The Nigerian Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has opened a call for research papers for upcoming editions of its two academic journals, the Journal of Blue Economy and Sustainable Energy Development (JBESED) and the African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture (AJOMENA).
The initiative is part of the institute’s growing efforts to promote research, innovation and knowledge development as key drivers of Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sectors.
According to NIMENA, JBESED is inviting scholarly submissions on a wide range of issues relating to the blue economy and sustainable energy development.
Areas of interest include blue economy governance, particularly ocean policy, marine spatial planning and coastal zone management; offshore renewable energy, covering wind, wave and tidal energy systems and technology transition; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, including resource management and ecosystem resilience; and marine environmental protection, with emphasis on pollution control, habitat restoration and climate adaptation.
AJOMENA, on the other hand, is seeking research contributions in offshore engineering, marine engineering and naval architecture.
The journal’s priority areas include naval architecture, particularly ship design, hydrodynamics and stability; offshore engineering, including subsea structures, floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs) and renewable energy; marine engineering, with focus on propulsion systems, green technology and decarbonisation; and maritime operations, covering shipping logistics, safety management and smart ships.
NIMENA described both publications as peer-reviewed and open-access journals, highlighting fast publication and high visibility among the benefits available to researchers whose papers are accepted.
The call comes amid the institute’s expanding focus on professional development, innovation and research within Nigeria’s maritime ecosystem.
NIMENA had recently announced the Plug and Play x NIMENA GOAL Accelerator, an initiative aimed at supporting high-potential startups in the maritime and energy sectors while strengthening innovation links between Nigeria and Singapore.
The latest academic initiative is expected to complement that innovation drive by providing researchers, academics and industry practitioners with a platform to document and disseminate ideas capable of addressing emerging challenges in the maritime sector.
NIMENA said an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $500 would apply to accepted publications. However, the institute said the first 20 best-quality publications would be sponsored at no cost and fully funded by NIMENA.
It added that scientific validity, technical soundness, originality, international collaboration, impact and research integrity would form key criteria for selecting the top 20 research papers for publication in AJOMENA and JBESED.
According to the institute, submissions must attain a minimum qualification score of 80 per cent to be considered.
Researchers and professionals interested in submitting papers to JBESED can access submission information through nimenajournals.com/jbesed, while submission guidelines and further information on AJOMENA are available through nimenajournals.com/ajomena.
The initiative underscores NIMENA’s broader push to strengthen the role of research and innovation in developing Nigeria’s maritime industry and unlocking opportunities within the country’s emerging blue economy.
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