Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Focus

The Journal of Sustainable Fisheries Studies focuses on publishing research findings, scientific reviews, and technological innovations in the field of fisheries and marine science, particularly related to sustainable fisheries resource management, aquatic ecology, and coastal community welfare.
The journal’s main focus is to promote scientific development and policy innovation supporting sustainable fisheries management, aligned with the principles of the blue economy and environmentally responsible coastal development.

Scope

The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

1. Fisheries Resource Management
• Fish stock dynamics, resource assessment, and conservation
• Fisheries policy and sustainable management strategies
• Biodiversity conservation and aquatic ecosystems
2. Sustainable Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Environmentally friendly fishing technology
• Innovation in aquaculture systems for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic species
• Feed efficiency and productivity enhancement
3. Socioeconomic and Institutional Aspects of Fisheries
• Fisher community empowerment and local institutional development
• Blue economy, food security, and inclusive coastal development
• Fisheries value chains and marketing systems
4. Fisheries Technology and Innovation
• Application of digitalization and automation in fisheries
• Information systems and resource management tools
• Post-harvest innovation and value-added fishery products
5. Environment and Coastal Conservation
• Climate change impacts on fisheries and marine ecosystems
• Ecosystem restoration and pollution mitigation
• Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)