Journal of Ocean University of China
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Ocean University of China (Oceanic and Coastal Sea Research) was established in 2002 as one of the official journals of the Ocean University of China. This quarterly journal is published in English so as to serve a wider circle of readers internationally. The journal covers various branches of marine science and technology, such as meteorology, environment sciences and engineering, life sciences, fishery sciences, food sciences and food engineering, medication, chemistry and chemical engineering, geology, remote sensing, and information technology and management. Manuscripts, once accepted, will be published in the form of research papers, notes, reports, letters, reviews or overviews. The journal welcomes contributions from China and abroad.
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OCEANOGRAPHY
OCEANOGRAPHY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Ocean University of China (acronym: jouc, abbr: J OCEAN U CHINA, ISSN: 1672-5182) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of OCEANOGRAPHY, published by Science Press in China since 2002. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.335 (Q3), an H-index of 42.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 159 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,682 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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