Focus and Scope

Nekton Journal is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on publishing exciting, empirical research, recent science development, and high-quality science that addresses fundamental questions in fisheries and marine science. The journal is dedicated to promoting the advancement of science and technology in the Indonesian region and around the world by providing a platform for researchers, scientists, and academics to publish their research findings and share their knowledge with the broader scientific community. Nekton welcomes submissions from researchers, scientists, and academics in the Indonesian region and around the world on topics including:

  • Fisheries Agribusiness/Socio-Economic Fisheries
    Fisheries Business Management, Socio-Economic Analysis, Fisheries Entrepreneurship, Fisheries Policy, Production Management, Fisheries Product Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Fishermen’s Welfare, Conflict Analysis, Social Dynamics, Sustainable Development
  • Fisheries Product Technology/Fisheries Processing
    Raw Material Handling, Preservation Methods, Modern Technology, Product Diversification and Development, Traditional and Modern Product Processing, Waste Utilization, Food Safety, Microbiology and Toxicology, Quality Control, Hygiene and Sanitation
  • Aquaculture
    Aquaculture Management, Cultured Commodities, Aquaculture Technology and Environment, Culture Systems, Feed and Nutrition, Fish Health and Diseases
  • Aquatic Resources Management
    Aquatic Ecology and Environment, Aquatic Biodiversity, Water Quality and Pollution, Ecosystem Studies, Aquatic Resource Conservation, Sustainable Resource Utilization, and Aquatic Modeling
  • Fish Capture Technology
    Fishing Gear Classification and Characteristics, Fishing Gear Design and Construction, Gear Selectivity, Fishing Vessels, Navigation and Exploration, Fishing Procedures, Impacts of Fishing Activities, Capture Fisheries Management, and Post-Harvest Handling of Catches
  • Ecotourism
    Suitability and Carrying Capacity, Aquatic Resource Conservation, Coastal and Local Community Empowerment, Aquatic Ecotourism Activities, Marine Tourism, Mangrove Ecotourism, Freshwater Tourism, Destination Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Tourist Education
  • Marine Sciences
    Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Conservation, Remote Sensing, Marine Disaster Mitigation, and Marine Environmental Management