JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH (JMR) publishes original research papers in English analyzing the maritime sector internationally, nationally, regionally, or locally. JMR is published quarterly, and the issues—whether ordinary or monographic—include both theoretical and empirical approaches to topics of current interest in line with the editorial aims and scope of the journal.

The objective of JMR is to contribute to the progress, development and diffusion of research on the maritime sector. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary forum for studies of the sector from the perspective of all four of the following broad areas of scientific knowledge: experimental sciences, nautical sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

The manuscripts presented must be unpublished works that have not been approved for publication in other journals. They must also fulfill all the requirements indicated in the 'Technical specifications' section. The quality of the papers is ensured through a blind review process conducted by two scientific referees and one linguistic reviewer. Although the journal is published in print format, the processes of submission and reception of manuscripts, as well as revision and correction of proofs, are all done electronically.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL AUTHORS: JOURNAL OF MARITIME RESEARCH DOES NOT CHARGE AUTHORS OR READERS ANY ARTICLE PROCESSING FEES (APCs). NO AUTHOR OR PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE ANY FEE TO OTHER CO-AUTHORS FOR PUBLISHING IN JMR. IF THIS PRACTICE IS DETECTED, THE AUTHOR AND THEIR PUBLICATIONS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PUBLISH IN JMR AGAIN. WE HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.

JMR Editorial Team.