Call for Papers | GMU Journal of Maritime Research: Submissions Open!

About Gujarat Maritime University

The Indian Maritime sector has been consistently exhibiting strong growth and is slated to be the maritime market of the future. The establishment of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavour by the Government of Gujarat through the Gujarat Maritime Board to provide a fillip to this growth by bridging the knowledge gap within the industry.

About the Journal

The GMU Journal of Maritime Research (JMR) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal published by Gujarat Maritime University. The journal aims to advance knowledge and research in the field of maritime affairs, logistics, shipping, port management, maritime law, and sustainability.

Manuscript Submission

Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically via the journal’s submission portal or email as a Word document (.docx). All submissions must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Title: Bold, Centered, 14-point
• Abstract: 150–300 words with 4–6 keywords
• Headings: Use a maximum of three levels
• Referencing Style: APA 7th edition

Article Types

The journal welcomes the following types of submissions:

• Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)
• Review Articles (up to 6,000 words)
• Case Studies (up to 4,000 words)
• Book Reviews (up to 1,500 words)

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening. Those considered suitable are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Final decisions are made by the editorial board.

Submission Procedure

Submit your submissions to [email protected]

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

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