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Advances in Marine Research, Sustainable Oceans and Coastal Systems

Instructions for Authors

Advances in Marine Research, Sustainable Oceans and Coastal Systems invites manuscripts that align with its focus on ocean science, sustainability, and coastal systems. Authors are advised to adhere to the following submission guidelines.

Submission Guidelines

  • Submit all manuscripts in Microsoft Word format via the journal’s online system.
  • A cover letter must be included with the author's contact details and a brief overview of the manuscript's significance.
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • All co-authors should approve the final manuscript before submission.
  • The editorial team may suggest revisions for clarity, completeness, or structure.

Article Types

  • Research Articles: Full-length studies presenting new findings, methodologies, or data interpretations.
  • Review Articles: Summaries of the literature offering critical insights and research recommendations.
  • Case Studies: Practical applications, conservation projects, or regional assessments.
  • Short Communications: Preliminary results or timely findings with clear implications.

Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page: Include title, author names, institutional affiliations, and email address of the corresponding author.
  • Abstract: 150-250 words summarising the main objective, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Include 5-10 relevant terms for indexing.
  • Introduction: Clearly define the problem or research gap addressed.
  • Methods: Outline study area, equipment, procedures, or data sources used.
  • Results: Present findings supported by figures or tables.
  • Discussion: Interpret findings in the context of related work.
  • Conclusion: Highlight main takeaways and possible future research.
  • References: Follow APA style for all citations.

Review Process

Manuscripts are evaluated under a double-blind peer-review system. Initial decisions are generally communicated within four weeks.

Publication Details

All accepted articles are published open access. Authors are required to transfer copyright upon acceptance.

APC

A publication fee of $1019 applies. Authors with limited funding may request a waiver or partial reduction.

Contact

For editorial queries, contact: [email protected]