Aims & Scope
First Published in 1988
Quarterly Journal
The Journal of Outdoor Recreation Study is an academic journal published by The Outdoor Recreation Association of R.O.C. This journal publishes studies covering outdoor recreational research and practical techniques, and welcomes scholars local or abroad to submit their research.
The journal initially focused on topics related to forestry, architecture, and urban/rural planning, and has now expanded to cover landscape architecture. Recently, the journal has started to emphasize research areas such as leisure and recreation management and tourism. The subjects of the journal are mainly recreational psychology and behavior and recreation resources. Submissions on eco-tourism and tourism are increasing as well.
The Journal of Outdoor Recreation Study has been included in the TSSCI database since 2004, and has become the 1st-ranking journal in the field of Regional Studies and Geography.