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Journal of Interpretation Research Template

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About the Journal of Interpretation Research format

Journal of Interpretation Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management, Environmental Education and Sustainability, Museums and Cultural Heritage.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Interpretation Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inRecreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management Environmental Education and Sustainability Museums and Cultural Heritage Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research Human auditory perception and evaluation
ISSN1092-5872
Citation impact (2-yr)1
h-index27
i10-index85
Total citations2,897
Top institutions publishing hereClemson University
Journal websitewww.interpnet.com
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Papers published in Journal of Interpretation Research per year

11
2014
12
2015
13
2016
15
2017
13
2018
9
2019
10
2020
7
2021
10
2022
9
2023
5
2024
11
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Interpretation Research by publication year

42
2014
44
2015
49
2016
91
2017
49
2018
28
2019
75
2020
39
2021
15
2022
32
2023
5
2024
11
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Interpretation Research

Identifying Audiences and Messages for Nonformal Environmental Education– a Theoretical Framework for Interpreters

Sam H. Ham, Edwin E. Krumpe · 1 Apr 1996

This paper outlines a theoretically driven approach to identifying strategic audiences for nonformal environmental education and communication efforts, and offers a rationale for determining message content for site-based interpretive programs aimed at modifying the behaviors of two strategic audiences—on-site visitors and local communities. The role each of these audiences might play in resource protection and…

From Interpretation to Protection: Is There a Theoretical Basis?

Sam H. Ham · 1 Nov 2009

Perhaps the most oft-cited phrase in all the interpretation literature is a sentence written by an anonymous U.S. National Park Service ranger in an obscure administrative manual a half century ago: Through interpretation, understanding; through understanding, appreciation; through appreciation, protection. When Freeman Tilden quoted the manual in Interpreting Our Heritage, little did he know that…

Using Interpretive Animals to Deliver Affective Messages in Zoos

Karen D. Povey, José M. Rios · 1 Nov 2002

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, served as the setting for a study to compare visitor responses to traditional and interpretive presentation of a clouded leopard. The primary research goal was to determine how well these two types of presentations achieved the zoo's educational goals of affective message delivery. Researchers made observations…

The Role of Attention in Designing Effective Interpretive Labels

Stephen Bitgood · 1 Nov 2000

Processes of attention can provide a conceptual framework for understanding visitor reactions to interpretive labels. In this article, three principles of attention are used to organize what we know about interpretive label design. The first principle, selectivity, suggests that the distinctiveness or salience of a label or object will influence which of many elements will…

Isolating the Role of On-site Interpretation in a Satisfying Experience

Sam H. Ham, Betty Weiler · 1 Nov 2007

The role of interpretation in tourist experience is widely acknowledged. However, little research has been conducted to directly document or precisely quantify the influence that the interpretive dimensions of experience have on tourist satisfaction. A purpose of this study was to determine whether these dimensions could be isolated and quantified in the experiences of 727…

Journal of Interpretation Research template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Interpretation Research format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Interpretation Research template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Interpretation Research use?
Journal of Interpretation Research uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Interpretation Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Interpretation Research?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Journal of Interpretation Research document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Journal of Interpretation Research template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Interpretation Research format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Journal of Interpretation Research?
Journal of Interpretation Research is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Journal of Interpretation Research template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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