Manuscript Types

Meteor STIP Marunda accepts the following types of manuscripts, written in English, within the journal’s Focus and Scope:

1. Original Research Article
Reports original empirical, experimental, computational, or field research. The manuscript should follow the structure Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. Recommended length: 4,000–8,000 words, excluding references.

2. Review Article
Includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, meta-syntheses, and critical literature reviews that synthesize existing studies to identify trends, gaps, and future research directions. The search strategy, inclusion criteria, and method of analysis must be clearly described. Recommended length: 5,000–9,000 words, excluding references.

3. Case Study
Presents an in-depth analysis of a specific vessel, port, company, maritime institution, incident, or policy implementation, with clear relevance to maritime practice or education. Recommended length: 3,000–6,000 words, excluding references.

4. Policy Analysis
Evaluates maritime, shipping, port, or maritime education policies at the national, regional, or international level using a clear analytical framework and supporting evidence. 

All manuscript types undergo the same single-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers, and must follow the Author Guidelines and the journal template. Editorials and invited commentaries may be published at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.