{"id":2762,"date":"2024-10-03T04:25:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T04:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:29:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:29:31","slug":"call-for-contributions-special-edition-of-the-western-indian-ocean-journal-of-marine-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/2024\/10\/03\/call-for-contributions-special-edition-of-the-western-indian-ocean-journal-of-marine-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Edition of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-image-2763\" title=\"DSC03564\" src=\"https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-570x380.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wiomsa.org\/hifadhiblu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Theme: Livelihoods and Gender Dimensions in Small-Scale Fisheries in the WIO Region<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small-scale fisheries (SSF) play a pivotal role in the livelihoods of coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, providing essential income and employment through both fishing and the broader fishery-based value chain. However, many participants in these fisheries operate informally and are underrepresented in official statistics and policymaking, despite their significant contributions to local economies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The involvement of women in SSF is crucial, yet often overlooked. Women engage in vital activities such as seaweed farming, shellfish collection, and post-harvest roles like trading and processing. Their contributions are integral to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of coastal communities. Yet, challenges such as environmental degradation, climate change, and unequal access to resources exacerbate existing gender inequalities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of these pressing issues, we invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit contributions for a special issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS), supported by the Norad-funded SAMAKI project. This project is a collaboration between leading Norwegian and Tanzanian institutions, including the University of Troms\u00f8, University of Bergen, Institute of Marine Research, University of Dar es Salaam, State University of Zanzibar, and Zanzibar Fisheries and Marine Resources Research Institute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This special edition will examine the intricate relationship between livelihoods and gender dimensions within SSF in the WIO region. Potential topics include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Gender Relations in Fishing Communities:<\/strong>\u00a0Historical and contemporary roles of men and women in SSF.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Gendered Responses to Environmental and Climate Events:<\/strong>\u00a0How women and men in SSF adapt to environmental changes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Work in Fisheries:<\/strong>\u00a0Capacity building, labor dynamics, access to credit and training, and the impact of technology on women\u2019s participation.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Equity, Equality, and Human Rights in Fisheries:<\/strong>\u00a0Access to resources, sea tenure, and marketing opportunities for both genders.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s Well-being in Fisheries:<\/strong>\u00a0Addressing food security, education, occupational health, and gender-based violence in fishing communities.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Recognition of Women\u2019s Role in Food Security and Nutrition:<\/strong>\u00a0Women\u2019s skills, challenges, and contributions to affordable, safe, and nutritious aquatic foods.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s Participation in Decision-Making:<\/strong>\u00a0The role of women in resource management and forming autonomous organizations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Gender-Sensitive Public Policies:<\/strong>\u00a0The importance of recognizing women\u2019s needs and integrating gender-transformative policies in SSF.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submission Guidelines<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>All contributions must be in English and adhere to the submission guidelines of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiomsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Author_Guidelines_Web_2022_WIOJMS_FINAL.pdf\">WIOJMS<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Abstract Submission:<\/strong>\u00a030 November 2024<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Full Paper Submission:<\/strong>\u00a031 March 2025<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Online Publication:<\/strong>\u00a031 October 2025<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please submit your abstracts and full papers to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jfwoiso@yahoo.com\">jfwoiso@yahoo.com<\/a>.\u00a0Read the full\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wiomsa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CALL-FOR-CONTRIBUTIONS_Special-Issue-of-WIO-Journal-of-Marine-Science_17092024_Final.pdf\">Call for contributions<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for further details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo credit: Rahim Saggaf<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Theme: Livelihoods and Gender Dimensions in Small-Scale Fisheries in the WIO Region Small-scale fisheries (SSF) play a pivotal role in the livelihoods of coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, providing essential income and employment through both fishing and the broader fishery-based value chain. 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