African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Privacy Statement

The African Journal of Offshore, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded by the journal.

Collection of Personal Information

Personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details is collected during manuscript submission, peer review, and user registration processes within the journal system.

Use of Information

The information collected is used solely for the purposes of:

Managing manuscript submissions and the editorial workflow
Facilitating the peer review process
Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
Publishing accepted articles with appropriate author attribution
Improving journal services and user experience

Personal data will not be used for any purposes other than those stated above.

Confidentiality

All personal information is treated as confidential. The editorial team ensures that:

Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy
Submitted manuscripts and associated data are not disclosed to unauthorized individuals

Data Sharing and Disclosure

The journal does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties. Information may only be shared:

With publishing partners or indexing services strictly for publication and dissemination purposes
When required by law or legal processes

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Cookies and System Data

The journal’s website may use cookies and log files to enhance user experience and system functionality. These do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for system operation.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

Access their personal data
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of their data (subject to editorial and legal requirements)

Requests can be made by contacting the journal’s editorial office.

Third-Party Links

The journal website may contain links to external websites. The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Policy Updates

This privacy statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or data handling practices, please contact the journal’s editorial office through the official contact page.

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