Journal of the Blue Economy & Sustainable Energy Development

1 Journal Identity

The identity of JBESED is grounded in its commitment to advancing knowledge that links ocean and marine science with sustainable development. The journal is positioned as a specialised scholarly outlet for research that addresses the opportunities and challenges of the blue economy through scientific evidence, technological innovation, policy analysis and environmental responsibility.

JBESED is distinguished by its focus on research that is not only academically rigorous but also relevant to real-world sustainability challenges. Its core identity is built around marine system science, blue economy governance, climate adaptation, aquatic resource sustainability, pollution control, ecosystem restoration and marine renewable energy systems.

As an interdisciplinary journal, JBESED promotes research that bridges scientific inquiry and practical application. It seeks to support responsible decision-making, sustainable resource use, resilient coastal communities and environmentally sound energy transitions within marine and aquatic contexts.

2 Mission and Strategic Purpose

The mission of the Journal of the Blue Economy and Sustainable Energy Development (JBESED) is to publish high-quality, original, and methodologically sound research that advances understanding, governance, and sustainable management of marine, coastal, aquatic, and offshore systems.

The strategic purpose of the journal is to provide a credible academic platform for research that strengthens the scientific and policy foundations of the blue economy. JBESED seeks to support studies that contribute to marine ecosystem protection, sustainable resource use, climate resilience, environmental restoration, blue economy valuation and renewable energy development within marine and offshore environments.

The journal aims to:

1. Promote rigorous research on ocean, coastal, marine and aquatic systems.
2. Advance evidence-based blue economy policy, governance and sustainability planning.
3. Support innovation in offshore and marine renewable energy systems.
4. Encourage interdisciplinary approaches to marine environmental challenges.
5. Strengthen knowledge on climate adaptation, ecosystem resilience and sustainable resource management.
6. Provide a scholarly platform for research that informs policy, practice, technology and environmental decision-making.

Through this mission, JBESED seeks to contribute meaningfully to global conversations on ocean sustainability, sustainable energy transition and responsible blue economy development.

Vision

The vision of the Journal of the Blue Economy and Sustainable Energy Development (JBESED) is to become a leading international scholarly journal for research advancing sustainable ocean systems, responsible blue-economy development, and environmentally sustainable marine energy transitions.

JBESED aspires to be recognised as a trusted academic platform where high-quality research informs policy, supports innovation, strengthens environmental governance and contributes to the long-term resilience of marine, coastal and aquatic systems.

The journal envisions a future in which ocean and aquatic resources are managed responsibly, marine ecosystems are protected, coastal communities are strengthened, and sustainable energy systems are developed in ways that balance economic progress with environmental integrity.

3 Language of JBESED

3.1. Publication Language

JBESED publishes articles exclusively in English. All manuscripts submitted for consideration must be written in clear, concise, and academically appropriate English.

This policy ensures consistency, international accessibility, and wider dissemination of published research across global academic and professional communities.

3.2 Language Standards

Authors are required to ensure that manuscripts meet acceptable scholarly writing standards, including:

• Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Logical sentence structure and academic tone
• Clear expression of research objectives, methods, results, and discussion
• Proper use of discipline-specific terminology

Manuscripts that do not meet basic language quality standards may be returned to authors for revision prior to peer review.

3.3 Language Editing Responsibility

Authors are primarily responsible for the language quality of their submissions. JBESED reserves the right to:

• Request language revisions before or after peer review
• Recommend professional language editing services where necessary
• Reject manuscripts that are not comprehensible due to poor language quality

Language quality does not influence editorial independence but is essential for effective peer review and scholarly communication.

3.4 Editorial Support

While JBESED does not provide full language editing services, the editorial team may:

• Highlight language-related issues during review
• Provide general guidance on clarity and structure improvements
• Encourage non-native English authors to seek external editing support before submission

3.5 Final Statement

To maintain international publishing standards and ensure global accessibility, JBESED confirms the following:

JBESED publishes articles exclusively in English.

All authors submitting to the journal are expected to comply fully with this language requirement.

3 AIMS & SCOPE

The Journal of the Blue Economy and Sustainable Energy Development (JBESED) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to publishing high-quality, original research at the intersection of ocean and marine systems, blue economy governance, aquatic resource sustainability, and sustainable marine energy development.

The journal provides a rigorous academic platform for research that advances scientific understanding, technological innovation, policy development, and sustainable management of marine, coastal, and aquatic environments. JBESED particularly welcomes studies that adopt robust empirical, theoretical, computational, modelling, experimental, or interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges facing ocean systems and sustainable energy transitions.

JBESED aims to contribute to the global advancement of the blue economy by promoting research that supports marine ecosystem resilience, climate adaptation, responsible resource use, evidence-based ocean governance, and environmentally sustainable energy development. The journal encourages submissions that demonstrate originality, methodological rigour, policy relevance, and a clear contribution to knowledge in marine, coastal, aquatic, and offshore energy systems.

3.1 Core Areas of Interest

Manuscripts submitted to JBESED must fall clearly within one or more of the following core areas:

Ocean, Coastal and Marine System Science

JBESED publishes research that deepens understanding of oceanographic, coastal, ecological, and marine environmental systems. Suitable topics include:

• Oceanographic processes, circulation, and marine system dynamics
• Coastal zone evolution, erosion, sediment transport, and shoreline change
• Marine biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and habitat resilience
• Ocean, atmosphere, and land interaction systems
• Marine habitat structure, ecological connectivity, and ecosystem recovery

This area represents the journal’s central scientific foundation.

Marine Environmental Change and Climate Systems

The journal welcomes high-quality research addressing climate-related changes in marine and coastal environments. Topics include:

• Sea-level rise, coastal vulnerability, and risk modelling
• Marine climate variability and extreme event analysis
• Blue carbon ecosystems, carbon sequestration, and carbon cycling
• Climate adaptation and resilience in coastal and marine systems
• Ocean-based climate mitigation and adaptation strategies

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Systems

JBESED considers research that advances sustainable management and productivity of fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic resources. Areas of interest include:

• Fisheries stock assessment and population dynamics
• Aquaculture systems, productivity, and environmental sustainability
• Aquatic food webs and ecosystem productivity
• Sustainable harvesting, carrying capacity, and resource-use modelling
• Governance of fisheries and aquatic resource systems

Marine Pollution, Environmental Protection and Restoration

The journal publishes studies examining pollution processes, environmental risks, and restoration strategies in marine and coastal environments. Suitable topics include:

• Plastic, chemical, heavy metal, and oil spill pollution in marine systems
• Contaminant transport, fate, exposure, and ecological impact modelling
• Marine ecosystem health monitoring and environmental assessment
• Coastal and marine habitat restoration science
• Environmental impact assessment within marine, coastal, and offshore contexts

Marine Governance, Blue Economy Policy and Sustainability Systems

JBESED welcomes research that examines governance, policy, institutional systems, and sustainability transitions within the blue economy. Topics include:

• Ocean governance frameworks and institutional arrangements
• Maritime policy, regulation, and environmental compliance
• Marine spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management
• Blue economy transition models and sustainability assessment
• Policy instruments for marine conservation, innovation, and sustainable resource use

Offshore and Marine Renewable Energy Systems

The journal encourages research on sustainable energy systems that are directly connected to marine, coastal, or offshore environments. Relevant topics include:

• Offshore wind energy systems
• Tidal, wave, ocean thermal, and marine current energy systems
• Environmental impacts of marine renewable energy infrastructure
• Marine energy integration, site suitability, and spatial planning
• Energy transition pathways within the blue economy

Submissions in this area must demonstrate a clear connection to marine systems, including ecological, environmental, spatial, governance, or sustainability implications.

Computational, Data-Driven and Monitoring Approaches in Marine Systems

JBESED welcomes advanced methodological research using computational, geospatial, and data-driven tools for marine and coastal analysis. Topics include:

• Geographic Information Systems and marine spatial analytics
• Remote sensing of ocean, coastal, and aquatic systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in marine data modelling
• Sensor networks, ocean observation, and environmental monitoring systems
• Early warning systems for marine hazards, pollution, and climate risks

Such studies must be based on marine, coastal, oceanic, or aquatic datasets and should demonstrate methodological rigour and reproducibility.

Marine Environmental Economics and Blue Economy Valuation

The journal considers research that applies economic analysis to marine ecosystems, blue economy development, and sustainability decision-making. Areas of interest include:

• Valuation of marine and coastal ecosystem services
• Blue economy economic modelling and sustainability indicators
• Cost-benefit analysis of marine conservation and restoration systems
• Economic assessment of marine renewable energy development
• Resource-use efficiency and sustainability trade-offs in aquatic systems

Submissions must be grounded in clearly defined marine, coastal, aquatic, or offshore environmental systems.

Methodological Expectations

JBESED gives priority to manuscripts that demonstrate:

• Clear research questions and strong theoretical or conceptual grounding
• Robust empirical, experimental, computational, or modelling design
• Reproducible methodology and transparent data analysis
• Appropriate statistical, geospatial, laboratory, or simulation-based validation
• Original contribution to marine science, blue economy studies, sustainable energy development, or environmental governance
• Relevance to policy, management, innovation, or sustainability practice

Purely descriptive studies may be considered only where they provide substantial analytical depth, comparative insight, methodological innovation, or a generalisable framework.

3.2 Out-of-Scope Submissions

JBESED does not consider manuscripts that fall outside its focus on marine, coastal, aquatic, or offshore sustainability. The following are generally unsuitable:

• Purely terrestrial environmental studies with no marine or aquatic connection
• General climate change studies without ocean, coastal, or marine relevance
• Urban-only pollution studies without marine transport, discharge, or coastal impact analysis
• Agricultural, land-use, or inland resource studies with no clear blue economy linkage
• General energy systems unrelated to marine or offshore environments
• Pure engineering studies without environmental, marine, sustainability, or governance relevance
• Opinion essays, advocacy papers, journalism-style reports, or policy commentary without data or analytical framework
• NGO or institutional activity reports without scientific methodology and evidence-based analysis
• Conceptual papers that lack formal structure, theoretical contribution, or analytical depth

3.3 Editorial Focus

JBESED seeks to become a leading scholarly outlet for research that connects marine science, blue economy development, environmental sustainability, and sustainable energy transition. The journal is especially interested in studies that generate new knowledge, inform responsible ocean governance, support climate resilience, and advance sustainable innovation in marine and coastal systems.