Information for Authors

1. General Guidelines for Manuscript Submission and Publication

Jurnal 7 Samudra, published by Politeknik Pelayaran Surabaya, welcomes original scholarly contributions in maritime studies, shipping, marine engineering, maritime technology, and related disciplines. The journal aims to disseminate research findings, theoretical developments, and practical contributions that advance knowledge and innovation in the maritime sector.

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to Jurnal 7 Samudra are required to comply with the following guidelines:

1. Publication Language: All articles published in Jurnal 7 Samudra must be written in English.

2. Manuscript Preparation: Manuscripts must be prepared in English using clear, accurate, and appropriate academic language. Authors are responsible for ensuring the quality of their manuscripts before submission.

3. Editorial Requirements: All submitted manuscripts must comply with the journal's author guidelines, manuscript template, and editorial policies. Each submission will undergo an initial editorial screening (preliminary review) to assess its suitability for further evaluation.

4. Manuscript Length: Manuscripts must be between 10 and 15 pages in length, formatted on A4-sized paper in accordance with the journal's official manuscript template.

5. Compliance with Guidelines: Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected during the preliminary review.

6. Copyright Agreement: Authors are required to submit a completed and signed Copyright Agreement, available for download from the journal's website. The agreement serves to document authorship, author contributions, and institutional affiliations. It also includes a declaration confirming that the manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

7. Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Submissions made outside the designated system may not be considered.

8. Manuscript Template: Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official Jurnal 7 Samudra template, available for download through the link below.

Download Manuscript Template

2. Manuscript Submission

Authors wishing to publish their work in Jurnal 7 Samudra must submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript is written entirely in English and follows the journal's formatting and editorial requirements.

• The subject matter falls within the journal's stated focus and scope.

• The manuscript represents original scholarly work that has not been previously published or submitted simultaneously to another journal.

• The manuscript has been prepared using the official journal template.

• A completed and signed Copyright Agreement is provided as required by the journal.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided during submission, including the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, author details, and institutional affiliations.

Online Submission: https://ojs.pppm.poltekpel-sby.ac.id/index.php/7samudra/

3. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal 7 Samudra are subject to editorial evaluation and peer review to ensure their scientific quality, relevance, and compliance with the journal's publication standards.

3.1. Preliminary Editorial Review

Upon submission, each manuscript is initially assessed by the Editorial Board to determine its suitability for publication.

The preliminary review considers the following aspects:

• Relevance of the manuscript to the journal's focus and scope.

• Originality and scholarly contribution.

• Clarity and quality of academic English.

• Compliance with the manuscript template and editorial requirements.

• Completeness of the submission documents.

Manuscripts that meet the preliminary requirements will proceed to the peer review stage. Manuscripts that fail to satisfy these requirements may be returned for correction or rejected.

3.2. Peer Review

Manuscripts that successfully pass the preliminary editorial review are forwarded for peer review.

The review process follows these procedures:

1. Each manuscript is evaluated by an internal reviewer appointed by the Editorial Board of Jurnal 7 Samudra.

2. Manuscripts must be written in English and comply with the journal's editorial and formatting requirements.

3. The reviewer evaluates the manuscript based on its scientific merit, originality, methodological appropriateness, clarity of presentation, relevance to the journal's scope, and contribution to the field.

4. Based on the evaluation, the reviewer provides comments and recommendations to assist the Editorial Board in making a publication decision.

5. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to the reviewer's comments before a final editorial decision is made.

3.3. Editorial Decision

Following the peer review process, the Editorial Board makes a decision based on the reviewer's recommendations and the journal's editorial standards.

The possible decisions are:

Accepted

The manuscript is considered suitable for publication. Authors may be requested to make minor editorial corrections and submit the final publication-ready version.

Revisions Required

The manuscript requires revisions before it can be considered for publication. Authors must address the reviewer's comments and submit a revised manuscript, accompanied by a point-by-point response explaining how the comments have been addressed.

The revised manuscript may undergo further evaluation before a final decision is made.

Rejected

The manuscript does not meet the journal's publication standards or falls outside its focus and scope. Rejected manuscripts will not proceed to publication.

The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board.

3.4. Manuscript Revision

Authors receiving a decision requiring revisions must carefully address the reviewer's recommendations.

The revised submission should include:

1. A revised manuscript incorporating the necessary corrections and improvements.

2. A response document addressing each reviewer's comment.

3. A clear explanation of any recommendations that have not been adopted, where applicable.

The Editorial Board will evaluate the revised manuscript to determine whether the requested changes have been adequately addressed.

4. Submission of Accepted Manuscripts

Authors whose manuscripts have been accepted for publication will receive an official acceptance notification through the journal's editorial system.

Following acceptance, authors are required to:

1. Submit the final version of the manuscript incorporating all approved revisions.

2. Ensure that the manuscript is written in appropriate academic English and complies with the journal's formatting requirements.

3. Verify the accuracy of author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, references, and other publication metadata.

4. Submit or confirm the completed and signed Copyright Agreement in accordance with the editorial instructions.

5. Cooperate with the Editorial Board during the final editing and publication preparation process.

Accepted manuscripts will be scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of Jurnal 7 Samudra, subject to the journal's editorial and publication schedule.

5. Downloadable Documents

Authors are encouraged to review the following documents before submitting their manuscripts:

• Manuscript Template – Jurnal 7 Samudra

• Copyright Agreement – Jurnal 7 Samudra

All required documents should be completed and submitted in accordance with the journal's instructions.

For further information regarding manuscript submission and publication, please contact the Editorial Office.

Jurnal 7 Samudra
Politeknik Pelayaran Surabaya
Email: pppm@poltekpel-sby.ac.id
Website: https://ojs.pppm.poltekpel-sby.ac.id/index.php/7samudra/