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Kapal

Department of Naval Architecture, Faculty Engineering, Diponegoro University · Indonesia · Est. 2008

ISSN1829-8370eISSN2301-9069
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
122
days submission → published
measured · last 18 articles · accept 122d
H-Indexi
9
Total Worksi
370
Total Citationsi
723
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.24
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Articles that can be published in this journal are scientific studies, review articles, and analysis/problem-solving in the field of naval architecture, in particular the maritime and marine technology field. Articles are in the form of research articles, reviews, and scientific studies.The specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:Ship HydrodynamicsShip Design and ProductionShip StructureNaval and Marine SystemMarine EngineeringShip MaterialMarine Transport EngineeringOcean Renewable EnergyOcean and Offshore EngineeringCoastal & Port Engineering Articles that can be published in this journal are scientific studies, review articles, and analysis/problem-solving in the field of naval architecture, in particular the maritime and marine technology field. Articles are in the form of research articles, reviews, and scientific studies.The specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Articles sent to this journal will go through two review stages, namely pre-review and substance review.The article pre-review was carried out by the editor's team to see the suitability of the article with the focus and scope of the journal as well as the style of the environment andspecific writing instructions.Checking for elements of plagiarism is done through searches on Google Scholar and Turnitin.The duration of the review is between 1-2 weeks.Substance reviews are carried out by at least 2 reviewers in a single-blind manner.If desired, the reviewer can request a review (the second review) after the author has revised the article.The decision to accept an article to be published is the authority of the Editor's based on recommendations from reviewers.Articles that have been declared accepted and have been layout will be published in the In Progress number in the next number before the regular number is published according to the schedule so that it can be indexed and citable immediately. Articles sent to this journal will go through two review stages, nam

General Information

Country / RegionIndonesia
Primary LanguageEnglish, Indonesian
1st Year Published2008
Annual Volume~ 25 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications370
Publisher OrgDiponegoro University
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Department of Naval Architecture, Faculty Engineering, Diponegoro University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1829-8370 / 2301-9069
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English, Indonesian

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
20
56
2019
21
69
2020
15
64
2021
21
31
2022
34
41
2023
21
13
2024
21
3
2025
5
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Coastal Management and DevelopmentShip Hydrodynamics and ManeuverabilityManagement and Optimization TechniquesMaterial Selection and PropertiesEnvironmental Engineering and Cultural StudiesEngineering and Technology InnovationsEngineering Structural Analysis MethodsFluid Dynamics Simulations and InteractionsMaritime Transport Emissions and EfficiencyStructural Integrity and Reliability Analysis

Frequently asked questions about Kapal

Is Kapal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Kapal: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Kapal?

Kapal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.24.

Is Kapal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Kapal is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Kapal?

Articles that can be published in this journal are scientific studies, review articles, and analysis/problem-solving in the field of naval architecture, in particular the maritime and marine technology field. Articles are in the form of research articles, reviews, and scientific studies.The specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:Ship HydrodynamicsShip Design and ProductionShip StructureNaval and Marine SystemMarine EngineeringShip MaterialMarine Transport EngineeringOcean Renewable EnergyOcean and Offshore EngineeringCoastal & Port Engineering Articles that can be published

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref