Aim of the Journal
Mersin University Journal of Maritime and Logistics Research aims to contribute to the national and international literature by publishing original and scientific articles in the field of maritime and logistics.
Mersin University Journal of Maritime and Logistics Research is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year through the dergipark system since 2019. The submitted articles are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, and a decision of acceptance, revision, or rejection is made. The submitted works should not have been published or submitted elsewhere for publication. The content and ethical responsibility of the published articles belong to the authors. The publication rights of the accepted articles and all copyrights of the published articles belong to the journal. By submitting their work, authors are considered to have accepted this condition. Quoting from the published works in the journal without proper referencing is not allowed.
The publication topics of Mersin University Journal of Maritime and Logistics Research include maritime management, maritime transportation and operations engineering, ship machinery operations engineering, logistics and supply chain management, transportation management, international trade practices, transportation management, maritime history, maritime economics and policies, marine ecology and oceanography, navigation and maritime safety, management and organization, and related fields in the maritime industry.
journal is a member of Crossref, and all published articles are assigned DOI numbers.
With the process of globalization, advancements in information, transportation, and communication technologies have led to fundamental changes in many industries, especially the maritime industry. In this new global environment characterized by uncertainty, rapid change, and increased interdependence, the maritime, logistics, and related industries require innovative scientific research with the appropriate technological knowledge, skills, and capabilities to adapt to the conditions of the day. Mersin University Journal of Maritime and Logistics Research aims to contribute to the national and international literature by publishing scientific articles that meet the requirements of this new environment.
Scope
Mersin University Journal of Maritime and Logistics Research publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific studies that generate new knowledge, develop analytical frameworks, and offer innovative solutions for the maritime, logistics, and transportation sectors. The journal prioritizes interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research that responds to the operational, managerial, technological, environmental, and strategic challenges of the global maritime domain.
The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:
• Maritime transportation systems, port and terminal operations, and maritime logistics
• Ship management, ship operations engineering, and vessel performance optimization
• Logistics and supply chain management, intermodal transportation, and freight distribution
• Maritime policy, law, economics, and governance
• Marine environmental management, sustainability, and ocean stewardship
• Maritime safety, navigation technologies, risk assessment, and accident analysis
• Digitalization, automation, AI/ML applications, and smart maritime systems
• Human factors, education and training, organizational behavior, and workforce development in the maritime domain
• Historical, sociological, and geopolitical studies relevant to maritime affairs
• Emerging concepts, innovative methodologies, and future-oriented approaches shaping the maritime and logistics industries
The journal accepts empirical, theoretical, methodological, and review studies that provide scientific rigor and sectoral impact. Interdisciplinary contributions that bridge maritime sciences with engineering, economics, management, ecology, or technology are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Ünal ÖZDEMİR
Editor-in-Chief