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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Marine Environmental Policy & Governance (JMEPG) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, policy analysis, and governance innovation related to marine and coastal environments. The journal publishes interdisciplinary scholarship that examines how oceans and marine resources are managed, regulated, and governed across local, regional, and global contexts.
 

JMEPG aims to bridge science, policy, and practice by providing a platform for research that informs decision-making, strengthens marine governance frameworks, and supports sustainable and equitable ocean stewardship.
 

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Subject areas
 

Marine Environmental Policy, Ocean Governance and Law, Fisheries Management and Compliance, Marine Pollution and Plastics Governance, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Socio-ecological Systems, Environmental Governance and Institutions, Participatory and Community-Based Management

Impact

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Impact Factor

As an emerging journal, JMEPG does not yet report citation-based impact metrics. The journal is committed to building academic quality, transparency, and international relevance as foundational priorities.

Article Publishing Charge for Open Access

JMEPG is an open-access journal to ensure broad dissemination of research and policy-relevant knowledge across academic, policy, and practitioner communities.

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 350(excluding taxes).

Publishing timeline

3 days

Submission to first decision

38 days

Submission to decision after review

5 days

Acceptance to online publication

90 days

Submission to acceptance

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is currently working toward inclusion in recognized indexing and abstracting services, including:

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

  • Scopus

  • SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)

  • SNIP

 

Indexing status will be updated as applications are submitted and reviewed.

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