Publication Ethics

MARTECH – Journal of Maritime Science and Technology, is committed to maintaining academic integrity and publication quality. The ethics policy follows international standards (COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics).

Authors’ Responsibilities
• Submit original work, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Present data and findings honestly, without fabrication or manipulation.
• Cite sources appropriately and accurately.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Be willing to revise manuscripts according to reviewers’ and editors’ feedback.

 

Editors’ Responsibilities
• Evaluate manuscripts based on scientific merit, without discrimination of race, gender, religion, or affiliation.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.
• Make publication decisions fairly and transparently.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial duties.

 

Reviewers’ Responsibilities
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Keep manuscripts confidential.
• Not use information from manuscripts for personal advantage.
• Report any signs of plagiarism or ethical misconduct.