Dr Jeet Dogra's Blogs

  Introduction As researchers in the field of tourism, it's important to maintain academic integrity by avoiding plagiarism, which is using someone else's work without giving them credit. In this blog post, we will explore different types of plagiarism in tourism research, understand why it's harmful, debunk common misconceptions, and provide practical tips and tools to detect and prevent plagiarism in our research.   Types of Plagiarism in Tourism Research Plagiarism can take different forms in tourism research, including copying and pasting from a source without proper attribution, paraphrasing without giving credit to the original author, self-plagiarism by reusing one's own work without proper citation, and even plagiarism in different types of research outputs. It's important to be aware of these types of plagiarism and know how to avoid them in our research.   Why Plagiarism is Harmful to Tourism Research Plagiarism has serious consequences in the field of tou...

  Introduction As a tourism researcher, you might have come across the term "edited book" in your academic journey. An edited book is a compilation of chapters contributed by various authors and edited by one or more editors. It provides an excellent opportunity for scholars to share their research findings, knowledge, and ideas on a specific topic or theme. Edited books are significant in the field of tourism research as they bring together diverse perspectives, theories, and methodologies that can contribute to the advancement of the field. In this blog post, we will discuss what an edited book is, how to write an edited book, and how to contribute a chapter in an edited book. Understanding an Edited Book An edited book is a publication that consists of chapters written by different authors on a specific topic or theme. It is typically organized and edited by one or more editors who select the contributors, guide them through the writing process, and ensure the coherence an...

Open Access (OA) refers to electronic resources that are accessible on the internet without being subject to licensing and copyright restrictions. Open Access resources may comprise articles, journals, books, conference proceedings, theses, videos, music, and other types of content. The adoption of Open Access has gained considerable momentum in scholarly research and communication, owing to the substantial increase in prices of academic resources in recent years, while academic library budgets have remained relatively stagnant, unable to keep up with these new expenses.   Benefits of OA in Tourism Research Increased Visibility: OA increases the visibility of research by making it accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of their institutional affiliation or geographic location. This can lead to greater readership and citation rates, increasing the academic impact of research findings. Cost Savings: OA can save costs for researchers, libraries, and institut...