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Author Guidelines

Types of article

Journal of Marine Studies (JoMS) welcomes a wide range of article types that contribute to the understanding and advancement of marine science. Some common types of articles accepted by the journal include:

• Research articles: Original research articles that present new findings and contribute significantly to the field of marine science. These articles typically follow the standard structure of Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Review articles: Comprehensive reviews that synthesize existing literature on a specific topic within marine science. Review articles provide an overview of current knowledge, identify gaps in understanding, and propose future research directions.
• Short communications: Brief reports that present concise research findings or preliminary results of ongoing studies. Short communications offer a succinct overview of important findings without the extensive detail required for full-length research articles.
• Perspective pieces: Opinion or commentary articles that provide insights, critiques, or reflections on current issues, trends, or debates within the field of marine science. Perspective pieces may offer alternative viewpoints or propose new approaches to addressing marine-related challenges.
• Case studies: Detailed analyses of specific events, phenomena, or processes related to marine science. Case studies provide in-depth insights into real-world examples and can be valuable for understanding complex marine systems and ecosystems.
• Methodological advances: Articles that describe new methods, techniques, or approaches for studying marine environments or organisms. Methodological advances may include innovative sampling methods, analytical techniques, or technological developments relevant to marine science research.
• Data papers: Articles that describe new datasets, data collection methods, or data analysis techniques relevant to marine science. Data papers provide valuable resources for researchers and may contribute to advancing open data initiatives within the field.

Authors are encouraged to consult the journal's specific guidelines for each article type and ensure that their submissions adhere to the appropriate format and style requirements. By offering a diverse range of article types, the Journal of Marine Studies aims to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality research and promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the field of marine science.

Submission checklist

The procedures for preparing, presenting, and submitting the manuscripts are as follows:

• The manuscript submission shall be made through the website https://ojs.unimal.ac.id/index.php/JoMS
• Language. All types of manuscripts must be written in English. The authors are responsible for the scientific content and correct manuscript grammar.
• Line and page numbering (new and revised submissions). Please ensure that the text of your paper is formatted with double spacing and includes consecutive line numbering throughout. Additionally, please remember to incorporate page numbers into the source file, as this is a crucial requirement for the peer review process.
• The number of pages. The number of pages allowed for submissions to the Journal of Marine Studies can vary depending on several factors, including the type of article (e.g., research article, review, etc), the complexity of the research, and the journal's specific formatting requirements. Typically, research articles in the journal may range from 10 to 35 pages, including figures, tables, and references. However, authors need to consult the journal's author guidelines or contact the editorial office for precise information on page limits and formatting instructions for their specific submission.
• Preparation of manuscripts.

• No specific manuscript format or template is used. The editor encourages all submitted manuscripts written using formal scientific manuscript writing standards. The text should be formatted with continuous page and line numbers.
• Manuscript structures: title, name of the authors (author and co-author) and affiliation, address (including postal code), current address (including postal code), e-mail address for all authors, ORCID iD (if available) for all authors, abstract, keywords (no more than seven words), introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments, author contributions statement, data availability, competing interests, funding, and references.
• The author's correspondence is marked with a lowercase letter and asterisk (for example: ^a,*) after the name. If there is only one, the asterisk marker does not need to be placed. The e-mail and ORCID iD correspondence address and co-author are written at the end of the full postal address(es) or in separated section.
• Abstracts do not exceed 300 words and follow with keywords (max. 7 words).
• Tables and figures. Authors have the option to integrate figures and tables directly into their manuscript body or to provide them as separate files in an approved format (TIFF, JPEG, or EPS for figures with the appropriate resolution, and MS Office files for tables). All figures should be clearly labeled and numbered sequentially (e.g., Figure 1. Figure description), while each table should be numbered and accompanied by a descriptive title (e.g., Table 1. Table description). The table description is placed at the top, while the picture description is placed at the bottom. Only high-quality tables and figures can be accepted for approval (resolution should be a minimum of 500 dpi). The table and figure should be editable by the editor. 
• Supplementary material. Supplementary material serves to augment the main manuscript by providing additional data, figures, tables, code, videos, or other supporting materials that enhance the understanding or interpretation of the research. Authors should ensure that supplementary material is relevant and directly related to the content of the manuscript. Supplementary files should be submitted in commonly used formats, such as PDF, Excel, Word, JPEG, MPEG, or ZIP, to ensure compatibility and accessibility for readers. The supplementary material should be referenced or mentioned within the manuscript to alert readers to its availability and relevance. It is important to use descriptive file names that reflect the content of each supplementary file, making it easy for readers to understand the nature of the material. Authors should provide clear and concise descriptions of each supplementary file, detailing its contents, purpose, and relevance to the main manuscript. Supplementary material should be easily accessible to readers and reviewers, either through direct inclusion of the manuscript or through a publicly accessible repository or website. Authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions and approvals for any third-party content included in the supplementary material, such as copyrighted images, videos, or data sets. Supplementary material undergoes the same peer review process as the main manuscript and should be submitted along with the initial manuscript submission.
• Do not include footnotes.
• Manuscripts are written in double space on one side of A4 paper (210 X 297 mm). The paper margins are right (2 cm), left (2 cm), upper (2 cm), and lower (2 cm). The letters used for all parts of the manuscript are Times New Roman size 12.
• The writing mathematics and metric system is using the International System of Units (SI). Whereas, writing scientific biological names follows the rules of the Binomial nomenclature system.
• In the Acknowledgements, external funding sources for research and publication should be registered. Authors might also wish to acknowledge intellectual contributions from others (including reviewers), permits, research approvals, and other forms of support.
• References in the following article are using the latest APA Citation Style. Use a tool such as EndNote, Mendeley, Citavi or Zotero, etc for reference management and formatting, and choose APA style. References should take the following forms:

  Basic Text citation style:

  Parenthetical citation: (Agnes, 2020); (Taylor, 2020a) and (Taylor, 2020b); (Martin & Staibatt, 2020); (Martin et al., 2020); (National Institute of Climatology and Meteorology [NICM], 2020) for First citation and (NICM, 2020) for subsequent citations; (Stanford University, 2020).

  Narrative citation: Agnes (2020); Taylor (2020a) and Taylor (2020b); Martin & Staibatt (2020); Martin et al. (2020); National Institute of Climatology and Meteorology (NICM, 2020) for First citation and NICM (2020) for subsequent citations; Stanford University (2020).

  Journal article:

  Clark, T. D., Raby, G. D., Roche, D. G., Binning, S. A., Speers-Roesch, B., Jutfelt, F., & Sundin, J. (2020). Ocean acidification does not impair the behaviour of coral reef fishes. Nature, 577(7790), 370–375. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1903-y

  Darling, E. S., McClanahan, T. R., Maina, J., Gurney, G. G., Graham, N. A. J., Januchowski-Hartley, F., Cinner, J. E., Mora, C., Hicks, C. C., Maire, E., Puotinen, M., Skirving, W. J., Adjeroud, M., Ahmadia, G., Arthur, R., Bauman, A. G., Beger, M., Berumen, M. L., Bigot, L., . . . Mouillot, D. (2019). Social-environmental drivers inform strategic management of coral reefs in the Anthropocene. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 3, 1341- 350. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-019-0953-8

  Book:

  Gosling, E. M. (2003). Bivalve molluscs: Biology, ecology, and culture. Oxford: Fishing News Books. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470995532

  Book chapter:

  Andrew, A. (2019). Ocean acidification in tropical water. In R. K. Commert & M. J. Dawiss (Eds.), Current ocean and climate (pp. 121-140). Scholar Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/8765-8769-7653

  Report:

  Queensland Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development. (2016). Advancing tourism 2016-20. https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/advancing-tourism/resource/df997cf7-14fc-47b1-ac99-ddc7f0975967

  Conferences:

  Norton, K., Molon, I., Burkenn, W., Sansoto, A., & Louis, P. (2019, September 15-20). Bivalvia responses to ocean acidity threats: From cell to habit [Paper presentation]. 2019 Regional Malacology Congress, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

  David, C. (2019, October 31 - November 3). Coral bleaching and their relationship to climate change [Poster presentation]. 9th International Conference on Marine and Fisheries, Auckland, New Zealand.

  University thesis:

  Nasuchon, N. (2017). The impacts of ocean warming and acidification on the behavior and muscular system of marine animals [Doctoral dissertation, Nagasaki University]. http://hdl.handle.net/10069/37920

• It is highly recommended to consult previously published articles in the Journal of Marine Studies, to verify the correct formatting.

Peer Review

The review is an essential factor in ensuring articles are of high quality based on objectivity and quality level of articles. All submissions undergo an initial assessment by the editor to ascertain their appropriateness for publication in the journal. Following this, manuscripts deemed suitable proceed to a peer review process, wherein a minimum of two independent expert reviewers evaluate the scientific quality and validity of the research.  Based on the reviewer's review, the board's editor will make the final decision as to whether the manuscript is suitable for approval or rejected. Editors adhere to strict ethical standards and abstain from involvement in the evaluation of papers authored by themselves, family members, or colleagues, as well as those related to products or services in which they have a vested interest. Such submissions are subjected to the journal's standard procedures, including independent peer review conducted impartially, free from any influence or conflict of interest associated with the relevant editor or their research groups.

After acceptance

Authors are required to complete several post-acceptance steps to ensure a smooth transition towards publication. These steps typically include submitting a final revised version of the manuscript addressing any minor revisions or suggestions provided by the reviewers or editors during the peer review process. The author will receive galley proofs or page proofs of their accepted manuscript for final review and proofreading, and they must carefully check for any errors in text, figures, tables, or formatting and make any necessary corrections promptly. Authors should also ensure that any supplementary material is finalized and prepared for publication according to the journal's guidelines. It's important to review and confirm the accuracy of the authorship list, including affiliations and contributions, and provide any acknowledgments or funding information to be included in the published article. Authors may be required to pay article processing charges (APCs) or other publication fees. Once the manuscript is published online or in print, authors are encouraged to promote their work through various channels to maximize visibility and impact.

Copyright Notice

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Author Fees

This journal charges the following author fees.

Article publication fee: 1.00 (EUR)
If this paper is accepted for publication, you will be asked to pay an Article Publication Fee to cover publications costs.

If you do not have funds to pay such fees, you will have an opportunity to waive each fee. We do not want fees to prevent the publication of worthy work.