Top 100 Scientists

Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality Top 100 Scientists in Philippines 2025

Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (901,409 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.

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Ranking Based On Selection :1
Kafferine Yamagishi
Tourism management
Tourism Marketing
Destination planning
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
13
20
677
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :3
Alex Ylagan
tourism and hospitality
management
administration
leadership
management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
10
10
200
Rogelio T Andrada II
Recreation
Parks and Tourism Resources Management
Watershed Management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
7
388
Jame Monren Tapalla Mercado
Cultural Heritage Management
Tourism Policy Planning and Development
Community-based Tourism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
3
84
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :10
Sanjukta Sattar .
urban geography
social and cultural geography
tourism geography
development studies
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
2
97
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :11
Hubert Quinones
Research on Food
Community Development
Tourism and Technology Transfer
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
4
97
Leahlizbeth Sia
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Development
Human Resources
Hotel & Restaurant Management
Tourism topics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
3
205
Jennifer Pasion Loverio
Hotel
Restaurant and Institution Management
Food Technology
Food
Call Center
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
3
64
Jonna Baquillas
Sustainable Consumption
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Business
Circular Economy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
1
64
Mary Anne Ramos-Tumanan
place attachment
place meaning
tourism impact
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
3
168
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :21
Michael Bhobet Baluyot
Social Sciences
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Gastronomy
Business
Sustainability and Innovation
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
2
41
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :22
Mark Gabriel Wagan Aguilar
Research Capability Building
Tourism Management
Education
Business and Organizational
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
1
38
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :27
Cherie Orpia
Tourism
Renewable Energy
Business
Social Science
Environment
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
0
22
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :30
Macario Gayeta
Marketing Management
Transformational Leadership
Research Methods
ITHM
Educational Management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
0
15
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :38
Simplicio Espellita Jr.
hospitality
green practices
sustainability
Human behavior
Human talents
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
17
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :42
Marivic Ricafort
tourism and hospitality
travel and tour operations
customer service
destination management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
9
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :43
Kim Nino G Cantero
Pragmatism
Tourism & Hospitality
Gender & Development
Public Policy & Governance
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
9
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :44
Maria Teresa Bernabe
Hospitality
Tourism
Events Management
Sustainabilty
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
8
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :50
Nestor C Sedanza
Tourism
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management including Social Science
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
12
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :51
Myrna T Luceño
Hospitality and Tourism
Education
Food Technology
Food Culture
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
90
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :53
Criselda Alamo-Tonelada
hospitality management
hotel and restaurant operations
events management
business administration
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
29
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :55
Mary Stephanie King-Chan
Sustainable tourism development
Ecotourism
Socio cultural and environmental impact
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
11
Maria Criselda G. Badilla
destination marketing
digital marketing
branding
product development
tourism marketing
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
11
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :59
Ruby Melchor
Tourism
Management
Sustainability
Marketing
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
7
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :64
Merle Ruiz
Ecotourism Development
Tourism Product Development
Responsible Tourism Responsible Tourism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
5
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :66
Charlie Balagtas
Development Planning
Ecotourism Planning
Social Enterprise Development
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
4
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :71
William Alcantara
CSR
Working Minority Groups
Hospitality Industry/ Management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
2
Jannalou Resos
Tourism
Travel Motivation
Destination Image
Destination Attractiveness
Tourist Experience
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
2
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :86
Pamela E Acevedo-Go|Pamela E. Acevedo
Efficiency and Productivity
Entrepreneurship
Tourism Security
Development Impact Studies
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
2
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :89
Allimar M Nuevo
Hospitality
Tourism
Human Resource and Business Management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
0
0
0
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :90
Relanie Jean Eleaña
Tourism and Hospitality
Business Management
Sustainable Tourism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
0
0
0
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :91
Kerr Jaye D. Dela Paz
Business research
marketing management
hospitality
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
0
0
0
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Kafferine Yamagishi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
13
20
677
Tourism management
Tourism Marketing
Destination planning
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Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Sevillia Felicen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
15
396
Hospitality and Tourism
Employability Studies
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Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Alex Ylagan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
200
tourism and hospitality
management
administration
leadership
management
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Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Food Science & Technology
Culinary Tourism
Consumer Study
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Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Ramon Benedicto A Alampay
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
7
557
tourism
local economic development
local governance
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Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Rogelio T Andrada II
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
7
388
Recreation
Parks and Tourism Resources Management
Watershed Management
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Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Miguela Mena
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
6
670
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Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Reil Cruz
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
137
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Jame Monren Tapalla Mercado
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
84
Cultural Heritage Management
Tourism Policy Planning and Development
Community-based Tourism
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Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Sanjukta Sattar .
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
2
97
urban geography
social and cultural geography
tourism geography
development studies
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Hubert Quinones
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
4
97
Research on Food
Community Development
Tourism and Technology Transfer
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Raymond Aquino Macapagal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
338
gastronomy
food studies
cultural heritage
Indigenous Studies
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Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Leahlizbeth Sia
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
205
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Development
Human Resources
Hotel & Restaurant Management
Tourism topics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Jennifer Pasion Loverio
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
64
Hotel
Restaurant and Institution Management
Food Technology
Food
Call Center
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Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Jeannie Margareth Apritado
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
2
62
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Vipin Singh
Metrics
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Citation Counts
4
2
36
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Jonna Baquillas
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
64
Sustainable Consumption
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Business
Circular Economy
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Ryan O Tayco
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
0
27
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
Mary Anne Ramos-Tumanan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
3
168
place attachment
place meaning
tourism impact
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Ranking Based On Selection: 20
Margie N Roma
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
97
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Michael Bhobet Baluyot
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
41
Social Sciences
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Gastronomy
Business
Sustainability and Innovation
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Mark Gabriel Wagan Aguilar
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
38
Research Capability Building
Tourism Management
Education
Business and Organizational
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 23
Ryan Joseph Calinao
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
32
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 24
Jonathan Necor Tariga
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
3
1
29
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 25
Shirley Guevarra
Metrics
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i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
28
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 26
Emma Lina Lopez
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
21
tourism
finance
strategic management
research
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 27
Cherie Orpia
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
22
Tourism
Renewable Energy
Business
Social Science
Environment
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 28
Rodelyn Mejia
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
19
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 29
climate change
tourism
education
environment
politics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 30
Macario Gayeta
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
15
Marketing Management
Transformational Leadership
Research Methods
ITHM
Educational Management
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 31
Maria Lourdes Munarriz
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
40
Informal Settlements
Environment
Education
Tourism
Heritage
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 32
Paul Anthony Notorio
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
31
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 33
Vicente S. Maravilla Jr.
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
2
1
24
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 34
Rodel Hintapan
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
2
1
24
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 35
Ludimie Capuyan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
23
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 36
Annie Fritce A Aballe
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
2
1
21
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 37
Antonino F. Alejandro
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
2
1
18
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 38
Simplicio Espellita Jr.
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
17
hospitality
green practices
sustainability
Human behavior
Human talents
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 39
Richard Philip Gonzalo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
14
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 40
Lena Nepomuceno Canet
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
11
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 41
Bernie Pioquinto
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
10
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 42
Marivic Ricafort
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
9
tourism and hospitality
travel and tour operations
customer service
destination management
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 43
Kim Nino G Cantero
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
9
Pragmatism
Tourism & Hospitality
Gender & Development
Public Policy & Governance
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 44
Maria Teresa Bernabe
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
8
Hospitality
Tourism
Events Management
Sustainabilty
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 46
Tourism
Hospitality
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Sociology
Education
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 47
Genelyn Tersona
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
7
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 48
Ryan O. Tayco
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
7
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 49
Leoncio F Barlan, Jr
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
41
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 50
Nestor C Sedanza
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
12
Tourism
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management including Social Science
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 51
Myrna T Luceño
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
90
Hospitality and Tourism
Education
Food Technology
Food Culture
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 52
Ferdinand Y Silaran
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
29
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 53
Criselda Alamo-Tonelada
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
29
hospitality management
hotel and restaurant operations
events management
business administration
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 54
Florence Kristina Mellina Jimenez
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
15
Hospitality
Tourism Satisfaction
Service Quality
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 55
Mary Stephanie King-Chan
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
11
Sustainable tourism development
Ecotourism
Socio cultural and environmental impact
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 56
Chesa Salvador
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
10
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 57
Maria Criselda G. Badilla
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
11
destination marketing
digital marketing
branding
product development
tourism marketing
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 58
Christine Mae Maligalig Barlan
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
1
0
8
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 59
Ruby Melchor
Metrics
H-Index
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Citation Counts
1
0
7
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 60
Marvin Sibucao
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
7
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 61
Fe Corazon C Villanueva
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
7
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 62
Dana G Vera Cruz
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
6
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 63
Rricky Tim Sison
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
5
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 64
Merle Ruiz
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
5
Ecotourism Development
Tourism Product Development
Responsible Tourism Responsible Tourism
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 65
Noah James Sitier
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
4
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 66
Charlie Balagtas
Metrics
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i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
4
Development Planning
Ecotourism Planning
Social Enterprise Development
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 67
Allan Salonga
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
3
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 68
Severo Espinosa Iii
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
3
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 69
Maria Margarita P. Cruz
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
3
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 70
Nelson Collamar
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
3
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 71
William Alcantara
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
2
CSR
Working Minority Groups
Hospitality Industry/ Management
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 72
Jannalou Resos
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
2
Tourism
Travel Motivation
Destination Image
Destination Attractiveness
Tourist Experience
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 73
Marielle Colina
Metrics
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1
0
2
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 74
Maureen M. Atienza
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1
0
2
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 75
Leahlou Narvios
Metrics
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1
0
2
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 76
Gilbert Ryan Semilla
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
2
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 77
Ritchel Villaver
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 78
Thesa Rowan
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 79
Christopher Manlapaz
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 81
Tulip Lopez
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
tourism and hospitality
business and management
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 82
Candice P Aguilos
Metrics
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1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 83
Paulyn Jayziell Sanchez Buhay
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 84
Edilyn Lopez
Metrics
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1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 85
Emily Jill T Nival
Metrics
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1
0
1
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 86
Pamela E Acevedo-Go|Pamela E. Acevedo
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
2
Efficiency and Productivity
Entrepreneurship
Tourism Security
Development Impact Studies
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 87
Benigno Glenn R Ricaforte
Metrics
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Citation Counts
1
0
1
tourism
food safety
learning and teaching
sustainability
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 88
John Ericson Policarpio
Metrics
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Citation Counts
0
0
0
Tourism
Hospitality
Events
Luxury Tourism
Tourism Marketing
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 89
Allimar M Nuevo
Metrics
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0
0
0
Hospitality
Tourism
Human Resource and Business Management
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Ranking Based On Selection: 90
Relanie Jean Eleaña
Metrics
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Citation Counts
0
0
0
Tourism and Hospitality
Business Management
Sustainable Tourism
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 91
Kerr Jaye D. Dela Paz
Metrics
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Citation Counts
0
0
0
Business research
marketing management
hospitality