Copyright and Licensing | Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) operates under a transparent and author-friendly copyright and licensing framework. Our policies are designed to empower authors to retain ownership of their intellectual property while ensuring that research remains freely accessible under open access principles.

Author Copyright Retention

Authors retain full copyright over their work published in JNPR. Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work. This ensures that while JNPR disseminates the research, the ultimate rights remain with the authors.

Creative Commons License

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are properly credited.

“The CC BY 4.0 license promotes maximum dissemination and use of open access research while ensuring appropriate attribution.”

Rights Granted to Authors

Right to deposit preprints and postprints in institutional or subject repositories.
Right to share published articles on personal websites, professional profiles (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu), and social media platforms.
Right to use published content in teaching, presentations, and future works (e.g., books or reviews).
Right to reuse figures, tables, and excerpts in new research with proper citation.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts do not infringe on third-party copyright. Any use of copyrighted material (e.g., images, figures, or datasets) must be accompanied by proper permissions or licenses from the original copyright holders.

Publisher Rights

JNPR and its publisher, Peertechz Publications Pvt. Ltd., retain the right to disseminate the published article through indexing services, databases, and archiving networks. The publisher also reserves the right to enforce proper attribution of works published under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Third-Party Use and Adaptations

Readers and third parties may use, adapt, and share JNPR articles without restrictions, provided the original authors and source are acknowledged. Adapted works must indicate if changes were made to the original content.

Plagiarism and Ethical Compliance

Copyright policies are closely tied to ethical publishing practices. Authors must avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, and misappropriation of intellectual property. Infringements may result in retraction and notification to relevant authorities.

Self-Archiving Policy

JNPR supports immediate self-archiving of both preprints and the final published version in repositories, provided that a link to the official DOI is included. This aligns with green open access practices and maximizes the dissemination of research.

Commercial Use

The CC BY 4.0 license allows commercial reuse of published works. For example, articles may be included in commercial databases or educational compilations as long as proper attribution is given. This maximizes the impact and global reach of physiotherapy and rehabilitation research.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do authors transfer copyright to the journal?

No. Authors retain full copyright while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate their work.

Can I reuse figures from my published article in a book?

Yes. Authors can freely reuse their own work, including figures, tables, and text excerpts, with proper citation to JNPR.

Can third parties use my article commercially?

Yes. The CC BY 4.0 license allows commercial use provided proper attribution is given to the original work and authors.

What if my manuscript includes third-party copyrighted content?

Authors must obtain permissions for third-party materials before submission. JNPR may request proof of permissions before acceptance.