Introduction

The Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMrJ) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the publication of research related to maritime studies and related fields. This Statement of Ethics outlines the principles and guidelines that govern the conduct of authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers associated with the journal.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly attribute the contributions of others. Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
• Data Integrity: Authors must present their research findings honestly and transparently. Any manipulation or fabrication of data is unacceptable.
• Authorship: All individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as co-authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep all manuscripts and related information confidential and not disclose it to others.
• Impartiality: Reviewers should provide objective and constructive feedback without bias or conflict of interest.
• Respect for Intellectual Property: Reviewers must not use or share ideas from the submitted manuscripts for their own research without proper permission.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

• Fairness and Impartiality: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual merit and relevance, without regard to the authors' affiliations or personal characteristics.
• Transparency: Editors should provide clear and transparent guidelines for the submission and review process.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

• Support for Ethical Practices: The publisher must support the journal in upholding ethical standards and addressing any unethical behavior.
• Response to Misconduct: The publisher should take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical practices.

5. Commitment to Interdisciplinary Research

BMrJ encourages interdisciplinary research and collaboration among scholars. All submissions should respect the ethical considerations of all disciplines involved.

6. Compliance with Regulations

BMrJ adheres to relevant regulations and ethical guidelines as established by international organizations and governing bodies in research and publishing.

Conclusion

By adhering to this Statement of Ethics, BMrJ aims to foster an environment of trust and integrity in maritime research. All parties involved in the journal’s processes are expected to uphold these ethical standards to enhance the quality and credibility of the published work.