The Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Technology (JNAMT) is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity in all aspects of its editorial and publication processes. A conflict of interest arises when personal, financial, professional, or academic relationships could potentially influence or bias scholarly judgment and decision-making. Clear disclosure and proper management of conflicts of interest are essential for maintaining the credibility of published research and editorial practices.
For Authors
All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could have influenced the conception, design, execution, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of their manuscript.
Conflicts may include:
Financial relationships: research funding, consultancy, employment, ownership of patents or stocks, or other monetary benefits.
Non-financial relationships: personal connections, competitive academic or industrial interests, or intellectual disagreements that may affect objectivity.
All sources of research funding and institutional or industrial support must be clearly stated within the manuscript.
Authors must ensure there are no agreements with sponsors or collaborating entities that unduly restrict data access, independent analysis, or the right to publish results.
A conflict of interest statement must appear at the end of each manuscript. Authors are required to complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form provided by the journal during submission.
For Reviewers
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the authors, their institutions, or the manuscript content that could impair impartial review.
Potential conflicts may involve:
Recent or ongoing collaborations with authors or affiliated institutions
Financial or industrial partnerships
Personal or academic rivalries or shared intellectual property
Reviewers who identify a conflict must decline the review invitation and notify the editorial office promptly.
For Editors
Editors, including members of the Editorial Board, must disclose any personal, professional, financial, or intellectual conflicts related to manuscripts under consideration.
Editors must not participate in decision-making for manuscripts authored by themselves, close collaborators, or individuals and institutions with whom they have significant relationships. Such manuscripts will be reassigned to independent editors to ensure impartial evaluation.
Editors must avoid appointing reviewers who have known or reasonably foreseeable conflicts with the authors or the manuscript topic.
Manuscripts submitted by Editorial Board members or the Editor-in-Chief will be handled following strict policies to maintain confidentiality, independence, and fairness.
This policy ensures that all editorial decisions and published research in JNAMT remain free from undue influence, aligning with the best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
