TJPRC: Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (JNAME) is a peer reviewed journal and it provides a forum for engineers and scientists from a wide range of disciplines to present and discuss various phenomena in the utilization and preservation of ocean environment. Without being limited by the traditional categorization, it is encouraged to present advanced technology development and scientific research, as long as they are aimed for more and better human engagement with ocean environment. Topics include, but not limited to: marine hydrodynamics; structural mechanics; marine propulsion system; design methodology & practice; production technology; system dynamics & control; marine equipment technology; materials science; under-water acoustics; satellite observations; and information technology related to ship and marine systems; ocean energy systems; marine environmental engineering; maritime safety engineering; polar & arctic engineering; coastal & port engineering; aqua-cultural engineering; sub-sea engineering; and specialized water-craft engineering. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering is published quarterly by the Society of Naval Architects of Korea. In addition to original, full-length, refereed papers, review articles by leading authorities and articulated technical discussions of highly technical interest are also published.

Types of paper

Research Articles: These should describe new, carefully confirmed findings, innovative & creative research ideas and experimental procedures should be given in sufficient detail for others to verify the work. The length of a full paper should be the minimum required to describe and interpret the work clearly. It also includes personalized review articles on the research work carried at the author(s)’ laboratory, based on the published work of the author(s).  Short Communications: A short communication is suitable for recording the results of complete small investigations or giving details of new models or hypotheses, innovative methods, techniques, creative models etc., The style of main sections need not conform to that of full-length papers. Short communications are 2 to 4 printed pages (about 6 to 12 manuscript pages) in length. Reviews Articles: Submissions of reviews and perspectives covering topics of current interest are welcome and encouraged. Reviews should be concise and no longer than 4-6 printed pages (about 12 to 18 manuscript pages). Review manuscripts are also peer-reviewed. It also focuses on current advancements in the given field. Addendum: It includes article giving additional information on earlier published research paper of the author Case Report: It includes case reports / studies in any sub-areas of the main field. A case report is generally considered a type of anecdotal evidence.  Historical Note: Includes narrations on famous inventions or scientific personalities or institutions or events of the past. Narration / Opinion : Views on scientific activity. Narration encompasses a set of techniques through which the authors / creators presents their vies / opinions Book Reviews: Books can be reviewed for research thesis, scientific books, printed periodicals, magazines and newspapers, as school work, or for book web sites on the Internet.Reviewers may use the occasion of a book review for a display of learning or to promulgate their own ideas on the topic of a fiction or non-fiction work.

Publication Frequency: Six issues per year.

Submission: Authors are requested to submit their papers electronically thru the website  in the word document.

Abstracting and Indexing

Abstracted and indexed in many of the major global databases including:  Thomson Reuters' RESEARCHERID, ORCiD, Academia, Research Bible, Internet Archive, Publication List, SSRN, Mendeley, Epernicus, Index Copernicus, Issuu, Scribd, Research GATE, OAJI.

The publication of a research paper / case study / short communication in a peer-reviewed journal is an important building entity in the development of a knowledge repository. In an age of information abundance, it is very important and vital  to help readers and research scholars  to segregate quality information.  It is mirror reflection of the quality work of the authors and the publishers who support them. International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) understand the importance of publication ethics and we had established standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved such as the authors, the peer review experts, the editors, and the publisher

International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) is committed to ensuring robust peer review and ethical standards in publication and quality of articles. Strict adherence to standards of ethical practices as defined by Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is expected from all the parties involved: Editors, Authors,  Expert Reviewers and the Publisher.  We work to educate researchers, authors, contributors, reviewers, and editors on understanding and delivering those standards, in partnership with others. 

International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) is committed to supporting stringent peer review process, scientific , ethical and quality standards in publishing and as such we work hard  to educate researchers, authors, board members, editors and reviewers on understanding and meeting those standards, as a team. 

Role & responsibility of Editors:

•           Publication Decisions & Accountability

•           Confidentiality of contents & source

•           Disclosure, conflicts of interest, and other issues

•           Fair play

Role & responsibility of Reviewers:

•           Assistance to Editors

•           Confidentiality

•           Firm on Objectivity  / Eradication of subjectivity

•           Promptness

•           Acknowledgement of sources

•           Disclosure and conflict of interest     

Role & responsibility of Authors:  

•                 Reporting standards

•                 Originality of contents and plagiarism

•                 Avoidance of  concurrent publication

•                 Acknowledgement of sources, persons

•                 Disclosure and conflicts of interest

•                 Notification of Fundamental errors in published works

Role & responsibility of Publishers:

•           Editorial autonomy

•           Intellectual property and copyright

•           Scientific misconduct

International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) follows strict Code of Conduct and aims to adhere to its Best Practice Guidelines

Handling Publication Misconduct:

We have Publication Ethics Committee (PEC) which advices editors and publishers on all aspects of publication ethics and, in particular, how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. It also provides a platform for its stakeholders to discuss such misconduct cases and encourages journal editors to ensure that cases are investigated by the appropriate experts teams.

Plagiarism:

All our journals are committed to publishing only original contents, i.e., contents that have neither been published in other journals, nor is under review elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is not accepted and if found, it is notified to all the stakeholders and necessary actions will be taken and will incur plagiarism penalty. Corrected articles will be verified once again to ensure that it does not have plagiarism issues.

Duplicate Submission or  redundant publication:

Multiple submissions are considered to be a serious academic misbehavior. Even when a publication fee is paid, it wastes the time and work of the editors and other stakeholders, and contributes to the problem it is intended to solve, the slow speed of editorial review. Scientific articles that are found to have been under review in other journal publishers, or to be published elsewhere, will incur duplicate submission penalties. The penalty will be decided by the Publication Ethics Committee (PEC). If contributors have used their already published work, or work that is currently under review, as the basis for a submitted work, they are required to quote / cite the previous work and indicate how their submitted work  offers novel contributions beyond those of the previous work.

Improper Author Attribution:

All listed authors are expected to make significant scientific contributions to the research in the artcile and authenticated all its claims. It is important to list everyone who made a significant scientific contribution, including students, lecturers, professors, laboratory assistants & technicians.

Data Falsification:

Submitted research materials that are found to have falsified experimental outcomes will incur falsification penalty. The penalty will be decided by the Publication Ethics Committee (PEC)

Citation Manipulation:

Citation Manipulated articles are those articles that are found to include citations whose objective is to increase the number of citations to a given author’s work, or to articles published in a particular journal. These Citation Manipulated manuscripts will incur penalty. The penalty will be decided by the Publication Ethics Committee (PEC)