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1. Geographical Institute "Jovan Cvijić", Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
2. Swiss School of Business and Management, 1213 Geneva, Switzerland
1. Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21102 Novi Sad, Serbia
2. Swiss School of Business and Management, 1213 Geneva, Switzerland
Faculty of Economics, J. J. Strossmayer University, Osijek, Croatia
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Human–Environmental Relations: Ecotourism and Sustainability

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15 May 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

The Topic "Human–Environmental Relations: Ecotourism and Sustainability" aims to explore the complex interactions between ecotourism and sustainable practices, with a particular focus on how human activities impact natural ecosystems. This multidisciplinary Topic seeks to unite research that examines how tourism can contribute to environmental conservation, the economic sustainability of local communities, and the enhancement of quality of life through the responsible use of natural resources.

The goal of this Topic is to bring together contributions from social sciences, ecology, economics, spatial planning, and tourism studies to address the following key issues:

the impact of ecotourism on biodiversity conservation and the management of protected natural areas; sociocultural aspects of ecotourism, including the role of local communities in sustainable development and natural resource preservation; economic sustainability of ecotourism destinations, with a focus on developing sustainable business models; technology and innovation in ecotourism: the role of digital tools in monitoring and improving sustainable practices; challenges of urban ecotourism and managing the balance between urban development and nature conservation; and political and regulatory frameworks that support the development of sustainable ecotourism.

This Topic invites researchers from various disciplines to offer new insights into future trends and challenges in the field of ecotourism and sustainable development. Papers exploring innovative approaches to balancing tourism activities with natural ecosystem preservation, as well as those providing examples of best practices from different regions, will be particularly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajić
Prof. Dr. Minja Bolesnikov
Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Erceg
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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • ecotourism
  • biodiversity
  • environmental protection
  • local community
  • natural resources
  • economic development
  • zero food waste
  • AI for environmental monitoring
  • AI in sustainable tourism management
  • local gastronomy
  • sustainable agriculture

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Businesses
businesses 		- - 2021 24.5 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Economies
economies 		2.1 4.0 2013 21.7 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Humanities
humanities 		0.3 0.6 2012 32.4 Days CHF 1400 Submit
Land
land 		3.2 4.9 2012 17.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability 		3.3 6.8 2009 20 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Tourism and Hospitality
tourismhosp 		- 3.0 2020 22.7 Days CHF 1200 Submit
Urban Science
urbansci 		2.1 4.3 2017 24.7 Days CHF 1600 Submit

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Comparative Study on the Perception of Cultural Ecosystem Services in Taibai Mountain National Forest Park from Different Stakeholder Perspectives
by Jiaxin Li, Kankan Li, Yanbo Wang and Rui Jiao
Land 2024, 13(12), 2207; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13122207 - 17 Dec 2024
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The core of the cultural services of ecosystems (CESs) is the spiritual connection between humans and nature, and participatory mapping from the stakeholder perspective is an effective method for perceiving and protecting hotspot CES areas. This study used participatory mapping combined with 184 [...] Read more.
The core of the cultural services of ecosystems (CESs) is the spiritual connection between humans and nature, and participatory mapping from the stakeholder perspective is an effective method for perceiving and protecting hotspot CES areas. This study used participatory mapping combined with 184 interviews and questionnaires, completed on 10 December 2023, to investigate the perceptions of CESs in Taibai Mountain National Forest Park by different stakeholder groups; spatial and correlation analyses were used to comparatively analyze the characteristics of the differences in the perceptions of CESs among different stakeholders, the influencing factors, and their spatial distribution patterns. The results show that (1) there is a positive correlation between the literacy level of external stakeholders and the perception of CESs, and there is no significant difference between the differences in the other demographic characteristics of stakeholders (gender, age, occupation, and literacy level) in the perception of CESs. (2) Different stakeholders have convergent perceptions of spiritual and religious values, cultural heritage values, educational values, and inspirational values, whereas there are greater differences in the perceptions of aesthetic values, ecological and recreational values, and local identity values. (3) Different stakeholders of the same CES are strongly correlated, and there is no correlation between spiritual and religious values and other values and no correlation between recreational and ecotourism values and educational and cultural heritage values; however, there is a correlation between all other subcultural services. It is important to fully identify and consider the characteristics of the differences in the perceptions of different stakeholders in CESs to enhance the regional planning and scenic area service function in the study area. Full article
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