About the Journal
The ICES Journal of Marine Science publishes articles, short communications, and critical reviews that contribute to our scientific understanding of marine systems and the impact of human activities. The Journal serves as a foundation for scientific advice across the broad spectrum of management and conservation issues related to the marine environment. Oceanography, marine habitats, living resources, and related management topics constitute the key elements of papers eligible for publication. Integrated studies that bridge gaps between traditional disciplines are particularly welcome. The scope of the Journal has been broadened to include economic, social, and public administration studies to the extent that they are directly related to management of the seas and are of general interest to marine scientists.
Please click here for the mission statement of the ICES Journal of Marine Science.
CATEGORIES OF PAPERS
The ICES Journal of Marine Science publishes papers in each of the following five categories:
Original articles: traditional research papers. Text (excl. references and figures) should not normally exceed 6500 words. Optimum up to 12 printed pages inclusive of text, appropriate references, figures, and tables.
Short Communication articles: these should not normally exceed 2500 words of text (excl. references and figures). Ideally, the methods, results, and discussion can be presented in a single (sometimes unheaded) section. They should include a shorter abstract (up to ~50 words) and present the acknowledgements and references as in an original article. Max. up to 6 printed pages.
Comment articles: comments on, or replies to, papers published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science; approximately 2000 words. Max. 4 printed pages.
Review articles: comprehensive reviews on topics of wide general interest within marine science, or on hot topics, sometimes solicited by the editorial board. Potential authors are advised to contact the editor-in-chief regarding topic and proposed length.
Food for thought articles: short (generally up to 4 printed pages) articles on topical issues, often provocative or innovative in nature, solicited or offered to stimulate dialogue, research, and ideas generally.
Quo Vadimus articles: describing the future landscape/potential of a topic, issue, discipline or technology.
INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS
Quality peer reviews are essential for ensuring a high standard of material in The ICES Journal of Marine Science, and your evaluation will therefore play a major role in our decision as to whether to accept a manuscript for publication. Guidelines on reviewing can be found here.
IMPACT FACTOR AND RANKING
| Year | Impact Factor | Si: Oceanography | Si: Marine & Freshwater Biology | Si: Fisheries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.808 | 21 out of 59 | 31 out of 92 | 10 out of 46 |
| 2009 | 1.920 | 18 out of 56 | 24 out of 88 | 9 out of 42 |
| 2008 | 1.661 | 21 out of 50 | 31 out of 87 | 10 out of 40 |
| 2007 | 1.934 | 14 out of 50 | 21 out of 86 | 6 out of 40 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.
ABSTRACTING AND INDEXING
The journal is covered by the following services:
Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts
Biological Abstracts
BIOSIS Previews
CAB Abstracts
Current Abstracts
Current Contents® /Agriculture, Biology, and Environmental Sciences
Global Health
Journal Citation Reports /Science Edition
Oceanic Abstracts
Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®)
SCOPUS
Zoological Record
