Author Guideline

Journal of Shipbuilding and Marine Technology (JSMT)

1. Scope of the Journal

JSMT publishes original research, short communications, and review articles in the fields of:

  • Shipbuilding and Naval Architecture

  • Ship Hydrodynamics and Marine Structures

  • Marine Engineering Systems

  • Offshore and Ocean Engineering

  • Coastal and Port Engineering

  • Marine Transportation Systems

  • Ocean Renewable Energy

Manuscripts must clearly align with the journal’s aims and scope.

2. Types of Manuscripts

JSMT accepts the following categories:

  1. Original Research Articles

  2. Short Communications

  3. Review Articles

3. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the official online submission system.

  • Authors must register before submission.

  • The following supplementary documents must be uploaded:

    • Cover Letter

    • Statement of Originality

Manuscripts submitted elsewhere simultaneously will not be considered.

4. Language and Format

  • Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian (English is strongly recommended).

  • File format: .docx

  • Length: 8–16 pages, including references.

  • Authors must use the official JSMT Template.

5. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title

    • Maximum 15 words

    • No abbreviations

    • Clear and concise

  2. Author Names and Affiliations

    • Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*)

  3. Abstract

    • Written in English and Indonesian

    • Maximum 250 words

    • One paragraph

    • Must include background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions

  4. Keywords

    • Maximum 5 keywords

    • Alphabetical order

    • Not repeated from the title

  5. Introduction

    • Background and research objectives

    • Clear statement of novelty

  6. Literature Review

    • Relevant theories and prior studies

  7. Methodology

    • Research design and procedures

    • Mathematical equations numbered sequentially

  8. Results and Discussion

    • Presentation of key findings

    • Comparison with previous studies

  9. Conclusion

    • Summary of findings

    • Research limitations and future work

  10. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  11. References

6. Figures, Tables, and Equations

  • Tables must have titles placed above the table.

  • Figures must have captions placed below the figure.

  • Equations must be numbered sequentially (e.g., (1), (2), etc.) and aligned to the right.

7. Citation and References

  • Use APA 7th Edition citation style.

  • All cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

  • Primary sources (journals, proceedings, books) are strongly encouraged.

  • Reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero is recommended.

8. Ethical Requirements

Authors must:

  • Submit original and unpublished work.

  • Ensure similarity index does not exceed 20%.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.

All manuscripts are screened prior to peer review.

9. Peer Review Process

  • Single-blind peer review

  • Minimum of two independent reviewers

  • Editorial decisions: Accept, Revise, or Reject

  • Authors are normally informed of decisions within three months

10. Copyright and License

Authors retain copyright of their work.
All published articles are licensed under:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

11. Revision Policy

Authors must respond to reviewer comments and submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe. Revisions submitted after three months may be treated as new submissions.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submission, review, or publication policies, authors may contact the editorial office through the journal website.