Aims and Scope
The African Journal of Marine Science is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all disciplines of marine science. It was established in 1983 as the South African Journal of Marine Science and obtained its current name in 2003. It is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the National Inquiry Services Centre (South Africa). The editor-in-chief is Sheldon Dudley (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries).
Key Metrics
1.8
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
< 5
Impact Factor
Impact Factor
Impact factor of a journal is calculated by dividing the number of current year citations to the source items published in that journal during the previous two years.
Q3
Aquatic Science
SJR
- Q3 Aquatic Science
- Q3 Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
SJR
SJR
SCImago Journal Rank measures weighted citations received by the serial. Citation weighting depends on subject field and prestige (SJR) of the citing serial.
0.46
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
7 Mo
Time to Publish
Time to Publish
Based on turnaround time from submission to publication for papers (articles & reviews) published in 2022 and for journals with a sample of more than 10 papers.
Topics Covered
- Growth rate
- Habitat
- Wind forcing
- Catch per unit effort
- Estuary
- Species richness
- Body condition
- Phytoplankton
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1935 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Spatial patterns and environmental drivers of demersal fish assemblages in the Swartkops and Sundays estuarine to marine seascapes, South Africa
- 12 Jul 24
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Coastal topography and rates of mussel recruitment: a comparison of bay versus open-coast sites
- 22 Jun 24
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Winter storms: a potential threat to African oystercatchers Haematopus moquini
- 22 May 24
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Multi-method approach identifies a South African estuary as an important elasmobranch habitat and potential nursery ground
- 9 May 24
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Predation on the St Joseph Callorhinchus capensis by Cape fur seals Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus in Namibia
- 30 Apr 24
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Use and management of seagrass ecosystems in southwestern Madagascar
- 30 Apr 24
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1.1k articles received 13.3k citations see all
- 618 Supporting
- 12,492 Mentioning
- 72 Contrasting
Editorial notices
- 1 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 3 Corrections
- 0 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
Time To Publish
Time to Publish
Based on turnaround time from submission to publication for papers (articles & reviews) published in 2022 and for journals with a sample of more than 10 papers.
Time to Publish
Based on turnaround time from submission to publication for papers (articles & reviews) published in 2022 and for journals with a sample of more than 10 papers.
% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months
0%
4 to 6 months
14%
7 to 9 months
57%
Above 9 months
29%
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FAQs
How long has African Journal of Marine Science been actively publishing?
African Journal of Marine Science has been in operation since 1935 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of African Journal of Marine Science ?
African Journal of Marine Science published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did African Journal of Marine Science publish last years ?
In 2023, African Journal of Marine Science published 26 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for African Journal of Marine Science ?
For African Journal of Marine Science,eISSN is 1814-2338 and pISSN is1814-232X.
What is Citescore for African Journal of Marine Science ?
Citescore for African Journal of Marine Science is 1.8.
What is SNIP score for African Journal of Marine Science ?
SNIP score for African Journal of Marine Science is 0.46.
What is the SJR for African Journal of Marine Science ?
SJR for African Journal of Marine Science is Q3.
Who is the publisher of African Journal of Marine Science ?
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD is the publisher of African Journal of Marine Science.