Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Journal Template and Article Processing Charges (APC)

This journal does not charge any article processing charges or publication fees. All submission, review, and publication processes are free of charge.

Authors are required to use the journal’s official template. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal template may be returned to the authors for formatting revision before further editorial processing.

For the latest journal template, please download [Here].

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in proper English and prepared according to the structure and formatting requirements of the journal.

Manuscripts should generally include the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (optional), and References.

Title
The article title should clearly and concisely reflect the main focus of the research and must not exceed 20 words. The title should be written in title case and must not be written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. It should accurately represent the key variables, system, method, or technical contribution of the manuscript. Authors are encouraged to avoid uncommon abbreviations and overly general phrases.

Abstract
The abstract should be written in a single paragraph of 150-250 words. It should briefly present the research background, objectives, methodology, main results, and conclusions or implications of the study. Citations, equations, figures, and tables should not be included in the abstract. The abstract must be followed by three to six keywords, separated by semicolons and arranged alphabetically.

Introduction
The introduction should present the background and context of the research and explain the relevance of the study within the field of naval engineering. It should include a concise review of relevant previous studies, identify the research gap, and clearly state the research problem, objectives, novelty, and scientific or practical contribution of the manuscript.

Methodology
The methodology section should explain the research design in sufficient detail to allow the study to be replicated. It should describe the object of study, data sources, experimental setup or simulation framework, theoretical model or governing equations when applicable, tools or software used, key parameters, operating conditions, and analytical methods. This section should not include results or interpretations.

Results and Discussion
This section presents and analyzes the findings of the study. Results should be reported clearly using properly numbered and captioned tables and figures. The discussion should interpret the findings, explain observed trends, compare them with previous studies, and describe their theoretical or practical implications. Authors should avoid merely repeating numerical results and should provide meaningful technical analysis.

Conclusion
The conclusion should summarize the main findings of the research and directly address the objectives stated in the introduction. It should highlight the key contribution of the study to naval engineering. Limitations and recommendations for future work may be included. New data, figures, tables, or references should not be introduced in this section.

Acknowledgments
The acknowledgments section is optional. It may be used to recognize individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that supported the research but did not qualify for authorship. This section should be brief and written in a formal tone.

References
The references section must contain a minimum of 5 sources. At least 80% of the references should be peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last 10 years. All references must be cited in the text and formatted consistently according to the journal’s reference style.

Citation and references must follow the Harvard author-date style. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. Non-scholarly sources, websites, and news articles should be used only when necessary, such as for regulations, official reports, policies, or current factual information.

3. Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript length: 5 to 15 pages, including tables and figures.

File format: .docx.

Paper size: A4.

Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.

Main text: Times New Roman, 10 pt, justified alignment, single spacing, 6 pt spacing after each paragraph, and 0.5 cm first-line indentation.

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text before they appear.

Table captions must be placed above the table.

Figure captions must be placed below the figure.

Figures must be clear and readable. Photos and raster images should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Line drawings, graphs, and diagrams should preferably be submitted in high resolution or vector format. Low-resolution screenshots should be avoided.

4. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS). Authors must register as an Author before submission and follow all submission steps provided on the journal website.

5. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial screening to check scope, formatting, completeness, and similarity. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will be reviewed through a single-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers.

In the single-blind review process, reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, while authors do not know the identities of the reviewers. The editorial board reserves the right to request revisions, accept, or reject submissions based on the reviewers’ comments and editorial considerations. The average review process is approximately 4-8 weeks, although the duration may vary depending on reviewer availability and the revision process.

6. Plagiarism and Publication Ethics

All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism and must follow ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Similarity will be checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with more than 25% similarity may be rejected.

The authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content. This journal follows the principles of publication ethics and refers to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish the article under an open-access license. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, unless stated otherwise.

8. Policy on AI and AI-Assisted Technologies

For Authors: Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) cannot be credited as authors. AI may only be used for language refinement/proofreading. Authors must disclose any AI use in the manuscript's Acknowledgment section.

For Reviewers: Reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading submitted manuscripts into generative AI tools to protect confidentiality and ensure human expert evaluation.