The Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Technology (JNAMT) is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and integrity throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Appeals and complaints are handled in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
Grounds for Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions if they believe a significant error occurred during the decision-making process or if substantial evidence suggests that the manuscript’s engineering or technical content was inaccurately assessed. Appeals based solely on disagreements with reviewers’ or editors’ subjective evaluations without supporting evidence will generally not be considered.
Complaints may involve issues related to editorial conduct, procedural irregularities, ethical concerns, or perceived unfair treatment during manuscript handling.
Submission Process
Authors wishing to submit an appeal or complaint should provide a detailed written statement directly to the Editor-in-Chief via email at info@jnamt.org. The letter should include:
Specific reasons for the appeal or complaint with clear justification or supporting evidence
Manuscript title and reference number
Relevant correspondence or documents related to the matter
Review and Resolution
The Editorial Board will initially review all appeals and complaints to determine their validity. If necessary, external experts or COPE resources may be consulted.
The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision after reviewing all relevant information. Authors will be notified promptly and provided with a detailed explanation of the outcome.
Timeframe
Acknowledgment of receipt will be sent within 7 working days.
A formal response regarding the decision will be provided within 30 days, unless exceptional circumstances require additional time. In such cases, authors will be informed accordingly.
Confidentiality
All appeals and complaints will be handled confidentially. Information will only be shared with individuals directly involved in evaluating and resolving the matter.
Through this process, JNAMT is committed to addressing appeals and complaints fairly and transparently, thereby maintaining the integrity of engineering and maritime research publications.
