Advancing Multidisciplinary Ocean & Maritime Research
The International Journal of Underwater Domain Awareness (IJUDA) publishes original, peer-reviewed research that advances knowledge across the scientific, technological, environmental, and policy dimensions of the underwater domain.
The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform connecting researchers, engineers, policymakers, defence professionals, industry experts, and environmental practitioners working to address emerging challenges and opportunities in underwater exploration, monitoring, security, and sustainable ocean development.
Through open-access publishing and rigorous peer review, IJUDA aims to foster knowledge exchange, encourage innovation, and support informed decision-making that benefits both the global research community and society.
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The International Journal of Underwater Domain Awareness (IJUDA) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research across the underwater domain. Published semi-annually by the Foundation for Underwater Domain Awareness, the journal provides a platform for high-quality research that strengthens scientific understanding, technological innovation, and evidence-based policy supporting underwater environments and maritime systems.
By bringing together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners, IJUDA promotes collaboration that contributes to safer, smarter, and more sustainable use of the underwater domain.
Aim & Scope
IJUDA is committed to publishing high-quality interdisciplinary research that contributes to advancing underwater domain awareness through scientific discovery, technological innovation, engineering solutions, and policy development.
The journal welcomes:
- Original Research
- Review Articles
- Technical Papers
- Case Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Research Categories
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From marine and freshwater environments, acoustics, and sensing to technology, policy, and capacity development, IJUDA brings together research that contributes to safer, more sustainable, and better-understood underwater environments.
Call for Papers
IJUDA invites researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and postgraduate scholars from around the world to submit original manuscripts that contribute to advancing underwater domain awareness and related maritime disciplines.
We welcome interdisciplinary research spanning marine science, engineering, technology, environmental sustainability, maritime security, ocean governance, artificial intelligence, robotics, and the blue economy.
All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance.
Editorial Resources
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Author Guidelines
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Publication Ethics
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Peer Review Process
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Editorial Policies
Policies governing editorial decisions, conflicts of interest, and corrections.
Publishing Policies
Guidelines on free access for Inaugural Issue, copyright, licensing, and archiving policies.
Copyright & Licensing
Information on open-access licensing, author rights, and creative commons terms.