Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021
1. “Oil Spill Modeling: A Critical Review on Current Trends, Perspectives, and Challenges”
by Keramea, P.; Spanoudaki, K.; Zodiatis, G.; Gikas, G. and Sylaios, G.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020181
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/181
2. “Coupled SPH–FEM Modeling of Tsunami-Borne Large Debris Flow and Impact on Coastal Structures”
by Hasanpour, A.; Istrati, D. and Buckle, I.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1068; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1068
3. “Assessment of Extreme Wave Impact on Coastal Decks with Different Geometries via the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian Method”
by Xiang, T. and Istrati, D.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1342
4. “Decarbonization in Shipping Industry: A Review of Research, Technology Development, and Innovation Proposals”
by Mallouppas, G. and Yfantis, E. A.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/415
5. “Mathematical Modelling of Bonded Marine Hoses for Single Point Mooring (SPM) Systems, with Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) Buoy Application—A Review”
by Amaechi, C. V.; Wang, F. and Ye, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1179; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111179
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1179
6. “An Overview on Bonded Marine Hoses for Sustainable Fluid Transfer and (Un)Loading Operations via Floating Offshore Structures (FOS)”
by Amaechi, C. V.; Chesterton, C.; Butler, H. O.; Wang, F. and Ye, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1236; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111236
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1236
7. “Coastal Sensitivity/Vulnerability Characterization and Adaptation Strategies: A Review”
by Anfuso, G.; Postacchini, M.; Di Luccio, D. and Benassai, G.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(1), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010072
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/72
8. “Biological and Ecological Aspects of the Blackmouth Catshark (Galeus melastomus Rafinesque, 1810) in the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea”
by D’Iglio, C.; Albano, M.; Tiralongo, F.; Famulari, S.; Rinelli, P.; Savoca, S.; Spanò, N. and Capillo, G.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(9), 967; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9090967
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/967
9. “Assessment of Water Quality and Phytoplankton Structure of Eight Alexandria Beaches, Southeastern Mediterranean Sea, Egypt”
by Alprol, A. E.; Ashour, M.; Mansour, A. T.; Alzahrani, O. M.; Mahmoud, S. F. and Gharib, S. M.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1328; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121328
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1328
10. “Formation Control and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm of a Multi-USV System Based on Virtual Structure and Artificial Potential Field”
by Yan, X.; Jiang, D.; Miao, R. and Li, Y.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020161
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11. “Path Planning of Coastal Ships Based on Optimized DQN Reward Function”
by Guo, S.; Zhang, X.; Du, Y.; Zheng, Y. and Cao, Z.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 210; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020210
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12. “Energy-Efficient Collision Avoidance MAC Protocols for Underwater Sensor Networks: Survey and Challenges”
by Alfouzan, F. A.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(7), 741; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070741
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/741
13. “Research of the Influence of Marine Residual Fuel Composition on Sedimentation Due to Incompatibility”
by Sultanbekov, R.; Islamov, S.; Mardashov, D. and Beloglazov, I.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1067; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101067
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1067
14. “A Review of Recent Machine Learning Advances for Forecasting Harmful Algal Blooms and Shellfish Contamination”
by Cruz, R. C.; Reis Costa, P.; Vinga, S.; Krippahl, L. and Lopes, M. B.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 283; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030283
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/283
15. “Scour Protections for Offshore Foundations of Marine Energy Harvesting Technologies: A Review”
by Fazeres-Ferradosa, T.; Chambel, J.; Taveira-Pinto, F.; Rosa-Santos, P.; Taveira-Pinto, F. V. C.; Giannini, G. and Haerens, P.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/297
16. “Spatial Variability and Trends of Marine Heat Waves in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea over 39 Years”
by Ibrahim, O.; Mohamed, B. and Nagy, H.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 643; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060643
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/643
17. “Numerical Assessment on the Dynamic Behaviour of Submarine Hoses Attached to CALM Buoy Configured as Lazy-S under Water Waves”
by Amaechi, C. V.; Wang, F. and Ye, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1130; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101130
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1130
18. “Bioremediation of Diesel Contaminated Marine Water by Bacteria: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis”
by Khalid, F. E.; Lim, Z. S.; Sabri, S.; Gomez-Fuentes, C.; Zulkharnain, A. and Ahmad, S. A.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 155; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/155
19. “Ship AIS Trajectory Clustering: An HDBSCAN-Based Approach”
by Wang, L.; Chen, P.; Chen, L. and Mou, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 566; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/566
20. “Effects of the Marine Biotoxins Okadaic Acid and Dinophysistoxins on Fish”
by Corriere, M.; Soliño, L. and Costa, P. R.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 293; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030293
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/293
21. “AUV Trajectory Tracking Models and Control Strategies: A Review”
by Li, D. and Du, L.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(9), 1020; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9091020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/1020
22. “Review of Recent Offshore Wind Turbine Research and Optimization Methodologies in Their Design”
by Chen, J. and Kim, M.-H.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/28
23. “Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Port Regions: MCDM Approach in Composite Index Creation”
by Stanković, J. J.; Marjanović, I.; Papathanasiou, J. and Drezgić, S.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/74
24. “Analysis and Trends of Global Research on Nautical, Maritime and Marine Tourism”
by Martínez Vázquez, R. M.; Milán García, J. and De Pablo Valenciano, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(1), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010093
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/93
25. “Investigation of the Starting-Up Axial Hydraulic Force and Structure Characteristics of Pump Turbine in Pump Mode”
by Mao, Z.; Tao, R.; Chen, F.; Bi, H.; Cao, J.; Luo, Y.; Fan, H. and Wang, Z.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/158
26. “Dynamical Downscaling of ERA5 Data on the North-Western Mediterranean Sea: From Atmosphere to High-Resolution Coastal Wave Climate”
by Vannucchi, V.; Taddei, S.; Capecchi, V.; Bendoni, M. and Brandini, C.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/208
27. “Research on Accurate Prediction of the Container Ship Resistance by RBFNN and Other Machine Learning Algorithms”
by Yang, Y.; Tu, H.; Song, L.; Chen, L.; Xie, D. and Sun, J.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 376; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040376
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/376
28. “A Review of Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms for Wind Energy Conversion Systems”
by Pande, J.; Nasikkar, P.; Kotecha, K. and Varadarajan, V.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1187; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1187
29. “A Comprehensive Review on Design, Monitoring, and Failure in Fixed Offshore Platforms”
by Amiri, N.; Shaterabadi, M.; Reza Kashyzadeh, K. and Chizari, M.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1349; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121349
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1349
30. “Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action”
by Wang, Y.; Matin Nazar, A.; Wang, J.; Xia, K.; Wang, D.; Ji, X. and Jiao, P.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/5