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Marine pollution bulletin

ISSN 1879-3363· EN

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43.6 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #470 of 29,324 scored journals (34,008 indexed)
169 Articles
Scores higher than 98.3% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name Mar Pollut Bull
Abbreviated Name mar pollut bull
ISSN 1879-3363
URL https://www.journals.elsevier.com/marine-pollution-bulletin

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Journament quality dimensions for Marine pollution bulletin
Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 31.1 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 19.1
Timeliness 60.0 9.2
Diversity 46.3 25.8
Innovation 70.0 27.4
Community Impact 7.1 7.8
Content Distribution 65.9 88.6
Content Quality 55.5
Ethics & Transparency 40.2
Editorial Standards 33.4
Publication Regularity 53.2
Geographic Reach 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (169)

2019
Microplastics: Finding a consensus on the definition.
Vol. 138 , pp. 145-147
866 views DOI Abstract
2019
Tracing underground sources of pollution to coastal waters off Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand.
Vol. 148 , pp. 75-84
552 views DOI Abstract
2019
Quantification of microplastics along the Caribbean Coastline of Colombia: Pollution profile and biological effects on Caenorhabditis elegans.
Vol. 146 , pp. 574-583
548 views DOI Abstract
2019
Sources of microplastics pollution in the marine environment: Importance of wastewater treatment plant and coastal landfill.
Vol. 146 , pp. 608-618
498 views DOI Abstract
2019
Microplastic pollution in the sediments of Sidi Mansour Harbor in Southeast Tunisia.
Vol. 146 , pp. 92-99
461 views DOI Abstract
2018
Microplastics in mussels and fish from the Northern Ionian Sea.
Vol. 135 , pp. 30-40
451 views DOI Abstract
2015
Organic pollutants in the central and coastal Beibu Gulf, South China Sea.
Vol. 101 , No. 2 , pp. 972-85
438 views DOI Abstract
2005
2019
Plastics occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract of Zeus faber and Lepidopus caudatus from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Vol. 146 , pp. 408-416
415 views DOI Abstract
2025
Evaluating climate adaptation strategies for coastal resilience using multi-criteria decision-making framework.
Vol. 217 , pp. 118060
52 views DOI Abstract
2021
Geochemistry and ecological risk assessment of the coastal Tajan River using sediment quality indices (Southern Caspian Sea, Iran).
Vol. 173 , No. Pt B , pp. 113154
226 views DOI Abstract
2021
Pollutant dynamics between The Black Sea and The Marmara Sea: Basis for wastewater management strategy.
Vol. 168 , pp. 112388
203 views DOI Abstract
2020
Habitat suitability, niche unfilling and the potential spread of Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea
Vol. 154 , pp. 111054-
196 views DOI Abstract
2020
Formation and fate of oil-related aggregates (ORAs) in seawater at different temperatures.
Vol. 159 , pp. 111483
362 views DOI Abstract
2020
Removal of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a microbial consortium immobilized in magnetic floating biochar gel beads.
Vol. 159 , pp. 111489
281 views DOI Abstract
2020
Heavy metal concentrations in aquatic organisms (fishes, shrimp and crabs) and health risk assessment in China.
Vol. 159 , pp. 111505
358 views DOI Abstract
2020
Higher normalized concentrations of tetracycline resistance found in ballast and harbor water compared to ocean water.
Vol. 151 , pp. 110796
128 views DOI Abstract
2020
Characteristics, distribution, source and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments along the Yangtze River Estuary Deepwater Channel.
Vol. 150 , pp. 110765
409 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
43.6/100 · Below Average
Ranked #470 of 29,324 scored
(34,008 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

43.6/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

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Engagement Score

31.1/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

46.3/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

7.1/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

65.9/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.