Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Requirements

• CULTOURIN publishes articles in, culinary, tourism, and hospitality Innovation, dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and applied research in the fields of culinary arts, tourism, and hospitality.
• Manuscripts should be original, not previously published, and not under review elsewhere.
• Submissions must actively engage with global academic discourse (international context) and demonstrate a clear contribution to the advancement of knowledge within the field.
• Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English.
• Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words (8–12 pages).
• Formatting: Times New Roman font 11 pt, single spacing, justified alignment
• File format: .doc/.docx (Microsoft Word).
• Authors are encouraged to use the CULTOURIN 2026 template.
• All submissions undergo: peer review (minimum two reviewers) and similarity check (plagiarism screening).
• Submission is conducted via OJS CULTOURIN.
• Recommended submission timeline: well before issue schedule (September and March).

Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords

• Title: not more than 20 words; specific, precise, and academically informative; reflects core variables, context, or theoretical focus.
• Author Information: minimum two authors, full names (without academic titles), strongly encouraged: inter-institutional and international collaboration, authors from the same institution must use the same superscript numbering, institutional affiliation, email address, all authors must meet international authorship criteria (no guest/honorary authorship).
• Abstract: 200–300 words; must include: the general statement, importance of the topic, the gap literature, purpose of the study, method, main findings and the conclusion.
• Keywords: 3–5 keywords, avoid repetition of title terms, and use standardized academic indexing terms.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing

• Introduction: The Introduction should provide a clear and concise overview of the research context and rationale. It should explain the background and significance of the topic, identify the research problem or gap in the existing literature, and establish the relevance of the study. The Introduction should also clearly state the research objectives and/or research questions. Where appropriate, the authors should briefly indicate the novelty or contribution of the study to the relevant field.  The Introduction should be presented in coherent paragraphs rather than in bullet points or numbered lists. Arguments and statements should be supported by relevant and up-to-date scholarly references. The section should lead logically from the research background and identified gap to the objectives or research questions of the study.

• Literature Review: The Literature Review should provide a critical and coherent discussion of relevant theories, concepts, perspectives, and previous studies related to the research topic. Authors should situate the study within its broader social, cultural, or human context and demonstrate how existing scholarship has approached the phenomenon under investigation. Rather than merely listing definitions or summarizing previous studies, the literature review should synthesize relevant scholarly perspectives, compare and critically examine previous findings, identify important debates or limitations, and establish the knowledge gap that provides the basis for the present study. Subheadings may be used to organize the discussion thematically and should contribute to a logical and integrated argument. Authors should prioritize relevant and recent scholarly references, with at least 70% of the references drawn from recent publications, particularly reputable peer-reviewed national and international journals. Seminal or foundational works may be retained where they are important for establishing the theoretical or conceptual perspective of the study. The literature review should demonstrate the relevance of the reviewed literature to the research objectives, questions, or arguments and clearly indicate the study's potential contribution to social and humanities scholarship. Citations and references should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, with consistent correspondence between in-text citations and the reference list. Footnotes should not be used for citations or references.

• Method: The Method section should clearly and transparently describe how the research was conducted, including the research approach and design, research setting or context, data sources or participants, sampling or selection procedures where applicable, data collection techniques, research instruments or materials, and the procedures used to analyze and interpret the data. Authors should explain the relevance of the methodological approach to the research objectives or questions and, where applicable, describe strategies used to establish the quality and rigor of the research, such as validity, reliability, credibility, or other appropriate procedures. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, ethical approval, and the responsible handling of research data, should be reported when applicable. If artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the research process, authors should disclose their use transparently, including their purpose and role where relevant, and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the submitted work. AI tools should not be used to fabricate or manipulate data, results, references, or other research content, and confidential, personal, or sensitive research information should not be disclosed to AI systems inappropriately. The Method section should provide sufficient information for readers to understand and critically assess the research process.

• Results and Discussion
• Results: The Results section should present the findings of the study clearly and systematically in relation to the research objectives and/or research questions. Authors should report the results of data analysis objectively and emphasize the most relevant findings rather than merely repeating the data presented in tables or figures. Tables, figures, and equations may be used where appropriate to facilitate the presentation and interpretation of findings. All tables and figures should be numbered consecutively, provided with clear and concise titles, and referred to in the text. Tables should use Times New Roman, with 11 pt for titles and 10 pt for content and sources; vertical lines should be avoided where possible. Figure titles should use 11 pt, while figure content and sources should use 10 pt. Equations should use Cambria Math, 11 pt, and be centered.
• Discussion: The Discussion section should interpret and critically examine the findings in relation to the research objectives and/or research questions, relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies. Authors should explain the meaning and significance of the findings, compare them with existing scholarship, identify similarities, differences, or unexpected findings, and discuss their implications for the relevant social, cultural, or humanities context. The discussion should go beyond restating the results and should demonstrate how the findings contribute to, extend, or challenge existing knowledge. Where appropriate, authors may also address the theoretical, practical, social, cultural, or policy implications of the findings and acknowledge relevant limitations.
• Conclusion: The Conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the main findings in relation to the research objectives and/or questions. Authors should restate the key conclusions and explain the principal contribution of the study to relevant social, cultural, or humanities scholarship without merely repeating the Results or Discussion. Where appropriate, the Conclusion may highlight the theoretical, practical, social, cultural, or policy implications of the findings and briefly acknowledge limitations or suggest directions for future research. The Conclusion should be presented in a clear and coherent narrative without introducing new findings or arguments that have not been discussed in the manuscript.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing (TBC)