Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
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Aims & Scope
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research- LAJAR is the continuation of the journal Investigaciones Marinas (1970-2007) and is published since 2008 by the Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Geografía of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. LAJAR is an “Open Access” journal that publishes in English language, original research articles, reviews and short communications on aquatic science, which contain the results of research conducted in aquaculture or in oceanic and coastal marine waters of Latin America. The following topics are considered: Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Pollution and Toxicology, Marine Geology and Geophysics, Biological Oceanography, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
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FISHERIES
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
FISHERIES
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisLatin American Journal of Aquatic Research (abbr: LAT AM J AQUAT RES, ISSN: 0718-560X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of FISHERIES, published by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso in Chile since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.285 (Q3), an H-index of 41.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 79 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,654 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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