Editorial Oversight Policy
The Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Technology (JNAMT) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly rigor, transparency, and ethical integrity throughout the publication process. This editorial oversight policy ensures the quality, originality, and significance of all published research in the fields of naval architecture, marine engineering, and maritime technology.
Editorial Process
Initial Screening: Upon submission, each manuscript is evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor to ensure its relevance to the journal’s scope and compliance with submission guidelines.
Associate Editor Assignment: Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an Associate Editor with relevant technical expertise, who oversees the peer review process.
Peer Review: At least two independent reviewers with subject matter expertise are invited to conduct a thorough, unbiased review. Reviewers assess originality, technical rigor, clarity, engineering relevance, and adherence to ethical standards.
Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer feedback, the Associate Editor recommends acceptance, revision, or rejection. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board, ensuring fairness and scholarly quality.
Timeline: The journal aims to complete the review process and provide initial decisions within four to six weeks.
Acceptance Criteria
Manuscript acceptance is based solely on:
Technical and scientific quality
Originality and contribution to the field
Clarity and coherence of presentation
Relevance to readers in naval architecture and marine technology
Editorial Board members may independently confirm or override reviewer recommendations to ensure publication standards are met.
Editorial Revisions
Manuscripts may undergo editorial revisions for clarity, structure, grammar, and adherence to journal formatting requirements.
Substantial revisions requiring author input will be communicated, and authors must address requested changes before acceptance.
Language Requirements
Articles are published exclusively in English.
Authors are encouraged to have manuscripts professionally proofread before submission to ensure linguistic accuracy and technical clarity.
Proofs and Final Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo detailed copyediting and proofreading to meet editorial standards.
Authors receive final proofs for approval and are responsible for verifying all content.
Significant post-proof changes may require additional editorial review.
Ethical and Editorial Standards
Editorial oversight adheres strictly to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.
Ethical concerns or disputes arising during the editorial process are handled confidentially and impartially according to established policies.
The Editorial Board regularly reviews and updates these policies to ensure rigorous, ethical, and transparent editorial practices, maintaining the highest standards in engineering and maritime research publishing.
For more information or inquiries regarding this policy, authors and reviewers may contact the editorial office via info@jnamt.org.
