About the Journal

Journal Title : Journal of Marine Studies
Initials : JoMS
Abbreviation : J. Mar. Stud.
Frequency : Triannual (March, July, and November)
DOI : Prefix 10.29103 via Crossref
eISSN : 3047-406X
Publisher : Department of Marine Science, Universitas Malikussaleh
Language : English

Journal of Marine Studies (JoMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal committed to advancing knowledge of the marine environment. The journal publishes original research articles, critical reviews, case studies, short communications, methodological papers, and data reports that contribute to the systematic understanding of ocean systems, including the interactions between marine processes and human activities. JoMS features high-quality, impactful scientific works across a broad spectrum of marine science, technology, and interdisciplinary studies (as detailed in the Focus and Scope). The journal’s mission is to promote the free exchange of scientific knowledge by providing unrestricted, internet-based access to its publications for researchers, scholars, policymakers, and the wider global community.

JoMS is indexed and abstracted in several reputable international databases, ensuring broad academic visibility and global discoverability of its publications. The journal is currently included in major platforms such as Google Scholar, Scilit, AGRIS-FAO, Contrimetric, EuroPub, Index Copernicus (ICV Journals Master List 2024 = 75.01), AquaDoc, EZB Journal Library, Research Gate, Dimensions, WorldCat (OCLC), Harvard Library, and Universiteit Leiden Library, among others. For the complete and updated list of indexing and abstracting databases, please visit Indexes information page.

Announcements

Manuscript invitation with free APC - JoMS

2025-06-09

We invite researchers in marine sciences and related fields to submit research manuscripts to the Journal of Marine Studies (JoMS). Please review the focus and scope and prepare according to our submission guidelines for editorial and peer review. Publication in JoMS (Volume 3, Issue 1 - March 2026; Volume 3, Issue 2 - July 2026; Volume 3, Issue 3 - November 2026) is free of article processing charges (APC) or publication fees for all accepted papers. For details or inquiries, please contact us.

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Current Issue

Volume 3, Issue 1 (March, 2026)
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In Progress

This issue is currently in production but includes articles that are final and fully citable.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29103/joms.v3i1
Published: 2025-10-29

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