Maritime Studies is an international peer-reviewed journal on the social dimensions of coastal and marine issues throughout the world. The journal is a venue for theoretical and empirical research relevant to a wide range of academic social science disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, geography, history and political science. Space is especially given to develop academic concepts and debate. We invite original research papers, reviews and viewpoints and welcome proposals for special issues that make a distinctive contribution to contemporary discussion around maritime and coastal use, development and governance. The journal provides a rigorous but constructive review process and rapid publication, and is accessible to new researchers, including postgraduate students and early career academics.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2212-9790
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
peer-reviewed
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Aquatic ScienceQ2
DevelopmentQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ2
Water Science and TechnologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental Studies
Scopus Categories
Water Science and TechnologyManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawDevelopmentGeography, Planning and DevelopmentAquatic Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Coastal and Marine ManagementCoral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesMarine and fisheries researchInternational Maritime Law IssuesArctic and Russian Policy StudiesMarine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesClimate Change, Adaptation, MigrationSex work and related issuesIndigenous Studies and EcologyGlobal trade, sustainability, and social impact