Academic Journal
Q3Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
About Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
About Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Cambridge University Press (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 1887-1900, 1902-1904, 1906-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1469-7769, 0025-3154; H-index 84.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (84): Strong citation impact — 84 articles cited at least 84 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q3. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom?
1469-7769, 0025-3154.
Who publishes Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom?
Cambridge University Press.
What are Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom's metrics?
H-index 84.
Where do I submit to Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Marine Biology and Ecology Research; Marine and fisheries research; Marine and coastal plant biology; Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies; Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies; Crustacean biology and ecology.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,550.00 USD; 2,460.00 GBP
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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