technology: Navigating Privacy, Power, and Ethical Progress. In Navigating Privacy, Innovation, and Patient Empowerment Through Ethical Healthcare Technology (pp. 351-376). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Chaudhary, M., & Singh, H. (2025). Enhancing Rail and Road Connectivity in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects. Geo-economics In South Asian Environment, 277-291.

Sthapit, A. (2018). The strategy of HRD management in Nepal. In M. P. Regmi, K. B. Schmaling, & A. Sochos (Eds.), Psychology for a Better World: A Cross-cultural Anthology on Emotional Well-Being (pp. 97-128). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Ethics and Publication Statement

  • Originality and Plagiarism: NJHTM uses Turnitin / iThenticate as plagiarism detection software. Any manuscript found to contain AI and plagiarized content above 20 percent will be immediately rejected.
  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work.
  • Editorial Rights: The editorial board holds the right to modify, add, remove, or paraphrase articles in whole or in part, to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality. Additionally, the editorial board retains the final authority over the publication of papers in the journal.
  • Peer Review: The journal operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The editors' decision is final. Correspondence regarding the status of a manuscript will not be entered into, and rejected manuscripts will not be returned.
  • The authors bear full ownership and accountability for the validity and authenticity of all content and data presented in the manuscript. Neither the editorial board nor NATHM assumes any responsibility for these matters.
  • The publisher and editorial board will neither be responsible for providing the reason whatsoever for rejected papers, nor manage logistics to return the paper to the author(s).

Article Processing and Publication Charge (APC)

  • Not Applicable

Copyright and Licensing

  • Upon acceptance, authors will transfer copyright to the publisher.
  • The journal permits scholarly reuse and citation, provided proper acknowledgment is given.
  • The journal is registered with Crossref, and all articles will receive a DOI.

Papers should be submitted to:
Editor-in-Chief
Nepalese Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM)
Email: njthm@nathm.edu.np

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(Updated: 11 April 2022)