About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Journal is aimed at the scientific community, focusing on ocean-related disciplines, the seas around Borneo Island and the Coral Triangle. It serves as a comprehensive platform for research and discussions, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of diverse topics in marine science, fisheries and aquaculture in this distinctive geographical region. The scope of the Journal encompasses the following thematic areas:

• Aquaculture
• Biology of marine organisms
• Biomimicry and bioinspired designs for aquaculture and sea ranching
• Blue carbon economy
• Climate change impacts and adaptations 
• Harmful algal blooms
• Marine biodiversity
• Marine biotechnology
• Marine ecosystem dynamics and ecological tipping points
• Physical and chemical Oceanography
• Seaweed farming
• Smart fish farming systems
• Social-ecological systems in seafood security
• Stock enhancement and sea ranching
• Sustainable fisheries practices 

Publication Frequency

One issue will be published annually.

Publication Date: December of Each Year

All accepted manuscripts will be Prepublished, meaning the peer-reviewed version will be made available before typesetting and formal inclusion in a journal issue.

Open Access Policy

Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture (BJoMSA) is an open access international peer reviewed journal that publishes original research contributions to marine science, fisheries and aquaculture. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

INDEXING LIST

• MyJurnal - Malaysia Citation Centre
• Google Scholar
• Biefield Academic Search Engine (BASE)
• Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI)
• World Cat
• Scientific Indexing Journal
• Index Copernicus
• I -Journals
• I -Focus
• ProQuest Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA)

AUDIENCE

BJoMSA is of particular interest to scholars, scientists and other professionals in the areas of marine science, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, social science, blue economy and seafood security. However, the coverage of papers is of unrestricted interest for readers seeking knowledge for scientific developments of the subjects highlighted above and their relevance to communities that depend directly or indirectly on the aquatic resources.

MANUSCRIPT PROCESSING

Authors need to register and sign in then submit manuscripts of their papers in the Journal System 

Announcement will be made should there be any change in the online manuscript submission and processing system. Editorial Office will transmit each manuscript to two referees for peer review. Authors will be informed of the comments of the anonymous referees and final decision regarding suitability of their papers for publication in BJoMSA.

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editorial Board and at least one independent referee. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript will be based on the Board's recommendations. The manuscript will be evaluated based on its appropriateness for Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture, contribution to the discipline, cogency of analysis, conceptual breadth, clarity of presentation and technical adequacy.  Manuscripts submitted by members of the journal's Editorial Board are subjected to the same review procedure.

Journal History

After recruiting the critical mass of experts, developing infrastructure and conducting a performance audit, Universiti Malaysia Sabah decided to upgrade this research unit in the year 2000 to the status of a fully-fledged Centre of Excellence and named it ˜Borneo Marine Research Institute.

Since then the Institute has made progressive strides in research and development in various areas within the scope of its theme which is Conservation and Sustainable Development of Marine Resources. Universiti Malaysia Sabah initiated research in marine science and aquaculture by establishing a specialized research unit in the year 1995, in the first phase of its development. This reflected the priority given by the University to these subjects in response to the needs of the state of Sabah and the country, and their growing importance in a global perspective.

Selection of this theme was motivated by the need for innovative and relevant research oriented towards preservation of marine ecosystem for the services it provides and for undertaking advance research on topics in sustainable aquaculture. BMRI has significantly contributed to the development of human resources in these fields, provided the benefit of its expertise to many agencies and implemented several programs of direct relevance to the society in addition to generating new knowledge and technology.

Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture (BJoMSA) publishes original research contributions to marine science, fisheries and aquaculture.