Journal of King Abdulaziz University, Marine Science
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Aims & Scope
Journal of KAU “Marine Sciences” (JKAU:Mar. Sci.) is a multidisciplinary journal in marine sciences and is devoted to the publication of original research with emphasis on fundamental aspects of marine sciences. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research papers in the entire range of marine research. Original articles, review articles, letters to the editor and book reviews are to be published in this journal. Materials that contribute to the scientific understanding of marine environment of the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and adjacent seas may be preferred.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of King Abdulaziz University, Marine Science (ISSN: 1012-8840) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by King Abdulaziz University Scientific Publishing Center in Saudi Arabia. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.128 (Q4), an H-index of 12.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 11 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,262 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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