Author Guidelines

Global Journal of Marine Science (GJMSC) publishes peer-reviewed, high-quality research in marine science, including oceanography, marine biology, fisheries, coastal management, marine ecology, and marine environmental studies. Manuscripts must be original, rigorous, and contribute to the advancement of marine science.

1. General Requirements

Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
Articles must follow the official journal template
Use clear and formal academic English
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review
Methods and results must be accurate and reproducible

2. Manuscript Structure

Title
Maximum 15 words. Must clearly reflect the marine science topic or study.

Author Information

Full names without academic titles
Affiliation: department, institution, city, country
Email of corresponding author

Abstract
150–250 words in one paragraph. Must include background, objective, methods, results, and conclusion. Avoid citations and undefined abbreviations.

Keywords
Provide 3–5 keywords related to marine science.

Introduction

Explain background and marine context
Identify research problem or gap
State research objectives
Provide brief literature review
Highlight novelty and contribution

Materials and Methods

Describe study area, sampling sites, or marine environment
Explain sampling techniques and data collection methods
Provide details of instruments and procedures
Describe analytical and statistical methods

Results

Present findings clearly and systematically
Use tables, maps, and graphs where necessary
Report measurements with appropriate units

Discussion

Interpret results based on marine science principles
Compare with previous studies
Explain ecological or environmental implications
Discuss limitations

Conclusion

Summarize key findings
Highlight contributions to marine science
Provide recommendations for management or future research

Additional Sections

Acknowledgments (optional)
Funding information
Author contributions
Conflict of interest statement
Data availability statement
Declaration of AI use

3. Ethical and Environmental Considerations

Research must follow environmental and marine conservation regulations
Provide permits or ethical approval where required
Ensure minimal impact on marine ecosystems

4. Tables and Figures

Number tables and figures sequentially
Provide clear titles and captions
Must be cited in the text
Use high-quality maps, charts, and images

5. References

Use APA 7th Edition style
Minimum 15 references
At least 80% from recent scholarly sources
Arrange alphabetically
Include DOI or URL when available

6. Publication Ethics

Follow COPE guidelines
No plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication
Proper citation is mandatory
All authors must approve the submission

7. Submission

Submit manuscripts through the OJS system:

https://ejournal.globalterasfana.com/gjmsc

8. Peer Review Process

Initial screening by editorial team
Double-blind peer review process
Evaluation criteria: originality, scientific rigor, validity, contribution
Decision: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject

9. Copyright and License

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).