Fragmentation

Ship Science and Technology (Cartagena) requires all manuscripts to be original and unpublished. Since splitting extensive work into multiple smaller papers can confuse readers, authors whose work cites previously published studies should provide the appropriate citations and avoid repeating the same information, as this may trigger similarity detections and contradict the journal’s originality criteria. Authors must also be available to respond to any queries from the editorial team or reviewers regarding earlier publications on the topic.

Ship Science and Technology (Cartagena) is committed to its community and will issue any necessary retractions or corrections to ensure the journal’s transparency and due process should any issues be detected or reported.