Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research

The Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (MJESR), abbreviated as Mediterr. J. Eng. Sci. Res, aims to provide a dynamic and high-quality platform for the dissemination of original research findings, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary studies across engineering and scientific fields. The journal is committed to promoting academic excellence, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advancing scientific knowledge and technological development at both regional and global levels. Through a rigorous double-blind peer review process and an open access policy, MJESR aspires to become a trusted and influential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers addressing contemporary scientific and engineering challenges.

The Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (MJESR), abbreviated as Mediterr. J. Eng. Sci. Res, publishes original research articles, review papers, and technical communications in the following areas:

1. Engineering Sciences

• Civil Engineering: Structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, construction management.
• Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing processes, mechatronics.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Power systems, control engineering, signal processing, embedded systems.
• Chemical and Process Engineering: Reaction engineering, process design, materials synthesis, industrial applications.
• Computer and Software Engineering: Machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software systems, data science.
• Energy Engineering: Renewable energy technologies, energy storage, smart grids, sustainability in energy systems.

2. Natural and Applied Sciences

• Physics and Applied Physics: Material physics, quantum mechanics, photonics, computational physics.
• Chemistry and Applied Chemistry: Analytical chemistry, polymer science, nanotechnology applications.
• Biological Sciences: Biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental biology, health-related applications of engineering.
• Earth and Environmental Sciences: Geology, geophysics, hydrology, environmental monitoring, climate change studies.
• Materials Science and Engineering: Advanced materials, composites, biomaterials, nanomaterials.
• Mathematical and Computational Sciences: Applied mathematics, computational mathematics, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, optimization techniques, statistical methods, data analysis, scientific computing.

3. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields

• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Applications in Engineering and Sciences
• Smart Cities, Urban Technologies, and Sustainable Infrastructure
• Remote Sensing, Geospatial Analysis, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies
• Environmental Sustainability, Disaster Risk Management, and Resilient Systems
• Innovation Management, Engineering Economics, and Technology Policy
  

MJESR encourages submissions that emphasize novel methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, real-world applications, and solutions to contemporary scientific and engineering challenges. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and originality.

Author Guidelines

For Authors;

Articles submitted to the journal should be studies with the following characteristics:

*Research studies containing original scientific findings,

*Studies that convey application examples with a scientific approach,

*It should be in the form of review studies that comprehensively evaluate significant developments on a particular subject.

Uploading the Article to the System;

Articles should be uploaded electronically to the system at https://dergipark.org.tr/en/journal/3138/submission/start

You can use a template file that follows the writing guidelines as a guide when you write your article. Please click the file below to view a template article.

TEMPLATE  (docx)

Files Waiting to be Sent with the Article

Copyright Form & Ethics Committee Declaration (Combined in a single document):

This form must be completed and signed by all authors.

Author names, institutions, ORCID IDs, dates, and signatures must be clearly provided.

The ethics committee section must also be filled in, indicating whether ethical approval is required for the submitted study.

If applicable, the Ethics Committee Approval Document must be uploaded separately in addition to this form.

Important Note: The form must be submitted as a PDF file together with the manuscript. Submissions without the completed form will not be processed for peer review.

Link: "Copyright Form & Ethics Committee Declaration Form"

Plagiarism Report Requirement

*However, if authors prefer to upload their own plagiarism report, they may do so in addition to the automatic check.

Important Note:
If the manuscript’s plagiarism rate exceeds 25%, the article will be automatically rejected, and the corresponding author will be informed.

The Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (MJESR), is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of scientific research. Our ethical principles and publication policies are aligned with internationally recognized guidelines provided by organizations such as the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the Declaration of Helsinki. We are dedicated to ensuring that all published research adheres to the ethical standards expected by the global scientific community.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting to Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research are expected to:

• Ensure that their work is original, free of plagiarism, and has not been published elsewhere.
• Provide accurate and honest reporting of their research, including proper attribution of all sources.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the integrity of the research.
• Obtain necessary ethical approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects, as per the Declaration of Helsinki guidelines.
• Adhere to best practices in data management, ensuring that all research data is handled responsibly and made available upon request for verification.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors of MJESR are responsible for:

• Impartial Evaluation: All submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic merit, without regard to the authors' personal characteristics such as race, gender, religious beliefs, or political views.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that all manuscripts remain confidential and are shared only with those directly involved in the publication process.
• Final Decision Making: While referees’ reports are crucial to the review process, the final decision on whether to accept or reject a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, in line with the ethical standards set by COPE.
• Addressing Ethical Concerns: Editors must act on any allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism or falsification of data, following COPE guidelines for investigation and resolution.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide Objective Reviews: Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively, without personal bias.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from disclosing information to third parties.
• Declare Conflicts of Interest: Inform the editorial office of any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their review, whether financial, professional, or personal.
  

4. Publication Integrity
Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research is committed to maintaining the integrity of the publication process through the following practices:

• Corrections and Retractions: If a significant error or ethical violation is discovered after publication, the journal will issue a correction or retract the article, according to COPE guidelines.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that might affect the research, review, or editorial decision processes.
• Open Access Policy: MJESR The journal supports open access to all published articles, ensuring free and unrestricted access to scientific knowledge in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative.
  

5. Research Involving Human and Animal Subjects
For studies involving human participants or animals, MJESR follows the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant regulatory guidelines. Researchers must ensure:

• Ethical approvals are obtained from the appropriate ethics committees or institutional review boards.
• Informed consent is obtained from human participants prior to data collection.
• Humane treatment of animals is ensured, adhering to recognized ethical standards.
  

Ethics Committee Approval
An Ethics Committee Approval document must be submitted for the publication application of articles that require ethics committee approval.

Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research has been checking the ethical committee approval status of articles submitted. In this context, if your study falls into a category that requires ethical committee approval, you must upload the permission document along with your article files. Studies submitted to the journal that require ethical committee approval but lack the necessary permission documents will not be considered for evaluation.

Publication Policy
Publication Frequency:

• Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research is a peer-reviewed journal published annually in March and September.
  

Publication Fee

• MJESR  does not charge any fees for the assessment/publishing processes of the submitted manuscripts.