Marine Biodiversity
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Aims & Scope
Marine Biodiversity is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to all aspects of biodiversity research on marine ecosystems. The journal is a relaunch of the well-known Senckenbergiana maritima" and covers research at gene, species and ecosystem level that focuses on describing the actors (genes and species), the patterns (gradients and distributions) and understanding of the processes responsible for the regulation and maintenance of diversity in marine systems. Also included are the study of species interactions (symbioses, parasitism, etc.) and the role of species in structuring marine ecosystem functioning. Marine Biodiversity offers articles in the category original paper, short note, Oceanarium and review article. It forms a platform for marine biodiversity researchers from all over the world for the exchange of new information and discussions on concepts and exciting discoveries. - Covers research in all aspects of biodiversity in marine ecosystems - Describes the actors, the patterns and the processes responsible for diversity - Offers peer-reviewed original papers, short communications, review articles and news (Oceanarium) - No page charges
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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisMarine Biodiversity (acronym: marb, abbr: MAR. BIODIVERS, ISSN: 1867-1616) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1996. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.569 (Q2), an H-index of 47.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 89 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,950 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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