Ethical Standards for Authors | Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

The Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (JNPR) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing. Authors are expected to adhere to these standards to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record. This policy is aligned with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ICMJE, and OASPA.

Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should reflect significant intellectual contribution to conception, design, execution, or interpretation of research.
All contributors must be acknowledged, and only individuals who made substantial contributions may be listed as authors.
Honorary, ghost, or guest authorship is strictly prohibited.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must submit only original manuscripts. Plagiarism in any form—copying of text, ideas, images, or data—is unacceptable. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

Data Integrity

Authors must present data honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation. Where applicable, raw data should be available for review by the editorial team upon request.

Multiple or Redundant Publication

Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently is unethical. Authors must not publish the same research in more than one journal or primary publication.

Citation and Acknowledgement of Sources

Authors must properly cite all sources that have influenced their research. References must be accurate and formatted according to the NLM citation style.

Ethical Approval

Research involving humans or animals must include appropriate ethical approval statements:

Human Subjects: Studies must conform to the Declaration of Helsinki and include informed consent.
Animal Studies: Must follow internationally recognized guidelines on animal welfare.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their work. Disclosures are published alongside the article to maintain transparency.

Corrections and Retractions

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they are obligated to notify the editor promptly and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions where appropriate.

Funding Disclosure

Authors must disclose all sources of financial support, including grant numbers, sponsoring organizations, and institutional support.

Clinical Trial Registration

For clinical trials, authors must include trial registration numbers from recognized registries such as ClinicalTrials.gov.

Language and Accessibility

Authors must ensure manuscripts are clear, concise, and written in accessible academic English. Inclusive and non-discriminatory language is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I publish a preprint before submission?

Yes. Preprints are allowed, but authors must disclose preprint posting at the time of submission.

What happens if plagiarism is detected?

The manuscript will be rejected. If already published, the article will be retracted following COPE guidelines.

Are conflicts of interest mandatory to disclose?

Yes. Transparency is essential. All conflicts of interest must be declared at submission.

What if my study does not involve ethics approval?

Authors must provide a statement explaining why ethics approval was not required (e.g., systematic reviews, meta-analyses).