About the Journal
CIMAR UAS | Journal of Marine Sciences
Published by: Faculty of Marine Sciences, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. José Adán Félix Ortiz. ISSN: 3061-8959 | Rights Reservation (INDAUTOR): No. 04-2024-110712440500-102
CIMAR UAS is an international open-access scientific journal managed under the Open Journal Systems y Public Knowledge Project. platform. Our mission is to disseminate original and unpublished research within the marine and aquaculture fields.
- Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September, and December).
- Languages: Spanish and English.
- Format: PDF.
- Indexing: Google Scholar, Latindex, ROAD Y LACLI.
- Recognized by the National System of Public Science and Technology Journals (SNPCyT) of Mexico’s Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI).
Focus and Scope
The objective is to publish scientific articles, notes, and reviews on:
- Fisheries Sciences and Aquaculture (marine and freshwater).
- Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity.
- Oceanography, Public Policy, and the Social Dimension of the sea.
Editorial Quality and Ethics (Plagiarism Detection)
The journal guarantees academic integrity through:
- Double-Blind Peer Review: An anonymous process that ensures impartiality and scientific rigor in every decision.
- Plagiarism Prevention: CIMAR UAS uses Turnitin software to analyze the originality of all received contributions. Manuscripts that do not meet originality standards or demonstrate redundant publication practices will be automatically rejected.
Author Information
The submission of papers is handled exclusively through this OJS system. Submission implies that the manuscript is unpublished and is not under simultaneous evaluation by another journal. Registration and login are required to begin the five-step submission process.
Current Issue
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): Número Especial: Parasitología Acuática (Parte 1)
We are pleased to announce the publication of the first part of our special issue dedicated to the parasitology, pathology, and health of aquatic organisms.
This issue is coordinated by Guest Editor Dr. Mayra Ixchel Grano-Maldonado and features high-level research from various national and international institutions. Her editorial leadership brings a broad, rigorous perspective that enhances the scientific value of this volume.
Featured on our cover, this issue presents a recognition to the distinguished Dr. Víctor Vidal-Martínez, who contributes an essential critical review on current challenges facing the Mexican fishing industry and potential solutions. His analysis offers a unique perspective grounded in his extensive career and his experience as former Director General of the Mexican Institute for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (IMIPAS).
Furthermore, we are proud to share that our journal was recently granted official recognition by the National System of Scientific and Humanistic Publications (SNPCyH) part of the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI) as a "Consolidated Level" journal. This honor distinguishes journals committed to non-commercial open access, diversity in scientific and humanistic output, and the social relevance of knowledge, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and high-impact publishing.
We invite you to read and share this important issue!
Published:
2026-09-30
