Repository Policy

The Journal of Shipbuilding and Marine Technology (JSMT) supports the broad dissemination and accessibility of published research. Authors are encouraged to deposit and share their published work in recognized repositories and academic platforms.

Self-Archiving Rights

Authors may deposit the following versions of their manuscript:

• The submitted version (preprint)

• The accepted version (postprint)

• The final published version (Version of Record)

There is no embargo period.

Permitted Repositories

Authors may archive their articles in:

• Institutional repositories

• National or subject-based repositories

• Research networking platforms (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu)

• Personal or institutional websites

License and Citation Requirement

All articles published in JSMT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

When archiving or redistributing the article, authors must:

• Provide proper citation to the original publication in JSMT

• Include a link to the journal website

• Clearly indicate the Creative Commons license

Commitment to Open Dissemination

JSMT encourages authors to maximize the visibility and impact of their research by making it widely accessible through reputable repositories, consistent with open access principles.