Leisure / Loisir strives to publish a diverse collection of scholarly papers in all areas of leisure, recreation, arts, parks, sport, and travel and tourism. Reflecting the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of these areas of study, the journal invites papers that use a wide range of perspectives and research methods. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: empirical research papers (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), conceptual papers, comprehensive review papers, policy and economic impact analyses, and pedagogical aspects for leisure educators. Commentary, rejoinders, and other critical papers also are welcome. Leisure is a global phenomenon, and therefore, the journal embraces international perspectives.
Leisure / Loisir is the official publication of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies/Association canadienne d’études en loisir ( CALS). While Leisure / Loisir is based in Canada and offers a primary outlet for individuals affiliated with Canadian institutions, the journal encourages international submissions. Book reviews are typically invited, but unsolicited book reviews are considered as well. As a Canadian journal, both English and French manuscript submissions are encouraged.
Peer Review Statement
All manuscripts submitted to Leisure / Loisir undergo double anonymized peer review by an Associate Editor and two reviewers.
Journal metrics
Usage
46K annual downloads/views
Citation metrics
2.0 (2023) CiteScore (Scopus)
1.039 (2023) SNIP
0.377 (2023) SJR
Speed/acceptance
51 days avg. from submission to first
decision
16 days avg. from acceptance to online
publication
46% acceptance rate
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and are updated annually in February. Speed data is updated every six
months, based on the prior six months. Citation metrics are updated
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Citation Metrics
Impact Factor*:
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journal within a two-year window. Only journals in the Clarivate Science
Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI),
Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) and the Emerging Sources
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Impact Factor Best Quartile*:
the journal’s highest subject category ranking in the Journal Citation
Reports. Q1 = 25% of journals with the highest Impact Factors.
5 Year Impact Factor*:
the average number of citations received by articles in the journal
within a five-year window.
CiteScore (Scopus)†:
the average number of citations received by articles in the journal over
a four-year period.
CiteScore Best Quartile†:
the journal’s highest CiteScore ranking in a Scopus subject category. Q1
= 25% of journals with the highest CiteScores.
SNIP
(Source Normalized Impact per Paper):
the number of citations per paper in the journal, divided by citation
potential in the field.
SJR
(Scimago Journal Rank):
Average number of (weighted) citations in one year, divided by the
number of articles published in the journal in the previous three years.
Speed/acceptance
From submission to first decision:
the average (median) number of days for a manuscript submitted to the
journal to receive a first decision. Based on manuscripts receiving a
first decision in the last six months.
From submission to first post-review decision:
the average (median) number of days for a manuscript submitted to the
journal to receive a first decision if it is sent out for peer review.
Based on manuscripts receiving a post-review first decision in the last
six months.
From acceptance to online publication:
the average (median) number of days from acceptance of a manuscript to
online publication of the Version of Record. Based on articles published
in the last six months.
Acceptance rate:
articles accepted for publication by the journal in the previous
calendar year as percentage of all papers receiving a final decision.
Karla Boluk - University of Waterloo, Canada Sanghee Chun - Brock University, Canada Rodney Dieser - University of Iowa, USA Rylee Dionigi - Charles Sturt University, Australia Darla Fortune - Concordia University, Canada Karen Gallant - Dalhousie University, Canada Bryan Grimwood - University of Waterloo, Canada Barb Hamilton-Hinch - Dalhousie University, Canada Larena Hoeber - University of Regina, Canada Brett Lashua - University College London, UK Harvey Lemelin - Lakehead University, Canada Charly Machemehl - Université de Rouen, France Heather Mair - University of Waterloo, Canada Galit Nimrod - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Luke Potwarka - University of Waterloo, Canada Colleen Reid - Douglas College, Canada Brenda Rossow-Kimball - University of Regina, Canada Romain Roult - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada Bryan Smale - University of Waterloo, Canada Brian Soebbing - University of Alberta, Canada Joelle Soulard - University of Illinois, USA Monika Stodolksa - University of Illinois, USA Son Truong - Dalhousie University, Canada Christine van Winkle - University of Manitoba, Canada Sharon Zou - University of Illinois, USA
Abstracting and indexing
Leisure/Loisiris covered by the following abstracting & indexing services:
CABI -Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases (Online);Agricultural Economics Database;Agroforestry Abstracts (Online);CAB Abstracts(Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux);Crop Science Database;Environmental Impact;Forest Science Database;Forestry Abstracts (Online);Global Health;InfoTree;Leisure Tourism Database;Nutrition and Food Sciences Database;Organic Research Database;Plant Genetics and Breeding Database;Rural Development Abstracts (Online);Soil Science Database;Soils and Fertilizers (Online);World Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Abstracts (Online)
EBSCOhost -Current Abstracts, 1/1/2005- ;Hospitality & Tourism Complete, 1/1/2005- ;Hospitality & Tourism Index, 1/1/2005- ;Russian Academy of Sciences Bibliographies;SPORTDiscus with Full Text, 1/1/2005- ;TOC Premier(Table of Contents), 1/1/2005-
Elsevier BV -Scopus, 2010-
National Library of Medicine -PubMed
ProQuest -CBCA Complete(Canadian Business and Current Affairs);CBCA Reference(Canadian Business and Current Affairs);Professional ProQuest Central;ProQuest Central, Jan.2002
Open access
Leisure/Loisir is a hybrid open access journal that is part of our Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research.
Why choose open access?
Increase the discoverability and readership of your article
Make an impact and reach new readers, not just those with easy access to a research library
Freely share your work with anyone, anywhere
Comply with funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer or funder
Rigorous peer review for every open access article
Article Publishing Charges (APC)
If you choose to publish open access in this journal you may be asked to pay an Article Publishing Charge (APC). You may be able to publish your article at no cost to yourself or with a reduced APC if your institution or research funder has an open access agreement or membership with Taylor & Francis.
Canadian Association for Leisure Studies / Association canadienne d'études en loisir (CALS)CALS is an organization of Canadian and international scholars and practitioners who share an interest in recreation and leisure research and the delivery of leisure services, and who meet once every three years at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research.
Print ISSN:
1492-7713
Online ISSN:
2151-2221
4 issues per year
Guidelines for Special Issue Proposals for Leisure/Loisir
Leisure/Loisir welcomes proposals for special issues from potential guest editors. We request the following information in order to consider these requests. Please submit your proposal to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Rebecca Genoe ( [email protected])
1. Name, affiliation, and contact information for the proposed guest editor(s)
2. The title and topic of the proposed special issue
3. A brief description of the proposed special issue (about 500 words), including: a. The purpose of the issue b. Background literature c. Target audience d. Rationale for the special issue, including the timeliness of the topic and how the special issue will advance the field of leisure studies
4. Qualifications: a. What is your expertise in this area?
5. A brief statement outlining your responsibilities as editor, including how you will manage submissions, identify potential reviewers, and coordinate the double blind review process.
6.Timeline: a. Please include approximate dates for the following: i. Call for abstracts deadline ii. Submission deadline ii. Review process iv. Deadline for resubmission
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