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OCEAN LIFE
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Aims and scope
Ocean Life (OL): International Journal of Maritime Occupation and Safety (ISSN Online: 3028-2802 | Print: 3028-2799) is dedicated to exploring the complex realities of seafaring life and the occupational challenges faced by maritime professionals. The journal provides a platform for research and reflection on the experiences of seafarers, maritime graduates, and coastal personnel, while advancing knowledge on safety practices, training standards, and the evolving demands of maritime work. It seeks to highlight the resilience of those who navigate the oceans, the innovations that safeguard their well‑being, and the global frameworks that shape their professional journeys. By engaging with issues of occupational health, risk management, and adaptation to technological change, OL contributes to a deeper understanding of the human dimension of maritime industries.
Beyond its focus on individual and occupational safety, OL also emphasizes the broader imperatives of maritime domain protection and sovereignty. The journal welcomes scholarship that examines policies, monitoring systems, and international conventions designed to secure territorial waters, uphold sovereign rights, and strengthen maritime security. It values contributions that address sea safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices that balance economic activity with the protection of ocean resources. In doing so, OL positions itself as a vital forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering insights that inform training, policy, and practice while advancing the collective mission of building secure, resilient, and sustainable maritime communities worldwide.
The journal encompasses a wide range of scholarly and applied studies that reflect the realities of maritime work, safety, and domain protection, while opening space for emerging areas of inquiry.
- Perspectives of seafarers on essential port services and support systems
- Adaptability and performance of maritime graduates with leadership training
- Work–life balance and coping mechanisms among cruise line employees
- Impact of digitalization on maritime safety and cruise ship operations
- Safety and security experiences of coast guard personnel in regional contexts
- Maritime domain awareness and monitoring systems for sovereignty protection
- Policy and legal frameworks on territorial waters and international maritime law
- Occupational health and psychological resilience of seafarers in long voyages
- Technological innovations in navigation, communication, and vessel safety
- Environmental protection and sustainability practices in shipping and port operations
- Risk management strategies for accidents, piracy, and natural hazards at sea
- Training and compliance with international standards (STCW, IMO conventions)
- Gender, diversity, and inclusion in maritime occupations
- Digital transformation in port services, logistics, and maritime education
- Cross‑disciplinary studies linking maritime safety with coastal community development
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Editorial board
The editorial board of Ocean Life unites professionals whose expertise bridges maritime practice, academic leadership, community services, and scholarly publishing. Their collective backgrounds encompass decades of international seafaring, higher education management, research mentorship, and training in global standards. With strengths in curriculum design, peer review, communication, and welfare advocacy, the board ensures that submissions are evaluated with both technical precision and human-centered insight. Guided by a commitment to advancing maritime knowledge and fostering educational innovation, the board curates works that highlight the evolving challenges and opportunities of life at sea, reinforcing OL’s mission to promote resilient, ethical, and transformative scholarship in the maritime field.
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Victor M. Cajala, DComm
Former Research Dean, Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Philippines
Doctoral Researcher, Innovative Information Technology Solutions, Philippines
Editor-in-Chief
Ocean Life
Maritime Research, Research Productivity, Communication Barriers & Competence, Instructional Delivery, Maritime Education, Tracer Studies, Teaching Methodologies, Media, Communication Theories
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Dec Airo Mari S. Ausan, MICD
Lecturer
Acknowledge Education, Sydney, Australia
Associate Editor
Social Science Lens
Community development and social services, Education and training in higher education, Aged care services and disability support, Maritime welfare and seafarer well-being, Curriculum development and assessment design, Stakeholder engagement and outreach coordination
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Alberto H. Florida, MATMT
Instructor I/Onboard Training Supervisor
Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Philippines
Associate Editor
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Maritime education and training, Marine transportation and seamanship, Shipboard operations and navigation management, Academic program leadership and curriculum delivery, Onboard training supervision and student mentorship, Compliance with MARINA and IMO international standards, Safety management and risk assessment in maritime practice
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Journal metrics
Evaluating journal metrics plays a crucial role in understanding a publication’s performance, influence, and academic impact. These measures offer clarity to both contributors and readers, showcasing the journal’s visibility, operational efficiency, and scholarly integrity. Presented below is the “2025 performance data of Ocean Life,” which outlines its readership levels, citation record, publication timelines, and acceptance patterns as indicators of its growing promise in the academic landscape.
Ocean Life’s trajectory in 2025 reflects a publication that still carving out its niche. With 5,623 reads and 16 published articles, the journal is modest in scale but steadily attracting attention. Its 49% acceptance rate suggests a balance between openness and selectivity—welcoming diverse contributions while maintaining editorial standards. The editorial tempo is brisk as authors receive a first decision in just 4 days, and accepted manuscripts move to publication within a week. This efficiency underscores a commitment to responsiveness, even as the 51-day journey from submission to acceptance shows the necessary rigor of peer review. Although Ocean Life’s limited citation record remains its most pressing challenge, this pattern is typical for a young journal operating within a specialized niche. Its strength lies in accessibility and speed, qualities that can attract emerging researchers and practitioners seeking timely dissemination.
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Journal indexing, cataloguing and archiving
In scholarly publishing, indexing, aggregating, cataloguing, and archiving are critical pillars that ensure a journal’s content is discoverable, accessible, and preserved for future generations. Indexing enhances the visibility of articles in global databases, aggregating consolidates research across platforms, cataloguing integrates journal holdings into institutional libraries, and archiving safeguards scholarly output in trusted repositories.
As a promising publication in the field of social sciences, Ocean Life is dedicated to achieving recognition and accessibility through inclusion in leading indexing bodies and repositories. This commitment reflects the journal’s vision to serve as a trusted platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners across diverse disciplines. By fostering rigorous scholarship and timely dissemination, Ocean Life aspires to strengthen its role in advancing knowledge, encouraging dialogue, and supporting the global academic community in addressing contemporary social challenges.
Indexed by
- Crossref – Provides Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and metadata, ensuring persistent citation linking and discoverability across scholarly platforms.
Catalogued by
- Harvard University HOLLIS Library – Catalogues PR in Harvard’s discovery system, expanding visibility to one of the world’s largest academic communities.
- University of California Berkeley Library – Integrates PR into its academic catalog, making the journal accessible to students and researchers.
- University of California Los Angeles Library – Catalogues PR within its holdings, supporting educational and pedagogical research.
Aggregated by
- Scilit – Aggregates PR’s metadata and articles, enhancing discoverability through MDPI’s comprehensive scholarly database.
- Semantic Scholar – Uses AI-driven aggregation to index PR’s articles, improving searchability and contextual relevance for education and pedagogy research.
- Scispace – Aggregates articles by sourcing metadata, indexing research papers, and organizing them into accessible thematic collections.
- Mendeley – Aggregates articles by importing metadata from publishers and databases, indexing research outputs, and organizing them into searchable libraries for citation management, collaboration, and academic discovery.
Archived in
- Internet Archive – Ensures long-term preservation of PR’s content, safeguarding scholarly contributions against digital loss and maintaining open access for future researchers.
Through partnerships with indexing services (Crossref), aggregators (Scilit, Semantic Scholar, Scispace, Mendeley), cataloguers (UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard HOLLIS), and archiving repositories (Internet Archive), Ocean Life guarantees that its publications are discoverable, accessible, and preserved. This multi-layered approach strengthens PR’s role as a reliable and enduring resource in the advancement of education and pedagogy.
Author Appeals
In cases where an article is yet to be indexed, aggregated, catalogued, or archived, authors are encouraged to contact the Executive Editor and make an appeal. A window of 4 to 6 weeks should be allowed for the processing of such appeals and for receiving a formal response. Ocean Life assures that all appeals forwarded will be addressed accordingly, ensuring transparency and accountability in the journal’s dissemination process.
Contact: Executive Editor – vmcajala@digi-journalphils.com