Journal profile · FISHERIES-MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
ISSN 0718-560X · Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso · Chile · Semiannual · Founded 2008
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research: CAS Zone 4 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.81; fully open access; APC about USD 350; review 4–8 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 70 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research is published by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso and is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Marine and fisheries research and Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies, together about 36.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research- LAJAR is the continuation of the journal Investigaciones Marinas (1970-2007) and is published since 2008 by the Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Geografía of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. LAJAR is an “Open Access” journal that publishes in English language, original and unpublished research articles, reviews and short communications on aquatic science, which contain the results of research conducted in aquaculture and marine waters of Latin America. The following topics are considered: Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Pollution and Toxicology, Marine Geology and Geophysics, Biological Oceanography, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): FISHERIES-MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Sergio PalmaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Chile 16, Mexico 8, Brazil 4, Argentina 3, Japan 1 (34 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences15.1%
- Marine and fisheries researchEnvironmental Science13%
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesEnvironmental Science8.1%
- Fish biology, ecology, and behaviorEnvironmental Science6.8%
- Crustacean biology and ecologyEnvironmental Science6.7%
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiotaImmunology and Microbiology4.9%
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Fisheries | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Fisheries | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Fisheries | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SciELOPublisher website
Other: Information Service of Oceanic Abstracts (EBSCO), Zoological Record (BIOSIS), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), LATINDEX catálogo
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.81LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2024
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 40OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 513OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.98OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.52%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 70LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,596 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 41 | 2 |
| 2025 | 70 | 70 | 53 |
| 2024 | 70 | 70 | 123 |
| 2023 | 70 | 70 | 190 |
| 2022 | 72 | 72 | 294 |
| 2021 | 80 | 80 | 488 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 350 | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 350 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 350 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 500 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 500
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 6
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- research articleLAJAR publishes research articles, review articles and scientific short communications.Length not stated
- reviewManuscripts are to be submitted exclusively online on the Journal’s website (lajar.cl). Reception of articles will be acknowledged by e-mail to the correspondin…Length not stated
- review articleLAJAR publishes research articles, review articles and scientific short communications.Length not stated
- short communicationLAJAR publishes research articles, review articles and scientific short communications.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship AUTHORSHIP
All individuals who have made significant contributions to the study (e.g. concept, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation) should be listed as co-authors. Those who contributed but do not meet the criteria for authorship (e.g. writing, language editing, sample collection) should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Authors must declare conflicts of interest to the Editor-in-Chief. Model summary
Authors must declare to the Editor-in-Chief any potential conflict of interest that could unduly influence the document. Consequently, it is the responsibility of the author(s) to disclose any personal, financial, or other relationships with individuals or organizations that may affect the objectivity and integrity of the proposed article.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Standards for Authors
Originality, Intellectual Property, and Research IntegrityAuthors must ensure that their work is original. Any use of ideas, data, or wording from other sources must be properly cited or referenced, thus avoiding plagiarism or self-plagiarism.Authors must present accurate and reliable data, free from fabrication or manipulation. LAJAR actively monitors research integrity through peer review, plagi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
Manuscripts are to be submitted exclusively online on the Journal’s website (lajar.cl). Reception of articles will be acknowledged by e-mail to the corresponding author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via Crossref Similarity Check Programme. Model summary
all received articles will be pre-screened using the Crossref Similarity Check Programme for plagiarism detection
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
- Country or region
- Chile
- Language
- Spanish, English
- Frequency
- Semiannual
- Founded
- 2008
- ISSN
- 0718-560X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 54, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
What CAS zone is Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Fisheries / Marine & Freshwater Biology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.81; CiteScore 1.8, h-index 40.
How long does peer review take at Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research?
Authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required, 6; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research based?
Of the 34 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Chile (16), Mexico (8) and Brazil (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research open access, and what is the APC?
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 350.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .