About the Journal

The Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies (JMBES) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Stout Journals. The journal aims to advance knowledge and promote scholarly discussions on maritime affairs, ocean-based economic activities, marine resource management, and sustainable blue economy development.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, maritime professionals, and industry practitioners to share original research findings, theoretical perspectives, empirical studies, and critical reviews addressing contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities within maritime and ocean-related sectors.

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, case studies, and policy analyses covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

·         Maritime economics, trade, and international shipping.

·         Blue economy policies, strategies, and sustainable development.

·         Marine and coastal resource management.

·         Ocean governance, maritime law, and international regulations.

·         Port management, logistics, and supply chain operations.

·         Fisheries, aquaculture, and marine food systems.

·         Coastal and marine tourism.

·         Marine biodiversity, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

·         Climate change, ocean health, and marine pollution.

·         Maritime security, safety, and risk management.

·         Marine renewable energy and offshore industries.

·         Shipbuilding, maritime technology, and digital transformation.

·         Coastal communities, livelihoods, and socioeconomic development.

·         Ocean-based innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.

·         Sustainable maritime infrastructure and transportation.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches that contribute to sustainable maritime development and the responsible utilization of ocean resources.

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies operates under an open-access publishing model, making its published research freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees or access restrictions. The journal supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and encourages the sharing and use of scholarly research for academic, professional, and societal advancement.

Peer Review Policy

All research manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, academic quality, and compliance with the journal's submission requirements. Suitable manuscripts are subsequently subjected to peer review by qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, research quality, methodological soundness, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope. The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and academic integrity throughout the review and publication process.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the necessary publishing and distribution rights in accordance with its publication agreement. Published articles are made available under the licensing terms specified by the journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon existing copyrights, intellectual property rights, or other applicable legal requirements.

Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, originality, accountability, and professional conduct.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate authorship practices, or other forms of academic misconduct. All participants in the publication process are expected to follow recognized ethical standards and responsible research practices.

Sponsorship and Publication Fees

The journal is published by Stout Journals and does not receive funding from external organizations. The operations, peer review, and publication processes are supported by the publisher and article processing charges (APCs) where applicable.

Journal History

The Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies is established as part of Stout Journals' commitment to supporting international scholarly communication and promoting research across emerging and established academic disciplines. The journal seeks to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on maritime development, ocean governance, and sustainable blue economy initiatives.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the journal's submission and publishing system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal. Such information will not be made available for unrelated purposes or disclosed to unauthorized third parties, except where required for legitimate publishing operations or applicable legal obligations.

Digital Preservation Policy

To ensure the long-term digital preservation and accessibility of published scholarly content, the Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies participates in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems.

These preservation initiatives provide secure, distributed digital archiving and support continued access to the journal's published content over time, helping protect scholarly research against potential data loss or technological disruptions.

Commitment to Scholarly Excellence

The Journal of Maritime and Blue Economy Studies welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions from researchers and institutions across the world. By encouraging rigorous research, international collaboration, interdisciplinary perspectives, and evidence-based policy discussions, the journal seeks to advance understanding of maritime industries and promote a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient blue economy for present and future generations.