Croatian Journal of Fisheries

Open Access Statement

This is an open access journal that provides free, immediate, and unrestricted online access to all its published content for readers around the world.

Open Access License

Peer review

All published articles undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The journal follows a single-anonymized review model, where reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, while authors remain unaware of the reviewers’. The journal provides open access to all content free of charge, with no article processing or publication fees. Reviewers are not financially compensated for their work on behalf of the journal. The peer-review process is conducted on a voluntary basis, in line with academic tradition and the shared commitment to upholding the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. The Journal adheres to the principles and ethical standards outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are fully responsible for the integrity and originality of their submissions. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a signed cover letter affirming that the work complies with the internal policies of their affiliated institutions and that it has not been submitted elsewhere. All submissions are subject to thorough checks, and in cases of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplicate submission, the Journal will act in accordance with COPE guidelines, ensuring that all relevant parties are duly informed. Principles peer reviewers should adhere to: Review all articles objectively, without bias or favouritism based upon the origin of the article, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religious or political beliefs, sexual orientation or age of the authors, or commercial considerations. Review articles solely in subject areas in which they have expertise. Before consenting to review an article, ensure sufficient time and resource availability to complete a comprehensive assessment of the article in a timely manner. Decline to review articles that create a conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof, which can arise from the content of the article, its authors and/or its funders. When in doubt, peer reviewers should disclose the potential conflict of interest to the publisher and seek advice before proceeding with the review. Provide reviews that are constructive and impartial, devoid of any hostile, inflammatory, libellous, unfair or unnecessarily derogatory comments. During and after the peer review process, maintain the confidentiality of unpublished articles and refrain from discussing them with others. Refrain from using research or information contained in unpublished articles for any purpose, including personal gain or the advantage or disadvantage of any other person or organisation. Promptly disclose to an article’s editor that the article has not properly cited its sources, or contains errors or material omissions. The duration of the review process largely depends on the availability and responsiveness of the assigned Associate Editor and reviewers. While the standard timeframe for completing reviews is three weeks, this period may be extended due to the reviewers’ and editors’ professional commitments. If an assigned Field Editor or reviewer is unable to take on the task, a replacement will be appointed, which may further influence the overall timeline. Once the reviews are submitted, the Editor promptly evaluates the feedback and makes a decision regarding the manuscript’s potential acceptance. 

Article Processing Charge (APC) 

The Croatian Journal of Fisheries has no publication charges.