Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the field of tropical marine science and technology. Established in June 2009, the journal originally appeared in print under the name E-Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis. Beginning in December 2010, it expanded its format to include both print and electronic versions, ensuring greater accessibility to a broader audience. In 2018, the journal underwent a rebranding and adopted its current title, Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis.
The journal is published three times a year, with issues released in April, August, and December. It is committed to disseminating high-quality scientific research and fostering scholarly exchange within the field of tropical marine science and technology. The journal's scope includes a wide array of scientific contributions, particularly in the form of original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
In terms of international visibility and academic recognition, Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis (JITKT) is a reputable international journal indexed in Scopus, Web of Science (WoS–ESCI), EBSCO, Dimensions, CABI, and other recognized international scientific databases. The journal has a Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) of 0.15 and a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.2, reflecting its international visibility and scholarly impact in the field of tropical marine science and technology.
The journal is hosted and managed by the Department of Marine Science and Technology at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University. It operates in close collaboration with both the Association of Indonesian Maritime Specialists and the Association of Indonesian Coastal Management Experts, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to the advancement of tropical marine science and technology.
